ARKANSAS SKATIUM

Skate Care

• NEVER walk on concrete, metal, or other hard surfaces!
• Always wipe all the moisture off the blade when getting of the ice.
• Never store your blades with the blade guards still on.

• Blade Guards: To protect your blades when walking on hard surfaces such as concrete, tile, or rock.
• Soakers: To absorb moisture off the blade after skating.
• Towel: To wipe down the blade after skating.
• Skating Bag: To carry skates and other items.
• All of these items are available in the Pro-Shop at the Arkansas Skatium.

• All skates take time to break in but eventually feel better.
• Wear them often.

• All skates should fit snugly.
• Skates should fit tight around the ankle to protect it.
• Toes should be a thumb's width from the end of the boot.
• When skating, the ankles should be straight. If they are not, there could be a fitting problem.
• Randy, Todd, and RJ can help you find the right pair of skates and make sure they fit correctly.
• For information on sizing hockey skates, click on our hockey fitting guide here.

• Skates will need to be sharpened every few months.
• When the skater notices that his or her feet are slipping on the ice, it is probably time to get the skates sharpened.
• The skate blade will be sharp. Never grab the skate by the blade, because it may cut you.