In-Line Skating Club Founded

In-line skating enthusiasts hoping to learn or simply fine-tune their skills can now turn to High Risk, Harvard's newest club sport.

Eliot House resident and group co-founder Donald L. Hayler '97 said he hopes the club can help in-line skaters learn from each other.

"In-line skating is one of the faster growing sports in America, and you see this at Harvard," Hayler said. "More and more people are skating here."

High Risk is planning to submit its bylaws to the Department of Athletics this week, Hayler said. It will become an official club sport pending approval from the department.

Hayler said High Risk, which he describes as a "low key" club, was created "so that people can get out and skate with other people."

Hayler and co-founder Ravi C. Chhatpar '98, who is a Crimson editor, posted signs for an organizational meeting last month.

The first meeting drew 21 prospective members, but membership has grown to more than 40, according to Hayler.

Andrew Marshal '96 described the club as "a contact network for people who skate."

Hayler said the club currently holds group skates twice a week in various locations. Its next meeting is planned for tomorrow evening.

Besides these group activities, High Risk is a potential resource for members "to find other people who do what they want to do," Hayler said.

Joel G. DeCastro '97 said he would like to see the group organize skating tag matches and also games of capture the flag.

"It's more fun blading with a big group than by yourself," DeCastro said.

"It's better than just going out running," said Marshall. "Running is a bit dull and you go a lot faster [on skates] than running."

Marshall said the group activities could expand to include street hockey games as well as clinics for teaching new skating skills.

Members hope to use funds from the athletic department to buy equipment such as a ramp and cones, according to Hayler.

Experience is not necessary to join the club, and all students interested in improving their skating skills are welcome, he said

Marshall said the group activities could expand to include street hockey games as well as clinics for teaching new skating skills.

Members hope to use funds from the athletic department to buy equipment such as a ramp and cones, according to Hayler.

Experience is not necessary to join the club, and all students interested in improving their skating skills are welcome, he said