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44-8072: The European Inline Speed Skating Championships is the main inline speed skating championships in Europe , organized by European Confederation of Roller Skating . Summary [ edit ] Age Group: senior, junior A and junior B. junior A is for 18 and 19 year olds and Junior B is for 16 and 17 year olds. Number Edition City Country Events 1 1989 Pico [REDACTED]   Portugal 2 1990 Inzell [REDACTED]   Germany 3 1991 Pineto / Pescara [REDACTED]   Italy 4 1992 Acireale [REDACTED]   Italy 5 1993 Valence d'Agen [REDACTED]   France 6 1994 Pamplona [REDACTED]   Spain 7 1995 Praia da Vitória [REDACTED]   Portugal 8 1996 Saint-Brieuc / Lamballe [REDACTED]   France 9 1997 Roseto / Sulmona / Sangro [REDACTED]   Italy 10 1998 Coulaines [REDACTED]   France 11 1999 Zandvoorde / Ostend / Middelkerke [REDACTED]   Belgium 12 2000 Latina [REDACTED]   Italy 13 2001 Paços de Ferreira [REDACTED]   Portugal 14 2002 Valence d'Agen / Grenade-sur-l'Adour [REDACTED]   France 15 2003 Padua / Abano Terme [REDACTED]   Italy 16 2004 Heerde / Groningen [REDACTED]   Netherlands 17 2005 Jüterbog / Niedergörsdorf / Ludwigsfelde [REDACTED]   Germany 18 2006 Cassano d'Adda [REDACTED]   Italy 19 2007 Estarreja / Ovar [REDACTED]   Portugal 20 2008 Gera [REDACTED]   Germany Number Edition City Country Events 21 2009 Oostende [REDACTED]   Belgium 22 2010 San Benedetto del Tronto [REDACTED]   Italy 23 2011 Heerde / Zwolle [REDACTED]   Netherlands 24 2012 Szeged [REDACTED]   Hungary 25 2013 Almere [REDACTED]   Netherlands 26 2014 Geisingen [REDACTED]   Germany 27 2015 Wörgl [REDACTED]   Austria 28 2016 Heerde [REDACTED]   Netherlands 29 2017 Lagos [REDACTED]   Portugal 30 2018 Oostende [REDACTED]   Belgium 31 2019 Pamplona [REDACTED]   Spain 32 2021 Canelas [REDACTED]   Portugal 33 2022 L'Aquila [REDACTED]   Italy 34 2023 Valence-d'Agen [REDACTED]   France 35 2024 Oostende [REDACTED]   Belgium Results [ edit ] de:Inline-Speedskating-Europameisterschaften http://www.the-sports.org/inline-skating-european-junior-a-speed-championships-results-2018-epr84375.html http://www.the-sports.org/inline-skating-european-junior-b-speed-championships-results-2018-epr84376.html External links [ edit ] World Skate Europe Official website Results v t e European Championships Olympic sports Team sports Association football Men Women Men's club Women's club Baseball Men Men's club Basketball Men Women Men's club Women's club 3x3 Beach volleyball Breaking Curling Field hockey Men Women Men's club Women's club Handball Men Women Men's club Women's club Ice hockey Men Women Women's club Rugby sevens Men Women Softball Women Volleyball Men Women Men's club Women's club Water polo Men Women Men's club Women's club Individual sports Archery Athletics Badminton Biathlon Bobsleigh & skeleton Boxing Canoeing Sprint Slalom Competition climbing Cycling BMX Mountain bike Road Track Diving Equestrian Dressage Eventing Show jumping Fencing Figure skating Golf Men Women Team Gymnastics Men's artistic Women's artistic Men's and women's artistic Rhythmic Trampoline Judo Karate Luge Modern pentathlon Rowing Sailing Shooting Skateboarding Speed skating Short track Surfing Swimming Open water swimming Synchronised swimming Table tennis Taekwondo Triathlon ( standard - sprint ) Weightlifting Wrestling Non-Olympic sports Team sports American football Australian rules football Beach handball Men Women Baseball Women Baseball5 Beach soccer League WC qual. 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88-691: A demonstration sport at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona . Efforts by FIRS to obtain Olympic status became more coherent in about 2000, with inline speed skating promoted as the roller sport best suited for the Olympics. However, the federation faces competition from approximately 20 other sports also seeking entry into the Olympics, while at the same time the president of the International Olympic Committee has expressed

