Come for a scenic coastal skate with us from Raffles Place to the East Coast Park along the Marina Bay and Kallang Basin on Saturday Morning 12 Nov 2016.
See event details here
]]>K2 Skates has been in the boot building business for 54 years, read about its origins.
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Few inline-skate makers, if any, have as long a history in boot-making as K2 Skates.
K2 Skates began as a ski maker in the state of Washington, USA in 1962. It was the first ski company to popularise the use of fibreglass in making skis, making them lighter and more responsive.
When snowboarding became a major category in winter sports, K2 was among the first to transfer its experience into the sport, quickly becoming a leading maker of snowboards and boots.
In 1993, at the height of the inline-skate phenomenon, K2 applied its decades of experience in ski and snowboard boot making into summer sports to launch another first in the market: the patented K2 Exotech line of Softboot(tm) inline skates.
At a time when the inline-skate industry was centred around heavy, uncomfortable molded plastic hardboots, K2's skates stood out, and were immediately accepted by the growing inline-skating scene. It captured market share very quickly. In a few years, it overtook many established brands to compete directly with the foremost brand at the time: Rollerblade.
Today, K2 Skates is one of the largest inline-skate makers in the world, alongside Powerslide and Rollerblade.
To stay relevant, most inline-skate makers launch new features and innovations in boot design on a yearly basis. In comparison, for a skate maker with such a long and rich history in boot-making, K2 skates have remained remarkably unchanged in its core boot construction and design.
K2 Skates has resisted the urge to follow other brands into developing skates to satisfy the trends of the day. K2 skates are uncommon at international speed skating races. They are marginally represented in aggressive skating competitions and are practically absent from freestyle skating, the fastest growing segment in the past few years.
Probably because in its heart, K2 Skates knows that its true focus is on the everyday recreation skater. Winning marathons or competitions appears to matter little to K2. But keeping fitness and recreation skaters in parks all over the world happy seems more important.
This focus is reflected in K2 boot construction. Instead of making skates faster or more technologically advanced, K2 has chosen to concentrate on making its skates ever more comfortable, lightweight and user friendly...right out of the box.
Companies that keep the happiness of its customers front and centre will get loved in return. Skaters can expect K2 Skates to be rolling for a long time in the history of inline-skating. []
Win a pair of K2 skates in our Lucky Draw.
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A group of inline-skaters, cyclists, longboarders and kick scooter riders took part in the Skateline Rolling Marathon on 6 August 2016 to celebrate Singapore's 51st National Day.
]]>A group of inline-skaters, cyclists, longboarders and kick scooter riders took part in the Skateline Rolling Marathon on 6 August 2016 to celebrate Singapore's 51st National Day.
They skated from Ion Orchard to Marina Bay, then to the Northeast of the island through East Coast Park, Tampines, Punggol before circling back down to Bishan.
If you missed this skate, prepare yourself for next year's marathon!
See the highlights in the video below or see the Event Photos on Facebook
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The Active Mobility Advisory Panel, set up by the Land Transport Authority, has released new recommendations about the use of personal mobility devices.
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The Panel recommended that PMDs, which include electric scooters, unicycles and hoverboards be allowed on footpaths, provided they do not exceed the speed of 15 km/h. Speed are limited to 25 km/h on cycling or shared paths.
The Panel also made distinctions between usage on footpaths, cycling or shared paths, and roads for motor vehicles.
[Image: LTA]
For the safety of pedestrians, they also recommended physical limitations on PMDS:
It is important to note these are only recommendations, and are not representative of the prevailing laws on the use of PMDs at this time.
The Transport Ministry will consider these recommendations and issue a response in due course.
See the original Land Transport Authority press release.
To summarise the recommendations, see this infographic:
[Source: LTA]
]]>We are making an exception to skate on a Sunday instead of the usual Saturday in support of Car Free Sunday on 28 FEB 2016.
]]>We are making an exception to skate on a Sunday instead of the usual Saturday in support of Car Free Sunday on 28 FEB 2016.
Join us for a skate from Raffles Place MRT Station to the East Coast Park via Marina Bay. Along the way, we will get the rare chance to skate on closed roads at the Padang and other stretches of the central business district.
See the morning skate event details here.
See more information about Car Free Sunday on the URA website
[Image: URA]
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Previously, only 1 Skate Camp replacement session is given even if a more than one Skate Camp session is cancelled.
Now, we will replace each and every cancelled camp session with a Skateline Voucher worth $30, which is equivalent to the paid value of each session.
Each Voucher is valid for 6 months and customers have the option to use the Voucher to pay for future skate camps or regular skating lessons.
