International Inline Skating Association
Instructors Certification Program (ICP)

There are currently three levels of certification given by the IISA. For more details on the United Kingdom IISA Instructors Certification Program (ICP)

Level 1 Certification:

Is for the entry level instructor who wants to teach the fundamentals of inline skating based on a standardised format of teaching. Instructors are qualified to teach such things as moving, stopping & turning.

Level 2 Certification:

Is for the experienced Level 1 Instructor who wishes to enhance class handling skills, problem solving and intermediate level skill development. Level 2 Instructors teach skills such as backward movement, alternative stopping, crossovers & street skating awareness.

Instructor Certification Program (ICP) Examiner Listing

 

The International Inline Skating Association (IISA) is a non-profit trade organization that works to advance the sport of inline skating. The organization was founded in 1991 by a group of manufacturers, retailers & skaters who chose to be pro-active about enhancing the future of the sport. Since then, the IISA has developed effective educational programs promoted safe skating & protected & expanded access to public skate ways across the country.

The IISA headquarters are located in America. In addition to this office, a nationwide network of volunteers works with local governments to maintain skate access & ensure good civic relations through the Government Relations & National Skate Patrol (NSP) programs.

The IISA Instructor Certification Program (ICP) is a professional teaching program which qualifies people to become inline skating instructors. The IISA/ICP is recognised worldwide as the premier certification program for inline skating & conducts programs in Great Britain, Canada, Europe, Japan & Southeast Asia.

The IISA is governed by a 15 member board of directors & an 8 person executive committee. The board meets 3 times a year - in January for the annual meeting, in July at the National Sporting Goods Association World Sports Expo in Chicago & at a autumn planning meeting. The executive committee teleconference once a month. The IISA also has several standing committees that meet regularly.

The IISA Government Relations Program

The IISA Government Relations Program (GRP) works to maintain access to public thoroughfares for all inline skaters by monitoring legislation, drafting sample laws & stepping in to assist communities which are facing proposed skate bans or other restrictions. Since 1991, the GRP has defended the right to skate in more than three dozen skating venues, including Central Park, New York City; Venice Beach, California & Palm Beach, Florida. While Government Relations activities are directed from the IISA National Office just outside of Washington, DC, the essence of the GRP's success has been its network of over 1,000 volunteers. By attending town meetings, rallying local support, and providing community service through local National Skate Patrol chapters, fund raising events and citizens watch groups on skates, these volunteers have demonstrated to their legislators that inline skaters are a boon to the community & have as much a right to the road as cyclists & pedestrians.

The GRP is here to help in the event of anti-skate legislation by offering advice, written materials & testimony to head off or overturn skate bans, but why wait until there is a problem? Prevention, in the form of projecting a positive image of inline skating, is the best way to ensure that we skaters will protect our right to the roads.

If your community is experiencing a problem with inline skate access, or you would like more information on how to form a club, organize an event or start your own NSP chapter, contact the IISA National Office.