132-647: A desire to reduce the size of the summer Olympic Games. Roller sports was a candidate sport for the 2016 Summer Olympics , following the drop of baseball and softball , but the Olympic Committee eventually chose rugby sevens and golf instead. Notably, roller speed or in-line speed skating has been an included sport at the World Games since their inception in 1981. Pa%C3%A7os de Ferreira Paços de Ferreira ( European Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpasuʒ ðɨ fɨˈʁɐjɾɐ] )

176-438: A durometer of 82–87, and tend to wear more quickly. Harder outdoor wheels can also be used effectively indoors. Skaters sometimes combine different hardness wheels on the same skate in an attempt to achieve the best combination. Skaters also consider wheel "rebound". This refers to the relative height to which a dropped wheel rebounds. It is a reasonable comparative indicator of the relative energy absorbed by elastic hysteresis of

220-416: A light frame is desirable. Ideal frame length is affected by foot size and wheel size. A slightly shorter frame may be preferred for the tight curves of smaller tracks; a longer frame may be preferred for longer distance events. The frame position can usually be adjusted with respect to the skate to adjust for a skater's individual foot, ankle and leg characteristics. Frame positioning is very critical as even

264-419: A longer wheelbase. The wheel profile, that is, the cross-section, is parabolic, with a sharper shape than recreational or aggressive wheels, allowing the skater to essentially skate on a smaller, and hence more agile, wheel when leaned over in a turn. Brakes are not used on speed skates, so various other techniques to slow down are used, such as slaloming (skating s-curves) or v-plowing (or "snow-plowing"), where

308-444: A low posture. This has two advantages. First of all, it increases the reach of the skater's legs, which results into even more powerful strides. Secondly, a low posture reduces the total surface area of the skater's body that comes in contact with the resistive air, thus providing an aerodynamic advantage. Turning is significantly more difficult with inline speed skates than recreational skates because of more and larger wheels, creating

352-560: A major technological impact after decades of using traditional quad skates . Attempts by the world governing body for roller sports, the International Roller Sports Federation (FIRS), to gain Olympic status for any of its disciplines were distinctly insufficient in the closing decades of the 20th century. Most notably, it failed to capitalize when rink hockey (a form of roller hockey ) appeared as

396-771: A minor change from the skater's actual frame position can lead to severe foot pain. Also, many times it leads to 'locking' of the skater's ankle and/or calf muscle, thereby restricting its movements. It may take a skater several days to weeks to test and adjust the frame position of his new skates. The common inline mounting is 195mm, which is different from the ice mounting of 165mm. The frame usually mounts three, four, or five polyurethane wheels . The three wheel frames are used by skaters with small feet, otherwise four-wheel frames are commonly used, with 90 mm to 110 mm diameter wheels. Five-wheel frames with smaller wheel have lost favor. Each wheel contains two ball bearings with an aluminum spacer, held in place with an axle screwed into

440-644: A parabolic oval, while at NIRA (National Inline Racing Association) events, tracks are marked by multiple pylons that create an oval shaped track. Events, or meets , are typically structured so that members of numerous age groups race in three or four distances. For the more populous divisions, there may be a series of heats in order to qualify for the final race. To some extent, indoor inline races are similar to short track speed skating . Outdoor races may be held on regular pavement on city streets or park roads, or they may be held at specialized venues similar to velodromes , sometimes called patinodromes . A patinodrome

484-400: A race, possibly until the final sprint if the lead pack has never broken up. Quad roller-skating racing is the precursor to the popularity and acclaim received by competitive racing on in-line skates. Up until 1991, all World Championships were held on quad skates. Most events at the 1992 World Championships were specific to quads, however, some events were classed as "open" giving the athlete

