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5.14.08
Name: Graceful, a.k.a. First Lady
Skate Club/Organization: Chi-Force Rollers
City & State: Chicago, Il
Favorite Rink: Rich City Skate, Richton Park, IL

What's up, skate fam! What can I say? Where shall I begin? First, I want to thank everyone who came out this weekend to support our first skate jam. Thanks to all of you, it was a huge success! Despite the fact that we unintentionally cut into Mother's Day a bit, you still showed mad love, and we appreciate all of you for that. Because of the love and energy you brought with you, we turned this skate jam into a 48hr PARTY!! I usually don't like to single out people by name because I'm always afraid I'll leave someone out who I have equally as much love for. However, it just wouldn't feel right if I didn't personally acknowledge the love and appreciation shown by Joe Carter in his rep about our skate jam. Brotha, I didn't realize you were stalkin' us! lol. Thank you so much for acknowledging our hard work. Freckles, girl, you are and have always been our "cheerleader"! Thanks for loving us so much. I was overjoyed almost to tears when I saw my man Poetry-in-Motion in the house on Saturday. He made my night! Judging by how he looked on his skates, you would never believe that this brotha was in a near-fatal accident less than a year ago! He's definitely on his way back! ( by the way, Poetry, you still owe me a couples' skate). Desi, thanks so much for coming out and showing us your love and support. It warmed my heart to see your face in the place! ( we peeped you shakin' your groove thang during roll call, too!! lol). Greg of The Midwest All-Stars, it's always a pleasure to party with you. Prodi-G, wait till I see you again. You're gonna get it! You pied Chi-Force to death!! You got so baad, you were hustlin' your skate fam for dollars! But we love you, though. You made the experience a lot of fun. Big ups to Brenda and the rest of our Canada skate fam. Chi-Force dropped the ball on your roll call, but we'll make it up to you next year. Big thanks to "Ice" for driving 13hrs by himself to party with us. Now that's LOVE! Sexy Black, you came up on Friday night just to show your love at our 70's Party and had to leave on Saturday for Mother's Day, and we appreciate you for that. Naptown, you came with the BIG BUS! You guys are like family. Dr. Soul and the Dogg Pound, what can I say? We love you guys. You did your thang! I could go on and on with thanks and comments, but then in all honesty I'd have to list everyone by name who was at the Jam, and that would take forever! Just know that I had so much fun with all of you that I'll have memories to last a lifetime! To all who couldn't make it this year, we hope to see your face in the place next year. That's right! We're doin' it again, so stay tuned!! Until then, keep the love goin', and Chi-Force looks foward to seeing you at your skate jam in the very near future.

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!


5.13.08
Name: Cece & Mr. G
City & State: NYC
Skate Club/Organization: Spiritual Skates Inc.

Congrats to Chi-Force One on an outstanding event last weekend and may God continue to bless all of you.......ok skate nation the photos are up and running from AA 08,there are some on every page so dont skip a beat and check for daily updates...more to follow...www.spiritualskates.com peace,love and skate in the spirit.....Cece & Mr.G SPIRITUAL SKATES INC. NY


5.13.08
Name: Silk
City & State: Chicago, IL
Favorite Rink: Rich City Skate
Skate Club/Organization: Chi-Force
Email: silkdaskater1@yahoo.com/silk@chi-force.com

To the skate fam, this is Silk from Chi-Force just wanting to let everyone in the skate world know that I was overly filled with joy from all the support and love that you show the force and within that it allows us to keep hope and unity so close. I personally can't say thank you enough because the love that was give came from the heart and I was always told what comes from the heart reaches the heart. So in close I look forward to seeing everyone soon at your events and always give the same type of love to all.
May the force stay and grow with you.......

Silk(chi-force)


5.13.08
Name: Dorothy
Skate Club/Organization: Rolling Wheels of Memphis
E-Mail: dorothyt31@aol.com

Hats off to the beautiful men and women of Chi-Force for a wonderful weekend. Hats off to the owners and entire staff of Rich City Skate. Chi-Force, I enjoyed slamming you guys at the cookout with those pies.I'm looking forward to next year. Keep up the good work, because youguys put on a really good show for us. Thanks LOL Dot


5.12.08
Name: Jahi - Mr. 2i (I See You) aka Paparazzii
City & State :Milwaukee WI
Skate Club /Organization: I.R.S.A./Midwest All-Stars Inc /Roll Models
Favorite Rink: The Rink and now Rich City
Email: www.blujmbluj@yahoo.com
Website: www.midwestallstars.org

Biggg Uppps to all my skaters. Shouts Out to the Midwest Allstars, welcome Mr. Magnificent to the family. Nice looking for the crash spot for the Chi-Force party. G-Money set it off with they opening act, we had a ball and I really enjoyed myself. See next year.


5.12.08
Name:Gregory Allen
City & State: Milwaukee WI
Club & Organization: I.R.S.A. /Midwest All-Stars Inc/ Roll Models
Favorite Rink : Cascade ( U kno)
Email: midwest_allstars_inc@yahoo.com
Website: www.midwestallstars.org

What Skaters,

Praise to God for a great Weekend! Wow , If you wasn`t not in Chicago this weekend I hope you had a great reason because Chi-Force knock one out the park!!!!!!From beginning to end the event was will put together. To the Chi-force family you guy operated like a well oiled skate wheel. NOW THAT THE TRUTH ! Now on the other hand Dre stole my cell phone, I think G-money kept my change, Phillyis got me lost on the way to the park , Ice Cold tried to take my Girl , Silk kick my plate, while smackin Lady Q with a pie , and speaking of Lady q she got hit with a pie SOOOOO hard she hit a backward flip twice. That my kind of party ,i can`t wait until next year. SAVE my same seat. If that was all that happen it would have been enough for me but it didn`t stop there. Chi-Force skit was funny as h---,the food was great too. Oops i forgot to mention the Dog pound ,I know everybody loves the Dog pound . I use to love yall to until yall stole the all of the chicken. To my in-law Milkshake and Syncere i don`t which one of yall is the worst Milkshake battling that lil girl in St. louis or Syncere slamdunking chi-force with those pies.