This change ensures that customers do no lose any value even if Skate Camp sessions are cancelled. Also, we recognise that the replacement sessions may not be a convenient arrangement for the parent/guardians of the participants.
The Terms and Conditions for Skate Camp has been updated accordingly.
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The foyer space will be used by the Sports Centre for events of the 8th ASEAN Para Games and Sports Singapore open house activities.
We have recently received the confirmed dates from Pasir Ris Sports & Recreation Centre which will affect our skating lessons, please see the information below about how your lesson may be affected.
Due to space constraints, Open Group Lessons at 10:30am & 11:30am on the following dates will NOT be conducted. Lessons at other times will be conducted as usual.
To reduce disruption for students affected, a special Open Group lesson at 12:30pm on the above dates has been opened. To take the 12:30pm lesson on these dates, or to discuss adjustments to other times, please contact us at 65830098.
Where vacancies are available, we will do our best to make the most convenient alternative arrangement for you.
If we do not get your request to switch to the special 12:30pm lesson or other times, your untaken lessons will be automatically postponed to 10:30am or 11:30am respectively on 15 Nov, 29 Nov and Dec 6.
Due to space constraints, Small / Family Group lessons will NOT be conducted on the following dates:
If you have already booked and paid for lessons on the affected dates, your lesson will be automatically postponed to the same time of the next available Saturday or Sunday respectively.
All lessons which are being conducted on the following dates will be conducted on the level 2 open space (above foyer).
Students can access the level 2 space by
Skateline collaborates closely with the Pasir Ris Sports & Recreation Centre to make the best use of the very conducive sheltered open space in the foyer. Skateline seeks the understanding and patience of our students for the adjustments to skating lessons during this period.
For enquiries, please call 65830098 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 12:30pm to 8pm).
ActiveSG is organising a speed skating competition on November!
]]>ActiveSG is organising a speed skating competition on November! Check out the details below:
For more details, please visit the event page on ActiveSG website
]]>Night skaters complete journey unfazed by hazy conditions...
]]>Report by Jon Wong
Night Skate Captain
Unfazed by the recent hazy conditions, more than 30 skaters attended the September night skate from Seng Kang to Pasir Ris.
Among the participants were the Rachmadi family, with Daddy Charles, leading his wife and 3 young children, Cheryl-7, Andrea-6 and Warren-5 to support the event. Young Warren also happened to be the youngest skater of the evening.
Everyone was in high spirits that the event carried on with the PSI level lingering at the 100th mark, putting an end to a dismay fortnight which saw the bad haze conditions halting numerous outdoor activities.
The skaters enjoyed a warm-up at the big open court of the Community Club, before embarking on the journey towards Seng Kang Sports and Recreational Club.
Selfie Time
We picked up the pace upon entering the park connector and cruised along Punggol Waterway. Some participants, on their first visit at the Waterway, savored their skating moments on this award winning man-made water feature, which is the pride of Punggol estate.
Cruising along the waterway
Next came the break at the waterway named '@Punggol', which houses a variety of recreational facilities and F&B outlets. Some chose to indulge inside the air-conditioned fast food joint, while others were happy to settle for a quick drink and chitchat outside the restaurants.
Chilling out at the restaurant
After the break, our entourage transited into the secluded Lorong Halus and Pasir Ris Farmway via a bridge across Sungei Serangoon River. Only the occasional barking from stray dogs and engine romps from heavy vehicles speed past could be heard. The barking intensified as we made our way past the array of pet farms, hotels and shelters.
Posing on the quiet street
The second break came in the form of Pasir Ris West Plaza, which featured a convenient store and a food joint.
Convenient drinks at the convenient store
The bicycle path located right outside the plaza provided a direct route towards Pasir Ris Town Park, which lead us to our destination at Pasir Ris Sports and Recreation Centre, after a brief skate along Tampines Park Connector located within the park.
Nice bike path to skate on
The centre was closed when we arrived, but luckily, the 24-hours MacDonald's restaurant located next to the centre gave the skaters a chance to have a late drink before heading back home.
Credits
Safety Van
Sonny
Photography
Jon
Skaters complete 15km journey from Jurong East to HarbourFront...
]]>Report by Jon Wong
Night Skate Captain
The latest Saturday Night Skate began from the west, with Jurong East MRT Station picked as the designated starting point.
More than 20 skaters attended the skate, including a German skater who was having his first night skating in Singapore.
