Inline Speed Skating is a different form of the game where Inline Skates are used and the race is organized on normal tracks instead of Ice-tracks. Besides the fact that this is originated from traditional racing that were organized using roller skates, this has gained huge popularity and compared equally to Ice Speed Skating. The skates used in this game are advanced version of the roller skates designed to feet & support the speed while skating. The skate’s shoe used here is close-fit and must be shaped to fit well in order for better performances. The shoe frame is designed using materials that can be altered by applying heat to give shape according to the individual foot shape. The skates are made up of a very high-quality aluminum frame along with the wheels attached to it. The skate may have 2, 3, 4 or five wheels that are made of polyurethane and contains two high-quality precision bearings along with aluminum spacer. Skates come in various shapes, sizes and with several technical specifications to suit to various racings. These are designed differently for different age-groups, different experience level of skaters etc. Skaters, based on their experience and technique, make selection of skate with various designs, materials and technical specifications. Like other sporting events, Inline Speed Skating is also organized in several formats. It also has variety of surface as a platform for racing tracks. This has got most popularity in United States where the history of skating in a rink is really rich. Current format of the game: a) Time Trails: This is performed individually on a fixed distant track and time is recorded for each skater. The normal track distance it has is between 100m to 300m. b) Sprints: This is a group skating event organized on a track of 300m to 1000m. c) Elimination Race: This has a moderate distance of tracks and race continues till the last man is left on the track. Skaters are eliminated regularly when a fix count of skaters completes a lap and others who have not are left out. d) Points Races: This format has different points allocated to different laps. e) Point-Elimination Race: Join the rules of Elimination Race & Point Race.
f) Marathon: As the name suggests, this is long distance skating race that ranges up to 42km. This format has gained popularity in last 20 years because of skaters getting a chance to make friendly bonds.