Creep and Roll Sk8 Jam - NEW RINK LOCATION
POSTED 9.15.24

CLEVELAND, OH –  “Oh, what to wear?”  That is the question as you make plans to attend the 18th Annual Creep and Roll Sk8 Jam, Saturday, October 26 at Skate Station Roller Rink in Brunswich, OH.  There will be cash prizes for the best costume so now is the time to to get creative. The DJ lineup will be DJ Keifer B and DJ Unlimited.  Skaters must be 18 or older to attend. 

4th Annual Rhythm n' Bounce Skate Jam
POSTED 9.1024

ST. LOUIS, MO –  The weekend of October 17-20, head to STL for the 4th Annual Rhythm N Bounce Skate Party!  Weskateclipz has planned for you to have a weekend full of activities and roller skating fun with your national skate family.  Thursday’s activity is a Skate N Sip Cypher with the option of submitting your favorite jam for participation in the showcase.   Friday is Game Night at Up Bar followed by an RNB Skate party in your jammies.  Saturday join the family at Ms G’s STL Skate Workshop at 10:30 A.M. followed by a Rep Your City Meet and Greet hosted by the Naptown Real Rollers.  Saturday night is the main event, “Bounce N’Trix” at Skatium.  Sunday fellowship with the family before departing at the Brunch with OG 8’s Down at B&I Eatery.  The DJ lineup for the weekend includes DJ Jerry, DJ Tycoon, DJ Teezie, DJ Reala, DJ Tone, DJ Bounce and DJ Techtrix.  Skaters must be 21 or older to attend.  Book your room at the host hotel:  Element St. Louis Midtown.  The cutoff date for the negotiated rate is September 18.

Unity in Orange - New Date and Location
POSTED 9.9.24

CINCINNATI, OH –  On Friday, October 4, the TSC foundation, HoodSk8rs, Reckless Sk8rs and Style Benders are hosting the 3rd annual Unity in Orange – Rolling Against Bullying skate event. Skate from 11:00 PM until 4:00 AM at Beechmont Rollareana with sounds curated by DJ G.T., DJ Dior, and DJ Gemini. Teens must be 13 and older and must be accompanied by an adult 21+. Proceeds from this event will go to assist with charitable and educational programming.

4-Year Anniversary Skate Jam Weekend
POSTED 9.8.24

LAS VEGAS, NV –  Join Skate Rock City for their 4-Year Anniversary Skate Jam in Sin City January 24-26, 2025.  Friday, roll with DJ Prototype and DJ Smuurdaa, followed by DJ Ham and DJ Carfox on Saturday and rounding out the weekend, DJ Wildchild and DJ Techtrix on Sunday.  Book your room at the host hotel, Sam’s Town under code SRCA25C.  Guests must be 18 or older to attend.

1st Annual Primetime in the 419
POSTED 8.29.24

TOLEDO, OH –  Looking for a new skating experience on the road?  Then take a drive to Toledo, OH as the Underground and PrimeTimeTeam is hosting their first annual Primetime in the 419, Toledo’s very own premier skating event.  Saturday, October 19 roll at Ohio Skate from 8:00 PM until 12:30 AM.  Admission $15 before 10:00 so get there early.  Sounds will be provided by DJ Jigg and DJ Sneaks.  Come and rep your crew, all styles welcomed.  Skaters must be 18 or older to be admitted.

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Roll in Peace

NATIONWIDE – Hello SkateGroovers.  It is not widely known but since 2003, to preserve our history, SkateGroove has been keeping a database of beloved skaters who are no longer rolling with us.  There are many skaters not listed and I would like to ask for your assistance.  If have a loved one, family, friend or someone you rolled with that is not included on this list, please send an email with the skater’s first and last name, skate name/club/organization, date of passing (if known), city and state.  Here is a link to those names already collected. http://skategroove.com/rollinpeace.htm