We headed towards Boon Lay Way, amidst the evening shopping crowd and entered Ulu Pandan Park Connector, which runs along Sungel Ulu Pandan canal. It was nice to cruise along the connector which was relatively quiet and peaceful. The connector ended with a steep climb up a slope out to Commonwealth Ave West. Buona vista MRT Station was right across the street.
On Ulu Pandan PCN
We popped by a coffee shop for a short break to indulge in the cool drinks and snacks before continuing our journey into Commonwealth Ave, bypassing a few MRT Stations along the way.
Chilling out on the floor
A second break was available at Redhill MRT Station before we embarked on the strenuous climb along Henderson Park Connector at Henderson Road. This connector overlooks Henderson Industrial Park and the Central Manpower Base.
Appreciating the convenient store at Redhill MRT Station
The climb gradually changed to a descend as we approached Henderson Waves bridge. There was no looking back as we enjoyed the full adrenaline rush while charging down the hill to West Coast Highway as the gradient got steeper.
Downhill riding on Henderson PCN
After passing by Keppel Golf Links and the apartments at Caribbean at Keppel Bay, we arrived at Vivocity. We completed the journey earlier than planned and some skaters grabbed the chance to showcase their skills around the area much to the interest of onlookers.
Time for skill sharing
Credits
Safety vehicle
Sonny
Photo
Faussi
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'Roller Coaster Ride' at July SNS
]]>Report by Jon Wong
Night Skate Captain
It was a night skate event unlike other as adrenalin was pumping high. This journey from Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park to Woodlands, spanning across a distance of about 18km, is one of the most challenging and physically demanding route.
More than 40 skaters attended the event armed with lights and torches. Some grabbed the opportunity to try on their illuminated wheels, available for sale prior to the event.
We started off from the skating rink at the park and headed towards Upper Thomson Road to face the first challenge - Old Upper Thomson Road.
Located next to Lower Pierce Reservoir Park, this meandering road is a combination of winding paths and slopes of various gradients, which is also famous to the locals for spotting monkeys during the day.
Skaters awaiting to descend the slope
The critical spot was a long and gradual steep slope towards the end of the road which branches out to the main Upper Thomsom Road. Skaters had to control their descending speed.
We transited onto Sembawang Road and had to deal with the uneven terrain due to the construction works of the new SMRT Thomson Line. A short break was available at one of the food joints.
Having a break along Sembawang Road
Ground conditions improved at Mandai Park Connector and we were greeted by uphill climbs and downhill rides. We had to stay vigilant against floral debris on the path too.
Crossing the Flyover along Mandai Road
The greatest challenge of the night came in the form of Ulu Sembawang Park Connector, which runs through the thick Mandai vegetation and links to Ulu Sembawang Flyover and Woodlands Ave 12.
For the first time in Night Skate history, we travelled on a pitch dark route. No form of illumination can be seen on this track. The slopes were steep and ground was littered with twigs and branches.
Nonetheless, the participants savoured every moment of it as their own lights shone brightly like stars. It was also their maiden voyage skating on this park connector under such dark conditions and it hyped them up.
The trek over the connector ended at the flyover and brought us onto Woodlands Park Connector for the final challenge, which started with a very steep uphill climb and ended with an equally steep downhill charge towards the Singapore Sports School.
We ended up at Causeway Point Mall via the park connectors on Woodlands Ave 2 and 5 for a well deserved rest and refreshments before ending the night, satisfied.
Credits
Safety Vehicle
Xavier
Photo
Faussi
Jon
Marshals
Shannon
Ada
Check out the video and photos from our Facebook page!
]]>Love to skate? Learn how to skate faster, further and make skating a great cardio workout in a special 7-session program...
]]>Above: Program Trainer Sandy Snakenberg
Love to skate? Learn how to skate faster, further and make skating a great cardio workout in a special 7-session program.
Discover how you can improve your balance, get more power out of each push, and ways to stop and turn at high speeds, as well as physical condition exercises that make you a stronger skater.
Taught by verteran skater and coach Sandy Snakenberg. The second round of this program starts in 7 Aug 2015, find out more at the SkateFast&Fit program page.
]]>CHERYL Rachamadi, aged 6, and Javier Chua, aged 12, became triple-medalists at the recent Skate Festival for Juniors...
]]>Report by Jon Wong
Senior Instructor
CHERYL Rachamadi, aged 6, and Javier Chua, aged 12, became triple-medalists at the recent Skate Festival for Juniors event held at Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park. Both kids, participating in this event for the first time, excelled in their skating skills to earn the honors.
