When it comes to their children, safety is always a top priority to any parent. But it isn’t always possible for a parent to be there whenever their kid falters or falls. This is true for many things, but it is also true in the roller rink. Roller skating is a great way for any kid to be social, learn some independence and participate in some form of regular physical activity. But even with all of these positives, roller skating doesn’t come with its fair share of tumbles and falls. Ensuring your child is equipped with the proper safety accessories and measures is key. Skate Moore located in Moore, OK is here with everything you will need to keep your child safe in the rink.

• Helmet – Head injuries are all too common within the world of sports and physical activities. If there was one piece of safety equipment to keep in the inventory, this would be the most important. Be sure the helmet fits snugly on the head and covers a good majority of the front and back of the head.
• Proper Skates – Skates are not a one size and style fits all kind of thing. When purchasing a pair of skates be sure that the skates are comfortable and don’t slip while rolling around. Make sure brakes and wheels are secure before each session.
• Appropriate Clothing – Clothing can serve a few different purposes when hitting the rink. One purpose can be to avoid unnecessary scrapes and bruise. If this is a major concern, wear long sleeves and pants to mitigate little injuries. Another thing to pay attention to is especially relevant to the pants. If pants are worn while roller skating, be sure they are not too long to avoid getting caught in the wheels.
• Pads – Another major source of injury while roller skating comes from elbows, knees and wrists. Elbow pads, knee pads and wrist braces are great pieces of equipment to keep in the rink bag.

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For those of us who are avid roller skaters, there aren’t many activities that come close to the feeling of a wooden rink beneath a pair of skates. If someone asks us to go to a “happy place”, the rink is it. But no matter how great something is, if you do it often enough it might need a little extra gusto every now and again to change things up. Next time you need a little change in your roller skating routine, throw some games into the mix! Skate Moore, located in Moore, OK, is here with some great suggestions!

• Roller Tag – You’re it! Roller tag is pretty much exactly what it sounds like. This game of tag is played on roller skates. Find a nice open space and select one player to be it, if that person tags someone else, then they are it.
• Musical Chairs on Skates – Well, sort of. This version of musical chairs is actually played without chairs, and instead, the chairs are replaced spots marked on the ground where players must stop to remain in the game. A fun way to do this is to have the DJ play music and stop it when players should be finding a spot. Whoever doesn’t have a spot when the music stops it out.
• Prize Places – Gather a couple of notecards and write different areas in the rink on them. Put all the cards in a hat. Have the kids start skating around the rink, and stop the music at a random time. The host will pull out a card, and whoever is closest to that listed location will win a prize!
• Pizza Relay – Did someone say pizza? We’re in! For this game, make two teams, and mark a skating lane for both. Give the first person in each line a stack of empty pizza boxes. The first person begins, and will skate a lap while attempting to balance the pizza boxes. If the boxes are dropped, they have to return to their line and start again! If they make it, they’ll hand it to the second person and so on and so forth until someone is declared a winner.

We can’t wait to see you all in the rink! Be sure to keep us with us on social media for any future events and rink news. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus!

Aches and pains can ruin just about any activity, but it is especially true in regards to sports and physical fitness. And as much as we would like it, roller skating is not excluded from this. Other than a bump or bruise from a fall, one of the most common roller skating pains stems from the feet. Blisters. If you skate long enough and frequently enough, blisters will most likely happen to you too. A bad enough blister can really ruin an otherwise great skate session, so how do we avoid them? Skate Moore, located in Moore, OK,  wants every skate session to be an enjoyable one, so here are our tips on how to keep your feet blister-free.

• Properly Fitting Skates – This should be your first line of defense against pesky blisters forming. Blisters happen when there is too much friction between your foot and the inside of the skate. Be sure that when you rent or buy a pair of skates that they fit your foot well.
• Toe Pushing – This is another huge contributor to blisters from roller skating. Many people when they skate tend to be “toe pushers.” Instead of pushing off with your toe while skating, push off with your whole foot to mitigate the heel moving up and down.
• Double Up – If you feel that these dreaded blisters are unavoidable, double up on your socks and give you feet and extra layer of protection.