So much luv to Uncle Kevin and the crew from flint, Big George and his fam G.R. and President Joe Carter and his cabinet from lansing , Michigan did they thang. INDY got down as well, everyone from Tony,Dawg&Mrs Dawg , Skatenation and Naptown real rollers. More big luv to Mrs G. Allen (Lisa) it`s always good see you, how are the children doing.I had a chance to holla at some other skaters out of Ohio and they kept it so real it was not funny. Trend$etta, Stacy ,sexy black(a tru dime ) Miss Akron Ohio of 2008, you know who you are,the lovly originators, and everybody else. It was great seeing the Angel from Nc (Terri& briggett). To the flyboys from Louisville we will be down there to see you at the end of the month . Did anybody see Rainbo new look, she is even HOTTER ,by the way Cd-man that was not a flying nutcracker and you get a patch for going to D-breez on you. OOPS , to the IHOP crew what does thug spelled backward. To CMW, JbElite, Sk&SQ, Ruff Roller, and to my home boys IJB yall always give a great show, but there no one cooler then the way cool rollers. Ice from philly you are truly one of the great one`s but did you see Mo dimples, and yes i was stalking you but i ran out of gas hahahah.


 

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5.12.08
Name: FRECKLES
City & State: CLEVELAND, OHIO
E-Mail: mzbear01@yahoo.com

Hey sk8 family,I want to first thank God, for getting us all to and from Illinois, safely. That was definitely a long ride, that was worth it. For those of you who missed the Chi-Force Skate Jam, for whatever reason, really missed a party, that I will never forget. Well lets see, where shall I start...the meet and greet, was nice, Primetime and Dre was cheating, while playing cards. It seems like your rules kept changing, lol. The Rich City rink, was nice, the floor was so smooth, even I was able to get my roll on, smile, there was disco lights, and smoke coming from the ceiling, how cool is that. We skated to 70s music all nite, that's right up my alley, love me some old school music, they had the soul train line, old school pickup lines, best 70s outfit, and Chi-Force, performed, very nice and very creative. That's their middle name, CREATIVE, that's comes from a lot of practicing and dedication.Saturday, round two (ding), the picnic...the food was good, the pie in the face was too fun, I wonder who got the most pie in their face? U should have seen Chi-Force faces, it was all in fun. I know people ran out of cash buying the pies, then on with the main event...marvelous, the food was goooood, especially the PEACH COBBLER, thanks to Silk's mom, hey Silk, tell your mom, I will pay her for a pan of peach cobbler, hit me up bout that. Smile (I'm serious, tho) I'm still full, lol. The music was nice, the DJ, did the darn thing, it was a nice, nice crowd, the roll call was cool, because, we all got nice lengthy songs(that's what's up), then the performance, I thouroughly enjoyed, 2 Smooth was jamming, Ice Coldd, how did u jump over all of Chi-Force? Smile. Now I'm back home, and I am EXHAUSTED! Its going to take me a week to recoup!!I want to give shout outs to, Pepzi, Raw Talent, Spades, Dogg Pound(ruff), Originators, Dyme Rollers, Melicia, Bubbles, Tay-Woooo(thanks for driving), CMW, Bee 1, The Syndacates, JB ELite, and if I didn't say your name, please forgive me, I'm still alittle lethargic, but if you know me, then I know you.Smile.Well gotta go now, I think I wrote a book, lol. See you all soon, much love.FRECKLES


5.12.08
Name: Diamond (DC's Bad Girl)
City & State: Wash,DC

Just zooming through to do my May Birthday shouts,to Ms.Stephanie(Sisters In Motion/NY)...yall are my homegirls 4 lyfe..hugs..Ms.Tina(FunVacationNow/NC)...we're on da way..& my skate mom,Ms Khannie Butler(luv ya & I dont want to be punished,lolo)...Hope you all enjoy your special day to the fullest & get all that you wish for & more...I would like to wish ALL the LADIES a belated WONDERFUL MOTHERS DAY as you are all QUEENS EVERYDAY to me..Much Luv,Diamond...


5.12.08
Name: George/DJ PreacherMan
Skate Club/Organization: WestMighigan Rapid Rollers
City and State: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Favorite Rink: Woodland/The House of Groove

Dre and Chi-force you out did yourself, thank you for the hospitiality and making sure everyone had fun.The Rapid Rollers had a great time with the all the skate families.Mr.silk from Doog pound you're still smooth.Greg and Mil-town is was good to see you. G-mony you make me want to do a nut cracker. California and STL stay smooth like you are. Ohio, that bounce is transforming skating everywhere, keep it up. You too CD-man and STL your style is taking over Grand Rapids, Michigan, Desi you shocked both myself and Joe Carter on Friday nite. We didn't know, you had so many tricks in your bag. You been holding back. From JB to spinning and spilts you've got the package. Speaking of JB, Thank you all the groups and skaters of Chicago, for sharing your unique style of skating with the world. To you Chi-force and family, thank you for leading the way and being on the cutting edge of skating and bringing unity amongst skaters. The sky is the limit if we all work together. Much success to you in the future and don't hesistate to call on the Rapid Rollers,formerly known as the Bigwheels anytime.

DJ PreacherMan WMrapidrollers.com


5.12.08
Name: Venessa Raigns aka Sexcee Caramel
City & State: Petersburg, Virginia

A weekend of fun was had by all,
Especially at the highlight, the AREDNALIN BALL.
We strutted and posed in gowns galore,
The gents were sharp as they strolled through the doors.
Nikki and G Man were doing the do,
With Brenda running around with the rest of the crew!
Lights, camera, action were in full effect,
To greet everyone ‘cause all hands were on deck.
Now skating was the thing that brought us to Delaware,
But the ladies were careful not to mess up their hair!
‘Cause Saturday you now we had to look right,
Which was hard to do after skating with all our might!
But we pulled it off without a slip,
But a trip to Rite Aid was needed because of a bruised hip!
Now Angie and Peaches kept my spirits up,
But some coffee was needed and I mean a full cup!
We skated on Friday like we lost our minds,
‘cause the Elsmere DJ’s were truly a great find!
They kept us moving and grooving ‘til dawns early light,
We missed our turn did you say turn left or right?
Okay, we took the scenic route back to the hotel,
Oh yeah, I forgot to say what’s up to my boy Ronnel!
Now Saturday night was off the hook,
I hope you guys purchased the ADRENALIN SOUVENEIR BOOK!
From beginning to end the weekend was such a delight,
I hope you all made your Sunday morning flights!
‘Cause you know we were tired on day number three,
But Adrenalin 2008 was the place to be!!!!!!

To all the winners and the nominees, Congratulations! You ALL definitely deserved a weekend that highlighted your skills, your dedication and your passion towards skating.

