With so much competing for their attention, it’s a challenge for kids to stay active. Winter weather only makes it harder to keep kids moving. But regular physical fitness has countless benefits for kids, from physical health to mental and emotional health. Regular activity as a kid even decreases the risks of developing diabetes and heart disease as an adult. That’s why Skate Moore has made it our mission to educate kids in Oklahoma about the benefits of regular activity—and to help them achieve it!

Thursday School Skate Nights

Skate Moore has an exciting opportunity for elementary schools in Moore, OK. We’d love to partner with you to promote healthy lifestyles (and earn school rewards) through the fun of roller-skating. Here’s how it works.

• Contact Skate Moore to book your school for a Thursday Skate Night.
• We’ll make coupons for you to hand out to your students at school.
• Make announcements, hang flyers, and share the word with parents. The more people who know, the more money you make!
• On the night of your event, we’ll open from 6-9pm. Admission is just $3 and includes skate rentals.
• Encourage your students to bring their family, friends, and neighbors. Each extra skater means $1 donated to your school.

That’s it! Your school has no cost or obligation, but we’ll donate a portion of the profits to your school. That means the more you promote your school’s skate event, the more money you’ll receive. Incorporate skating into a larger curriculum about the benefits of physical fitness, or just come out and have a great time together.  

To organize your school skate night, call Skate Moore today.

The winter months are here, and it’s colder outside than usual. While it may be cold, no one really wants to feel like they have to hideaway in their homes due to the chilling temperatures. When you want to get out of the house and have an enjoyable time when it’s cold outside, there’s one place that is perfect for the family to go … Skate Moore! That’s right, the best winter activity for the family is roller-skating. And we all know there’s no better place to skate than Skate Moore!

When you come in from the cold you’ll instantly feel the warmth, but that’s not all you’ll be feeling. You’ll feel energy, excitement, and anticipation for the great time that you are going to have! When you’re looking for a safe, clean place that you can bring the entire family to have fun, skate and socialize there’s no better place than Skate Moore! You never want to let the cold weather stop you from getting out and having a great time with your family. Roller skating is the best activity to make sure you are getting in some good exercise, having fun with your family and staying warm all at the same time!

You will also be able to enjoy the amazing games we have and the food that you can partake in with your family at the concession stand. Yes, skating is all around fun, and it’s a great way to ensure that you’re keeping the heart rate up, the laughter rolling, and your mind off of the cold weather! We are here to make sure that you are having more fun than you could imagine… Skate Moore is the place for you to stay warm!

When a New Year arrives, you want a new you as well. One of the most well-known resolutions that people make at the beginning of a New Year is to get fit and stay active. For many this only lasts a week; for some it may last a month, but then it gets a little mundane and you want to forget about your resolution. Well there’s one fun way that you can stay motivated to keep your resolution and stay fit, and that is when you decide to use skate fitness as your activity to do!

We know that our friends and neighbors always want to find more ways to stay active in Moore, OK, and there’s no better way than coming to Skate Moore and roller skating! When you think of roller skating we hope you realize that it’s a great way to get active and to start your fitness goals! When you roller skate you are using your whole body… all of your muscles are being put into it and you will find that it is helping you get fit but it’s still allowing you to have fun!

Roller skating fitness is one of the best ways you can stay fit, and yet it is one of the most underrated ways. If you are looking for a way to get involved with fitness activities that aren’t the “norm” that you would see, roller skating is a great option for you. Along with roller skating you’ll be able to come in and enjoy the arcade games and socialize with friends, family, or others skaters that have the same fitness goal. So when you are looking to get and stay fit this year, make a healthy habit by coming to Skate Moore!

If you’re planning to get more active for the New Year, Skate Moore can help. Staying healthy doesn’t have to mean kale salads and trips to the gym before the sun is up. You can get fit and have fun, whether you’re working out alone or getting the whole family up off the couch. Want to take your skate fitness to the next level? Prepare for a skating workout with these stretches.

3 Great Skate Stretches

Warming up your muscles before you skate will help you get a better workout and minimize your risk of injuries. Ready to roll?

• Quad stretch. Quadriceps are the muscles that run along the front of your thigh. These are a big reason you can propel yourself forward while you skate! To stretch your quads, stand with one foot flat on the ground, and hold your other foot by the ankle. Pull up until you feel your quad muscle stretching. If you need to hold onto the wall for balance, that’s fine. Just make sure you don’t overextend your muscle. If it hurts, it’s time to stop!
• Calf and hamstring stretch. Now it’s time to stretch the back of your leg. Simply anchor your heel a few feet in front of you, then lean over and grab your toe. Slowly flex your ankle so your toe moves toward your body. If you’re not feeling the stretch, scoot your foot out until you do.
• Hip stretch. Skating is low impact workout that’s great because it doesn’t strain your joints. But if you have tight hips, the Seated Pigeon stretch makes a big difference. Sit on the floor and bend your knees, feet flat. Put your hands behind you for balance and place the ankle of one foot over the opposite knee. Press your hips toward your heel until you feel the stretch. When you feel good and loose, it’s time to switch legs!