We wish you all happy skating! Keep up with more roller skating tips and rink news on our social media pages. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus.

Roller skating is one of those rare instances where an activity is both really fun and equally beneficial to your health. Its benefits as an exercise range far and wide, so naturally, we like to promote healthy living practices at Skate Moore. While exercise is great for muscle growth, weight loss and cardio, a well-rounded and healthy life cannot be achieved just through regular exercise alone. It’s important to focus on other areas as well, like what we eat and drink from day to day. Planning a healthy meal is difficult in and of itself, but much of our so called junk food is consumed when we snack. This is especially true for kids. If you are a parent, you know how difficult it can be to keep snacks in the house that your kids enjoy and are healthy. We have a few unhealthy snacks and a great alternative listed below to help get you started!

For The Sweet Tooth

• Everyone has had a craving for something sweet at some point in their life, and kids are no exception. It’s easy to stock up on sugary snacks, but as most of your are aware things like Gushers are not exemplary snacking options. So, instead opt for something sweet AND nutritious.
  • Gushers – These fruit snacks contain 90 calories and 25 grams of sugar.
  • Real Fruit Snacks – Opt for the real thing! Fruits like blueberries contain 80 calories and 15 grams of sugar for an entire cup, and the sugars are natural instead of an added sweetener.

Something Savory

• When we go to the movies or binge watch Netflix, often times we gravitate to the saltier snacks like buttery popcorn or potato chips. But these snacks don’t come with much of a nutritional value.
  • Potato Chips – These salty snacks have 152 calories and 2 mg of sodium for 1 oz.
  • Kale Chips – These healthier counterparts typically contain about 50 calories and if you bake them yourself you can add as much or little salt as you want.

These are just a couple of examples of how much healthier alternative snacking options can be. Healthy eating is important so encourage your children to try many different foods, and odds are they will find something they love!

Once you’ve had that first experience in the rink, it’s hard to stop. Roller skating is addictive, but many people find that lacing up for the first time can be an intimidating thought. You might think “feet are not meant to have wheel attached to them,” but once those skates hit the rink, you’ll never want to take them off. If you have a friend or family member that is on the fence, or you, yourself are feeling iffy about starting your roller skating journey, this is the blog for you. Skate Moore in Moore, OK, has 7 reasons for anyone to start roller skating TODAY.

1. Great Exercise – Roller skating is recommended by the American Heart Association as a great aerobic activity. Skating around the rink for just 30 minutes can burn as much as 250 calories, and can help strengthen muscles.
2. Meet New People – With one visit to the rink you will quickly realize that this is a very close-knit community. Roller skating builds lasting friendships and some people have even met significant others in the rink!
3. You Can Skate Whenever You Want – The rink doesn’t have to be open to enjoy a skating session. If you want to skate when the rink is closed, just head out the front door and find the nearest patch of smooth concrete or a solid surface.
4. Low-Impact – Roller skating provides the same benefits of jogging but is much easier on the joints. So if you have a knee injury, roller skating won’t irritate the issue.
5. The Music is Great – Are you a music buff? You won’t find better music outside of a roller rink! Contact your local rink and find out their schedule. Most play a wide array of different music on different nights.
6. Fun Way to Manage Stress – Do hectic schedules and looming deadlines have you feeling frazzled. Exercise is a great way to relieve stress! And when your friends are there, it makes it that much more relaxing.
7. Family Fun – Roller skating is fun for EVERYONE. The rink is a very family-friendly place to be, and an inexpensive night out.

Plan your next visit to Skate Moore and check out our hours. Take the plunge and start roller skating this week!