SEPTEMBER
Sep 12 – Pooh, JB Elite, Flint, MI
Sep 13 – Babycakes, Butterflys-N-Unity, DC/MD
Sep 14 - Stan “Middle Man” Ferguson, Atl, GA
Sep 15 - Derrick "Turtle" Eason, Empire Refugee
Sep 15 - Ben Blume AKA 'Boo Boo', Baltimore, MD
Sep 15 - Tina Aka Lady T, Kitty Kat Ladies, Skate 22 Fam, Union, NJ
Sep 15 - Moxie!, Indianapolis, IN
Sep 17 - Trendsetta Rico Hill, TSC
Sep 18 - Nikki Bowens, Adrenalin Awards and Style Skaters TV Network, Washington, DC
Sep 18 - Rob Lynch, DC
Sep 19 - Latoyah aka Jonesy, Kitty Kat Ladies, Skate 22 Fam, Union, NJ
Sep 22 - Doarian aka French Vanilla, Milwaukee, WI
Sep 22 – MoCa, Butterflys-N-Unity, DC/MD
Sep 22 - Lady Lee, Pearlers of Distinction Skating Club, Columbus, OH
Sep 23 - Mike "Groove" Blackwell, SkateGroove.com, Columbus, OH
Sep 23 - Cathy Hawkins, “The Glam Squad” CA
Sep 24 - DJ Mama Mia, Indianapolis, IN
Sep 26 - Ms Netta "The Whistle blower", Philly/S. Jersey
Sep 27 - Hosea, Northwest Rollers, Baltimore, MD
Sep 27 - Debra Mitchell, "Ms. St. Louis", Atlanta, GA
Sep 27 - Hosea, Northwest Rollers, Baltimore, MD
Sep 29 - Michelle Wilson (Slim-Tall Drink)
Sep 29 - Kent A.K. Fresh, 704 Flyy Boyz, Charlotte, NC
Sep 29 - Tiffany aka "Sista Souljah", Fam Affair, Orlando, FL
Sep 30 - Andre "Drizzy" Poe, Columbus, OH
Sep 30 - Slyvella "Sly" Davis, Ohio Originators, Columbus, OH
Sep 30 - Mr. G, FunkySkatesProductions, ATL/NY

ANNIVERSARIES
Sep 12 – DeWayne and Channa Goodlow, JBXperience, 15 yrs

OCTOBER
Oct 6 - Crystal "Chill" Kirk, Dayton, OH
Oct 6 - Angela Price, Atlanta, GA
Oct 7 - Medina Jones, Flint, MI
Oct 8 - Latoya "jazzy tee" Mason from Memphis, TN
Oct 8 – “Shostoppa”, Capital City Rollaz, Columbia, SC
Oct 9 - Michael Stokes aka Slide, ATL bwo Glass City Toledo
Oct 10 – CoCoa, Butterflys-N-Unity, DC/MD
Oct 11 - Cheron Henderson, Detroit, MI
Oct 16 - Eugene, Temple Hills Skating Center
Oct 17 - Jules DeShazor Thomas, Philly, PA
Oct 17 – “Pretty Nikki”, Jacksonville, FL
Oct 19 – Blue Jay, Elite Squad, Cleveland, OH
Oct 21 - Cedrick "Ceddy Bear" Harrell - Detroit, MI
Oct 24 - Kaylene "K-Dot" Miller, Toledo, OH

ANNIVERSARIES

Oct 21 - Angela Simmons- Hill (Pooh) and Luther (YounggunLou) Hill of Louisville, KY celebrating 18 years of marriage.

Do you know a skater who has a birthday, graduation or anniversary in September or October? Show your love by sending e-mail letting SkateGroove know the name, city, state, and birthday/anniversary and we will post it.

Have a news item you would like to submit to the Groove? Send e-mail to Desi: Desi [at] SkateGroove [dot] com

All submissions will be reviewed by the SkateGroove crew prior to posting. SkateGroove reserves the right to accept or reject submissions.

What's with BOB?

PHOENIX, AZ – SkateGroove is introducing something new, the BOB designation.  You may have noticed some of the rinks on the Rink Link pages and some businesses have the letters BOB next to their company name.  The BOB notates this is a Black Owned Business.  Please check your state’s page and if you see a rink that you can confirm is BOB, please send an email with that information to Desi at SkateGroove.com.  In addition, if you know of any Hispanic (HOB) or Female Owned (FOB) that information is also being requested.

Thank you.
Desi