There’s no feeling quite like the joy of gliding around on roller skates – but what happens when your skates aren’t rolling like they should? Don’t worry, you just need to learn some basic roller skate maintenance! Read on for some roller skate maintenance tips from the pros at Skate Moore Skate Center in Moore, Oklahoma. 

Skate Maintenance Basics

• Dry your skate boots – The boot is the upper part of your roller skate, and it can become wet if you perspire while skating. When you’re done with skating for the day, it’s important to let the boots dry! Wipe down the inside and outside with a soft cloth to remove as much moisture as possible, then loosen the laces and open the boot as much as possible to facilitate faster drying. DO NOT try to speed up the process by using a heat source, as this can warp the boot and ruin the fit!
• Check your toe stops and trucks– Sometimes your toe stops can loosen up or change position while skating. Just take a quick look to see if they need to be tightened or repositioned. You should also check the trucks to make sure they are still fitted snugly against the skate boot. Both skates should be equally tight for a smooth ride. 
• Make sure your wheels and bearings are rolling smoothly – First, check for wear and tear on your wheels. If they’re worn out or damaged, you should replace your wheels. Give your wheels a spin and notice if they’re spinning easily or seem to be slowed down with dirt and debris. You may need to take them off for cleaning, which will also give you a chance to clean your skate bearings. These need to occasionally be removed, cleaned, and lubricated for optimal performance. Learn how to clean your skate bearings. 

If you’re an experienced skater, you already know that roller skating is a great summer activity for all ages, and that there are plenty of opportunities to get your roll on at Skate Moore, including our expanded summer hours. But what about the newbies? If you want to share the fun of roller skating with your child, friend, or spouse who has little experience on wheels, it’s a good idea to start them off with skating safety gear.

Safety Equipment for Roller Skating

• One of the most important pieces of safety gear for any activity on wheels, from bikes to scooters to roller skates, is a helmet! While there is no “concussion-proof” helmet, this item of safety gear can prevent serious head injuries and brain trauma according to the CDC.
• When learning to skate, most people are likely to take a few tumbles. Another important piece of roller skating safety equipment is the wrist guard. Since most of us will instinctively put our hands out to break our fall, wrists are one of the most commonly injured body parts when skating. Wearing protective wrist gear minimizes the likelihood of sustaining a break or fracture.
• Our indoor skating rink has a clean, smooth skate floor, but even so, beginners may want to wear knee and elbow guards when starting out to minimize injuries from falling. However, when it comes to skating outside, even experienced skaters should wear elbow and knee pads! The hazards of outdoor skating – cracks, twigs, gravel, etc. – can cause you to take a spill on rough asphalt or cement. If that happens, you’ll be very glad you protected your knees and elbows to avoid nasty scrapes and lacerations.

We hope to see you and your family this summer for some indoor skating fun at Skate Moore! Give us a call with any questions about your visit at 405-794-4644.

Are you tired of rolling around in rentals every time you want to skate? Do you wish you could adjust the rentals to fit your skating style? How you do you know when it is time to give in and finally buy a pair of roller skates of your own?

Here are some clues to help you determine when you need to buy your own roller skates.

• When you have your favorite pair of rentals at Skate Moore
• When the Skate Moore employee immediately grabs said rentals upon your arrival
• When you are on a first name basis with all Skate Moore employees
• When you have spent more on skate rentals than paper towels.

In all seriousness, there are a few different things we need to take into consideration when thinking about buying your own roller skates.

1. The first thing to consider is age. Skates are an investment and if you think your feet could grow any more, you should hold out until your feet are done growing.
2. How often you skate is another big indicator. If you are a weekly skater, then we would definitely suggest investing in roller skates. If you come every couple of months, then maybe stick to rentals.
3. The only exception to #2 is if you are a fashionista and the rentals are just aren’t doing it for you or your outfit. Roller skates come in every shape, style, boot color, wheel color, lace color, etc. If you think having your own pair of stylish skates will get you in the rink more often, then we say get them!

Buying roller skates is an investment, especially if you want good quality skates that will last. What we want you to take away from this is only you can decide whether or not buying roller skates is a worthy investment.

Whether you are a child or a parent, we are all counting down the days until summer break. Our children are counting down the days until no homework, no teachers, freedom, and fun. While us parents are counting down the days until we have our children all day and must find full time entertainment. Well Skate Moore is is here to help!

We have planned a special late night skate for May 24th to celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer fun! It will be from 7p.m.until 1 a.m. with games, snacks and plenty of fun. Check out our special event page and make sure to stay up-to-date with all of our exciting events!

We have also rolled out a roller skate summer camp with Thursday sessions in June, July and August. Summer camp sessions are from noon until 3 p.m. We also have child care group options available. So grab your friends and gather a group of at least ten children, call us and reserve a spot today!

If you are ahead of the game and your kids already have a summer full of fun booked, consider Skate Moore as your rainy day superhero.

Here are some ways to make something fun out of a rainy summer day:

• Have your kids wear their favorite swim trunks or coverup and spice it up with some leis and funny arm floaties for a summer themed roller skate party
• Pick out your family’s favorite movie and dress up like the characters. Host a movie-themed skate party and end the day watching that movie with some pizza and popcorn.
• Sign your little ones up for our Thursday child care and have a rainy movie date with your friends or go out to lunch childless.
• Spend some one-on-one time with each child with some roller skating, dinner, and ice cream.

Roller skating is an activity for any season, weather, time of day, or time of year. Please remember your friends at Skate Moore whether you need something to do with your children this summer or you need a little time to yourself.

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!