12th Annual Rollin-n-White Adult Skate Party and Birthday Bash
POSTED 6.18.25

RALEIGH, NC –The 12th Annual Rollin-n-White Adult Skate Party and Birthday Bash hosted by TWINZ ENTERTAINMENT is happening Saturday, August 16 at United Skates Raleigh.  Skate and celebrate with Tobe and Kobe from 11:30 PM until 4:00 AM.  DJs on the wheels include DJ Killa B (ATL), DJ T-Mac (Chi) and Carolina Mix King YoungSoul Da DJ.  Admission is $20 per person at the door and guests must be 18 or older to enter.

It's All About the Wood
POSTED 5.27.25

DALLAS, TX – The weekend of August 8-9, 2025, make it “All About the Wood” and head to Dallas for the Wood Rydrz skate jam weekend.  The welcome event takes place on Friday at 5:00 PM with a game night at DL Hopkins Center followed by the main event at Arlington Skatium later that night.  Saturday’s day party kicks off at 2:00 PM at Gold Bar 79.  Saturday night the weekend wraps up with the main event at Arlington Skatium starting at 11:59 PM with Chicago’s own, DJ Joe Bowen on the wheels.  This is a cash only event weekend.

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.

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.

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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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The Inferno

ORLANDO, FL – Florida will be fire this summer as Team Inferno is brining you the heat on and off the wood, June 19-21, 2025.  Off the wood on Friday, Let’s Get the Party Started with check-in and purchase your advance tickets at the Staybridge Hotel and then Mix and Mingle at Bar Louie starting at 5:00 PM. Then on Saturday, June 21 the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament begins at 12:30 PM with sign up at 11:45 AM.  Then it’s Carnival at The Pool Party at Staybridge Hotel from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

On the wood, there will be three sessions, Thursday, the Juneteenth party at 9:00 PM, Friday, it’s the Black Out starting at 11:59 PM, and Saturday wear your Inferno shirts to the main event starting at 11:30 PM.  All sessions are at Semoran Skateway.  Music will be provided by Killa B, Arson, Soulnificent, Just Judii and Fanatic. This is a cash only event.

JUNE
Jun 12 - Al F. aka "2Smooth", Minneapolis, MN
Jun 14 - Jeron L., The Rock Star, SkateGroove.com, Atlanta, GA
Jun 14 - DeWayne G., JBXperience, Chicago, IL
Jun 15 - Brian M., Columbus, OH
Jun 15 - Hezekiah B., NSC Freestyle Rollers, Sk8 Xpressions (3/4 Muslim)
Jun 15 – Essie D., Atlanta, GA
Jun 16 - Pam B., ATL Skater, Atlanta, GA
Jun 16 – Miss Raw Talent, C-Land Freestyler, Cleveland, OH
Jun 20 - Phyllis J., Atlanta, GA
Jun 21 - Tamecka “Mecka” Y. of Mil-Town Rollers of Milwaukee, WI
Jun 26 - Rickey D. AKA Tip Toe, Houston Texas, SpaceCity Rollers
Jun 28 - Shaquana V., Phase V, Camden, NJ
Jun 28 – DJ Mike Music, Atlanta, GA
Jun 28 - Lavette, Empire Roller Rink, Brooklyn, NY
Jun 29 - Desi, SkateGroove.com, Phoenix, AZ
Jun 29 – Janie C., Virginia

Anniversaries
Jun 24 - Phil & Rose Bean, Towson, Dynasty Sk8 Club 31 years of marriage

AUGUST
Aug 4 - Lecia W., Brooklyn, NY
Aug 4 – Grayling "Gray Al" of CCP, Columbus, OH
Aug 4 - Ah'ree "The Dove", Sisters In Motion, Newark, NJ
Aug 5 – Ty C. aka TC, Dallas bwo ATL
Aug 8 - Laura aka "Mrs3LRoller", Wickliffe, OH
Aug 9 - Karen S. "Sassy K", Indianapolis, IN
Aug 10 – Shlinda “Funsize”, Detroit, MI
Aug 14 - Lil Debbie aka Lil Bitz, Shake and Bake, Baltimore, MD
Aug 15 - Melissa R., Wilmington, DE
Aug 16 - Skigh, Butterflys-N-Unity, DC/MD
Aug 17 - Sabrina B. aka “Breez” Middletown, DE bwo Brooklyn, NY
Aug 18 - DJ Wiz, ATL bwo Brooklyn
Aug 20 - Ginene, ATL bwo NY‏
Aug 21 - Michelle "ME~" Noble, Bay Area, CA
Aug 21 – David T., Detroit, MI
Aug 22 – Ne Ne aka Tootsie Roll, Nu Generation, VA Smooth Rollers, Hampton Roads, VA
Aug 24 – 1st Ladi Pres, Chicago Ruff Ryder Rollers
Aug 26 – Latisha B., Detroit, MI
Aug 29 - Howard J. – Avid Roller Skater and Skate Instructor since 1969, San Diego, CA
Aug 30 - SaWanus "Lady Swan" LeGrand-Fleming, Forest Park, GA
Aug 30 - Tunisia N., Virginia Skate Connection, Hampton, VA
Aug 31 - Cevelyne "Short Fuze", Dogg Pound Skate Crew, Huntsville, AL
Aug 31 - Gregory A., Midwest All-Stars, Milwaukee, WI

Anniversaries
Aug 18 - Yogi (Louisville RailRidaz) and LaTasha Marie "Shorty" (Louisville Gurlz) of Louisville, Ky celebrating 18 years of marriage

Aug 23 - Big John and Stacie, former members of Good Time Rollers, Suitland, MD. Celebrating 22 years of marriage

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