Helping every child take their first stride into roller speed skating.
First Stride is about opportunity, dignity, safety, and belonging. We help young athletes get safe, properly fitting equipment and real chances to skate, race, and grow — so the starting line is open to everyone.
Helmets, speed skates, wheels, tools, skate backpacks, and skin suits — properly fitted and safe to race in.
Opportunities to attend skating camps, including Speed Quest scholarship spots.
Meet-entry assistance and coaching opportunities so cost never keeps a skater off the starting line.
Travel assistance for specific approved opportunities.
Scholarship recipients are never publicly identified without signed guardian media consent.