Kickin' it in the Ville Sk8 Jam 2025
POSTED 6.21.25

LOUSIVILLE, KY –Take your roll to the Roost - Robben’s Roost Skating Rink, Friday, September 12 through Sunday, September 14, 2025 and party with the Louisville Rail Ridaz at the Kickin It in the Ville Skate Jam 2025.  Friday, warm up a the “Black Out” with DJ Sneaks X DJ Jigg from Team Ohio.  Saturday, grab some grub at the Kickin’ it with my Kinfolk Picnic at George Rogers Clark Park from 2 PM – 7 PM. The main event will be Tampa meets St. Louis From midnight until 5 AM with DJ Fanatic X DJ Bounce.  Sunday night, close it out with The Home Team” from 10:00 PM until 1:00 AM with DJ Rick and DJ Chop.  Book your room at the Holiday Inn Express on Bishop Lane, Louisville under the room block:  Louisville Rail Ridaz, deadline 8/14/29.

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.

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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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Peachtree87 Skate Jam 4

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.

JULY
Jul 10 - Matthew D., Montgomery, AL
Jul 11 - Cherry W. aka" Mz. Dimples" of GemCity Striderz
Jul 11 - DJ Bam, Chicago, IL
Jul 12 - DJ Big Bob, Brooklyn, NY
Jul 12 – Rennette, aka Baby Girl
Jul 13 – Joe aka "So Kashmir", Livin the ATL bwo MC IND.
Jul 14 - JJ Blunt, NSC Freestyle Rollers, Charlotte, NC
Jul 17 - Patrice K., Kansas City, MO
Jul 19 - Chucky, Butterflys N Unity
Jul 20 – Vanessa B-A, Dayton, OH
Jul 22 - Sharon K., former Master Roller “DC Style”
Jul 22 – Ms. Tracy, Millennium Skate World, Camden, NJ
Jul 22 – Jeff aka "Silk", Chicago, IL
Jul 23 – Misha aka “China Doll”, Chester, VA
Jul 25 - Dwayne B., Milwaukee, WI
Jul 29 - Joshua J,, Chicago, IL
Jul 29 - Denise K., Nashville, TN
Jul 29 - Rocky L., Newport News, VA
Jul 30 - David B. aka "BLAZZE" of GemCity Striderz, Dayton, OH
Jul 30 - Kina Aka Ms. Kina‏, Louisville Rail Ridaz's, Louisville, KY
Jul 30 – Markina (Thunda) T., Louisville, KY
Jul 30 - Phil, Orchard Skateland, Towson, MD
Jul 30 – Tamla, San Diego, CA
Jul 30 – Huriya A., Kansas City, MO
Jul 31 - Wood, Kitty Kat Ladies, Skate 22, Union, NJ

Anniversaries
July 17 – Rich and Karen, As The Wheels Turn Skate Club, Northern California, 40 years
July 18 – Milo and Patrice, Louisville, KY
July 18 – Denis (NYC/KY) and Patrice (CA/Sparkles)

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 July or August? Show your love by sending e-mail letting SkateGroove know the name, city, state, and birthday/anniversary and we will post it.