The European Confederation of Roller Skating (Confédération Européenne de Roller Skating, or CERS) is the main European roller skating organization. The CERS is part of the International Roller Sports Federation, or FIRS. Varieties of skating governed by the CERS include:
- Inline Downhill
- Roller Hockey, by CERH
- Inline hockey
- Speedskating
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