Skating Success | Inspire Me

We meet young artistic roller-skater Katelyn Kennedy to check out her training regime and to find out how she's making a difference in her local community.
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[@Rogerioapsandrade]

I love artistic skating. This sport should get more attention and recognition from the media, specially now that IRF started the World Roller Games.

[@Jessiee584]

The best decision I ever made, was deciding to do roller skating.

[@silverstream3531]

Jessie Pitiroi yes! Ice skating can only be made on a rink but roller skating, you can literally do it in the street or even in your living room xD

[@jimbo2613]

Darinka Cano exactly what i said when i was deciding between ice skating and roller skating! 3 months later and im already on my clubs figure skating team, best decision. not only its so damn fun, its an easy way to stay active. im obsessed

[@marizmagallen2470]

You're so lucky how I wish my parents were supportive to sports and roller skating was available here in our city

[@Eventing_with_Brooke]

now she is my coach her name is Katelyn Kennedy and she is amazing

[@annmarieknapp]

Did it the 80's when I was a young girl. It was height if skating culture. Never understood why it didn't get indicted in the Olympics. I hope one day. Skating changed my life. I started with skates outside on the pavement. Then did group classes before getting private lessons. Thought I'd be a coach with my life,but ended up becoming a college professor and author instead. Skating taught me discipline, tenacity, persistence, and gave me drive. I wouldn't be person I am today without skating in my youth

[@jovannilla]

I wish I could find someone like you to be my coach

[@4ougrethan122]

This is so cool! I'm beginner artistic skater from New Zealand as well and its so inspiring to see people like you doing so amazing at such an amazing sport

[@josielara7969]

I ♡ roller skating to the moon + back xx

[@kewoppi927]

One of the best decisions I ever made was to take up artistic rollerskating, and this girl Katelyn is exactly the kind of skater I aspire to be.

[@emilylouise6471]

I wish I could do this. I can only skate once a week for 2 hours and teach for an hour a week at a disco.

[@krystine49]

full respect for you guys on roller skates, so much harder than on ice and more dangerous

[@hisanlive1150]

Uuuh that's sooo cool I'm an artistic skater and if my coach thinks I'm ready I'll be doing a competition in August!! I'm so exited!!

[@freyasearle9554]

I am a skater but i can't even skate backward, and you are so beautiful on roller skates! 😮

[@rachellewalters8111]

Alright! You're great :) Best of luck young lady. I LOVE Artistic Rollerskating

[@bunny-vb2gi]

Ha i go to the same learn to skate classes and to the same rink

[@sienna844]

Same here

[@wendysmith4466]

I love roller skating l was young these day wish go back l am bit too old now last 40 year ago

[@jamieisnotokay3298]

You're never too old! Just get on skates and try. It's really fun, and it's my passion. You'll love it if you really want to try.

[@stephawesome2128]

I started artistic skating again at age 47. You're too old if you tell yourself you are! I am not even the oldest skater to return or even start as a beginner in my club. I encourage you to get to it if you really want to!

[@freyasearle9554]

Where did you train if you don't mind me asking?

[@laurak2610]

Does this have an age limit? I've seen people saying a pro ice figure skater retired at 26 and that it was typical which was sad to hear...

[@Jennie-mm5zd]

There's no age limit if you want to learn how to skate! I fallow RUclips channel minasees and she started skating at 17 or 18 I think and won a competition too. One might not be able to make it to the Olympics but if you really want to learn how to skate, wether on ice or by roller skates, it's possible!

[@Ani-lol]

I go to meets and see people with gray hair competing! They don’t do all the jumps and stuff, they just compete in dance and figures, but it is still incredible!

[@tonishamia8183]

There is always for seniors skating program

[@montanamarheine208]

I'm a figure skater XD

[@garethandhollie]

omg shes my couch

[@Livyluv4]

I started from a birthday party also lol

[@natalieschoenn]

does anyone know what kind of skates she has (what brand)? thanks!

[@karinagutierrez1530]

The brand is called Edea and they’re made in Italy!

[@natalieschoenn]

Karina Gutierrez thanks so much!

[@sorayabranco]

Boots: EDEA or RISPORT
Chass and weels: ROLLINE

[@skye819]

I have ur skates!!!

[@dakunetaeni5760]

Where did she get her skates???

[@skye819]

@@dakunetaeni5760 idk but you can get them from skates us they are amazing

[@dakunetaeni5760]

@@skye819 ok thanks