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528-410: A rigorous training schedule has to be followed. The training schedule is mainly designed to build and maintain strong thighs and calves. But skating, just like swimming, requires the use of the whole body. Therefore, it is critical that the whole schedule is well balanced to attain and maintain a sturdy upper-body too. Also, a flexible upper body is preferred, which could help in maintaining the balance of

572-408: A skater escapes a pack in order to join a successful breakaway group, it is known as "bridging up". When skaters who are member of teams participate in a race together, they often have pre-determined roles. One or two would be designated attackers whose role it is to tire out the competition. Another skater may be the designated winner for the team, and he may avoid chasing any breakaways until late in

616-576: A three-wheeled frame varying in sizes from 11.8" to 13.0". Much controversy surrounded this development since FIRS did not allow 125mm wheels at the 2014 and 2015 world championships. On January 18 of 2016 FIRS released a press release that stated: "Dear Friends, Considering the evolution and growth that our sport has attained in the last years, the FIRS and the Speed Technical Committee have decided to allow, starting from February 1, 2016,

660-490: A variety of formats and on a variety of surfaces. Indoor races are most common in the United States, which has a long tradition of racing on skates at rinks. The competitions are generally held at roller skating rinks with plastic-coated wood floors and, less commonly, a plastic coated cement floor. The track is about 100 m in circumference. At USA Roller Sports ( USARS ) events, tracks are marked by four pylons set in

704-463: A wheel during skating. Bearing sizes have been standardized around the popular 608 series. A smaller and lighter 688 series has had limited acceptance. Bearing manufacturing precision generally run from ABEC -1 to ABEC-11, and some skate bearings are additionally designed to be "loose" to minimize ball rolling friction. Various grades of steel offer better hardness, rust resistance etc. Bearings with ceramic balls (and races) have been available since

748-400: Is elastic hysteresis energy absorption in the wheel. The distant third is bearing internal friction, a set of bearings in good condition, properly inserted and lubricated is normally enough. Mechanically, strokes in speed skating are deeper and faster (to a sharper angle, closer to the point of losing traction) than recreational skating but not as deep or as fast as in ice speed skating. This

792-517: Is a city in the Porto District , in the north of Portugal . The population of the city in 2011 was 7491, while its municipality had 56,340 inhabitants, in an area of 70.99 km². Sometimes referred to as the Capital do Móvel ( capital of furniture ), owing to the predominance of this industry within its territory, the municipality has around 5000 companies producing furniture and has

836-416: Is a specialized shoe version of the inline skate . The boot or shoe is close-fitting, without much padding and usually made of leather , carbon fiber , and/or fiberglass composites . For best performance, the boot must conform closely to the shape of the foot, so most inline speed skating boots are custom-fitted or else heat-moldable. Speed skating boots are low-cut and offer little ankle support, allowing

880-521: Is because of the greater frictional forces in the direction of travel and lesser ability to apply friction without slipping of wheels on a hard surface compared to a blade on ice. Speedskaters move each foot across the center line of travel, leading to the double push , a method named by United States skater Chad Hedrick . The technique allows two pushes in each stroke of the skate. However, it can be tiring for inexperienced skaters who have improper technique, and they will often save it until needed, such as

924-551: Is generally about 200 m in circumference and may be surfaced with asphalt, concrete or similar material. The curves may be banked. Such specialized skating tracks are relatively common in Europe but rare in the United States. The international governing body for World Roller Sports, Federation Internationale de Roller Sports (FIRS) and its technical committee, Committee International de Course (CIC), are making strides to commonise tracks used specifically for World Championships that have

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968-768: The Small States of Europe Mediterranean Games (with Asia and Africa) Olympic sports without European Championships: Alpine skiing Cross-country skiing Freestyle skiing Nordic combined Ski jumping Snowboarding Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=European_Inline_Speed_Skating_Championships&oldid=1236014236 " Categories : Inline speed skating competitions European championships 1989 establishments in Europe Recurring sporting events established in 1989 Inline speed skating An inline speed skate