To Nikki, G Man and Ms. Brenda, THANK YOU for taking the time, energy and dedication to bring us such a quality and classy event! I can only imagine all the obstacles you endured in putting on something like ADRENALIN 2008, but your hard work did not go without notice! The power of three truly prevailed and I look forward to next year! God Bless…

To Diddy & Jit, my VA Cuties-All that you both have come to be is truly amazing! Your positive attitudes and love of skating is truly refreshing and that is why so many people look your way!

Angie-VA Skate Connection (VA), Peaches (VA Beach), Tanya (NJ), Sugar Bear Shorty (VA), Ronnel (VA Beach), Ms. Netta (blow the whistle-you are truly a joy), Yvette & Darren, Glen (NY bwo NY), Tunisia (VA)and her roomies, Kappa Chris, Philly Mike, The Chi-Town Crew, the entire VA Crew, Hez (the trophies were unbelievable-what a gift you have), Donnie and the entire NSC Crew, and the Carolina Cruisers…It is always a pleasure to see so from my extended skate family! I look forward to seeing all of you soon and very soon!

Venessa from VA


5.11.08
Name: Joe "ShowStopper" Carter, President
Skate Club/Organization: Sensational Skaters, Inc.
City & State: Lansing, Michigan

Just back from Chi-Force's sizzling "1st Flight Aboard Chi-Force One" Skate Jam weekend in Chicago. Mega- props to Dre, Lady Q, Graceful, Shining Star,Matt, G-Money, Silk, Invincible, and the rest of the Chi-Force family for putting on a magnificent Jam in Chi-Town this past weekend. The hospitality toward your guests from the time we arrived was first class!
The 70's party was fantastic (DJ played some fabulous "back in the day" jams that had some of us reminiscing about the old days...hahaha), the skating fantastic both nights, the jam at the park was too much fun (it was a shame the way folks was slapping pies in the faces of Chi-Force members, then laughing about it!!

Ya'll know who you are....hahahaha), great food both days, incredible skating, terrific raffle prizes, enlightening conversations, nice hotel accomodations, fine restaurants and shopping, and the list goes on and on! If you missed the MAIN EVENT Saturday night, you missed a scintillating night of skating. So many superstars and mega stars were in the house. That party was jammin' nonstop, and it was definitely NOT for the fearful or faint-hearted out on the floor most of the night. And folks were NOT playin' on Roll Call! There was some serious showin' out going on!!
Matter of fact, all night long it seemed like everybody in the house was skating like they had something to prove! Shout outs to CD Man (nice talkin' to you, man. I'll make St. Louis next year), DAWG (Naptown), Gerald (Chi), Milkshake (You're a gem.It's nice to finally put a face with the name), Raw Talent, Spade, Pepzi, and Beijing (bout time you came skatin' again, girl), Judi-C.M.W. (It was great fun talking to you, and thank you and your crew for doing my favorite CMW move that you did in the middle), Ice (It was a ball hangin' out with you, man. See ya next time). JEREMY FROM CHICAGO-Man, you KNOW you clowned at the IHOP when we all went to breakfast Sat.
morning!!! You had all of us from Michigan, Milwaukee, Chi-Town, and even the IHOP staff laughing so hard that you've been banned because the staff couldn't get their work done, cause they were laughing so hard. You are without question the craziest man in Chicago!!! Further shout outs to Greg (Milwaukee), Dr.Soul and the entire Dogg Pound crew (enjoyed ya'll immensely), Connie, Kevin, Kendra, Richard, and Peaches (Flint), Donnie, Mike, Nate, George, Jeff, Neicy (Grand Rapids),My own skate partner Winona (Lansing),Kim, Desi (SkateGroove),D-Breeze, Sylvella and Originators, Angela (Lansing), Naptown (thanks for the great bus tour, guys), Ms. Sherri, Robert and crew (Canada), Ms. Rollin' Diva (very nice chatting with you), all the Chicago JB Skate clubs, Mr. and Mrs.
Merrick, skaters from Ohio, California, St. Louis, K.C., and the Rich City Skating ownership and staff.
You were magnificent! ONE FINAL NOTE: I happened to go to the Rich City skating rink early Saturday evening after I left the cookout at the park. While there, I watched the entire Chi-Force crew come in straight from working the cookout at the park, and help tutor and encourage the kids at a young people's skating session. They had been working all Friday and Saturday with hardly any sleep, yet they took the time to give a couple of hours to a couple hundred youth, even though they had to get ready for their Skate Jam main event a few hours later that night. Several of the adults in attendance told me that helping kids is the norm for Chi-Force, and that they're dedicated to helping the youth of Chicago stay off the streets, and grow up to become productive citizens in the community. They said those kids love Chi-Force, and love skating. I hope I don't embarrass them by bringing this up, but I think it's admirable and noteworthy that they are much loved, highly thought of, and having a positive impact on the Chicago community. A very nicely choreographed weekend, and a marvelous 1st Annual Skate Jam, Chi-Force!!
Congratulations, and keep up the great work!!! Until
next time....


5.11.08
Name: Alex
City & States Mia-FL
Favorite Rink: The Roxy

First off, thank God without whom none of this would be possible. Happy Mothers day to all the Moms who made us. I would like to give a shout out up North to the old Roxy Crew, The Rink in Bergenfield, Skate Key, Laces, Empire, Skaters World, BranchBrook, Philly, Montvale, and all the other places that might have closed down. Big ups to Pops, Chuckie Groins, Terry & Eddie Campos (may you roll in peace, we haven't forgotten you), Much love and learned much.

I wish I was back up North because there is NO place like the skaters in NY/NJ. Much props to the peeps in CALI, IL, ATL, MIA and all the other true old school skaters from the 1970's and forgive me if I've forgotten a few places. One thing I must say is that these new Jam skaters have no idea what true skating is all about. It's one thing to clean the floor and another thing to be smooth and have style. That only comes with time. You are never to old or young to learn. Keep Rolling. God Bless.


5.11.08
Name: Lennell aka CD MAN
Skate Club/Organization: STL ROLLERS
City & State: St. Louis, MO.
Website: Stlrollers.com

First I give honor to the Man above for all that He has done for US all.

What A Time, is all I can say, CHI-FORCE was off the hook. Dre and all The Force, You all did a great job for this being your first event. HAT OFF TO YOU ALL!!! Now can I get my Force Patch for the nut cracker that I was doing??? HAHAHA. To all that miss this one you miss a good one.

