Roller Skating Association International Celebrates National Roller Skating Month

In October of 2008, the Roller Skating Association International (RSA), along with skating center owners across the country and worldwide, will celebrate National Roller Skating Month. Their objective is to promote the health, fitness, and fun benefits of roller skating.

Roller skating has been known for decades as a safe, fun activity for children, teens and families, and now those same people are recognizing that roller skating provides a major means of physical fitness and a fun addition to leading a healthy lifestyle. Roller skating provides a complete aerobic workout and involves using all of the body’s muscles, especially the heart, and is a great activity to help fight the growing problem of childhood obesity. In conjunction with the President’s Challenge, a program of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, the RSA introduced a national fitness program called Skate A Million Miles that targeted children and reminded parents and other consumers that roller skating is a fun and healthy activity for everyone, especially young people.

Skating continues to be an economical, fun and safe source of family entertainment in an increasingly challenging economy and is a great opportunity for children and teens to develop new friendships in their community. In addition to skating, some roller skating centers now offer other activity-oriented entertainment options, such as climbing walls, soft play climbing areas or laser tag.

Roller Skating Association International, is a not-for-profit trade association representing skating center owners and operators; teachers, coaches and judges of roller skating. The association is the leading advocate for one of America’s most traditional and popular recreational sports. For more information on roller skating, or to locate a center near you, visit the RSA’s website at www.rollerskating.org or contact the RSA office at 317-347-2626.


Media Contact:
John Purcell
317-347-2626
jpurcell@rollerskating.com
Roller Skating Association Intl.
(317) 347-2626
rsa@rollerskating.com