Featuring a total of 4 categories, which includes a Circuit Race, a Slalom Battle Course, a Speed Time Trial and Backwards Skating Challenge, this event attracted a crowd of more than 20 children to pit their skating skills against each other, with the top 3 contestants from each category winning medals and prizes. Proud parents were around to support their children too.
In the Circuit Race category, contestants drew lots and compete in heats, with the winners progressing to the semi-finals and final rounds. Each skater have to complete 5 laps of the circuit. Adrenalin was pumping as every kid gave their best efforts to win.
Adrenalin pumping action in the preliminaries
Ryan leading the pack in the finals
After the few rounds of elimination, the finals was decided between 7 year old Ryan Teo, 10 year old Issac Ong, Cheryl and Javier. Ryan managed to keep his cool through the course to stay ahead and win the gold medal, with Cheryl coming in second and Javier third.
Circuit Race Champion, Ryan, with presenter, Coach Sonny
Next up was the Slalom Battle category which tests both speed and agility. Contestants drew lots to pick their opponents and were pitted against each other in a pair. They have a short distance to speed up before they meander through a series of cones with their timings recorded for their attempts. Penalties were given for knocking cones over or missing cones.
Javier bags the gold medal, Cheryl won the silver and Issac settled for the bronze in the finals.
For the Speed Time Trial, timings were recorded for each contestant around a 450 metres course. Javier proved his speed prowess he clinched the gold medal with a timing of 1 minute 16 seconds. Issac won the silver medal with 1 minute 22 seconds and 8 year old Ana Koh managed to get a spot on the podium with the bronze medal at 1 minute 24 seconds.
Gold medal winner of the Speed Time Trial, Javier
In the final Backwards Skating Challenge category, contestants had their timings recorded for skating in a reverse manner for a distance of 180 metres. After some nerve racking moments, Cheryl finished with a timing of 51 seconds for the gold medal, 10 year old Ian Tan won the silver with 59 seconds and 10 year old Kimberly Teo, elder sister of Ryan, bagged the last bronze medal of the day with at 1 minute 05 seconds.
Ian, Silver Medalist of the Backwards Challenge
Congratulations to all the medal winners.
]]>More than thirty skaters attended the latest night skate, with children ranging from as young as six years old to adult of all ages...
]]>Report by Jon Wong
Night Skate Captain
Around thirty skaters attended the latest night skate, with children ranging from as young as six years old to adult of all ages.
For six year old James, and his elder sister, Clarice, aged twelve, this event was their first taste of skating at night. We also received some new friends from overseas, Mr Udo from Germany and Miss Claire from France joining us too.
This scenic route began from the Road Safety Park located at East Coast Park and meanders through some of the significant landmarks of Singapore, namely Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, The Singapore Flyer and The National Stadium.
It presented the opportunity for some of the participants to try out the newly opened link bridge which stands over Fort Road and links East Coast Park to the visitor centre at the Gardens by the Bay East via a Park Connector.
Fireworks display from the National Day parade rehearsal nearby stopped us in our tracks and fixed our gazes to the skies, coupled with the beautiful night scenery of the structures from the Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay South.
After crossing the dam and a brief stopover at Satay by the Bay, we made our way towards Marina Bay Sands and crossed The Helix Bridge to the Youth Olympic Park. Our target was the Singapore Flyer, where we had a longer break at the Singapore Food Trail which featured an array of local delicacies.
Our journey resumed after the break as we continued along Republic Boulevard towards Nicoll Highway. It was not an easy path for the participants, as they had to deal with the uneven concrete slabs on the pavement which spanned across the entire highway.
Things got better upon our arrival at the National Stadium where the paths were smoother. It was always a breathtaking experience to stand next to the iconic structure of the Sports Hub that played host to the latest SEA Games in Singapore.
We arrived at Tanjong Rhu Suspension foot bridge shortly after passing by the Water Sports Centre. We crossed the bridge and continued along Tanjong Rhu Promenade Park Connector. Skating here was especially tough with the rough surface finishing and it gave some of the skaters 'a good legs massage' instead.
This connector lead us back to Gardens by the Bay East again and we were able to return to East Coast park again via the connector we took earlier on.
We ended the night at the Big Splash. The journey was long but the scenery and cool breeze made it all worthwhile. For James, Clarice, Udo and Claire, it marked the beginning of the many night skate events in the future.
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More than 30 skating enthusiasts turned up for the Superhero Night Skate...
]]>More than 30 skating enthusiasts turned up for the Superhero Night Skate held on the evening on May 30. The loop route, spanning across a distance of about 13km, started from Raffles Place MRT Station and goes through some of the scenic venues in town like Clarke Quay and Orchard Road.
