Skating competition at Skate Castle

The Newton Skate Club held a novice in-line speed meet Sunday at Skate Castle, pitting its skills against Team United, made up of skaters from Des Moines and Wichita. Above: Skaters take off from the starting line. Left: Mark Muse, coach of Team United, talks to the club members about details of the individual races. About 40 skaters participated in the event.