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David H. Lewis - Roller Skating for Gold - 9780810830486 - V9780810830486
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Roller Skating for Gold

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Description for Roller Skating for Gold Hardback. Given the popularity of all types of skating-on the ice, on the boards, and on the streets-why isn't roller skating an Olympic event? The answers -and there are many-are likely to anger and astound readers in turn. The volume also explores the past and present world of competitive roller skating. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 431.
Given the popularity of all types of skating—on the ice, on the boards, and on the streets—why isn't roller skating an Olympic event? Author David H. Lewis sought out people involved in every aspect of the sport in an attempt to answer this question. He talked to competition judges and coaches, rink operators and rink organists, and scores of skaters from around the world. The answers he found—and there are many—are likely to anger and astound readers in turn. Those answers, along with a wealth of information on the world of roller skating past, present and future, ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Series
American Sports History Series
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810830486
SKU
V9780810830486
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About David H. Lewis
David H. Lewis fell in love with skating at the age of five. He has been involved in skating in many capacities including as a competitive dance and figure coach. He is a frequent contributor to Skate and American Skating World.

Reviews for Roller Skating for Gold
...plenty of thought-provoking information ... offer[s]... insight...for...those wanting to find out more about the sport.
Roller Skating Business
...Has got to be one of the highlights in the literature on roller skating.
M.M. Red Shattuck, Member, U.S. Olympic Committee

Goodreads reviews for Roller Skating for Gold


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