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Schools and Teachers in In-Line Skating (1)

I came late to skating....I was 41 when I first started. I had been afraid for years. But the sight of people "flying" along a bridge in Central Park convinced me. I took lessons and now love to skate! As soon as I felt comfortable, I began informally teaching others who I saw when I skated; just making comments that I hoped were helpful. In 1997 I joined the National Skate Patrol here in Chicago. Among other things we give free basic stopping lessons on the lakefront path during the summer…