Roller skating is a great activity for any time of year, but in October, it is a little extra special. That’s because the month of October is Roller Skating Month! A whole month dedicated to lacing up those skates, hitting the rink and having an all-around great time. National Roller Skating Month actually began in 1983 to promote not only its fun aspects but also the benefits it has for your health. If you are looking to celebrate this month, here are some events coming up at Skate Moore in Moore, Oklahoma.

• Fall Break Skate – In addition to our regular hours, we will be open Friday, October 21st, from 12-3pm.
• Call Your Mummy Late Skate – On Friday, October 28th we are hosting another Late Skate. Don’t miss out! Doors open at 7pm and we will be skating until 1am! Admission is only $12, so come out and join us.
• Regular Hours – If you can’t wait until this dates, then join us in the rink for our regularly scheduled hours! Plan your next visit here.

A lot of people walk through our doors, here at Skate Moore, to grab some roller rink time. Some bring their own skates, and some rent them from us. All have a great time! So which one is better? The short answer is, it all depends on you! One is only better than the other from person to person.

Here’s some things to think about when considering to buy or rent roller skates:

Renting

• If you have a young child, he/she is going to go through many growth spurts. A skate that you buy today may not fit tomorrow!
• Don’t need to worry about bringing your skates from home. You’ll always have a pair of skates here!
• If you only skate every so often (and why would you, it’s so much fun!) it might save you the big expensive of owning your own.

Buying

• If you are an avid roller skater, you can save a little extra money! While it is more expensive to purchase skates in the beginning, over time you’ll save more money.
• One big advantage of buying your own skates is that you have the opportunity to select a pair that best fits your own feet. If comfort is a big thing for you, buying a pair is the way to go.
• It comes with added bonus of picking out a style that best suits you! Red skates, green skates, blue skates or whatever you like! Everyone has their own traits that make them unique, and buying skates gives you the opportunity to express that!

Whether you want to buy or rent, we’ve got ya covered!

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!

Is it August already? The summer has flown by and the school year is gearing up to start. Often times, this point in the year prompts some end-of-the-summer blues that can be hard to shake. But this year let’s take a moment to focus on staying happy because it just so happens to be Happiness Happens Month! This month is all about focusing on being cheerful and embracing the things that help us stay that way. Did you know that studies show an increase in levels of happiness with regular exercise? Maybe that’s why roller skating puts a smile on all of our faces! Take a look at the science behind what physical activity does to our happiness!

• Short Term Happiness – Studies have shown that just 20 minutes of exercise and physical activity can boost ones mood for up to 12 hours after.
• Endorphins – When we head to the gym (or better yet, head to the rink) and get some activity in, our feel-good brain chemicals (endorphins) are increased.
• Turn that Frown Upside Down – Most of us are more prone to workout when we are in a better mood. But if we exercise while we’re feeling a little blue, the effects on our mental state are the most powerful.
• Destress – Exercise is a wonderful way to decompress and calm the nerves. Many people gravitate toward unhealthy habits, such as over-eating, to cope, but exercise is much healthier and more effective tool for managing stress, anxiety and depression.

Need a little happiness in your life? Make your way down to Skate Moore Skate Center in Moore, Oklahoma and skate your way to a happier you! Check out our hours!

The 2016 Olympic Games are gearing up in Rio de Janeiro with the opening ceremonies slated to commence on August 5th. The games attract billions of people, world-wide, to their television screens to observe their favorite events and cheer on their country’s athletes. While many viewers have their favorite sports to look forward to, there are many others who’s sports are excluded. Many of our skaters, here, in the rink are part of the many who feel their sports are left out of their opportunity to go for the gold. We are, of course, talking specifically about roller sports. For many years, the roller sports community has been fighting for a chance to represent their countries in the Olympic Games, but always seems to fall short. While it has not yet been a featured event in the games, the possibility of it being so in the future exists! Here’s why roller sports could potentially become an Olympic event in the future.

1. A candidate much first apply anti-doping measures outside of competition to be eligible for consideration. This must be in accordance with the established and recognized regulations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
2. Next, a sport must be organized into an international federation that can then apply for contention on behalf of the sport.
3. If this criteria is met, the sport must then have a certain number of participants in many countries. The exact specifications are male participants in at least 75 countries on four continents and female participants in at least 40 countries on three continents.
4. Ranked events must be observed.
5. The sport must hold championships on an international level outside of the Olympics.
6. Physicality in the sport is mandatory. The sport must involve a physical means of propulsion, not mechanical.

