About the International Inline Skating Association

The International Inline Skating Association (IISA) was founded in 1991 by a group of manufacturers, retailers, and skaters who chose to be proactive about enhancing the future of the sport of inline skating. For 14 years the IISA developed educational programs, promoted safe skating, and protected and expanded access to public skate ways across the country.

Areas of emphasis of the IISA included the Instructor Certification Program, the National Skate Patrol, the Gear Up! Program, and the Government Relations Program. 

In 1995, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chairperson Ann Brown awarded the first ever Chairman's Safety Award to a non-profit association. This was presented in recognition of the IISA's commitment to safety and for programs pursuant to the cause of safety.

On December 20, 2004 the IISA released a statement saying it had accomplished its mission, was restructuring, and would respond to future challenges.