Make your next skating workout count. Visit Skate Moore for holiday fun and family-friendly fitness in Moore, OK.

Let’s get this holiday season rolling! With the kids at home, out-of-towners taking up residence in the guest room, and friends and neighbors popping over to say hello, the house is probably feeling a little crowded these days. Sounds like you could use a skate break! Roller-skating is a fun family activity that’s great for all ages. It’s also a great way to connect with the family, skate off that holiday stuffing, and keep your kids from going stir-crazy. If you’re looking for holiday family fun in Moore, OK, Skate Moore has you covered.  

Special Holiday Hours

In addition to our normal weekly skating hours, we will be open for holiday skate sessions on Thursday, December 22nd from 12-3pm and Thursday, December 29th from 12-3pm. Come skate off that extra holiday energy at Skate Moore. We will be closed on December 24th-25th and January 1st to celebrate the holiday with our families. In the meantime, there’s plenty of time to skate!

New Year’s Eve Late Skate

2016 is finally over! Celebrate with the party to end all parties. We’re decking out the rink to ring in the new year at our New Year’s Eve Late Skate on December 31st. Ready for yummy concessions, fun skate games, the top songs of 2016, and an epic midnight countdown? Skate 7pm-1am for just $15! Rentals are included, but if you want to upgrade to inlines, it will be an additional $5.

Holiday memories last a lifetime. What’s going in your scrapbook? Family fun, colorful prizes, and lots of laughter with a little help from your favorite family entertainment center in Moore, OK.

This holiday season, we’re letting the good times roll! Gift cards are an awesome present, but there’s something about unwrapping a package on Christmas morning that makes the holidays magical. Christmas roller-skates aren’t just a great gift for skaters who want to save on rental skates. They’re also the perfect present for skaters who need an upgrade.

Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Skates

Owning roller-skates means the perfect fit, customizable gear, and fun whenever you want. And if you take care of your skates, they can last for years. But there’s nothing worse than suffering through a pair of worn out skates. Check for these signs your skates need replacing.

1. They don’t fit. Kids outgrow their roller-skates fast. If your child complains of pinched toes every time he or she hits the skating floor, it’s probably time to pass down those skates and invest in a new pair.
2. The lining has broken down. The more you wear your skates, the better they’ll conform to your foot. But some people are such avid skaters that they break down the boot lining. If your heel aches from a threadbare foot cushion, it may be time for a new pair of skates.
3. The boot is old. Skate boots are well-made and can last your child years. But just like any shoe, they reach a point where they’re no longer supportive or comfortable. If the boot is warped, cracked, or no longer fits your foot, it’s time to replace those skates.
4. You’ve moved on. We carry specialty skates for better speed, more maneuverability, and specific skating sports like roller-derby. If you’re serious about derby skating, artistic skating, or speed skating, buy a pair of skates designed to help you achieve skating greatness.

Skate Moore offers 20% off our entire skate stock for the month of December! It’s the perfect time to upgrade your skates. To shop for new roller-skates, visit our Moore, OK skating center during our holiday hours.

Roller skating is great exercise! And just like with any other type of exercise, it’s important to warm up and stretch before you hit the rink. If you’re new to skating, it’s important to get your balance on skates, and stretching and warming up can help.

The following exercises and stretches are designed to help you get ready. Make sure you do these stretches for roller skating on a regular basis to improve your skating skills!

• March in place: Before you stretch, do a little marching in place. Get your knees up in order to get your heart rate up. You can take this to a light run in place if you’d like.
• Side lunges: To warm up your thighs (which work hard when you skate) do some side lunges. Step to the side and bend down to a squat. Step just wider than your shoulders. Go from side to side several times to really stretch those muscles.
• Glute stretch: One great stretch for your legs is the figure four stretch. Bend your knees and put all of your weight on your right foot. Then cross your left foot over your right quad (above your knee). Sink back into the stretch to really stretch out your hip and glute. Repeat on the other side.
• Balance: This stretch will improve your skating balance. Bend your right knee and pick up your left foot. Lean forward. Balance on one foot as long as possible. Repeat on the other leg.
• Standing hamstring stretch: While standing, bend forward at the waist with legs relatively straight (a small bend in the knees is good for those with back problems). Reach towards your toes until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.

Now you’re ready to skate. We’ll see you at Skate Moore!