Roller Figure Skating Roller Figure Skating, or Artistic Roller Skating, is a sport where competitors perform their routines with balance of strenght, precision and artistry. Since the invention of the quad roller skates in the 19th century, artistic skating has been performed. In the 1930's the first international competitions were organised. There are competitions in the following categories: singles, pairs and dance. Roller Figure Skating is governed by the Fédération Internationale de Roller Sports, which was founded in 1924. World Championships: Men: Freeskating Figures Combined Women: Freeskating Figures Combined Mixed: Pairs Dance Precision Team Show Team World Games: Men: Freeskating Women: Freeskating Mixed: Pairs Dance Defunct Events: Pan American Games: Men: Freeskating Figures Women: Freeskating Figures Mixed: Pairs Dance