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!

This year, when you’re trying to figure out that perfect gift for someone special in your life, why not try something new and exciting? At Skate Moore in Moore, OK, we think it’s the perfect year to give the gift of skating to those you love!

Do Something Different This Year

Do you feel like you’re in a holiday rut? Or maybe you’re having a hard time getting a gift for that person in your life who has everything? Change it up this year and give the gift of an experience!

“Things” are great but memories can last forever. Try a “skate date” with your kids or a private party with your friends and family and creating an experience that everyone will love. After all, spending time together is what the holidays are all about.

Accessorize!

Just because you’re giving the gift of skating this year does not mean you can’t throw in a present or two as well. And since you’ll be hitting the hardwood anyway, why not drop in and check out our pro shop? We carry all the best brands of skates, wheels, helmets, laces, and other skating accessories to go with your planned trip to Skate Moore.

Get Ready for Holiday Fun!

At Skate Moore, we’re more than just Oklahoma City’s best skating center. We offer a ton of great specials and have some really awesome amenities. Pick up a gift card or book a party. And don’t forget that we even host PTA fundraisers! The bottom line is that if you’re looking for the best time on four wheels this holiday season, Skate Moore is the place to be. Give us a call or roll on by anytime to find out what we’re all about!

With the holidays finally here, it’s time to party! And if you’re looking for a place to celebrate with family, friends, coworkers, or classmates in Moore, OK, Skate Moore is the place to be! We love partying and you’ll have a time you’ll never forget this holiday season.

Our party packages are packed with fun perks. From birthday parties and team parties to private events and corporate holiday outings, we have a package for everything. Skating is also a great way to celebrate in a healthy, family-friendly way! Check out some of the benefits that come with partying with us at Skate Moore.

Private Parties

• Birthdays – Our private birthday party package includes admission for 30 skaters, skate rentals, drinks, pizza and 2 full hours of private skating time on our hardwood roller rink. Plus, the birthday boy or girl gets a free trip into the prize machine!
• Team Party – Our team party package includes many of the same great perks as a private birthday party and is perfect for sports teams, scouts and all other team outings! Plus, every skater gets a Glo-Stick to whip around the rink with.

Late Night Private Parties

This grown-up party package is a great way to hang out with 100 of your best friends and skate late into the night. We offer this package every Sunday through Wednesday starting at 9:30 p.m. and Friday nights at 11:30 p.m. You and your guests get everything you need to have two hours of fun for just $12 per person.

That’s just the tip of the iceberg, though. To find out more about our party packages or open skating times, give us a call or roll by anytime!

When you think about science, technology, engineering and mathematics, you might summon an image of fighter jets doing Mach 1 or an astronaut doing a space walk. But did you know that roller skating has had a huge impact on Oklahoma’s STEM programs?

It’s true! And at Skate Moore, we’ve made the extra effort to ensure your kids are getting the STEM experience they need to become the nation’s next leaders in innovation!

Skating is all about physics. Understanding the hows and whys of skating can give your kids some really great insights into the fundamentals of matter in motion. Getting from point A to point B might seem like a no brainer but there’s a lot going on under the radar to make it happen.

Rolling, Pushing and Turning; It’s All Physics!

When you push off with your wheels and start rolling forward, the backward thrust of the push is what sets you in motion. Your wheels and bearing reduce friction allowing you to roll. The smoother the surface, the less resistance your skates have to deal with which means you’ll go even farther and even faster the smoother the surface is.

In physics this is called the law of momentum, which states that an object in motion will stay in motion until an outside force causes it to slow down or stop. In this case, you can think about your breaks as that outside force. At Skate Moore, out polished hardwood roller rink is so perfect for gliding on wheels that you’re liable to keep going forever if you don’t have breaks. Your breaks create friction and slow your momentum.

Proudly Supporting National STEM Day

National STEM day is coming up quick and on November 8^th, we’ll be celebrating all the amazing things science continues to bring to us as a society. Come down and join us at Skate Moore to learn more about how your kids can get involved!

