ATL Squad Moving Day
POSTED 9.9.23

ATLANTA, GA  –  Save the date as the ATL Squad announces it its moving day for their 5th Annual Skate Party to Labor Day Weekend in 2024.

Tickets to Curvy Roll 2024
POSTED 9.5.23

CLEVELAND, OH  –  Mark your calendar to be one of the first in line for tickets to the 6th Annual Curvy Roll.  Tickets will go on sale New Year’s Day 2024.

The Anniversary Skate Jam Weekend
POSTED 9.9.23

LAS VEGAS, NV  –  Join Skate Rock City along with SkateLyfe TV and Push for The Anniversary Skate Jam Weekend, January 26-28 in Sin City.  Friday, roll with DJ Wildchild at the R&B Glow Party, Saturday it’s the 70’s vs. the 90’s with DJ Big Bert of LA.  Then on Sunday, it’s a wrap with DJ Lady P and DJ Slydez spinning at the 3 Year Anniversary skate party.  Guests must be 18 or older to attend.

12th Annual Texas Sk8 Fair Classic
POSTED 9.6.23

DALLAS, TX  –  TThe Texas Sk8 Fair Classic is bringing the summer heat in October to one of the hottest skate jams of the year.  The 2023 Texas Sk8 Fair Classic weekend will be one to remember.  A full itinerary is set starting Thursday night at The Skate Mix Tape Live session.   Friday, Skate for the Cause as it is Breast Cancer Awareness month so wear your pink and blue.  Saturday “Bounce-Rock-Roller Skate” at the main event with DJ Joe Bowen and DJ Jammin.  Wrap up the weekend with Style Skate Sunday starting at 8:30 PM.  Other activities include Sunday Fair Day in downtown Dallas, A Skate Workshop (admission included with VIP package), Sk8r’s Happy Hour and the Little Black Dress and Bow Ties event. Two hotels are available so book your stay before they book up.

For the JB’s – NEW LOCATION!
REPOSTED 8.13.23

RALEIGH, NC  –  This one is For the JB’s and everyone else who wants to Get Down! On Saturday, October 7 Fufy presents the 2nd Annual “For the JB’s” Skate Party at United Skates of America Raleigh on Trawick.  The party starts at 11:00 PM with music played by DJ Money Mike.  Admission is $20 and skaters must be 18 or older to attend.

Unity in the Community
POSTED 7.22.23

COLUMBUS, OH - Come out and roll for unity on Saturday, October 21, 2023.  Show your solidarity and wear orange to the Unity in the Community Roll Against Bullying event at USA East in Columbus.  This event will also feature a tribute honoring individuals who have impacted the community in a special way. Vibes will be generated by DJ Sneaks, DJ Jigg and DJ Iceman.  Doors open at 11:00 PM and admission is $15 at the door.  This event is brought to you by Skate For Life and True North Skaters. Skaters must be 18 or older to attend.

Feel the Heat with DJ Sneaks
Summer of 2k23
POSTED 6.23.23

MIDDLETOWN/DAYTON/CINCINNATI, OH - Get your Hump Day roll on all summer long at Middletown Skate Way with the fabulous DJ Sneaks from 10:00 PM until 1:30 AM.  It goes down every Wednesday except 2nd Wednesdays .  Hot food is available and the first 10 people receive free food and drink. Admission is $10 per person, per session.

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

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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

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4th Annual Peach Roll

SAVANNAH, GA - The weekend of September 22, Star Castle in Savannah will be lit with 3 nights of skating in conjunction with 3 days of skate family fun.  Friday meet and greet the skate fam at Devillars Bar and Lounge.  Saturday, its Peach on the Beach Day Party at Tybee Island.  Then wrap up the weekend with Sunday Funday DJ Mixer/Cookout before hitting the rink for one last roll.  The DJ lineup includes DJs Blaq Label, Alley Al, Fanatic, Yoga, CJ, Moony, Tootz and the host, DJ MasterToby.  Purchase tickets in advance, admission higher at the door.

SEPTEMBER
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

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 (Big 3-0!)
Oct 17 – “Pretty Nikki”, Jacksonville, FL
Oct 18 - Everett Mims, Brooklyn, NY
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 will be celebrating 17 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.