It’s time for a break, Spring Break that is! Everyone has been hitting the books for a couple of months now, so a little time off to decompress is in order. Spring break is a time to step away from the stresses of studying and enjoy a little fun and relaxation. This Spring Break, ditch the video games and television and go for something a little more exciting. There are a multitude of different activities you could pursue, but might we suggest roller skating?? Skate Moore in Moore, Oklahoma has you covered this Spring Break, because on Friday, March 11th a Late Skate will grace the rink! Here’s everything you will need to know:

• Who: You and Skate Moore Skate Center, that’s who. Skate on down to the rink for some Spring Break festivities and fun. Admission will only be $12 for quads and $17 for inlines.
• What: A Spring Break Late Skate.
• When: The Late Skate will be held on Friday, March 11th from 7pm-1am.
• Where: Skate Moore Skate Center located at 527 N.W. 1 Street, Moore, OK
• Why: To celebrate the much deserved time off for Spring Break. We hope to see you all there, it’s sure to be a good time as usual!

It’s February, which means that it is American Heart Month! This is a time to reflect on the health of that organ that pumps blood to the entire body. It’s commonly known that keeping our heart’s healthy, can aid in keeping our whole bodies healthy. Inactivity is one of the major risk factors for heart disease, and one of the best ways to improve upon heart health is to exercise. Physical fitness isn’t one of those things that’s simple to keep pushing forward with. This is why it is important to find an enjoyable activity. Might we suggest roller skating?! Roller skating is a fun and addictive activity that is fantastic for getting that heart rate up. Find out what the roller rink can do for your health, and check out Skate Moore in Moore, OK for your next roller skating adventure.

• Reduce Cholesterol Levels
• Reduce Inflammation in Arteries 
• Reduce Fat Levels
• Help Weight Loss

The American Heart Association recommends that individuals perform moderately-intense exercise for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week. The necessity to exercise that often requires that we find something we can stick with. Roller skating is an exercise that enthusiasts don’t even see as work. It’s just fun! If this blog has you curious, plan your next visit and take a look at our hours.

Welcome to the wild and wonderful world of roller skating! Skating may seem to be a scary thing to overcome at first, but once you have obtained a solid foundation of skills, it’s a synch. So, you’ve already seen the rink, and a crowd of roller skaters having a great time. What’s next? Skate Moore in Moore, Ok wants to help you on your roller skating journey. Check out these tips for skating beginners.

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.

Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is just a couple of weeks away, and couples are already planning out
the day. Many people will be making reservations to dine in a nice restaurant to celebrate the evening, but if you are looking for something a little less typical, this option might not be for you. So, out of the ordinary is what you are after? Why not take your date roller skating!  Skate Moore, located in Moore, Oklahoma, is throwing a Valentine’s Day Late Skate for couples to come skate the night away! Does this sound like more fun than a stuffy restaurant? Here’s everything you need to know!

• Who: You and your date can join many other couples at Skate Moore Skating Rink for a night of fun and love! 
• What: A Valentine’s Day Late Skate to break up the monotony of the day!
• When: Friday, February 12. Though this event will not be held on the actual day, come celebrate all the same!
• Where: Skate Moore Skating Rink located at 527 N. W. 1 Street, Moore, OK. And if you have trouble finding the rink, you can always give us a call at 405-794-4644.
• Why: Because, why not?? Roller skating would be a fun and exciting way to diverge from the run of the mill date ideas of the holiday.

When you have that itch to go roller skating, no other activity will do. Trust us, we feel your pain! Unfortunately, the rink can’t be open all day, every day. And there aren’t many things we can think of that top gliding across a smooth wooden rink on a pair of skates, but there are more things to do on eight wheels than you may think! In fact, there are many different activities that can be done on roller skates that you don’t necessarily need a rink for. When Skate Moore, in Moore, Oklahoma, isn’t open give these activities a try!

Roller Skating Games

• Roller Tag – A cul de sac is a great place for this one! Roller tag is played exactly like regular tag, but we all know 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 – Do you have a level driveway or surface to skate on? Well, this game is a fun one to play! 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.

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