ICT's River City Rollout
POSTED 4.2.25

WICHITA, KS –  Spizzy and the 316 Crew are hosting the ICT’s River City Rollout, June 5-7, 2025.  The weekend includes skate workshops for various skill levels and 3 nights of skating at Carousel Skating Rink.  The DJ lineup includes a Guest DJ from 316, DJ Jerry and DJ Bounce.  Skaters must be 21 or older to attend.  Get your tickets early and save on door admission.  VIP tickets are also available.

16th Annual Harlem Nights - Roll for Soul Edition
POSTED 3.23.25

INDIANAPOLIS, IN –  The Naptown Real Rollers are inviting skaters from all over to join them for the 16th Annual Harlem Nights, Roll For Soul Edition, July 31 – August 3, 2025.  The weekend will be full of activities including the 502 Crew Workshop, a Meet and Greet at Kulture Bar and Lounge, The Lou (STL) workshop, the Playas all Club Suga Ray, a Yoga and Brunch and 4 skate sessions.  Book your hotel room at the Comfort Inn using the “Naptown Skate” code for a discounted rate.

Skateville 3rd Annual Skate Jam
POSTED 3.22.25

HUNTSVILLE, AL –  On August 15-16, Skateville in Huntsville is hosting its 3rd annual Skate Jam, Freaknik: Y2K edition.  Meet and greet your host and skate family from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Saturday, then wear green and black to the Friday skate with DJ Jerry STL and DJ Wontyme.  Saturday, roll the main event, Freaknik/Y2K with DJ Killer B from 11:00 PM – 4:00 AM.  Presale tickets available at the Meet and Greet.

Skatemasters USA Skate Party
POSTED 3.17.25

KANSAS CITY, MO –  Roll into Father’s Day on skates with a party at Winnwood.  Get ready for one of the best rolls on one of the smoothest wood floors in the country while jammin to one of the best skate Djs, DJ Bam of Chicago and DJ Awdat.  Admission is $20 per person and food will be served at midnight.

12th Annual Red Alert Skate Party
POSTED 3.16.25

RALEIGH, NC –  Twinz Entertainment, Tobe & Kobe are hosting their 12th Annual Red Alert Skate Party at United Skates of America Raleigh, Saturday, May 17, 2025.  Come and roll to the musical entertainment of DJ Tone Capo, DJ Youngsoul, and DJ CJ “The Prince of JB”.  Admission is $20 at the door, skate rental not included.  Skaters must be 18 or older to attend.

The Velvet Rope: Skate For Life 15th Anniversary Celebration
POSTED 3.15.25

DAYTON, OH –  On Saturday, April 26, celebrate something great.  Sonya and The TSC Foundation is hosting The Velvet Rope, Skate For Life’s 15th Anniversary Celebration 2-part event. 

Part 1:  Ohio Go Deep at the SFL Day Part starting at 6:00 Pm with DJ Buttah & DJ Jabo at the Alora Event House.
 
Part 2: It is the Rope Burn Skate Jam starting at 11:00 PM.  Wear your Studio 54 Disco Glam and Jam to the sounds of DJ Jigg, DJ Sneaks and DJ Technical at Orbit Fun Center.  There will be a special performance by the Dip Girlz in honor of Beauty.  Skaters must be 18 or older to attend.

4th Annual For the JB's
POSTED 3.14.25

RALEIGH, NC –  September 19-20, 2025, Fufy is bring the JBs to the 4th Annual “For the JB’s at United Skates of America in Raleigh.  Music will be provided by DJ Money Mike and the session will be filmed by Malkie Thomas.  Book your room at the Doubletree by Hilton Raleigh Midtown host hotel.  Skaters must be 18 or older to attend.  This is a “No Rental Skaters” event.

Peachtree87 Skate Jam 4
POSTED 3.10.25

ATLANTA, GA –  Join JayRenard for the Peachtree 87 Skate Jam weekend for three skate events coming to Sparkles Roller Rink, July 18-20, 2025. Bring your best skate game and enjoy your roll at one of ATL’s finest skating rinks.