1012-446: The bearing longer, reducing maintenance and increasing bearing life. The lifetime of bearings used for outdoor speed skating is often quite limited due to damage caused by dirt ingress. These bearings are usually cleaned by soaking them in petrol overnight and then cleaning the dirt. In search of the maximum speed the principal goal is to minimize wind resistance, hence the use of skinsuits, special helmets and techniques. The second issue

1056-710: The biggest exhibition and selling area (estimated in 2.5 million square meters) of furniture in Europe. It is also the location of IKEA 's industrial operations within Portugal. Its football team, FC Paços de Ferreira , participated for three times in European Competitions ( Champions League and Europa League ), finished runners-up of the Portuguese cup in 2008/2009 and of the Portuguese League Cup in 2010/2011. The territory of

1100-620: The body in a better way. A heavy, protein-rich diet is required to be followed. Usually, skaters have two sets of skates/wheels, one for training and the other for races and competitions. Wheels and bearings used for practice generally require much more efforts to gain some momentum and speed, as compared to the ones used in competitions. Ultra distance training requires years of training, time, and dedication to reach world class levels. In outdoor inline racing events, team tactics may apply. If so, tactics are similar to those of marathon ice speed skating and of road bicycle racing , in which members of

1144-408: The competition in its first 40 years. The United States have had a stint of dominance during the 1980s, 90s and 2000s. In the 2010s, Colombia has been the dominant force in the championship, winning the general podium throughout the whole decade. The championship has had many changes, but it has always focused mainly on road and track disciplines. In 1992, the introduction of inline skates caused

1188-441: The course of a race, skaters may make "attacks", speeding up the pace in an effort to weed out the weaker and slower competition. These attacks may include "breakaways" and "fliers", in which skaters try to create new smaller and faster packs or else to escape entirely from the other skaters. Depending on the length of the race and the skills and the cooperative effort of the chasers, these breakaways may or may not prove successful. If

1232-539: The current municipality was occupied by humans since prehistory. In the parish of Sanfins de Ferreira, there is an important hillfort, the Citânia de Sanfins, that was one of the main settlements of the Celtic tribes who lived in northwest Iberian Peninsula ( Gallaeci ). In medieval times, this planaltic area had few population. The only centers of power were the monastery of Ferreira and the noble families concentrated in

1276-522: The entry of dirt into the bearing. Metal and rubber non-contact shields are commonly used, of which rubber shields are slightly more effective. Neither shield type is totally effective, often resulting in the need for bearing maintenance. The ball retainer is usually made of either metal, plastic, or glass. Plastic types are preferred since they are quieter. Bearing lubrication is usually either light oil or grease. Synthetic types last longer before breaking down. Grease assists in holding dirt away, and stays in

1320-503: The forward motion while keeping weight on the other foot. Hockey stops are possible on speed skates, but require a very deep lean in order to cause the wheels to lose traction and slide, also the fact that wheels are sliding means that the wheels are also wearing down very quickly. Grass runouts are always a last option, given an adjacent grassy area. When switching over to ice, speed skaters are generally faster. While there are some small differences in technique, speed skaters already have

1364-407: The frame. Larger wheels require better skating technique, so skaters generally progress upwards in wheel size as they gain experience. "Hi-Lo" arrangements are also available, which usually have three larger wheels and one smaller wheel under the ball of the foot, allowing a lower and shorter overall frame design. In 2014 Powerslide (a German inline skate company) introduced a 125mm wheel for use on

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1408-468: The heels are pushed outward and the toes inward. The v-plow is often the stop used in situations where there is little lateral and forward room to stop. One technique is the T-stop, essentially dragging one foot perpendicular to and behind the other, however this wears the wheels of that skate quickly. Another stop involves picking up one foot and setting it down quickly and repeatedly somewhat perpendicular to

1452-495: The late 1990s. They are lighter and longer lasting, however significantly more expensive. Black silicon nitride ceramic is superior to white zirconium dioxide ceramic, since it is considerably harder and tougher. At the modest rotational speeds encountered in skates, manufacturer data suggests negligible difference in friction performance between the various bearing materials. At these speeds, ball bearing friction tends to be dominated by seals and lubricants. Bearing shields reduce