A special guest was present to grace the activity. Miss Kris Fondran, Director of the Inline Certification Programme International, a certification programme that certifies skaters as professional instructors, popped by in the midst of her transit from China. We also welcomed some new faces too.
Although there were no fancy makeovers from the participants, some came in their rendition of their favourite superheroes. Dressed in my DIY Captain America shield, complete with helmet and the signature shield, it was a different feeling as I led the entourage as a different 'captain' this time.
Our arrival at Boat Quay and Clarke Quay was greeted by the diners and patrons, inviting interesting looks at our mass skating group. Some of the children were already having fun with a replica Thor Hammer from one of the skaters, Sonny.
A short break at a convenient store at United Square, and our journey ensued, which took us to Penang Road and the heart of town. We skated pass the prominent skate park at Somerset and arrived at SCAPE before continuing along Orchard Boulevard towards ION Shopping Mall.
Making a turn around ION, we continued along Orchard Road, skating past some of the prominent malls like Wisma Atria, Takashimaya and Orchard Central. By now, the children have changed their interest from the Thor Hammer to my Captain America shield.
We continued along the Bras Basah Road, passing by The Istana, Plaza Singapura and The Singapore Art Museum. The streets seemed quieter than usual, probably due to the rehearsal of opening of the SEA Games at the Sports Hub, and soon after even we get to catch a glimpse of the fireworks from the skies as we near the Esplanade.
Major construction activities at the Padang and Esplanade Park in preparation for the upcoming National Day celebrations meant we had to overcome some difficult terrain before arriving at the Esplanade Bridge. It was a great experience to skate on the Jubilee Bridge, a beautifully designed curved bridge that connects the Merlion to the Esplanade conveniently.
Crossing the Helix Bridge brought us to Marina Bay Sands and it was so relaxing to skate along the promenade and boardwalk. Cyclists and joggers can be seen regularly too.
We continued towards Clifford Pier and arrived at the Merlion, while some tourists grabbed the opportunity for a photo moment with us. We had to cross Anderson Bridge and an underpass to get to Cavenagh Bridge which brought us back UOB Plaza area and back to Raffles Place MRT Station to bring our evening journey to an end.
Surrendering my shield to the children who were playing with it like a giant frisbee, we savoured the wonderful moments and beautiful night scenery of our Lion City and shared the nice photographs that were taken. Thankfully, great weather was on our side.
Safety Car
Xavier
Photo
Faussi
SAVs
Shannon
Ada
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Spend a minimum of $50 in a single same-day receipt at West Coast Plaza to get a go at the indoor bicycle obstacle course
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HEAVY thunderstorms over many areas of Singapore was not enough to dampen the spirits of 15 regular skaters...
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Safety Van
Sonny
Photo
Jon
Marshals
Shannon
Ada
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Report by
Jon Wong
Skateline conducted its first Skate Assist Volunteer (SAV) recruitment exercise on the year at Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park on March 7.
5 interested candidates were given an insight on the roles and responsibilities of being a skate volunteer. Two current seniors, Mr David Lim and Mr Ong Chong Boon assisted me in the drive. Both have had a vast experience in volunteering and have been with group for many years, and are certified skate instructors as well.
The main highlight was a simple skill assessment which tests the candidates on their skating skills and abilities. This is aimed at identifying their strengths and weaknesses. Future training sessions will be introduced to correct these weaknesses and improve their skills.
Each candidate is given a list of skills to perform. The seniors demonstrated each skill carefully before the candidates took to the stage, and were assessed carefully.
It was a great opportunity for the candidates to learn and know more about their own skills.
Overall, it was an enriching experience for them and for us too, to welcome new members.
Be sure to look forward to the next recruitment will be in the second quarter of 2015.
]]>Join us for a morning workout along the banks of Singapore River, up the hills out of River Valley and then down the hill through Orchard Road!
]]>Join us for a morning workout along the banks of Singapore River, up the hills out of River Valley and then down the hill through Orchard Road!
]]>28 February marked the end of the month, and on an evening where the buzz was ongoing at the Marina Bay area where the annual Chingay Parade is held, we welcomed more than 30 skaters who chose to spend their Chinese New Year weekend skating with us...
]]>By Jon Wong
Night Skate Captain
28 February marked the end of the month, and on an evening where the buzz was ongoing at the Marina Bay area where the annual Chingay Parade is held, we welcomed more than 30 skaters who chose to spend their Chinese New Year weekend skating with us.
The route we took, spanning across a distance of 13km, was from Punggol MRT Station to Bishan MRT Station via some of the north-eastern park connectors.
