This will help you keep your balance. Rec.skate sees quite a few postings from adults who have just discovered skating as a recreational activity. Don't let age, weight or perceived lack of athletic ability deter you from the fun and accomplishment to be gained. Wherever you skate, there will be a mother who doesn't skate herself but has a young girl enrolled at the rink. She may consider you to be taking up space on the ice.
Any space is too much.
Or you may outweigh little Suzy by a factor of two, and she fears that if there is a collision Suzy may get squashed and have her Olympic ambitions prematurely terminated. Or if you are male, you are obviously gay, and are there to molest the children. Despite the fact that the session is open to all ages and you've paid full admission, she complains and starts rumors. To combat this problem, join the skating club and make a point to get acquainted with the coaches, adult skaters and parents at the rink. For contact information, please refer to Appendix 1.