1496-488: The latter stages or final sprint of a distance race. With proper execution, the double push is an energy saver. The double push is mostly used in outdoor racing and the straightaways of indoor skating. During sprints, skaters need to initially push their body with force to get a jump start. For this they tend to take quick and sharp strides. Once they have achieved a good pace, they move to taking comparatively longer strides. Speedskaters usually bend from their knees to maintain

1540-512: The muscle they need to skate on ice. An inline speedskater takes much time to stop and often has few options in an emergency. It typically takes several hundred feet on a level surface to come to a stop at a full, controlled deceleration. Thus, a skater should be familiar with and proficient in stopping techniques before attempting difficult situations such as heavily travelled roads or hills. Inline speed skating requires professional athletes to go through intense physical training. A strict diet and

1584-409: The option of choosing either quads or in-lines. The same criteria were applied for the 1993 World Championships. In 1994 all events were declared as "open". Despite this, it had soon become evident that in-lines were predominantly quicker than quads on all surfaces and all tracks and to this end athletes opted for in-lines over quads, as is still the case today. Inline speed skating races are held in

1628-497: The parish of Frazão . After the Portuguese Civil War , the new constitucional regime made important administrative changes, and, for the first time, granted administrative autonomy for the populations of the region, creating a municipality in 1836 and appointing the most central parish of the plateau , Santa Eulália de Paços de Ferreira, as capital. Since then, the territory registered a remarkable development, and

1672-527: The population more than sextupled in 150 years. In the beginnings of the 20th century, a local elementary school teacher, Albino de Matos, invented new tools and furniture which began to be used in schools all around the country, marking the beginning of the furniture industry in Paços de Ferreira. In the second half of the century, with the economic growth of the country, the carpenters of Paços de Ferreira started to make and sell furniture for houses, which allowed

1716-467: The same size, shape and surface. Plans for such tracks are available from FIRS upon request. Race formats include: The Inline Speed Skating World Championships (World Roller Speed Skating Championships) are inline speed skating competitions sanctioned by World Skate . The World Championships have been held unofficially since 1937 and officially since 1966. their format has changed over the years. European nations, in particular Italy , have dominated

1760-401: The skater extra ankle movement. Skin blisters due to friction can be a problem, and common solutions include neoprene or silicone "ankle bootee" such as "Ezeefit" or "Bunga Pads"; double thin synthetic socks; smaller boots; improving technique; re-moulding the boots; sports tape; and use of "advanced healing" plasters to help recovery. The frame (sometimes called the chassis or plate) that holds

1804-454: The solid polyurethane "tyre". So, speed skaters tend to select the hardest possible wheels, with the highest polyurethane durometer for their skating condition, limited by either wheel slip or surface roughness. Durometer selection is also affected by skater weight, and temperature. Wheels for indoor use are hardest with a durometer of 88–97. They tend to last well, but can be easily damaged if used outdoors. Wheels for outdoor use are softer with

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1848-432: The team perform specified roles. Skaters tend to form packs or " pacelines ", or " pelotons ", in which skaters line up behind a lead skater and match their stride, thereby saving energy by skating in their draft. Sportsmanship requires that skaters in the paceline share the duty as paceline leader. Those who never "take a pull" at the front are likely to find other skaters tactically working together to defeat them. During

1892-573: The use of the wheels up to a maximum size of 125mm but only for the Marathons (JUNIOR and SENIOR) and the MASTER Category (MEN and LADIES). We will be grateful for the spread of this information and we take this opportunity to send you. Kind regards, Jorge Roldan, FIRS Speed Technical Committee, Chairman & Robert Marotta FIRS Secretary General." Harder wheels minimize elastic hysteresis energy absorption, due to skater's weight deforming

1936-504: The wheels may be made of aircraft-quality aluminum , magnesium , or possibly carbon fiber. Frames flex during skating, and the amount of flex can be a personal factor in which frame choice to use. Very "stiff" frames may be favored by heavy skaters. A frame that is too stiff for a particular skater may feel unstable on corners, while a frame that is not stiff enough will be slower. Frame stiffness also works along with boot and wheel stiffness, so there are many possible variations. Nevertheless,

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