Now, for some of the shout outs because I know that I’m going to miss a whole lot of you so don’t put it on my heart, put it on my mind because of all them flips that I did. HAHA.
To make no one mad at me, I will just say this, I LOVE YOU ALL AND I HAD A GREAT TIME THIS WEEKEND WITH ALL OF YOU!!! THIS COMES FROM THE STL ROLLERS AND CD MAN; WE LOVE YOU CHI-FORCE AND WILL BE THERE NEXT YEAR FOR SURE!!!!

To my I.R.S.A. Family, will see you in Louisville on the 30th and the 1st of June. Let’s keep the support going!

We at STL ROLLERS would like to invite you all to come skate with us on May 18th at 1:00pm as we roll in the streets of St. Louis, so if you can come have some FUN!!

Go to stlrollers.com to see some picture and please sign the guest book.

CD MAN


5.11.08
Name: NelleNell(WISDOM)
City &State: Kansas City MO
E-mail: wjforty04@aim.com

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to ALL mothers out there in the skateworld. Also i came to ANNOUNCE i am retiring the skate NAME(UniqueSkateAngel). the new skate name is (WISDOM). ATTENTION ALL skaters in CALIFORNIA. i will be visiting LOS ANGELES in JUNE. email me if there will be any jams going on the week between the 5th and the 12th. Love u all. watup ST LOU and CHITOWN sorry i missed yall BUT i still got LOVE for ya. PEACE to ALL. oh and FELLAS i am flying SOLO once again holla at me(hahahaaaa). life goes on(:


5.11.08
Name: Antoin "The Godfather" Slater
City & State:Chicago,IL
Skate Club/Organization:The Syndicate08
Favorite Rink:Glenwood
E-Mail: syndicate08@gmail.com
Website:www.myspace.com/syndicate_08

What's sup skate world how is everbody doing out there? I hope everybody is doing good...Man the chi-force party was off the chain this weekend man especially the 70's party i didnt know chi-force can act to lol...the soul train line was nutz and all the 70's gear was on point...The picnic was crazy man i think they pied Dre like 50 times more then anybody else lol, but you still my boy though no doubt and G-Money i liked the shirt you had on pick on somebody your own size lol, you to First Lady, "Would you hit somebody with glasses" lol, Dj Rambo was on the One's and Two's he had the picnice jammin wit all the ol' school and new school music, it was good to see you boy and im glad you back at Rich City on monday nights...the main event night was really jumping off every city held it down during role call shout out to Jus Bounce from Milwaukee and the Midwest All-Stars for coming through and showing some love to the chi-force, i thought i was gone see the Mil-Town Rollers i guess not but i'll check you'll out the third weekend in July at you'll skate party...It was nice to see everybody there from outta town, Ice(Philly), 704 Fly Boyz President(Kentucky), Trend$etta's(Ohio) our brother group , C-Land Freestylers especially Spades and Raw Talent(Ohio) it was nice to finally meet you'll, My girl Mo from Dragon Attack(ATL) my big Sister, Rainbow(STL), CD-Man(STL), WildStyle(Naptown) what's good it was nice to finally meet a legend lol, Bejing(Ohio) when you moving back to Chicago lol, Dogg Pound Skate Crew(AL) you was thee in full effect, Young Guz(KY) i see you'll and to everybody else i forgot to mention because i hanging and talking to so many people...Thanks for all the hospitality Chi-Force and for it to be you'll first skate jam i think it was a huge success and i know next year is going to be bigger and better...The Trend$etta's and The Syndicate are coming together to form the Trendicate lol...We gon have t-shirts on sell next skate jam that says "Trend$etta's+The Syndicate=Trendicate lol, you a foo Tae and Bee..Well everybody im out and i hope and know i will see everyone in July at Orbit...Everybody be safe and be Blessed...


5.11.08
Name: Mr. Magnificent
City & State: Elmhurst, IL by way of Milwaukee
Skate Club: Midwest All-Stars
Email: joshuajohnson77@att.net

First and foremost a big shout out to Chi-Force who threw a crackin weekend event. Thanks for inviting us to come down and share in the fun. I know ya'll got tired of getting hit in the face with all those da#^ pies... For those of ya'll that missed it, too bad you will have to catch the next one.

Shout to all the Midwest All Stars in attendance Mr. Allen, Kim Possible, Smiley, Ja, Teresa and much love to the other representatives that drove down from the Mil-Town. And I can't forget a shout to Big Bro from IJB who kept us rollin at IHOP. Much love to all and see ya'll on Mil-Towns floor in July.

