The school year has finally wrapped up here in Moore, Oklahoma, and the summer break has begun. With the stresses of the school year behind us, we can finally relax and enjoy some much deserved time off! With the freedom of summer, what will you do to enjoy yourself? If you are looking for a way to get out of the heat of the sun, we invite you to join us here at Skate Moore!

Why Skate Over the Summer?

1. Exercise – It is easy to let exercise fall by the wayside with so much extra time on our hands. Roller skating is a really fun exercise recommended by the American Heart Association. Make exercise a blast this summer!
2. Boredom – If the summer begins to loose its luster, and your kids run out of things to do, roller skating is a really fun way to cure the boredom, and beat the heat at the same time!
3. Family – Roller skating can be a really fun family activity for everyone. Food, drinks and roller skating? Sounds great to us!
4. Have a birthday over the summer?? Well, firstly, happy birthday! A roller skating birthday is a great way to ring in another year, and our staff would love to have you!

Check out our new summer hours, and plan a visit with us today!

School is coming to a close, and the summer break is upon us! With this much awaited and deserved time off, comes some notable dates for us as well! With so many events coming up, it can be difficult to keep up with what we are doing. So, we wanted to give you a place to reference all of Skate Moore’s upcoming and important dates!

Events

• Throwback Late Skate, May 29th, 7pm – 1am, $12

Closings

• Closed May 23rd through 25th for Memorial Day
• Closed July 1st through 8th for Vacation

Summer Schedule

• In addition to the regular schedule we will be open Thursdays, 12-3pm, $5
  • June 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
  • July 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
  • August 6th & 13th

Here, at Skate Moore in Moore, OK, our passion is roller skating! Nothing makes us happier than knowing we can share that passion with the people in our community. If you have never been to Skate Moore, or have never been roller skating period, we’d love for you to join us! Check out what other people are saying about our roller rink!

Skate Moore Testimonials

• “My daughter had her 9th birthday party at Skate Moore this month. She had a blast! She said she loved the ticket machine. Thank you for making this an exciting birthday party for my daughter.”
• “Love this place. Great staff members. Great teachers who taught my daughters, nieces and nephews how to skate. Great family place!”
• “Best place ever! Good time with friend and family! This place can make me smile and happy mood cause I get to see all mine old friend…well thanks for making this a good place!”
• “1 of the best places to skate! I have so much fun every time I go and I am 19! :))))))”
• “Been going there since I was a little girl. Aaron is an amazing manager or whatever he is. Missed skating.”
• “Yo this skating rink is the best.”

Photo Credit: Flickr 2.0 CC via flattop341

When we think of roller skating, we think of, well, roller skating. There isn’t many things we can think of that top gliding across a smooth wooden rink on a pair of skate, but there is more to do on eight wheels than you may think! In fact, there are many different games that can be played while roller skating. Who knew that skating could get any better?? Skate Moore, in Moore, Oklahoma, has listed some games to play to make your roller skating experience even better!

Roller Skating Games

• Roller Tag – This is played exactly like regular tag, but everything is made better with a pair of roller skates. This is a really fun way to turn your skating experience up a few notches!
• Musical Chairs on Skates – We all remember playing musical chairs as kids, but not many of us tried it on skates! Much like traditional musical chairs, but in the skating version there are marked areas on the ground instead of chairs that show where to claim a spot.
• Roller Hockey – Take away the ice and ice skates, and replace it with pavement or a wood floor and roller skates! Roller hockey is a great way for hockey lovers to play at any time they want, without having to make their way to an ice rink.
• Limbo – How low can you go? If you have mastered the art of limbo, crank up the difficulty a bit and throw on some skates.

Roller skating has been around for longer than most people think. It’s roots date all the way back to the 1700’s! With such a rich and long history, it can be hard to remember all of the highlights, from its origins to now. That’s why Skate Moore, located in Moore, Oklahoma, has created an easy to follow timeline for you roller skating history buffs.

Roller Skating Timeline:

• 1743: This is the first ever recorded account of anyone using anything like roller skates. These first skates were used in a London stage performance, and the inventor is unknown.
• 1760: The first roller skates are invented! Though the first account was in the stage performance, this is the first ever actual invention of what we know today. These skates were actually inline, believe it or not, and had small metal wheels. The inventor was John Joseph Merlin.
• 1819: First patented roller skate design, in France by M. Petitbled. These skates are more similar to what we know today. It was very difficult to maneuver in this early design, and was difficult to do much else but move in a straight line.
• 1857: Roller skating has finally gained enough popularity by this point and has warranted the opening of the first public rinks! They were held at The Strand in London and Floral Hall.
• 1863: The quad roller skate makes its first appearance. Designed by James Leonard Plimpton in New York City, this model of roller skate made it easier for the skater to turn.
• 1880: Roller skates are beginning to be mass produced in America, and is experiencing a boom in popularity.
• 1902: The Chicago Coliseum opens a public skating rink, and more than 7,000 people attend the grand opening.
• 1916: The first appearance of roller skates on the big screen is in the Charlie Chaplain film, “The Rink.”
• 1979: Scott Olson and Brennan Olson set out to redesign the skate by using a 1960’s inline skate design and using modern materials and an ice hockey boot. Scott Olson begins promoting the skate, and creates Rollerblade, Inc.
• Adjustments to the skates are made over the course of the next decades, and with a bit of tweaking and honing, we have arrived at what we have today!

