This dataset contains information about various ice and roller skating sports, including their characteristics, origins, popularity levels, and associated professional organizations. The focus is on the styles of skating, providing insights into the nature and professionalism within each sport.
Style Name | Origin Country | Description | Popularity | Professional Organizations |
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Figure Skating | Worldwide | Involves spins, jumps, and intricate footwork | Very High | ISU, USFSA |
Ice Hockey | Canada | Team sport played on ice, requiring speed and skill | Very High | IIHF |
Speed Skating | Netherlands | Race-based sport focusing on speed over long distances | High | ISU |
Short Track Speed Skating | South Korea | Faster racing on a smaller rink with close quarters | High | ISU |
Synchronized Skating | Worldwide | Teams of skaters perform choreographed routines together | Medium | ISU |
Artistic Skating | Canada | Combines elements of figure skating, dance, and theater | Medium | World Artistic Skating Federation |
Freestyle Skating | USA | Combines elements of figure skating with skateboarding tricks | Medium | No formal organization |
Ice Dance | Worldwide | Focuses on rhythm and interpretation of music with less emphasis on jumps | High | ISU |
Curling | Scotland | Team sport where players slide stones on ice towards a target area | High | WCF |
Inline Skating | Worldwide | Skating on wheels, similar to ice skating techniques | High | FIRS |
Show Skating | USA | Performance-based skating that combines various styles for entertainment | Medium | USFSA |
Derby Skating | USA | Contact sport usually associated with roller skating but adapted to ice | Low | No formal organization |
Basic Skating | Worldwide | Fundamental skating skills for leisure or hobbies | Very High | Local clubs |
Freestyle Ice Skating | Japan | Artistic form of skating blending tricks and freestyle moves | Medium | JSA |
Skateboarding on Ice | USA | Combination of skateboarding and ice skating techniques | Low | No formal organization |
Extreme Ice Skating | Norway | Skating in extreme conditions, often freestyle and high-adrenaline | Low | No formal organization |
Hockey Figure Skating | USA | Incorporation of figure skating techniques into hockey | Medium | USFHA |
Ice Cross Downhill | Canada | Racing down icy tracks with jumps and tight turns | Medium | ISU |
Conductive Skating | Finland | Innovative skating style using conductive materials to enhance experience | Low | No formal organization |
Frozen Pond Skating | Worldwide | Leisure skating on naturally frozen lakes and ponds | Very High | Local clubs |
Inline Hockey | USA | Similar to ice hockey but played on inline skates | Medium | FIRS |
Art on Ice | France | A combination of visual arts and skating performances | Medium | No formal organization |
Freestyle Pairs Skating | Russia | Pairs skating with a focus on freestyle and performance elements | Medium | ISU |
Recreational Ice Skating | Worldwide | Casual skating for fun with no competitive element | Very High | Local clubs |
Freeskate | Australia | A style emphasizing freestyle and trick-based skating | Low | No formal organization |
Ice Climbing Skating | Switzerland | Skating while incorporating climbing techniques | Low | No formal organization |
Rhythmic Ice Skating | Italy | Combining dance and ice skating into rhythmic performances | Medium | No formal organization |
Ice Yoga | USA | Incorporating yoga techniques and movements while on ice | Low | Local clubs |
Combat Skating | USA | Fighting style while skating, often unsanctioned | Low | No formal organization |
Glacier Skating | Iceland | Skating on glaciers, often incorporating nature-based techniques | Low | No formal organization |
Skate Dancing | USA | A style combining dance moves and skating techniques | Medium | USFSA |
Freestyle Ice Hockey | Canada | Incorporates freestyle tricks within hockey skating | Medium | IIHF |
Extreme Speed Skating | Canada | High-risk speed skating with stunts and tricks | Medium | ISU |
Hockey with Figure Skating | USA | A blend of figure skating maneuvers within a hockey context | Medium | USFHA |
Power Skating | Canada | Focuses on pushing and acceleration for hockey players | High | Hockey Canada |
Skateboarding on Ice | USA | Performing skateboarding tricks and skills on ice | Medium | No formal organization |
Ice Ballet | France | Performance art combining ballet and ice skating | Medium | No formal organization |
Sled Skating | USA | Riding on sleds while skating or pulling sleds on ice | Low | No formal organization |
Ice Kiting | Worldwide | Skating pulled by a kite on frozen lakes or fields | Low | No formal organization |
Nordic Skating | Finland | Long-distance skating style on natural ice | Medium | No formal organization |
Skating with Dogs | USA | Using dogs to pull skaters on ice | Low | No formal organization |
Speed Skating Relay | Netherlands | Team event focusing on speed over a distance in relays | High | ISU |
Winter Triathlon Skating | Worldwide | Ice skating as part of a winter triathlon format | Low | No formal organization |
Ice Jousting | USA | Combines jousting techniques with skating | Low | No formal organization |
