This section is designed to be used as a resource for the Canadian Roller Speed Skating community. The links below are recommended for clubs, coaches, athletes, and parents. These web resources are divided into three sections; elite, youth, and beginner. Some of the resources placed in one category may be applicable to other categories.

Many Canadian roller speed skaters train on their own and without the expertise of a coach, and a number of clubs are starting to formalize more pertinent and sound training programs. Because of this reality, Roller Sports Canada is working at developing Roller Speed Skating at the grassroots level. Part of the development plan includes sharing accurate and relevant technical, training, and strategic methods that can be applied in various settings.

Elite Level Training, Strategies, Tactics, Drills, Programs, Skaters, And Technique

• Rules: [2011 RSC rulebook] [2011 CIC Rulebook] [2009 CIC Rulebook] [2008 CIC Rulebook] [USARS 2007-2008 Speed Rules] [2008 CIC Rulebook from USARS] [USA Roller Sports' 2010 speed rules]
• RollerEnLigne’s video archive
• Toronto Bike Network- Inline
• Training for speed & distance
• Begg Sport Videos
• Tips & Technique (in French) from France’s World Champion Yann Guyader [Video #1] [Video #2] [Video #3]
• 2011 Heerde Skate-Off video [Bart Swings takes the points in Heerde]
• 2010 Trophée Des Trois Pistes- France [Day 1 track racing video]
• Tutorial (in French) on racing 500-meters [FFRS' 500m]
• Training videos from Sk8 Skooool Elite Sports Academy [Website] [YouTube channel]
• Skate Tip 2008-09-20: Periodization Training: How to make the most of your training
• Skate Tip 2010-02- How Do I Develop Speed on Skates?
• Speed skating events explained [About speed skating]
• Inline Planet- Skate Tip Of The Week Archive
• Inline Speed Skating- The Science Of Speed
• Breakaway Sports Group
• Joey Mantia (USA’s World Champion)
• Training Resources from Pattinare (in Italian)
• Inline Planet Ask Bill Begg! Archive
• Team F.A.S.T. Training Program
• Speed Skating (ice) coaching
• Video Archive- Pattinaggio Bellusco
• Canadian Sport for Life
• Begg Sport Coaching Videos: [Ask Questions & Get Feedback] [#1] [#2] [#3] [#4] [#5] [#6] [#7] [#8] [#9] [#10] [#11] [#12] [#17]
• Roller En Ligne archives- many technique and equipment tips
• Chad Hedrick double pushing video
• Finish of a 2007 French Inline Cup race
• Double Push video
• Method of practicing Speed Skating video (ice)
• Inline Speed Skating- ‘Till I collapse video
• 2007 World Roller Speed Skating Championships sr. men’s marathon finish video
• TeamDes
• Biomechanical observations on inline speedskating
• Best Inline Speed Skating Footage Online (video)
• Skatemill video

Youth Development And Parent Resources

• A message to today’s youth
• Find Your Edge
• A Parent’s Guide to Speed Skating
• Long Term Athlete Development
• Canadian Sport for Life, A Sport Parent’s Guide
• Recovery and Regeneration for Long-Term Athlete Development
• Training For Sub Junior Skaters (Under 12)
• Pre Teens Coaching
• Games For Skaters

New And Beginner Skaters- Tips, Suggestions, And Stories

• Inline Planet Beginner’s Guide To Outdoor Racing
• 6 Months of Speedskating - Lessons Learned
• Charlie Brown On Skates
• Road Rash Chronicles
• Reality Check for a Newbie – Part 2
• 6 Months of Speedskating – Lessons Learned
• On The Road To Becoming An Inline Speed Skater
• Ottawa Inline Skating Club Newsletter Archive