Photo Credit: Flickr 2.0 CC via Blue Mountain Local Studies

If you have rolled around the rink at Skate Moore in Moore, OK, or any other rink for an amount of time, you may have heard the term “jam skating” thrown around a time or two. So, just what is jam skating, and what makes it different from regular skating?

Jam skating’s origin is debated in the roller skating world, but its influence can be traced back to traditional roller disco. From the bell bottoms and disco balls, jam skating has adapted its way into 2015 where it has pulled influences from figure skating, gymnastics, traditional dance and breakdancing. The purpose of jam skating is not speed or well executed turns like a typical night at the rink, but rather a well personalized dance routine or display of coordination on a pair of roller skates.

 

Within jam skating, there are several different styles and ways to approach it. Many jam skaters have a background in some type of dance, and have figured out how to adapt it for a pair of skates. This is the beauty of jam skating, for the most part regulations don’t confine the skater to a particular style. Each individual can bring their own interpretation to the table, and it makes for some really exciting and diverse displays!

If you are looking to book an event or party in the Moore, Oklahoma area, Skate Moore Skate Center has you covered! We have a little something for all of your party needs, but with all of the packages we offer, which one should you choose? We’ve made it easy for you! Take a look at the we’ve complied to see which one best fits your needs.

Birthday Party – Party of 10 for $125

• Well, this one is pretty easy! If you want to have a birthday at Skate Moore, this is the package is perfect for you! It includes 3 to 4 hours of skating and skates for 10.
• In the food department, this package included one extra large, one toping pizza and a drink for each of the skaters.
• The birthday girl or boy will have 30 seconds in the prize machine, a free pass for their next visit and an announcement of their birthday!

Team Party – Party of 10 for $125 ($9 for each additional skater)

• Need to host a party for a basketball team or any other group related activity? Well, here you go! This package includes:
  • Admission for 10 skaters
  • Rental skates
  • One drink for each skater
  • Two X-large single topping pizzas
  • Party table reserved for 2 hours
  • Your guests can skate for the entire session
• Team parties are offered on Thursdays at 6:00pm, Fridays at 7:00pm and Saturdays at 1:00pm and 7:00pm.

Private Party – $500 for up to 50 guests ($10 for each additional guest)

• Want something a little more secluded? Host a private party, and have the place to yourself!
• We have a couple different options for food:
  • Package A: 5 XLg Pizzas and 50 Drinks ….. $110.00
  • Package B: 10 XLg. Pizzas and 100 Drinks ….. $220.00
• Private parties are offered from Sunday through Wednesday at 5:00 and 7:00 pm.

Late Night Private Party – $800 for up to 100 guests ($8 for each additional guest)

• Will your party go until the wee hours of the morn? Then look no further than our Late Night party package!
• We have a couple different options for food:
  • Package A: 5 XLg Pizzas and 50 Drinks ….. $110.00
  • Package B: 10 XLg. Pizzas and 100 Drinks ….. $220.00
• Late Night party packages are offered on Sundays through Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 11:30 p.m.

Contact us, to book a party today!

So, you have finally discovered the wonderful world of roller skating! First of all, welcome! Roller skating may seem like it is a difficult task to take on at first, but once you have a good foundation of skills, you’ll be well on your way to being a pro! So, you’ve already seen the rink, and a crowd of roller skaters having a great time. What’s next? And how do you get started? Skate Moore in Moore, Ok has a checklist of things to get you started!

What will you need? 

• Obviously, in order to roller skate, you need the skates. But since you are a first timer, some safety equipment is a great tool to have while you’re learning. Elbow pads, knee pads and a helmet will help keep you protected while you’re getting the hang of things.

When your skates hit the rink

• You’re all geared up, so now it’s time for the fun part! Before you start rolling around the rink, and doing tricks, you need to know the basics.
  • Place your feet shoulder width apart.
  • Bend you knees and squat slightly. This will give you a bit more spring, and aid your balance.
  • Find a sweet spot with this general stance that you feel comfortable with.
• You’ve got the stance down, now let’s get moving!
  • To start rolling around the rink, position your toes outward and your heels inward.
  • Practice walking like this until you find your balance. You may fall a few times trying to get it just right, but that’s what the pads are for! After a while, you will gain more confidence and be well on your way.
  • Start to move your feet more quickly, and take longer strides.
  • Begin to push off harder with one foot while you glide on the other. Glide farther and farther distances

Look, you’re roller skating! It’s always a great idea to take someone with you that has previous experience to help get you up to speed.