If all of these criteria are met, the IOC then takes a vote on whether or not to recognize the sport. But recognition doesn’t necessarily mean a sure spot. Roller sports (specifically, inline speed skating) has been recognized by the committee since 2005, but has never fully made it into the games. It takes considerable and persistent lobbying on the part of the sport to help it shine out above the rest of the sports.

So it’s all up to the lobbying and passion of the athletes now! As skaters, you can spread the word as much as you can, and sign any petition you come across on the subject. Here’s to hoping we see our beloved sport in future games!

 

The start of the school year is drawing nearer and nearer. Parents and children are rushing around making last minute preparations and supply runs to ensure a successful first week back. More often than not, the roller rink is thought of as a way to have a fun time outside of the school walls, but what if we told you that roller skating could help raise money for your school?? Well, with the Healthy Lifestyle Skating Program, you can do just that!

What is the Healthy Lifestyle Skating Program?

• This program, which is promoted by the Roller Skating Association, is a way for your elementary school student to raise money for their school just by hitting the rink! From 2013-2014 we raised over $5,100 for OKC schools.

How it works?

• Contact us, and sign up your school (We will need the number of students for all schools that participate).
• We will provide you with custom flyers and posters with your school name and all of the skate dates.
• It will only be a small fee of $3 to skate with the HLS Skating Program. It is held on:
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6-9pm
  • Thursdays from  7-9pm
• The child can bring friends and family with them, and each additional person is worth $1 for the school, and still only pay the $3 fee! The more the merrier, because the more people you bring the more money your school receives!
• Your school should make announcements of when the events are being held. The more people are aware, the more money the school will receive.

We will mail a check to your organization the day after your Skate Night with all the money you earned! The school is not responsible for the children or any monetary amount for this program.

When the rink is smooth and the skates are rolling smoother, there isn’t anything much better in this world! Here, at Skate Moore in Moore, OK, we couldn’t agree more with this statement, and we find ourselves in a constant quest for that perfect roll. But without a little effort from the skate now and then, that sought-after skate will never come. Our job is to keep the rink as smooth as possible, but without a little effort from the skater, those skates won’t function optimally. If you are in an endless quest for that great skate, here are some things to pay attention to with your roller skates.

First Things First

Upon buying a new pair of skates, there are a few things to address before lacing up.

• Check the wheels. Make sure they feel solid and not loose. If they do, you may need to tighten the nuts on the wheels a little bit.
• Adjust the toe stop to a height that is comfortable to you.
• Make sure the trucks are secured firmly to the roller skate.

Post-skate Checklist

Every time you act on that urge to skate, check a few things afterwards.

• Have the wheels of your roller skates become loose? If so, be sure to tighten them to avoid it being dangerous.
• If you rolled through a puddle or spilled drink, check to see if your bearings are wet afterwards. They WILL rust if left alone. Dry the skates with a rag and clean any muck accumulated with rubbing alcohol.

Additional Skate Maintenance

• If your ride isn’t as smooth as it was, it’s is time to check the bearings. It might just need a little added lubrication.
• Take your skates apart and clean them. This means removing the bearings, because if you are using dish soap it can damage them. So, clean the skate and once it is dry replace the bearings.
• If those are a smelling a little funky, odors can be removed. Sprinkle some baking soda inside the skates and leave the insole out in the sun to dry out. This should eliminate the smell.

If you pay attention to the care of your roller skates, they can last for years to come. If you are looking to give your freshly maintained skates a spin, come visit us in the rink!

Finding something each member of the family can enjoy can sometimes seem like an impossible task. While some members may be on board with a particular activity, it might not be enjoyable to others. It’s a difficult undertaking. We are here to tell that your search is over though! At Skate Moore, in Moore, Oklahoma, we believe that roller skating is the perfect family event for everyone! Roller skating spans the board as far as well rounded activities go, and here is why.

• It’s Fun – In the most general terms, roller skating is a really fun activity! It is, of course, one of our favorites. Rolling around on a pair of skates as they hum below your feet on the wooden rink floor. There’s nothing better!
• Exercise –  Believe it or not, roller skating a great way to get some exercise. As a matter of fact, roller skating is recommended by the American Heart Association as a great aerobic workout. Not only is your family having a great time, but it’s good for your health!
• Ageless –  No matter your age, roller skating is a great source of fun for people of all ages!
• Food – We can’t think of anything much better than an evening spent in the rink while grabbing a slice and a soda. From food to fun, your whole evening is covered.
• Inexpensive – It can be expensive at time to take the whole family out for a fun evening. Roller skating is a very affordable source of entertainment for everyone. It’s rare to find an activity that is fun and won’t break the bank!

Ready to take your family to the rink now? Check out our hours and plan your next visit!