Artistic Roller Skating was first officially recognised in Gt.Britain in the late 70s.In those days we were part of the NSA National Skating Association of Gt.Britain, along with Roller Speed Skating and Ice Skating.The Patron of he National Skating Association was the Queen. Now that we have separated from Ice Skating and Roller Speed Skating The Federation of Artistic Roller Skating is the Governing Body of this discipline, in Gt.Britain.Our aim is to encourage people of all ages to Roller Skate, to become proficient enough to be able to enjoy the sport, and eventually compete in Artistic Roller kating Events. Unfortunately there now remains only one purpose built roller kating rink left in the country, there are many sports centres all over the country where roller skating takes place along with other sports.We have a network of Clubs, where tuition is available if required. A series of Proficiency Tests are available, starting with the most basic movements right through to a Gold Star award. We have a wideranging competition programme in place in hich skilled skaters can compete at all levels.In addition to these, there are many competitions of varying standards in Europe, in which skaters can compete against their foreign counterparts The pinnacle is the World hampionships which are held every year, and our Federation is always represented.

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