The temperature is rising, the days are getting longer, and the pollen is everywhere. It is finally spring time, which means summer break is closer as well. With summer drawing closer and closer, kids are looking forward to end of the year parties, summer camps, and sleepovers while parents wonder how we are going to keep our hyper children entertained.

Wondering how to celebrate the end of the year? Worrying about activities to keep your kids busy throughout the summer? Skate Moore is here to help! Skate Moore will be announcing special openings, late skates, and more for the summer season.

With the school year winding down, all of the classroom moms and dads are wondering what to do for the end of the year class party. Skate Moore has it all! We have several affordable party packages as well as dozens of open skate sessions throughout the week and weekend. Our party packages include pizza and drinks, but we have a fully-loaded snack bar available at all open skate sessions.

Want to incorporate something the children learned into the party? Create a theme and have everyone dress in costume!

Some of our favorite school-appropriate themes include:

• Favorite sports players through history
• Decades
• Pirates
• Independence Day
• Around the world
• Roller disco
• What you want to be when you grow up

There are tons of other ways to make any end of the year party one to remember. We only allow outsides food when it is a cake or cupcakes for a Skate Moore party. Otherwise, we have a fully-stocked snack bar with endless choices. Additionally, with a Skate Moore end of the year party, you will not have to worry about weather issues.

When you are considering something different and exciting for your child’s end of the year classroom party (or any kind of summer party), consider Skate Moore.

When you hear the term roller rink, you immediately think of a place where people go to roller skate. However, there is a lot more to a roller rink than most people know.

• Did you know that skating is a great form of aerobic exercise? Roller skating uses over 640 of the body’s muscles and can burn over 600 calories in an hour.
• Did you know we have a snack bar? If you did, I bet you didn’t know we make our own pizza. Besides our fresh pizza, our snack bar has a wide selection of candies, snacks, and beverages.
• Did you know we have a pro shop? Now this is not as popular in roller skating rinks, but we are able to have a fully-functional pro shop with tons of skate options and accessories.
• Did you know that roller skating is a hobby that will not break the bank? Our pricing and time slots are so affordable that you can pay less than $20.00 per child including snacks. Our three-hour open skate is more than enough fun for any kid.
• Did you know many roller rinks have an outreach night or event option? We love being a part of our community and giving back to the community that has given us so much. One of our ways to give back, is by our PTA Skate Program. Every Thursday night, we highlight a different local school. We charge $4.00 admission with the school flyer along with donating $1.00 of each admission back to the featured school. You can check here for the school schedule.

You decided to stay in town for spring break, and with all of the different places closing for the mass exodus, you’re wondering what to do with your kids. Want to get them out of the house to do something different and memorable as a family? We are here to help!

We are open seven days a week with a special late skate for spring break. Late Skate takes place on March 15th from 7 p.m. until 1 a.m. and features plenty of extra games and contests. Check out our schedule for full hours and pricing.

Want to make your skating adventure even more fun? Here are a few ideas to put a spin on your family outing.

• Pick a theme. In an earlier blog post, we picked our favorite birthday party themes. You could include any of these themes in your family outing. Get accessories or costumes to take the fun to the next level.
• Talk with a funny accent. Make a rule where your family has to all speak in a certain accent the entire time you are on the rink.
• Take your family for their favorite wheel shaped treat afterwards. Burgers, PB cups, donuts, and pizza all apply.
• Have a roller skating themed fort night in the living room, basement, or play room. Take the kids out for a night of roller skating, and then finishing up the night with a roller skating movie. Check out a list of the best roller skating moments through cinema history.We would not be mad if you chose Brink.

The more the merrier! Call to get info on group skating sessions, parties, and special skating events for holidays and school breaks.

Want to get your friends together for some kid-free fun that is not your average get together? Let Skate Moore take care of that and host your next event with us.

We have several different party options based on who you want to bring along with you (school, youth group, or just good old adult fun). Our exclusive event package includes pizza and soda. Feel free to bring your favorite desserts but don’t forget your paper goods.

Want to put a fun, unique spin to your roller skating party? We have compiled (with some Pinterest inspiration) a list of our favorite themes that can turn any party into one that is remembered forever.

Our Favorite Party Themes:

• Unicorn & rainbows
• Disco
• Rave
• Decades
• Celebrity couples
• Out of this world
• Sports & dorks
• Throwdown for your hometown
• Masquerade
• Party for the hippies
• Back to school
• Still stumped? Click here for help picking a theme.