For the Love of Sk8ing - Volume 6
POSTED 3.9.25

ATLANTA, GA –  One of the biggest skate parties of the year is coming to the ATL, June 12-16, 2025.  Jody and the For the Love of Sk8ing crew invites all skaters to roll for five nights of skating.  Warm up on Thursday at the Trap vs. R&B skate with DJ Yoga, DJ Ham and DJ Tootz.  It’s a Pajama Party but there will be no sleeping at this one.  Friday, Meet and Greet incoming skaters at TGI Fridays at 5:00 PM, followed that night with A Wild Jam Party with DJ Jammin, DJ Alley Al and DJ Wildchild at Golden Glide.  Saturday, start your morning at the Skate Legends Workshop at Golden Glide with Killa B, Reggie Gunn, Rich Humphrey and Sydney Blalock.  A Day Party will be announced soon.  Saturday night, it’s Yung Money Dreams rolling from midnight until 5:00 AM at Cascade with DJ Money Mike, DJ Dream and DJ Yung Stylez.  Sunday, fuel up at Chicago Pizza & Sports Grille at 2:00 PM with DJ Master Toby.  Then head to Sparkles Smyrna at 7:00 PM for a Father’s Day Celebration Toast and skate to DJ Killa B, Mz DJ Tone and DJ Smuurda.   If that is not enough for you, hang out one more day starting at New Orleans Daiquiri Bar from 5:00 PM until it is time to go to the Hang Over Party with DJ Nile from 8:00 PM until Midnight at Skate Towne.

2nd Annual Mile High Rollin
POSTED 3.2.25

DENVER, CO –  The Colorado Skate Connection is hosting its second annual Mile High Rollin Skate Jam, April 18-19, 2025 in Denver.  The DJ lineup includes DJ Taz, DJ Arson, DJ Joe Bowen and DJ Wildchild.  Friday, roll at Skate city in Aurora from 9:00 PM until Midnight.  Saturday’s main event will be at Pepsi Roller Sports Arena in Colorado Springs from 9:00 PM until 2:00 AM.  Other weekend events include a Meet and Greet at JJ’s Pace, Skate Workshops, and a Day Party.  Be sure to stop by the Riedell Mega Skate Sale on Saturday to get all of the gear you need for the main event.

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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

"We Ain't Foolin" Skate Jam: Fire Red and Denim

BUFFALO, NY – Party with the 716 Rollers at their “We Ain’t Foolin Skate Jam” wearing Fire Red and Denim.  Friday, April 4, roll at the Rainbow Roller rink in North Tonawanda from 10:30 PM until 1:30 AM with DJ Arson.  Then on Saturday, come back to Rainbow and roll for another set with DJ Ham and DJ BCutz wearing your favorite jumpsuit or jogger. Purchase your tickets in advance for a discount.  Admission will be higher at the door.  

