Ice skating is an activity that involves moving around on ice while wearing ice skates, which are special boots with attached blades. It can be done on an ice arena or on frozen bodies of water such as lakes or ponds.
Figure skating, ice hockey, speed skating, and coordinated skating are all examples of ice skating. Ice hockey is a game played with a puck and sticks, whereas figure skating includes performing artistic and acrobatic exploits on the ice. Speed skating entails competing against other skaters, whereas synchronised skating involves a group of skaters performing scripted routines.