European Inline Speed Skating Championships facts for kids

The European Inline Speed Skating Championships is a big competition for inline speed skating in Europe. It's like the Olympics for inline skaters in Europe! The European Confederation of Roller Skating organizes this exciting event. Skaters from different European countries come together to compete and show off their skills.

Who Can Compete?

Skaters compete in different age groups. This makes sure everyone races against others their own age and skill level.

• Senior skaters are adults.
• Junior A skaters are usually 18 or 19 years old.
• Junior B skaters are typically 16 or 17 years old.

Where Have the Championships Been Held?

The European Inline Speed Skating Championships have been held in many different cities across Europe since 1989. Each year, a new city gets to host this fun event.

Number	Year	City	Country
1	1989	Pico	Portugal
2	1990	Inzell	Germany
3	1991	Pineto/Pescara	Italy
4	1992	Acireale	Italy
5	1993	Valence d'Agen	France
6	1994	Pamplona	Spain
7	1995	Praia da Vitória	Portugal
8	1996	Saint-Brieuc/Lamballe	France
9	1997	Roseto/Sulmona/Sangro	Italy
10	1998	Coulaines	France
11	1999	Zandvoorde/Ostend/Middelkerke	Belgium
12	2000	Latina	Italy
13	2001	Paços de Ferreira	Portugal
14	2002	Valence d'Agen/Grenade-sur-l'Adour	France
15	2003	Padua/Abano Terme	Italy
16	2004	Heerde/Groningen	Netherlands
17	2005	Jüterbog/Niedergörsdorf/Ludwigsfelde	Germany
18	2006	Cassano d'Adda	Italy
19	2007	Estarreja/Ovar	Portugal
20	2008	Gera	Germany
21	2009	Oostende	Belgium
22	2010	San Benedetto del Tronto	Italy
23	2011	Heerde/Zwolle	Netherlands
24	2012	Szeged	Hungary
25	2013	Almere	Netherlands
26	2014	Geisingen	Germany
27	2015	Wörgl	Austria
28	2016	Heerde	Netherlands
29	2017	Lagos	Portugal
30	2018	Oostende	Belgium
31	2019	Pamplona	Spain
32	2021	Canelas	Portugal
33	2022	L'Aquila	Italy
34	2023	Valence-d'Agen	France

See also

In Spanish: Campeonatos de Europa de patinaje de velocidad en línea para niños