
Grand Opening: Rollin’ 253
POSTED 2.1.12
FIRCREST, WA - Rollin’ 253 Skate and Community Center is celebrating its grand opening this weekend, February 3-5, 2012. The rink is under new ownership and management along with a new look giving you something different and better. Hit the “Like” Button on Facebook to receive FREE admission www.facebook.com/rollin253.

Skater Auditions for Season 7 of America’s Got Talent
POSTED 1.26.12
CHARLOTTE, NC – On Friday, February 3, our very own Toure “Uncle Jamm” Clark, will be spinning his eights in hopes of being selected as a contestant on America’s Got Talent Season 7, on NBC. He will be displaying his talents to Jimmy "Bo" Horne’s “Dance Across The Floor” representing the skate nation in the 40-50 age group. Uncle Jam is asking for your support. If he makes to through the audition to the judging round, he will need your vote. Tune in to your local NBC station for more information.

Stridin’ & Pearlin’
POSTED 2.1.12
COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Legends are continuing the capital city tradition of the original skate style of Stridin’ and Pearlin’. Come out to USA East on Refugee Road, Saturday, February 25 and bring those Tiny Tots and get your stride and pearl on. The party is from midnight to 4 AM and admission is $10 at the door.

3rd Annual Rollin’ Royalty Affair
POSTED 1.26.12
CHARLOTTE, NC - The Queen City Rollaz would like to invite you to Paint the Rink Pink at their 3rd Annual Rollin’ Royalty Affair Skate Jam. This is a Breast Cancer awareness event where proceeds from portions of the event will be donated to breast cancer organizations. Friday wear purple and roll with DJ Bowen and DJ Brian. Saturday meet at the Meet and Greet for games and lots of fun. Prizes will be awarded. Saturday night roll at the main event with DJ Brian and DJ Soulnificent. Admission is $13 in advance and $15 at the door.

4th Annual Skating Extravaganza
POSTED 1.26.12
NASHVILLE, TN - It’s a midsummer night skate extravaganza that should not be missed. Join the Nashville Quad Dymes for their 4th Annual Skating Extravaganza, July 27-28 in the ‘Ville. Friday night kicks off with A Late Night Bowl-O-Rama where awards will be given to the high-scoring male, high-scoring female and team of five. Then on Saturday start the day with a cookout at Cedar Hill Park. Saturday night, roll at the main event at the Rivergate Skate Center with DJ Brian of ATL. Admission is $14 in advance and $16 at the door.
Fall Roll Fest 2012
POSTED 1.25.12
ST. LOUIS, MO - The STL Rollers are hosting their 2012 Fall Roll Fest, the weekend of November 2-3, 2012. Friday night roll at St. Nick’s Rink where admission is $10 in advance. Then follow up on Saturday night at Skate King with $14 advance admission. DJ Joe Bowen and DJ Slim will be spinning. The event will also feature Kidd Kodak and DJ Mz Tone who broadcast on U~Stream.

30 Somethin’ 2nd Annual Sk8 Party
POSTED 1.23.12
CINCINNATI, OH - It’s the skate jam for the 30 and older skaters. Coming to Castle Skateland in Cincinnati, OH, join Rob “Showtime Hunter as he hosts the 2nd Annual 30 Somethin’ Sk8 Party. The party starts at 11:30 PM and goes until 3:30 AM. Admission is $12.

2012 Spring Bling Skate Jam
POSTED 1.22.12
YOUNGSTOWN, OH - The black and gold, Pittsburgh Steel City Rollers are hosting their 2012 Spring Bling Skate Jam, May 18-19, 2012 in Youngstown, OH. Get warmed up for the weekend with a roll on Friday night from 11:00 PM until 3:00 AM. Admission is $10. Then on Saturday meet¸ greet, play games and eat with your fellow skate family at the Holiday Inn (host hotel) from 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Saturday night come to the main event and skate to the sounds provided by Ohio’s own DJ Narsistic. Book your room now at the Holiday Inn. It is conveniently located within walking distance from restaurants, malls, bowling and the skating rink! Skaters must be 21 or older to attend.
Soul Skate 2012
POSTED 1.21.12
DETROIT, MI - It is coming! Soul Skate 2012! Memorial Day Weekend in Detroit. Come and show your stuff at the Midwest’s Biggest Skate Party, Friday May 25 through Sunday, May 27. Roll to the sounds of KDJ and Ken Smalls of Detroit, DJ Big Bob of Brooklyn and Mz. Tone of Chicago as they play some of the deepest soul, funk, disco and house. There will be a giveaway of five round-trip tickets to represent Soul skaters in London, UK. Free soul food will be available.