Mr. Magnificent


5.9.08
Name: Mr. G
City & State: Brooklyn, NY

Greetings Skate Nation and bless the Lord for every thing that we do in his name and every thing that he does for us day in and day out......It truly was a spiritual Adrenalin Awards 2008 in Delaware last week...Every body just had this up lifting spirit and glow of love that was contagious.Each year it just keep getting better,and better and better....For all the skaters who were there know what I am talking about....And those who were not,you better start to plan for next year 2009 event now!!!!......I mean now.!!!..Nikki will show you the way....so you can see..hear..feel..touch..enjoy and skate and relate to your hearts delight with our fellow skaters from all four corners of our nation....There were the usual crews that comes all the time..and then there were a lot of first timers in the place to be that had a ball...Now you know what Adrenalin is all about!...and what you have been missing all these years....Once again thank you Nikki ,G-Man and the rest of your Style Skaters Network for putting together another award winning event....The Banquet.....Big ups to Marge Gilbert and her staff at Harry Savoy& Grill for fast and courteous service for the banquet....and the food was great....excellent choice Nikki for place of event....A +....Awards presentation....Shawn as always crazy as ever but a pure joy to see and talk to all the time. job well done.....Elders recognition was just down right moving and can respect them in every way.....Hez...I love the new look award.....Brenda it was good seeing you again and thanks for your help...Dj JB was holding it down at the banquet job well done.....Big ups also to all the nominees and winners this year at Adrenalin 08..........And to all the skaters in attendance at the dinner, you all were looking just fabulous...Tony & Jody what can we say about you guys that you inspire us all the time... and a joy to talk shop like we do after wards all the time after each event that we attend...Smokey... what a pleasant surprise to see you there and thanks again for your support....VSC Angie and Tunica and rest of the crew, thanks for letting us share your table with Cece and me and the support..Glenn,sister Yvette and skater Yvette and the rest of fam that was there of SC and Virgina...Come Scent To This as well, great seeing you guys as well (bwo) Brooklyn..was great to see you all of you again and still got it going on with the groove......you to Glenn........we just get better with time......Ice.....you are the man,...To all the djs that was there.......Big Bob......the hustle dj now......good to see you can still make those moves,.and I have plenty more spiritual house music like that can make you move the way you were.moving... .Dj Spin from LA.....great looking tee shirts as well from Dj Scott from CPDA NY....Dj Nartistic Ohio......man it was great talking shop with you and keep doing what you love to do..Dj Fly Ty...from NJ was in the house big ups to ya and to Dj Arson from the boogie down BK and Claudia and Sharon the Bus Queen from Tugger BBP NJ,thanks for all the love and respect you gave and you also keep doing what you love to do that is play good skate music for skaters.... SKATE EXPO......... was all that and more...once again thank you to all the skaters that came by our table and supported Spiritual Skates Inc. New York....... your love was truly remarkable and a true blessing for all the vendors that was there as well...And a special thanks goes out to our member and friend Victor Osbourne for over 25 years you have been there with your support and love for what we have done in our skate community in Brooklyn all the time and have been there from day one......what year was that Vic....1970 something.?....lol......lol.....lol.thats how young we are.......lol....And to CeCe...my lady who help put our outfits together thanks for every thing all the time in every thing that you do for me and Spritual Skates.....A+............Main Event..........G-Man your staff was doing 4 star service all night long...big ups to the young Djs holding it down as well......they kept the skaters moving and grooving and sweating all night long...another job well done...Kappa Chris as always on the yo...Dj AJ NY...Dj Ed...from NJ. was getting there grooves on...Tracy and hubby from Millennium Skate World NJ was jamming as well..Step and Jay and Myra from Inner Circle SkateCrew. when I saw you guys it really made may day again.......and Steph I did not forget our up coming summit......will call to set a date and time......where were you Betty Boop..??.......Harry,Edna,Nicey.....Energy in The Middle.......gave us a lot of energy at our table......and on the skate floor...and will do the same at The Apollo in June....Sisters in Motion.......as always you girls did your thang...Mr.Bill from Harlem great seeing again and we pray that you and your lady made it home alright..........And to all the skate clubs that was there that came far and near..you all was just great doing your thang and every body was just having so much fun and this is what we do as skaters enjoy it to the fullest.....A+.........We have a ton photos from this event.......that will be posted soon on our web site.....Spiritual Skates.com.........and we will let the nation know asap..so keep checking on the groove..and look forward on seeing you all again in 2009 or sooner ...its that time again for Central Park..I will be out there soon...so get ready...............Thank you and may God keep blessing you as he is doing for us every day and way...when we pray together we can also skate together..peace and love and skate as one in the spirit....CeCe &..Mr.G........P.S.........Happy Mothers Day 2008 to my mother and CeCe and to all the skate moms and moms to be in the Skate Nation.......and have a blessful day in the name of the Lord.............


5.8.08
Name: Ice
City & State: Philly, PA

Hey Skate family

First I must give thanks to the Creator (by which ever name you call him) for whom Praise and Glory are due forever.

None of the talent, skill and love for this art we do is ours, it belongs to him, and we are merely a vessel he is using to display his Greatness,

So please remember that whenever you put on your skates and all the other things you do in life. With out God your nothing.

To the skate family, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, to each and EVERY ONE of you, for such a beautiful weekend, it’s weekends like that,

Which make you wish it would never end, to see the family come together is always a sight, because it’s only a few events that each of us can make, and I for one will never forget this past weekend. I’m always humbled by your RESPECT, PRESENT, and AND LOVE you have showed me across this country.

There are so, so, many of you I have to thank, from coast to coast, and I can’t remember all of you so charge it to my head, but know you’re always in my Heart.

I have to give it up to my ELDERS, you all have a gift that the present and the future need to tap into, and I would not be the person I am on skates without My Elders, in

Pa, Nyc, Ny, Oh, D.C., B-More, Va, Tenn, Cali, Bama, Louisville, Mil-Town, MI, ATL, MIA, STL, INDY,TEXAS, and the other states that I’ve visited over the years, THANKS. Others may have forgotten you but I NEVER will; you’ve shown me so much just being on the skate floor. Mr. Charles, Bill, Skate Doctor Bob, Tanya, Will, Chris, Mom-Pop, and many other.

Lady Linda, a few years back to you asked me to enter a contest, since then I traveled so many places and befriended so many people, that I may have never meant in my Life, and I thank you. My fellow 4 by 2 members (For the Skaters by the Skaters to the Skaters) thanks for letting me be a part of the future with you. Mo, Frankie, Brandon, Raymond, Diddy, Jit, Sam, Boo, Quad-1, Player Mike, Pooh, Reggie, D-Nice, Rainbow, M.J. D-Breeze, -Ice, Soul Dream Team, Chris, yall keep me going thanks.

I could never forget my Peers, the Brothers I’ve come up with.

IRVING, VINCENT, CHUCK GOINGS, MASTER JAY, LIL MIKE, TERRY, BOO, SHORTY, TEX AND ALL THE WIZARDS ON WHEELS FROM 1977 TO 2008, ENERGY IN THE MIDDLE, KHANNIE, ROGER G. LIFE, AND MANY MANY OTHERS, 30 PLUS YEARS OF KNOWING SOME OF THESE PEOPLE AND MANY MORE IN THE NEW YORK/NEWJERSEY AREA

WHO ARE NOT GIVEN CREDIT FOR WHAT YOU DO, YOU HAVE MY RESPECT AND THANK YOU, I CONTIUNE TO LEARN AND WATCH.

ALL THE DJ.S YOU KEEP IT MOVING, THANKS FOR HAVING TO DEAL WITH ALL OF US.

TO THE YOUTH: BEE 1, THE DREAMTEAM, WES JIGGS, DEZ, JAY, LISA, AMBER (PHILLY) AND ALL THE OTHER CLUBS GROUPS ,TEAMS, SQUADS AND EVERYONE ELSE.

REMEMBER THE REASON WE STARTED SKATING IN THE FIRST PLACE; TO HAVE FUN.

NEVER EVER LET ANYONY TAKE YOUR FUN AWAY, JUST DO IT, PLEASE REMEMBER TO ALWAYS MAKE THIS FUN.

THANK YOU SKATE WORLD, MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU, FOR THE WAY YOU DO YOU, THERE CAN NEVER BE ANOTHER YOU.

GOD BLESS AND THANKS AGAIN.
YOUR MAN ICEFROMPHILLY.


