Wednesday Night Fun and Fitness Skates
7 pm EVERY Wednesday Night
at El Dorado Park in Scottsdale (West side of 77th St., 1/8th of a mile North of McDowell)
The Fun Skate and the Fitness Skate both start and end at the same time and place. Both groups also socialize together at a local bar or restaurant afterwards. The Fitness Skate is a fast paced group skate that winds its way through 12-16 miles of streets and recreational trails in roughly an hour and a half. Fitness Skate participants are there to enjoy the wild, fast ride and get a good workout. The Fun Skate is similar, but covers 6-10 miles at a much more relaxed pace with more of an emphasis on improving your skating skills and socializing.

WHAT TO BRING ON THE SKATE:
It's a good idea to carry your ID, insurance card and enough money for cab fare back to your car just so you are prepared for absolutely anything! You should also bring water in either a Camelbak or similar pack, or in a plastic water bottle. White/light colored clothing or reflective wear and a red flashing "blinkie" light complete this list. You may also feel more comfortable on any occasional dark stretches of pavement if you bring a flashlight.

HELMETS & PROTECTIVE GEAR
Helmets are highly recommended as well as wrist,
knee and elbow pads! Helmets and pads dramatically reduce
risk of serious injury. In case anyone hadn't noticed, helmets are "in"!

WHAT TO BRING FOR AFTER THE SKATE
If you are going to join us after the skate for snacks, beverages and socializing, bring your ID and some money. Of course, if you happen to have some spare baked goods lying around the house you are trying to get rid of, no one will mind if you bring those, too!

SKILL LEVEL:
This is not a skate for children!!
The Fitness Skate is for experienced and very confident skaters ready for a challenging workout. Fun Skate participants should be able to stride, turn and handle typical pavement conditions comfortably, but you don't have to be super fast. All skaters MUST be able to stop.
If you need help with your stopping or skating skills,
you might consider Skating Lessons.

Important Note: All SKATERS SKATE AT THEIR OWN RISK.
The Wednesday Night Skates are informal skaters' get-togethers and are not sponsored
by AISA or any of its members. AISA and those skaters who generously volunteer to lead and/or map out skate routes assume no liability for any accidents or
any dangerous or illegal behavior of the participants on the skate.