As always, we welcomed new faces and were pleased to have Jennifer from Philipines and Adlin from Malaysia with us. Jennifer was having her first night skating experience since picking up the sport 2 months ago, while Adlin had been a regular skater since the age of 4.
We also welcomed the youngest skater in our Night Skate history in the form of a 3 year old boy named Warren, skating together with his family of 5 including his parents and older sisters.
We promptly set off towards Punggol Waterway and onto Punggol Park Connector. It lead us to Seng Kang Riverside Park and the nearby Sports and Recreational Centre where we stopped for a quick break at Macdonald's Restaurant.
Soon after, we continued along Sungei Punggol on the connector and reached Buangkok and Yio Chu Kang Road, and transited onto Ang Mo Kio 5 Park Connector. This unique stretch of connector path runs beside ITE College Central and Nanyang Polytechnic.
We took at turn away from the connector at Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 and headed along the MRT track, which eventually brought us to Ang Mo Kio MRT Station for our 2nd break of the evening.
With our destination being just another MRT Station away, we slowed down our pace and enjoyed our skate at the exercise area under the train track which was developed and complete with exercise equipment, running tracks and smooth concrete surfaces which was a pleasure to skate on.
We continued onto Bishan Road, in between Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park and SMRT depot and soon after arrive at Bishan Street 14, where Junction 8 Shopping Mall was within our sights.
A simple skate for a great experience, especially for the new faces, and for little Warren, he made his family and everyone present proud by becoming the youngest skater ever to complete a full night skate route.
Warren skating with Dad
Credits
Safety Car
Xavier
Photos
Jon
By Jon Wong
Night Skate Captain
More than 50 skaters started 2015 with us with our first Night Skate of the year from Pasir Ris Sports and Recreational Centre to the Sports Hub. Familiar faces of die-hard SNS fans and some new additions were amongst the participants.
Tristan and his girlfriend, Adeline, newcomers to the SNS, were encouraged by their friends, current Skateline students Shannon and Nicholas. Another participant, Yvonne, currently a level three student from our programme, decided to give it a try too.
The entire journey comprised of some of the eastern park connectors in Tampines and Bedok and East Coast Park, spanning across a distance of 23km. The route was generally smooth and easy, although some areas proved to be a challenge for some participants.
One such area is the overhead bridge crossing across the Tampines Expressway from Pasir Ris to Tampines. With its steep ramps on either ends, climbing and descending puts our skating skills to the ultimate test.
Our journey were also hindered by the upgrading works around Bedok Reservoir and Tampines area for the new MRT line in the near future. The rough road finishings and diversions caused us to slow down significantly.
We rested and quench our thirst at Bedok Food Centre located at New Upper Changi Road and at East Coast Park Food Centre too, where the wide array of drink vendors provided us with a wide variety of beveragesto choose from.
Though some skaters were unable to complete the long journey as the late night hour beckoned, they were still proud to reach East Coast Park before calling it quits. And the beautiful night scenery of the sea and gentle sea breeze made their efforts worthwhile.
A great way to start the year, and for the participants who completed the entire route, the satisfaction is theirs to savour.
Credits
Safety Van
Ken
Photos
Faussi
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Ever wonder what you can do as a skater? How can you put your skating skills to good use?
]]>Ever wonder what you can do as a skater? How can you put your skating skills to good use?
We are providing this opportunity and platform for you to do just that! Join us as a Skate Assist Volunteer and discover the many ways where you can truly enjoy inline skating as well as providing a service to the community while you're at it!
Simply show up for an audition at the following:
Date: 7 March, Saturday
Time: 12-2:30pm
Venue: Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park Skate Rink (Opp Blk 338)
As a Skate Assist Volunteer, you can expect:
*A simple skill assessment and interview applies. Full set of safety gears and helmet are mandatory. Rental of equipment is available.
For queries, please contact Jon at 9337 0577 or email to jon@skateline.com.sg
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Eweline Czapla, Paulina Czapla and Angelika Prucnal of the Powerslide Team FSK visited Singapore in the last week of November 2014. The Polish trio was in town for the ...
]]>Above: From left Eweline Czapla, Paulina Czapla and Angelika Prucnal at the IFSC.
The girls took part in the Classic Slalom, Battle and Speed slalom categories of the IFSC.
Eweline, Paulina and Angelika joined the Skateline Saturday Night Skate on 29 November at the Esplanade underground walkway and gave an impromptu demonstration to the skaters who came for the skate. They also gave a short workshop with tips for freestyle skaters to improve and perfect their tricks.