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February 2-4, Columbus, OH
Icy Hot Skate Jam
February 3-5, Camden, NJ
United We Ryde Winterfest Extravaganza
February 17-19, Phoenix, AZ
1st Annual I-10 Gr8 Sk8 Jam
February 17-19, Atlanta, GA
5th Annual Jivebiscuit Family Reunion
February 24-25, Houston, TX
3rd Annual Rolling Round Up Skate Jam
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NJ: 1st Fri, Go Hard Sat
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JANUARY
Jan 27 - Temica Gordon, Washington, DC
Jan 27 - L. David Stewart aka NIZM, Chicago, IL Suicide Kings
Jan 28 - Brendella Reddock, Huntsville, AL
Jan 28 - Von, Chicago, IL
FEBRUARY
Feb 1 – DJ Dame-O, Chicago, IL
Feb 1 – Helen Washington, Houston, TX
Feb 2 – Jay Hoodtimes McCleave, DC
Feb 3 – Kappa Chris Robinson, Maryland bwo New York
Feb 4 – Arthur Atkinson, San Diego, CA
Feb 4 - Dianne Pulliam, Kansas City, KS
Feb 4 - Chantelle Foster aka Foxy, Cincinnati, OH
Feb 5 – SiDiddy CocoDiva
Feb 5 – Juice Richardson, Camden, NJ
Feb 5 – Nicole Roberts, Brooklyn, NY
Feb 5 – Lionel Hargrove aka “Blue”, Washington, DC
Feb 6 - Ms. J (Jami Kelly), Baad Girlz, Wilmington, DE
Feb 6 - Lamar Harris, Skateworld, Great Skate, Northland, Detroit, MI
Feb 7 – Jontae Edmonds Cunningham, Dallas, TX
Feb 7 – Jerry Edison¸Naptown
Feb 8 – Phatgirl Onwheels, Queens, NY
Feb 10 – Cameron Mitchell, Chicago, IL
Feb 10 – Chrissy “Slim Goody” Spencer, Columbus Finest on Wheels, Columbus, OH
Feb 11 – Jamil “Kid-Dynomite” Drummond, Columbus, OH
Feb 11 – Anthony Thomas, Cincinnati, OH
Feb 11 – Karen Kake Williams, New Orleans/Cali
Feb 11 – Yolanda aka sexy Moore, Queens, NY
Feb 12 - Laura aka "Drk n Lovely", Columbus Finest on Wheels, Columbus, OH
Feb 13 – Elwood Pridgen, Dayton, OH
Feb 15 – DJ Hop, Columbus, OH
Feb 15 – Laneisha Beasley, Louisville, KY
Feb 15 – Rod Edison, Naptown bwo AZFeb 19
Feb 15 – Felicia Ara-Rated Upshaw, Chicago, IL
Feb 17 – Keith Wildstyle Paschall, Indianapolis, IN
Feb 17 – DJ Fly Ty, NJ
Feb 17 - Caprina “Capri-Sun” skater in Dallas, TX
Feb 19 – DJ Arson, NYC
Feb 19 – Shermon Sanders, Louisville, KY
Feb 19 - Bigman Vaughan, Richmond, VA
Feb 21 - Chris Jones, VA
Feb 21 – Sonya Taylor, Columbus, OH
Feb 22 - Stephanie "Lil Bitt" Goode, Cleveland, OH
Feb 23 - Kay Head, Chicago, IL
Feb 23 – Meme Warren, ATL/Nashville
Feb 24 – Dillon Volk, Columbus, OH
Feb 24 – James “Super Skate Repairman”, Skate 22, Branchbrook Park, NJ
Feb 27 – Sheryl Wiggs, DC/MD
Feb 27 - Delores Williams-Bentley
Feb 28 – Kobie James, Chicago, IL
Feb 28 - Crash Dummy, Big "40", Cleveland, OH
MARCH
Mar 3 - Isi aka Sxy Blk, Dyme Rollers, Columbus, OH
Mar 6 - Nicole "Nikki-Boo", 504 Rollerz, New Orleans, LA
Mar 7 - Mike "Diddy" Giles, VA Skate Connection, Petersburg, VA
Mar 11 - Charles Hall, Savannah, GA
Mar 13 - “Diego” Al Littlejohn, San Diego, CA
Mar 14 - Robert "Eazzy" Epstine Slowwalkerz Philadelphia, PA
Mar 14 - Emmitt "D-Town" Grant of CCP (Crowd Cutta Productions)
Mar 16 – Dana Dane, Cleveland, OH
Mar 16 – Neicy, Washington, DC
Mar 20 – Karen Willis, MD bwo S. Jersey
Mar 21 - Pebblez, Ladies of Ruff Rollerz, DC/MD
Mar 18 - Yu'Londa "Rico's Girl" Matthews, Cincinnati bwo Raleigh, NC
Mar 26 - Glenn Carr, OL' SKooL, Lou, KY
Mar 29 - Xandria "BEIJING" Slay-Watkins
Mar 29 - Kenny “Stepquick” Eaddy, Solid Gold Skaters, Columbus, OH
Mar 30 – Zena Ray, aka Zee, Camden, NJ
Mar 31 - April Lassiter, Sophisticated Lady, Skatemasters USA, KC, Kansas
Mar 31 – Darryl Meadows, Pittsburgh Steel City Rollers¸Pittsburgh, PA
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