Are you ready for the spookiest, scariest, hocus-pocus-filled day of the year? It’s Halloween and we couldn’t be more pumped here at Skate Moore in Moore, Oklahoma! But no matter how much you love Halloween, sometimes the scariest part can be coming up with the perfect costume.

Don’t get too bent out of shape, though. We have some great costume ideas for you this Halloween. Check them out and don’t forget to roll over to celebrate with us at Skate Moore this October!

• Disco Skater – Revisit roller skating’s heyday with some bell bottoms and a flashy silk shirt. You’re sure to skate with serious style all night long.
• Roller Derby Girl – Lace up your high-tops and don your favorite high-waisted shorts with a jersey and you’ll be ready to throw a shoulder block with the best of them … or at least look the part.
• Pun Costumes – Okay, so maybe punny costumes aren’t exactly skating related. But they’re still fun and as long as you’re on skates, it’s all good. You could get a red wig and a baguette and call yourself a gingerbread man. The social butterfly is a good one too. Simply buy or make butterfly wings and print out some social media icons to tape to your shirt!
• Group Costumes – the only thing better than dressing up is dressing up with a group of friends. From soda bottles to rock, paper, scissors, there are tons of great group ideas out there.

No matter what you decide on, though, everything is more fun in a costume. Be sure to prepare early and give us a call at Skate Moore to find out what’s going on here for Halloween this year!

October has a lot going for it. The weather is finally comfortable again, fall colors are making the landscape beautiful and Halloween is right around the corner. But most importantly, it’s national roller skating month! At Skate Moore in Moore, Oklahoma, that’s our favorite part!

Skating is a fun and healthy way to enjoy your fall season and now that it’s officially roller skating month, why not lace up and go for a spin?

Benefits of Skating

If you’re on the fence about trying skating or feel like it’s been too long and you’ve forgotten how, don’t worry about a thing. Learning (or relearning) is easy and you’ll be amazed at some of the benefits you’ll get out of it, too.

Whether you’re skating indoor on traditional quad skates with us at Skate Moore, or you’re hitting the streets in your inline skates, you’ll be burning up to 600 calories every hour. That’s a close equivalent to running but without the wear and tear on your joints and bones.

You’ll also get an amazing cardiovascular workout which means better heart health and a lowered risk of heart disease!

The Perfect Time of Year

It’s no wonder October is National Skating Month. The weather is perfect for skating outdoors or inside. With the school year getting its rhythm, Skate Moore is the perfect place to have a birthday party or a school fundraiser. Plus, when you skate, your Halloween costume potential goes through the roof!

If you want to find out more about what’s going on at Skate Moore during October, give us a call or stop by during our open skating times!

So you’ve made the jump from rentals to owning your own skates, huh? Congratulations! Prepare to take your skating to the next level. Once you’ve broken in your new skates, you’ll start to feel your turns become more reactive, your control more crisp, and your comfort level way beyond anything you ever felt in a rental.

At Skate Moore in Moore, Oklahoma, we want to make sure you get the most out of your skates by giving you tips to maintain and care for them.

Basic Roller Skate Maintenance

Whether you’re on a roller derby squad, getting into speed skating, or like to jam skate (aka dance on wheels), there is general maintenance that all skates need to keep them rolling smoothly.

• Make sure you keep your boots dry. Wet leather will wear out quickly get deformed and ruin your skates in a hurry.
• Check your trucks often. Make sure your trucks are tight to your boots and check them often. Loose trucks can mess up your skating and even become dangerous.
• Keep your wheel bearings clean.  Nothing makes your skates feel smoother than a pair of good, clean bearings. Check that they’re spinning right and that they’re clean. Change them out when needed and keep them dry.

These are the basics of roller skate maintenance and should keep you rolling if you pay attention to these tips. Keeping your skates well maintained will extend the life of your skates and make your overall skating experience a better one. For more tips, drop by Skate Moore and talk to our crew in the Pro Shop today!