See all the photos on our Facebook page or watch the video below.
]]>Have been skating for a while and want to try something new ? How about freestyle slalom? Learn the basics with us this November!
]]>Freestyle slalom is one of the most popular discipline in inline-skating. It involves a line of cones on the ground and skating through them with an infinite combination of stylistic skating moves.
Above: Paulina and Ewelina Czapla of Powerslide doing their slalom moves [image: I Love Rolki ]
Freestyle slalom has been around for more than a decade. More and more interesting moves are being developed all the time. Watching someone doing it is fun, but it's more fun doing it yourself!. It is not difficult to start. We will teach you the basic skills that will become building blocks for you to learn even more advanced skills in future.
Some of the skills we will teach:
Above: Freestyle Slalom instructor Faussi
COURSE INFO
TO REGISTER
Email the following information
to skateschool@skateline.com.sg with email subject "Slalom Lesson" or call 6289-0021 with your questions. Vacancies are limited so register today!
]]>Come take part in Junior Fun Slalom and Family Fun Speed Skate competitions...
]]>Date: 6 December 2014
Venue: Pasir Ris Sports & Recreation Centre
Come take part in Junior Fun Slalom and Family Fun Speed Skate competitions! Challenge other Juniors to skate through cones in the shortest time or form a 2-person family team to complete a skate circuit in the shortest possible time! This fun competition is for juniors from 5 to 14 years and their parents.
Fun Slalom Skate:
How fast can your child skate in a zig-zag line through 10 cones? Join this fun junior slalom to find out! Cones are spaced 1.5m apart.
Family Fun Speed Skate:
Form a family team with one adult and one child to compete in this fun relay! The fastest team to skate 3 laps around a 60m track wins! Adult skates 1 lap and child skates 2 laps.
Skateline is proud to be an event partner for the ActiveSG Inline Skate Competition
Find out more about the competition categories and register at the official ActiveSG event page.
]]>Come join us in this freestyle skate right in the heart of town! Capture the beautiful night scenery of Orchard Road...
]]>Grab this opportunity to meet and skate with the Polish Trio of Eweline & Paulina Czapla and Angelika Prunal from Powerslide FSK Team as they showcase their freestyle skills! They are here in town for the International Freestyle Skating Championship (IFSC) Singapore from 28-30 November 2014. Watch a video of their prowess here.
DETAILS:Date: 29 November 2014, Saturday, 7:30pm
Starting point: Stadium MRT Station Exit A
Ending Point: Orchard MRT Station
Distance:
*Parking is available at Sports Hub and Kallang Leisure Park. No complimentary bus service will be available.
HOW TO JOIN
Simply RSVP via the Facebook event page (Facebook login required) by clicking the 'Going' or 'Join' button to register your attendance. This will allow you to see event updates on the Facebook event page in case of event changes or cancellation. All event related notifications will be posted on Skateline's main page and SNS event page only.
SNS Captain, Jon
HP: (65)9337 0577 or Email: jon@skateline.com.sg.
GETTING THERE
MRT Station CC6 Stadium on the Circle Line.
WHO CAN JOIN
The SNS is free and open to all skaters with the following in mind:
Please read the SNS Safety Instructions and Disclaimer before attending this event.
]]>A huge turnout of more than 50 skaters showed up in support of our very own Halloween Night Skate....
]]>Report by Jon Wong
Night Skate Captain
A huge turnout of more than 50 skaters showed up in support of our very own Halloween Night Skate this year. Starting from Orchard ION Shopping Mall, we paraded past prominent places such as City Hall, Clarke Quay, Boat Quay, Marina Bay Sands and The Esplanade.
The theme this year is 'Zombie', and some participants promptly showed up in their best rendition as one, complete with make-up and outfits. There were some participants from France who really got into their roles well and were moving like zombies on wheels. Some kids took on the cuter version and came with props from witch's hat to pumpkin head capes.
We never fail to make heads turn everywhere we went, with some opting to shun away from us at the sight of our approaching entourage. Our make-ups definitely looked more grotesque under the night light, adding to the effects.
After making our way through Orchard Road, we descended down into the underpass located at Singapore Management University opposite Hotel Rendezvous. The other end of the underpass lead us towards Clarke Quay.
After a brief spell at Clarke Quay for photos, we transited into Boat Quay past the Asian Civilization Museum and Fullerton Hotel. From there we moved on to Merlion Waterfront and Clifford Pier before we were greeted by large remote controlled kites flying at the Youth Olympic Park.
