Learn to Skate - inline skating

Welcome to Try Skating

Anyone can skate who wants to skate. There is no age barrier, older people can learn to skate by getting proper care and attention in group classes or by individual private "one-to-one" lessons just as well as younger people. Certified Instructor Don Morton specialises in teaching mature folk who would like to try inline skating (popularly called rollerblading) but are unsure how to get started and are worried about falling. Learn to skate and join one of the world's most exclusive clubs.

Learn to skate with Don Morton

Lessons are designed to progress at the "First Time" skaters own pace to help build confidence and overcome worries about safety. Don Morton fully appreciates the learners need for patience and encouragement. Some folk are frightened they make "a fool of themselves" while trying to skate, others find their deep seated natural reserve, at trying anything different, much more difficult to overcome. Don understands the concerns of the new beginner skater and knows that a perceived "lack of balance" is a problem for many people which lessons will help to resolve.

Get professional advice

A very important part of skating is the correct choice of skate. Don Morton asks beginners contemplating an inline skate purchase to contact him first for FREE impartial advice. Making sure the new skater buys the right skate to begin with is a key part of starting off correctly. Although Don both hires and sells inline skates he places you under no obligation, that's a promise. Please check skating equipment page for more advice or take a look at skates on sale.

Beginner are quite often unsure where the best locations are to skate. Depending on location Don will suggest suitable places to look out for in your area. You'll find some examples on the where to skate and lets go skating pages.

Here's Don's TOP TEN TIPS to help you get started

 

Can skate, don't need lessons?

For seasoned skaters who don't want lessons our local activities include, all the year round indoor skating, outdoor skating,  Rollerhoc. New skaters are most welcome to join in at any of the events. Details can be found on subsequent pages and the monthly TrySkating newsletter if you are a subscriber.

 

Gift Vouchers for skate lessons

Have you a friend or relative who would like to try skating? Why not surprise them with a gift voucher for a lesson with skate hire or to buy new skates. Ideal birthday or reward present and something different to consider for your Valentine, Easter, Summer Holidays, Christmas or just for fun. It's a good solution for the person who has everything but likes a new challenge. Vouchers start from £20 for adults and £10 for juniors. Have a look at the skating lessons page for more details about costs and special offers. You can buy vouchers online.

 

 

NEED SKATES?

• Maybe you'd like to buy instead of try?
• Not sure which skate to choose?
• Want more help and advice?
• Then click the skating equipment page.
• Click the logo and have a look at what's available.
• Live locally? If you prefer contact Don Morton directly.