National African American Roller Skating Archives Project


5.8.08
Name: Judi Budi
City & State: Chicago, IL
Skate Club/Organization: Chicago’s Most Wanted & JBXperience
Favorite Rink: Wherever the love and music flows
Email: ltfrau2002@hotmail.com

What’s up skate fam? I’m still trying to gain my composure after a memorable and emotional Adrenalin weekend!!! Sorry in advance for this lengthy post. First and foremost, I want to congratulate Nikki, Gee Man, Brenda and the entire Adrenalin Committee on pulling off a spectacular event. The hospitality, positive energy and warm regards shown by these individuals were enough to carry us through a fun-filled weekend. You all did a wonderful job and I appreciate your earnest efforts. Nikki, I especially appreciate you always taking out the time to have something upbuilding and encouraging to say, when one needs it the most. Thank you all again and we love you.

Second, I’d like to give a warm shout out to my extended skate fam: Cheese, Raymond, Fly Ty, Ramla, Mona (all of Ny/NJ) and the wonderful women of Sisters in Motion. You guys are always a pleasure to see and roll with. Wes Jiggs (Ohio baby), Milkshake, Syncere, NSC Roller’s Terri and Bridget, Ms. Cheeks and Grafton (Urbanskatelinks.com), DTSA’s Soul, Knowledge, 1CE (your time is coming), Diamond, Raw Talent, DJ Spin, DJ Narcisstic, Mike of Jive Biscuit, David and Rose of Sk8Photos.com and all of my national friends; It was truly wonderful seeing you all.

Next, I’d like to congratulate all of those who received the wonderfully crafted 2008 Adrenalin Award. Hez, you did a phenomenal job with these awards. Thank you for your efforts. Ice (Philly), congrats on winning favorite male skater. You’re an inspiration to many. DreamTeam: Congratulations on your award for favorite chain skaters. To my big brother Soul, it’s always a pleasure seeing ya. 1CE, Knowledge, thanks for trying to show me how ya’ll do ya skate thang. I’m going to get that style one day. Rainbow and D-Nice, Carolina Cruisers, Tanya (SIM), DJ DMC of Chicago (winner for Fav skate session) and those that I missed: CONGRATS again! G-Money & Silk of CHI-TOWN…I’m sending you both a special Congrats for winning favorite slow duo!!! Keep up the great work. I’m so proud of you guys.

Last but not least, I’ve GOT to give a shout out to my Chicago family! To the ladies of CMW who attended this past weekend: De De (my big sister), Tammy and Paris. I’m so glad we were there to represent for Chicago’s Most Wanted. Charlotte, Tonya, Felicia, you were missed but I thank you guys for being there in spirit. Mo (ATL/Dragon Attack)….Giiirrllll, you know you’re going to move to Chicago any moment now. I had so much fun with ya this weekend. Renee (MD), just because you’re my big sister does NOT mean you get to beat me up…okay? ? JBElite’s Breeze, Tim & Steph, ya’ll held it down as ALWAYS! Chi-Force’s Lady Q (girl your dress was gorgeous), Phyllis, G-Money and Silk. You guys always light up the room. It was all just a wonderful experience for me and I thank all who made Adrenalin great in 2008! Much love to everyone.

P.S. If anyone has pictures or video footage from Adrenalin that they don’t mind sharing, could you please contact me at ltfrau2002@hotmail.com It would be greatly appreciated. ?


5.8.08
Name: DeLow
Skate Club/Organization: JBX
City & State: Chitown
E-Mail: jbxperience@sbcglobal.net

I just wanted to send a special congratulations out to JBX member Judi Budi on winning "Favorite Female Skater" at the Adrenalin Awards. Congrats Judi!!

Peace,

DeLow
JBX


5.8.08
Name: Tasha
Skate Club/Organization: Our Family Skate Association
City & State: Washington, DC

Greetings Style Skate Family! This weekend after receiving a Adrenalin Social Service award for Our Family Skate Association (OFSA) there was not the opportunity to say a few words of thanks, against this backdrop I write with mixed emotions…We have just learn that Bill Howland a skate elder originally from Cleveland, Ohio but living and skating in the DMV area for decades transitioned this past Saturday at the age of 82. It seems fitting that his passing occurred during the Adrenaline Awards weekend that kicked off the Royal Court inductions acknowledging those who have paved and supported the paving of our unique skate legacy. Mr. Howland in all the years that he skated in the DMV area set an example of calm composure and grace with his warm smile and soft voice. He embodied the characteristics of a Royal Court inductee in his quiet way supporting, encouraging, and modeling the best that roller skating was and could be in our community. Not necessarily a mover, shaker, or innovator but a solid, steady, constant, important part of the community. A tall slim gentleman who in later years you would see dress in black skating backwards during the first hour or so at skate sessions several times a week, he suffered with back problems and to the amazement of doctors he found skating backwards not just bearable but therapeutic. For me it seems he was always there, when we started the roller skating archive he was one of the first to sit with us and share not just his incredible skate story but treasured items from his personal collection. One of the items he submitted is feature in the Legacy book highlighting the collection at Howard University’s Moorland Spingran Research Center. Through his story it became clear where he developed his particular skate style and why he was always well dressed at the rink. To hear just a little of who he was away from the rink was to know that anyone who tries to pigeon-whole those who roller skate, are in for a big surprise. We recognize and thank Mr. Howland for his support and contributions to the National African American Roller Skating Archive and our skate community. We acknowledge all those elder who have passed on, whose legacy on which we skate. Congratulations to our first inductees into the Royal Court and to all this years Adrenalin winners (go DMV.) Thank you, to everyone who voted for OFSA and the work we are doing to capture and document roller skate history, this award just like the project is for us and by us. Nikki, Garry, Brenda, Shawn, and the Adrenalin Awards volunteers you did a fantastic job, we appreciate all the effort that goes into getting us all dressed up (we looked MARVELOUS!) and sitting still long enough to recognize one another. Kudos to Hez for his incredible design and to Nikki B. for the idea of making the Adrenalin award itself by us, too! Peace and Blessings Tasha


5.8.08
Name: LadyCeCe
City & State: Brooklyn, NY
Skate Club/Organization: SpiritualSkates Inc.

Just a shout out to all those who attended the Adrenalin Awards. It was truly a blessed weekend. Nikki did an outstanding job, prayer works. Thank you Gman, you are indeed special and ensured everyone had a good time. This is our 3rd time attending the Adrenalin Awards and Mr. G and myself always walk away from the weekend inspired. It is awesome when we can all come together and represent the true beauty in us all from so many positive perspectives. The EXPO was enlightening with the opportunity to network and meet talented skaters from across the United States.

