Req 2b — Roller Skating Overview

Option B covers quad roller skating — the classic four-wheeled skate used in roller rinks worldwide. Work through all 13 subrequirements in order with your counselor. Skills build progressively, so complete them as a sequence.

What You’ll Complete

• Req 2b1 — Roller Safety & Etiquette: Explain the safety rules and etiquette guidelines that keep everyone safe at a roller rink.
• Req 2b2 — Parts of a Roller Skate: Describe the parts of a roller skate and what each part does.
• Req 2b3 — Roller Skate Care: Describe five essential steps to good roller skate care.
• Req 2b4 — Forward Skating & Stop: Skate forward with smooth linked strokes for at least 100 feet in both directions and demonstrate proper stopping techniques.
• Req 2b5 — One-Foot Glide: Skate forward and glide at least 15 feet on one skate at a time.
• Req 2b6 — Forward Crossover: Perform a forward crossover.
• Req 2b7 — Backward Skating: Skate backward at least 40 feet on two skates, then at least 15 feet on one skate.
• Req 2b8 — Forward Slalom: Skate forward in a slalom pattern for at least 40 feet on two skates, then 20 feet on one skate.
• Req 2b9 — Backward Slalom: Skate backward in a slalom pattern for at least 15 feet on two skates.
• Req 2b10 — Shuttle Skate: Shuttle skate once around the rink, bending twice along the way, without stopping.
• Req 2b11 — Spins or Hop-Skip-Jump: Perform two consecutive spins, OR hop, skip, and jump on skates for at least 10 feet.
• Req 2b12 — Stepover: Perform a stepover.
• Req 2b13 — Dribble or Hockey Ball: While skating, dribble a basketball or push a hockey ball with a stick for at least 40 feet and back.

Before You Begin

Access to a roller rink is ideal for this option. Quad skates are available for rental at most rinks. Make sure your skates fit snugly — your heel should not lift inside the boot when you take a step. Wheel condition matters: old, flat, or hard wheels roll less predictably. Ask about wheel condition at the rental counter.