We continued along the waterfront outside Marina Bay Sands and arrived at the Helix Bridge, which brought us across the waters to the Floating Platform, where our National Day Parade and Formula One Race was held this year. Soon after we reached the Esplanade Waterfront and some people from the public grabbed the chance to have a picture taken while we stopped for a short break.
We went under the Esplanade Bridge and ended up in the Esplanade Park. An underpass link way brought us to the opposite side where the World War Memorial stood. We then moved on to Raffles Hotel and went along Bras Basah Road towards the National Museum.
This way leads us all the way back to Rendezvous Hotel and School of the Arts (SOTA), and our end point - The Cathay Theatre was soon within our sights. We completed the entire journey in about 2 hours.
The voting for the Best Dressed Halloween Skater soon got underway. There were 5 candidates in contention for the prize of a dining voucher and after a round of applause and elimination, Mr David came out tops to win the contest. On the other hand, young Jay Han walked away as the winner of a Toy Store voucher unchallenged as his outstanding zombie make-up stood out from his peers. He and his Father, Mr Kenny Tan, have been proud supporters of our Halloween skate event ever since it began a few years ago.
We would like to thank everyone for gracing this event and especially to those who dressed up and added to the fun.
Credits
Safety Van
Edmund
Photos
Faussi
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Join us for a skate up the banks of Singapore River to River Valley Road, where we turn inland to cruise down the gentle slopes from Tanglin to Orchard Road...
]]>Join us for a skate up the banks of Singapore River to River Valley Road, where we turn inland to cruise down the gentle slopes from Tanglin to Orchard Road.
Date: 15 Nov 2014, 9am
See details and RSVP on the Facebook event page
]]>Want to show everyone how fast you can skate? Now's your chance!
]]>Want to show everyone how fast you can skate? Now's your chance!
Juniors from 7 to 17 years old can take part in the ActiveSG Speed Skating Competition. Find out more about the event and how to register on the official ActiveSG event page.
]]>About 40 skaters joined our latest Night Skate in September from Bartley MRT Station to Yishun MRT Station.....
]]>Report by Jon Wong
Night Skate Captain
About 30 skaters joined our latest Night Skate in September from Bartley MRT Station to Yishun MRT Station. The journey, which spanned across a distance of 22km, covered Serangoon Park Connector, Punggol Waterway, Punggol Park Connector and Seletar Link. The link is a new addition to the developement of Punggol estate and provides an alternate shortcut to Yishun, instead of the usual route via Tampines Expressway and Seletar Expressway.
After a quick brief and group photo, we headed towards Hougang Ave 3 and had our first water break at a food court in the vicinity. We took a turn into Tampines Road and entered Serangoon Park Connector at Hougang Ave 7. The journey was smooth on this dimly lit connector, though we had to avoid the occasional fishermen and cyclists.
On Serangoon Park Connector
The visibility improved as we progressed into Seng Kang area as we head to our next pit stop at @Punggol, one of the popular night spot in Punggol estate, featuring an array of eateries. More time was catered for this break to allow the skaters to indulge themselves in the food and beverages available.
Having a break at @Punggol
We got back on track 20 minutes later and moved along Punggol Waterway. This man-made feature is the highlight of Punggol estate and have won many international awards for its design and environmental concepts.
Soon after, we passed by the segment where the future Watertown will be and continued along Punggol Park Connector. We had to cross a small bridge across the water to transit towards Seletar North Link beside Marina Country Club.
At My Waterway at Punggol
The real challenge started from here as we had to face numerous obstacles along the route. Many heavy duty trucks could be seen moving around the area, resulting in debris on the tracks and roads. Cars were seen speeding past on the long straightaways. We had to be extra cautious while watching out for traffic.
Skating along Seletar Link
Unfortunately, some skaters fell at a poorly lit area and got slightly hurt. The safety vehicle was on hand to send one of them to the nearest medical facility while the others were able to continue.
Signs of fatigue were seen on some of the skaters' faces. After the link, we turned into Yishun Ave 1, across Seletar Reservoir and Seletar Dam. Road works and uneven road surfaces hampered our movements, but things got better once we entered the bicycle path along Yishun Ave 11.
Crossing Seletar Reservoir
We had our final quick pit stop at a food court beside Blk 416 as time was drawing late. Soon after we arrived at Yishun Central and Yishun Reservoir and Yishun MRT Station was within our sights. We eventually finished our skate at MacDonald's Restaurant at Northpoint Shopping Centre.
We are glad to report that the casualty that was sent to the medical centre suffered minor injuries and was discharged after receiving outpatient treatments.
The route we took
Credits
Photo
Faussi
Safety Car
Xavier
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