There is nothing better than coming together with the best, it is truly motivating. Congratulations to all that won awards. It was good to see ya Sistas N Motion, Congrats to Tanya...

It was an exciting weekend, full of energy, dynamically focused!

Much love, respect and blessings to all

Lady CeCe and Mr. G


5.8.08
Name: Kylah P
City & State: Arizona bwo Detroit
Favorite Rink: Still looking for a place to call home

First off I would like to say thanks to God for getting everybody to and from their respective destinations safe and from harm over the past few weeks.

It's been a while since I repped, but here it goes! For starters, I went back home to visit (Detroit) for a few weeks and saw all of my peeps and had a great time. Canton, Northland, Steve Harvey party, what more could I say. After that, Jacksonville, FL. Seville on Wheels had a great party, and Ronnie and Rachel were the best hosts I've seen ever! Thanks for understanding and again for everything.

Then Adrenalin.... Man, it was wonderful. Nikki, Brenda, and G-Man (The Fab 3) did an excellent job on everything. Congrats to the winners and thanks to everyone who nominated me and voted for me. It was a pleasure. Thanks to the Fab 3, for letting me get my shine on for a few even though I was out shined, LOL. The men put it down with the music though and did great! Shouts out to DJ JB! I have not one complaint at all. For those who missed it, I am so sorry for you. You missed a treat. The skating, hotel and awards ceremony was awesome. My hat goes off to you three for such a great job!

It would take forever to name everyone I've seen over the last few months, but you know who you are. (smiles) I will be taking the next few months off and participating in our passion from the sidelines though, as I am expecting a bundle of joy in October. Because I see my skate family just as much if not more than my real family, I wanted to share my news with you. I will still be around though getting a little exercise, so if you see me around, try not to knock me over(Wes Jiggs and Bee-1)! Just save the first place in the food line for me! Thanks also for those who've kept me in their prayers (My sis Keisha and my counselor Dean) and Ms. Pepper thanks for remaining neutral. Love ya!

See you all soon!

Peace and blessings,
KP


5.8.08
Name: Gregory Allen
City & State :Milwaukee WI
Skate Club/Organization: I.R.S.A./Midwest All-Stars Inc /Roll Models
Favorite Rink: Cascade (Atl (luv it, luv it, luv it)
Email: midwest_allstars_inc@yahoo.com
Website: www.midwestallstars.org

First of all we would like to send our prays too Charlene and her husband . My GOD bless yall with a speedy recovery. I truly don`t like to hear anything bad happen to anyone in the family but when it a couple it become even heavier to my heart.

We also would like to wish DRE (Big brotha Almighty ) and Chi-Force good luck on your first national party . Chi-force has always been supportive of the Midwest All-Stars So there no doubt that we will be in the house no matter what!! I know this will be another great party. Rich City Roller Rink here we come. Chi-Force are you nervous , there is only two day away.

Big Luv to Dani of Dragon Attack, she stop her normal flow to work with me on some JB moves, also thank you for your help on Weekend in Wisconsin III . No good deed goes without notice.

Weekend In Wisconsin III , is coming along very good . We are 62 day away from Milwaukee`s national skate party . We hope all of you make it this year . Please make your hotel arrangement early this year. We know you will love this hotel . We have chosen the Radisson Hotel(414-257-3400) (Milwaukee West) as our host hotel.The room are regularly $149.00 per night, but we offering the discount of only $92.00 per night . Please check out there website (www.radisson.com) to see all they have to offer. It located directly across the street from Mayfair Mall (180 stores) and 15 minute away from our Casino . You can`t go wrong with this weekend get away. We are offering two great night of skating and a real Midwest Cookout . If you attend friday night skate party your food at the cook out is FREE, if not it`s only $5.00 . Don`t forget your Motorcycle because we will have ours. We have also brought together some of the best Dj in the Midwest for this event . The bottom line to it all ,we are ready,are you!!! "nothing but Luv " for more information please go to www.midwestallstars.org

Big luv to the FANTASTIC Five(The Queen of the south Joi, Jivebiscuit 1st lady Trish, Darling Nikki of skater style network,Saletta with get your skate on .com ,and of Desi of Skategroove.com for putting up with me.

Finally ,I would like to wish my Grandmother, my mother , my sister ,the mother of my children,Kim Possible all the skating mothers out there a Happy Mother Days.

Midwest Luv,
Gregory Allen


5.7.08
Name: DAVID GRATE AKA OLD SCHOOL
City & State: BRONX N.Y.
Favorite Rink: BRANCH BROOK PARK.

IT IS SO SAD WE DON'T HAVE A SKATING RINK IN THE BIG APPLE BUT THANK GOD WE HAVE BRANCHBROOK PARK SKATING RINK IN NEWARK NEW JERSEY SHOUT OUT TO ATL SEE YALL LABOR DAY WEEKEND IT SHOULD BE SUPER HOT.


5.7.08
Name: Wes Jiggs
Club: Crowd Cutta Productions
City & State: Columbus,Ohio
Favorite Rink: Elsemere
Email: crowdcutta@yahoo.com

Yeah buddy!!! What it do, Skate junkies!! Stepping on the scene wit a gangsta lean. Want to show love to all my skate fam that was at the adrenalin awards. We had a blast. Much love to all the winners and nominees!! Ice(philly)....You are my role model dawg!

To my "Amigo Fam" (Soul, Spin, KP, Cheeks, Bee1, Synceere, Milkshake, Narsistic, etc..) Lets get ready to get our Cali on in a few weeks. Also wanna shout out to my dawg Graf(URBANSKATELINKS.COM) Phillys Finest,Jazzy Rollers,Xtreme Rollers Newszine,Silver&Gold,Master Rollers,Midnight Rollers, Above Average! My east coast cousins "Dream Team",Tracey,Tonya(Diva) Metro Mike, Diamond(hey hey),Sisters in Motion, New York Angels,Insomnia,Kappa Chris,Fly Ty(United We Ryde),Ruff Rollerz, Big Bob aka "Mr. Where I Wanna Be". And all the other people and clubs I forgot out east..lol

To the Midwest. Chiforce(yall got next baby), JB Elite, CMW(congrats Judi). D-Nice&Rainbow. Trendsettas, Kansas city, Raw Talent and Rob Hunter

Southside: NSC,Tina,Queen City Rollers, Carolina Cruisers,Ducan(Skate Ranch),April,Mo and Dogg Pound was there in Spirit!!