Once you pick a theme, here are some creative ways to incorporate the theme into your party planning:

• Dessert. You can bring your own dessert into Skate Moore, so find something fun to bring like disco ball or unicorn cake pops or cupcakes with alien slime green icing and galaxy dust on top.
• Decorations. When picking out paper goods and decor to bring to Skate Moore, pick a color scheme to stick to that goes along with your theme.
• Costumes. Giving a party a theme does not mean that you and your guests have to come completely in costume (even though it would be a blast). You can provide masquerade masks, disco afros or unicorn headbands for your guests upon arrival. This will make for a lot of fun and awesome pictures.
• Invitations. Either paper or digital, your invitations are an easy way to incorporate your theme.

We hope that these tips and tricks help inspire you to put a unique spin on that next fundraiser, event, or parent’s night out. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you have about your next event at Skate Moore!

People who grew up in the 80’s will be able to tell you about roller skating with great nostalgia. From getting a coke and fries at the snack stand to meeting up with their first crush and getting to skate the night away hand-in-hand. They will tell you about waitresses on skates, roller music, roller magazines and of course, the roller derby. We all remember our first time on roller skates and racing our siblings down the biggest hill in the neighborhood. Some of us even have scars to prove it.

We all remember scenes in classic movies with the waitresses on skates serving malts in poodle skirts. We also remember Ellen Paige competing in some hardcore roller derby. Those 90’s babies remember watching Rocket Power, where they rode anything with wheels. Whatever shows and movies we grew up on, roller skating was and will continue to be part of our culture.

No matter your age, roller skating has been a large part of social culture throughout the years. And we all have our favorite television and cinema moments surrounding roller skating.

Top Ten Moments in Roller Skating Cinema according to ifc.com:

1. Boogie Nights (1997)
2. Xanadu (1980)
3. Whip It! (2009)
4. Cant’ Stop The Music (1980)
5. Mad Men (2014)
6. Austin Powers Goldmember (2002)
7. That 70’s Show (2004)
8. Rollerball (1975)
9. Van Wilder (2002)
10. Skatetown U.S.A. (1979)

So whether you grew up roller skating or your favorite movie in Boogie Nights, roller skating can always bring out a type of nostalgia. What better place to host your high school reunion or a girl’s night out with sorority sisters? Check out our private party options as well as our upcoming events for all of the old school fun.

Bringing in the new year represents a fresh start, but why can’t it mean fresh skates too?

Our pro shop has everything you need to skate through 2019. The pro shop has ten different styles of skates and has varying options based on your skating ability. We can help you through the process of deciding what skates are needed based on your level and style of skating. From there, we have everything to make your skates completely customizable, from wheels to laces. We even have attachable pom poms. Don’t forget to check out the protective gear we have on our pro shop site.

If you already have a pair of skates and just need a little update, new wheels are the perfect overhaul. Before buying new wheels for roller skates there are a few things to consider. We have the top ten tips on buying roller skate wheels.

Top Ten Tips For Buying Roller Skate Wheels:

1. Determine your ideal wheel hardness by analyzing the surface you plan to skate on (softer surfaces = harder wheels and vice versa).
2. A wheel’s diameter will affect acceleration, speed, stability, and weight while you skate.
3. Wheels weigh a lot! In fact, they’re a large percentage of the skate’s overall weight.
4. Watch your constant patch. That’s the overall amount of the wheel’s surface area touching the ground. A wider constant patch means more stability, but slower skating.
5. The smoothness of your glide depends on the wheel’s hub and core materials.
6. Tread is not as important as you think it is.
7. Acceleration and roll time changes based on the skater’s weight.
8. Count your pennies and pick something in your budget.
9. Show off your signature style with fun colors or glitter.
10. Choose your wheels, boots, and bearings based on the type of skating you do most often.

We hope with these helpful tips and tricks, 2019 will be a skate through the park. If you do have any other questions about skates or materials, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Are you starting to think about your New Year’s resolutions? Are you finally ready to follow through, especially with dropping those extra pounds? Did you know that only about half of all adults get the recommended amount of exercise every day? Maybe the reason more people don’t follow through with their resolution is because they haven’t found the right way to exercise. At Skate Moore in Moore, OK, we might just have the solution for you. Make exercise fun!

Here are some easy and enjoyable ways to get some exercise in 2019.

Leave the Car at Home

Walking, riding a bike, or roller skating to your destination all have great benefits for your body, and it’ll even save a few bucks on gas. Next time you’re only going a short distance, leave the car in the driveway and use your own power to get there.

Take the Long Way Around

Take the stairs, park further away, and incorporate movement into your daily life. You can also add some exercises during commercial breaks the next time you binge watch your favorite show to get your heart rate up.

Make it Fun

We know it’s hard to get motivated, especially when exercising isn’t the most enjoyable thing to do. That’s why roller skating at Skate Moore is such a great option. it’s not only a great workout that’s easy on your joints and your wallet, it’s also a ton of fun.

We offer open skate sessions most days of the week, making our skate center a great place to go to help keep your 2019 resolution going strong. Give us a call or roll by to find out more about our open skating times, roller derby leagues, and much more!