Changjiang Daily Wuhan Client, December 31 (Reporter Zhang Lin) "Stand in a good position and pay attention to defense!" "Shoot, shoot, good goal!" On the morning of December 31, 2023, a roller skating game was going on. The game was held on a court outside Jinyin Lake Wanda Plaza. The players on the field competed fiercely, and the parents and coaches watching from the outside were also very involved and continued to cheer for the young players.
competition scene. Photo by reporter Zhang Lin
2024 The first "Yangtze River Cup" roller skating open competition in Wuhan lasted for two days. There were more than 100 young players from 18 teams in Wuhan and surrounding cities participating, competing for the championships in four age groups.
Roller skating is also called land ice hockey. Its game rules and equipment are basically the same as ice hockey. The biggest difference is that the players wear inline skates instead of skates. Roller skating is a highly confrontational team ball game. It not only has the characteristics of teamwork and competition, speed and passion, challenge and confrontation, but is also basically not restricted by venue conditions. Therefore, it is loved by more and more teenagers. .
Yang Yijing is a fourth-grade student of Jinyin Lake No. 2 Primary School. This 10-year-old girl has been practicing roller skating for more than two years. In this competition, she served as the team's goalkeeper and played with the Jinyin Lake No. 2 team. Entered the finals of the U10 group. "I play both roller skating and real ice hockey. I feel that playing on real ice is more difficult, but also more exciting." Yang Yijing said, "But I first learned roller skating and then went on the ice rink. From inline skating to When it comes to the skates, I quickly adapted to it. It’s just that it’s harder to control the speed and body when wearing skates, especially the way of sudden braking is different. When braking on real ice, some ice particles will fly out, which feels pretty cool.”
This event is hosted by Wuhan Dongxihu District Ice and Snow Roller Skating Association, hosted by Wuhan Flamingo Roller Skating Club, and guided by Wuhan Ice and Snow Sports Association and Dongxihu District Sports Bureau. Li Kai, secretary-general of the Dongxihu District Ice and Snow Roller Skating Association, said: "Compared with the real ice rink, the venue conditions for roller skating are much simpler, so it is very suitable for promotion in southern cities. In recent years, the roller skating project has been developed well in Dongxihu District , many primary and secondary schools have introduced this project into their physical education classes and built special venues. Since more and more children are practicing roller skating, this year we established it for the first time with the support and guidance of the Municipal Ice and Snow Sports Association. This event gives many children who love roller skating an opportunity to show off, and at the same time inspires their enthusiasm for ice and snow sports."
He said that roller skating enthusiasts can skate without any barriers with just a little guidance from professional coaches. In southern cities, since there are no unique weather conditions and ice and snow venues like those in the north, "ice rotation" has become a good way to cultivate young people's interest in ice and snow and quickly participate in ice and snow activities. It is also a shortcut to expand the ice-based population base. "Through roller skating training, children have developed their interest and mastered basic skills. Most of these children now also play on real ice and have become part of Wuhan's ice and snow sports reserve talents."
[Editor: Ding Yi]
[Source: Changjiang Daily-Changjiang Net]
