Finland, Jan 07: Ice skating is regarded as a basic skill in Finland, comparable to swimming or riding a bike. Every child learns to skate at a young age. Because of the long winters, they also have ample opportunity to practice outdoors, as many soccer fields are transformed into ice rinks.
Children of all ages gather after school to play ice hockey or figure skate with their friends. Ice skating is also included in physical education lessons at school. In addition,