APRIL
Apr 1 - Tanya M., Mil-town Rollers, Milwaukee, WI
Apr 1 – Xavier “Lil Xa” Berry, Jr., 2 Smoov Rollers, Arkansas
Apr 2 - Trenaye Neequaye, Detroit, MI
Apr 4 - Metromike, Master Rollers Sk8 Club, Washington, D.C.
Apr 4 - Darnell a.k.a. Unpredictable D, Da Unpredictablez, Cleveland, OH
Apr 4 - Virginia Mz. Dee, CCP, Cincinnati, OH
Apr 4 - Kraz'e CoCo, ATL, GA
Apr 6 - Trina E., Columbus, OH
Apr 8 - KatchmeifuKan~~KK, Kansas City
Apr 8 – Stanley a.k.a. “A Beast”, MD bwo NJ
Apr 9 - Darryl "Crazyleggs" B., Columbus Finest, Columbus, OH
Apr 10 - Daryl "DemoD", Columbus, OH
Apr 10 – Troy M., Cincinnati, OH
Apr 10 – Gerald G., Dallas, TX
Apr 11 – Travis G. – Memphis, TN
Apr 12 – Darlene W., Pittsburgh Steel City Rollers, Pittsburgh, PA
Apr 12 – Davinea J., Milwaukee, WI
Apr 13 - Andre D. aka Dre, DC/MD
Apr 14 - "Wes Jiggs" President, Crowd Cutta Productions, Columbus, OH
Apr 15 - Easter aka "Spicy-E", Columbus, Finest, Columbus, OH
Apr 15 - Ms. Lisa, Ohio Skaters, Akron, OH
Apr 15 - Felicia “Bambi” F., Brooklyn, New York
Apr 15 – Amy G., Houston, TX
Apr 16 – Marcia B., West Coast Skater, Los Angeles, CA
Apr 17 - Loretta C., VA Skate Connection, Hampton, VA
Apr 17 – Toni “Tot”, Kansas City. MO
Apr 18 - Tony aka "Big Body", Columbus, OH
Apr 18 - Nina W., Columbus, OH
Apr 18 – Rose B., Dynasty Rollers, Baltimore, MD
Apr 19 – Patrice aka “Sparkle”, Louisville, KY
Apr 20 - Dee, Rolling Wheels of Memphis, Nashville, TN
Apr 20 – DJ Storman Norman, DC/MD/VA
Apr 20 - Rhonda aka "Skater Gurl", Seattle, WA
Apr 22 - Tiffany, Branch Brook Park, NY-NJ
Apr 22 – Edna D., aka “Ms. Edna”, Bronx, NY
Apr 23 - Mr. Neal "Freaky Deaky" Artis, Skate Freaks, NC
Apr 23 - Baby DJ, Nashville Quad Dymes, Nashville, TN
Apr 24 - Phelicia W., Los Angeles, CA
Apr 25 - Wanda, Branch Brook Park, NY-NJ
Apr 25 – Daryl aka "D-Mac" of Mil-Town Rollers, Milwaukee, WI
Apr 25 – Alicia Reece, Cincinnati, OH
Apr 26 - Lauretta L., Branch Brook Park, NY-NJ
Apr 26 - Dre aka MJ, Branch Brook Park, NY-NJ
Apr 27 - Lance Hull, Baton Rouge, LA
Apr 28 - April “N2SK8N”, Skate King, St. Louis, MO
Apr 29 - Margaret "Killer", Branch Brook Park, NY-NJ
Apr 30 – Myles aka "Chilly-Mac"¸Ohio Legends, Huber Heights, OH

MAY
May 1 - Charlene (Winky) D., Unique Rollers, Delaware, Tri-State Area
May 1 - Darrell "Jokey" M., Vice President, Crowd Cutta Productions, Columbus, OH
May 2 – Andrea “Moneymaker”, Tampa, FL
May 3 - Edward aka "Speedy", Virginia Skater BWO Michigan
May 3 - JuJu, Secret Skate Society (owner), Memphis, TN  
May 4 - Lauren F., Little Rock, AR
May 5 – Frankie W., (Hoover Skater), Dayton, OH
May 9 – Tammi aka "Dark Chocolate”, Cincinnati, OH
May 10 - Sharnell aka "Ms. Charm”, DMV
May 10 - Monique aka "Moe Betta”, Skate Sistas, Lexington, SC
May 11 - Anthony aka "Tee", Rock Town, Hell on Wheels
May 13 – Tom W., Pittsburgh Steel City Rollers, Pittsburgh, PA
May 14 - Joanne F., Minneapolis, MN
May 16 - Dawn H., Jus Sk8, New Jersey
May 17 – Kendra D., Flint, MI
May 17 – Shakiyla S., Decatur¸GA
May 17- DaLisa B., As The Wheels Turn Skate Club, Oakland, CA
May 17 - Jai Bounce, C-Land Freestylers, Cleveland, OH
May 17 – Hotshot, C-Land Freestylers, Cleveland, OH
May 17 - Angel "Code Redd", Skate Sistas, Columbia SC
May 18 - Delores D., NSC Freestyle Rollers
May 19 - Michael M., Skateology, Columbus, OH
May 19 - Miss Cookie, DC/MDC
May 20 - Tanisha D., Master Rollers, DC/MD
May 20 - Stich, Ruff Rollerz, DC/MD
May 21 - Jeanette aka J.L., Indianapolis, IN
May 21 – Milo, NYC BX /Louisville, KY
May 21 – Cynthia aka "Storm", Roll Call, Ontario CANADA
May 23 - Ebony H. VA Skate Connection, Hampton, VA
May 23 – Brandi aka "Fancy", Richmond, VA
May 24 - Marcial Wiggins, aka Mouse, Diamond State Rollers, Wilmington, DE
May 28 - Shawn aka Lo-Key, Skateology, Columbus, OH
May 31 - Marsha C. "Heaven on Wheels", North Jersey
May 31 - Khannie B., The Scenario, Philly, PA
May 31 - Chel aka “SoChic”, Jacksonville, FL

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