Skateboarding Stunts on Ice | Canada | Performing skateboarding stunts while skating | Low | No formal organization |
Inline Sliding | USA | Skating on inline skates on ice surfaces | Low | No formal organization |
Ice Pulling | USA | Harnessing a weight or sled while skating | Medium | No formal organization |
Ice Fishery Skating | Finland | Leisure skating on ice while fishing | Low | No formal organization |
Long Track Skating | Netherlands | Emphasizes long distances on an elongated rink | High | ISU |
Ice Yoga Pairs | USA | Combining pairs yoga with ice skating techniques | Low | No formal organization |
Skating Corners | USA | Navigating tight corners while skating, often in a competitive format | Medium | Local clubs |
Ice Hiking | Norway | Skating while completing hiking trails on ice | Low | No formal organization |
Ice Skating Runs | USA | Creating routes for long-distance skating | Medium | Local clubs |
Skating Festivals | Worldwide | Festivals dedicated to various ice skating styles and activities | High | Local organizations |
Minispeed Skating | Netherlands | Short-distance speed skating for young skaters | High | ISU |
Iceboarding | USA | Snowboard-like activities on ice | Low | No formal organization |
Ice Surfing | USA | Similar to surfing but on ice surfaces | Low | No formal organization |
Ice Pogo Stick Skating | USA | Using pogo sticks to perform tricks on ice | Low | No formal organization |
ICE-BASE Skating | Russia | Skating style developed on icy bases for tours | Low | No formal organization |
Skating with Gliders | USA | Skating with assistance from gliders or supports | Low | No formal organization |
Ice Travel by Skates | Antarctica | Navigation on ice using skates | Low | No formal organization |
Speed Roller Skating | USA | Similar to speed skating but on roller skates | Medium | USARS |
Snow Skimming | USA | Performing tricks while moving across icy surfaces | Low | No formal organization |
Skate Park on Ice | USA | Incorporating skate park obstacles into ice skating | Low | No formal organization |
Blades and Boards | Australia | Combining ice skating with skateboarding techniques | Medium | No formal organization |
Skating with Fire | USA | Performing skating while manipulating fire | Low | No formal organization |
Freestyle Jumping | USA | Jumping tricks while skating on ice | Medium | Local clubs |
Ice Kelly | USA | Combination of figure skating and comedic performance | Low | No formal organization |
Ice Conditioning | Canada | Training techniques focused on conditioning while skating | Medium | Hockey Canada |
Ice Shuffleboard | USA | Combining shuffleboard and skating elements | Low | No formal organization |
Glide and Slide | USA | Short-distance skating focused on gliding techniques | Medium | Local clubs |
Quads on Ice | USA | Using quad skates instead of blades | Low | No formal organization |
Harmony Skating | South Korea | Pairs skating focused on synchrony and balance | Medium | ISU |
Ice Cap Skating | Canada | Skating on ice caps used for travel | Low | No formal organization |
Ice Synchronized Dance | Finland | Partner work focused on synchronized dance on ice | Low | No formal organization |
Agility Skating | USA | Focused on agility drills while skating | Medium | USFHA |
Skating Cartwheels | USA | Performing cartwheels while skating | Low | No formal organization |
Acrobatic Speed Skating | Canada | Acrobatics combined with speed skating | Medium | ISU |
Team Roller Skating | USA | Team dynamics incorporated into roller-skating style | Medium | USARS |
Ice Telemarking | Norway | Combining telemark skiing techniques while skating | Low | No formal organization |
Ice Horse Skating | USA | Skating while riding horses on ice surfaces | Low | No formal organization |
Winter Hiking Skating | USA | Skating while participating in winter hikes | Low | No formal organization |
Skating in the Clouds | USA | Using elevated platforms for skating | Low | No formal organization |
Ice Pioneering | Antarctica | Experimental forms of skating on ice fields | Low | No formal organization |
Winter Skating Clinics | USA | Educational clinics focused on skating techniques | Medium | Local clubs |
Downhill Ice Skating | Switzerland | Skating down hills for speed and thrill | Medium | No formal organization |
Skate Jumping | USA | Jumping off ramps while skating | Medium | No formal organization |
Ice Rundowns | USA | Racing similar to downhill running but on ice | Low | No formal organization |
Ice Stunts | USA | Performing stunts while skating | Low | No formal organization |
Skating Gardens | USA | Creating gardens for skating leisure | Medium | Local clubs |
Fish Skating | Japan | Skating while utilizing fish forms and movements | Low | No formal organization |
Movable Ice Rinks | USA | Creating movable rinks for various activities | Medium | Local organizations |
Artistic Ice Programs | Canada | Program combining artistic elements and skating | Medium | No formal organization |
Ice Wing Skating | USA | Using glider wings while skating | Low | No formal organization |
Ice Obstacle Courses | USA | Skating through obstacle courses on ice | Low | No formal organization |
Ice Marathon | USA | Long-distance skating events and competitions | Medium | Local organizations |