Abstract: A cover for the wheels of an in-line skate having a plurality of wheels arranged in tandem comprising an elongated retaining channel having a front end, a back end and a base having spaced upstanding side walls, and at least one cavity between the side walls for receiving the plurality of wheels; resilient tensioning structure associated with at least one of said cavities disposed at the front end; whereby the front wheel of the in-line skate is captured between the cavity at the front end and the resilient tensioning structure when forced between the resilient tensioning structure and cavity and whereby the wheels of the in-line skate are releasably secured between the side walls of the channel. The cover may also be used to store the skate in an upright position.