headline: Get Inspired: How to get into ice skating
text: If you're a beginner you can check out Skate UK,external-link - a 10-stage programme to help get you started. 
  re's figure skating and speed skating - sports you may have seen at the Winter Olympics. But skating doesn't have to be competitive. You can put on a pair of skates (which you can hire at rinks) and start gliding across the ice.  It's best to make sure you can skate in a straight line before you attempt jumps and turns.
  Ice skating is for anybody and easy to learn, whether you just want a bit of fun with friends or are serious about joining a team. 
  Useful links
  All clubs need a chair, secretary and treasurer to help things run smoothly as well as officials, coaches and judges. Whatever role you're interested in, Join Inexternal-link has opportunities to volunteer in your area. 
  Are you inspired to try ice skating? Or maybe you are a keen enthusiast already? Get in touch and tell us your experience of the activity by tweeting us on @bbcgetinspired,external-link visiting us on Facebookexternal-link or email us on getinspired@bbc.co.uk.