History of ICP

The International Inline Skating Association was formed in 1991 as a non-profit organization to advance inline skating as a recreational activity, competitive sport and prosperous industry. Through the support of major inline manufacturers, retailers and thousands of inline skaters, the IISA developed safety and educational programs, worked to protect and expand access to public skateways, sponsored inline educational programs such as the Inline Certification Program and National Skate Patrol, and sanctioned events and competition. The IISA has been recognized as the premier inline skating organization and has served as an inline skating information clearing house for media, trade and governmental organizations.

Educational Programs of the International Inline Skating Association

• Inline Certification Program
• Nation Skate Patrol

IISA/ICP International

The ICP Certification Program attracted international attention and programs were conducted in many countries in Europe and Asia. By 2000, many countries around the world were represented by IISA/ICP Examiners. ICP Country Offices were set up in Germany (1999), Singapore (2000) and Korea (2001). As the program established itself in the region, ICP Regional Offices , Europe in (2000) and Asia Pacific in (2003)and Directors appointed respectively to further the objectives of IISA/ICP International.

In 2001, IISA/ICP Examiners Mr Norbert Demps (Director ICP Europe) and Mr Adam Steer (ICP Advisor and Technical Director) continued work to develop the "Teach 2 Teach" Level 3 program.  The program became the benchmark for International Examiners.  In 2002, IISA/ICP Examiners from North America, Europe and Asia completed their International Certifications and were accorded the status of International Examiners.  By then, the International ICP community had organized its own activities like Big Skate Europe and ICP programs across the continents.

At the end of 2003, all IISA educational programs and skating initiatives were outsourced to directorships around the world.   The individual offices are a cohesive international platform for the support and promotion of the interests of inline skating instructors, inline skate volunteers and inline skating enthusiasts worldwide.  International Examiners from Germany, Singapore, Korea, US and Canada met to discuss the needs and growth of ICP Program in countries around the globe and envisioned an organization, ICP International to meet the challenges of making ICP truly international.  Work on the new organization begun immediately and efforts were made to formalize ICP International.  This took place in November 2003 in Singapore and initiated by ICP Director,Ms Kristine Fondran, ICP Director (Europe)  Mr Norbert Demps and ICP Director (Aisa Pacific) Mr Felix yeo.

IISA Commissions ICP International and USA FIT

In December 2004, prior to disbanding, the IISA commissioned its Inline Certification Program to ICP International.  This was in recognition of the efforts and work of International Examiners, Ms Kristine Fondran, Mr Norbert Demps, Mr Felix Yeo, Mr Edmund Vong and Mr Moon Ji Wook who were instrumental in promoting the program in their own countries and region.  ICP in North America was commissioned to USA FIT. Currently the United Skate Schools Group (USSG) is handling all instructor certification in North America.