Pattison Inline Racing Team

On a recent afternoon, members of Pattison Inline Racing team prepared for an upcoming competition. Clad in snazzy red and black uniforms, they hit the hardwood at Pattison’s North, and skated by in a blur. As they picked up speed and leaned low in the turns, the wheels of their skates created a buzz that echoed across the rink.

Their coach, rink owner Shaun Pattison, is a two-time Northwest Coach of the Year and offers 25 years of skating expertise. He grinned and said, “I was born wearing skates.”

Actually, he donned his first pair at nine months, but no one is going to quibble about the wealth of experience he brings to the sport. His parents own Pattison’s West in Federal Way, Wash., and Shaun and his wife Jericho purchased Pattison’s North from his aunt and uncle in 2006. Cindy Hval, SR Full story.

When was the last time you strapped on a pair of skates?