Look out for that Crowd Cutta Productions terrorizing a skate party near you!! Thanx Nikki, Brenda, G-Man and the crew for the adrenalin awards Ceremony. And thanx for having me as a nominee. That alone was such an honor to me......Lets roll yall. The Crowd Cuttas are here... Whoooo Ride Wit Us!!!!


5.7.08
Name: Chris (CDSK8R)
City & State: Jacksonville, NC
Skate Club/Organization: Carolina Cruisers
Favorite Rink: SK8 Ranch Raleigh NC
E-Mail: cdsk8r@hotmail.com

First I would like to send out thanks to Ms. NIKKI and her staff for the wonderful hospitality, great SK8ing and the 'SPANTABOLIS' (my new word) banquet, we all had a great time, can't wait until next year!!!!!!!

Now I would like to send out my sincere thanks and to all that thought enough of us to vote for the Carolina Cruisers Organization, which allowed us to take home the throphy for the Favorite Skate Club or Organization. We are a young organization (2 Years) and this award means so much to us as a organization and a 'Sk8 Family'. We will strive to continue be the best organization that we can be and follow in the footsteps that lay before us. Much love and thanks and I will see you on the wood.

Chris (CDSK8R)
CCSA VP


5.7.08
Name: Ah’ree aka the DOVE
Organization: Sisters in Motion (Hold it Up!)
Favorite Rink: Branch Brook Park (NJ)
Website: www.myspace.com/thedoveonskates

Hello skate family! I just want to give a shout out to all those who came out to ADRENALIN last weekend. Even though Elsmere is a small rink. It was filled with energy!!! All the skaters from Chicago (Chicago Elite, Chi-force) that was my first time seeing JB in person. You guys are AWESOME!!! I cant wait to go (back) to Chicago and see it for real for real.

To My SISTERS IN MOTION-

I love it when we call come out and represent almost all the Sisters were there and boy did we look dynamite in our yellow. Let’s keep killing ‘em out there on the rink

Tanya congratulations on your choreography award. You deserve it MAMA.

To all the award winners CONGRATULATIONS. See you guys next year


5.7.08
Name: Spice
City & State: Raleigh, NC
Skate Club/Organization: Carolina Cruisers Skaters Association
Favorite Rink: Skate Ranch
E-Mail: carolinacruiserspr@yahoo.com

Congratulations to all of the Adrenalin Award Nominees and to those who took home the beautiful trophy. Hez really did his thing. Big up's to Nikki, Brenda, and Geeman for putting on such a fabulous awards ceremony. On behalf of the Carolina Cruisers Skaters Association, we thank God for you. Your contribution to skaters- and for recognizing the contributions of those in the skate world- will never be forgotten.

Thanks to all who have supported the Carolina Cruisers. It is hard to believe we will be two years old next month. To our Midnight Rollers, Anacostia Rollers, Artistic Rollerz, Virginia Skate Connection, Augusta Jam Skaters, Fayetteville Gliders, NSC Freestyle Rollers, Groove Theor-e, Master Rollers, Smoov Divas, Justified Skaters, and DJ Allusion... we love you. To our new skate family, Iceman, DJ Big Bob, DJ Wiz, DJ Spin, Milkshake, Chris Brown from Memphis, Chi-Force Rollers, Dreamteam, Trendsetters, Steel City Jammers, X-Men, VOW, Tracy @ Millennium Skate World, Mike from Philly, Energy in the Middle (our Elders), Kitty Kat Ladies, Chicago's Most Wanted, Smoov Kingz/Queenz, Philly's Finest,and Xtreme Rollers... this is only the beginning.

Sk8 Love everyone!
Shawne "Spice" White :o)
Carolina Cruisers PR
www.myspace.com/carolina_cruisers

Save the Date August 9th- 2nd Annual Carolina Cruisers Skaters Association East Coast Showcase


5.6.08
Name: "The Show Master"
City & State: Washington, D.C.
Skate Club/Organization: Anacostia Rollers & Friends, Inc. * Show on Skates
Favorite Rink: Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion

From the desk of "Show on Skates" in Washington, D.C.

CONGRATULATIONS FOR BECOMING THE 2008 ADRENALIN AWARDS WINNERS
All My Children
Midnight Rollers of DC/MD - D-Nice & Rainbow of St. Louis, Mo
Ice from Philly

SENDING THE LOVE GUYS - Betty Dodds, CEO/Anacostia Rollers & Friends, Inc.


5.6.08
Name: Dre
Skate Club/Organization: Chi-Force

OK fam, the week is finally here, for what will truly be a skate party to remember. chi-force has pulled out all the stops for you our sk8 family. I personally can't wait for the 70's party fridaynite with oscar awards going to the person with the best pick up line, and the one & only soultrain line in the middle of the sk8 floor. .......... and the soultrain scramble board.

saturday at noon........... the picnic which there wiil be a dodgeball event and you can purchase a pie for 1 dollar and hit any member of chi-force in the face , the proceeds will go to( force future) our non for profit organization.

saturdaynite.......... the main event which will feature dogg pound, stl rollers, greg miltown dyme rollers 216 unity trendsetters sk8 kings & queens, pitt steelcity rollers, ak rollers the originators columbus finest joe carter kevin mich moms & pops & lisa milkshake sincere brick of cin, naptown , brenda & robert canada, tenesha va, louivill rail ridaz, young guns c-land d-nice entertainment , desi of skategroove and the chitown baby jb elite qb hot chi-candy jb dymez, cmw jbx ,suicide kings & queens ,envy us rollers (reds group) ice of philly adrenalin award winner baby, black ice, ruff riders dj's mikey mike mike holmes t-mac and a host of friends &. vendors

the rink ,host hotel, picnic grounds and mall are all within 5 minutes of each other how is that baby. rich city is black owned with the best floor in the chi

the host hotel is soldout ...........but there are 2 alternates the country inn & the laquinta hotes right across the streets very nice with pools. everyoune we appreciate you ,and be safe the force will definitely be with you this weekend.
ps...congratulations to our adrenalin award winners ice of philly best male skater judi buddy of the chi baby best female ,carolina cruisers best group ,the rink here in the chi for best session. and last but not least .........CHI-FORCE'S ....g-money & silk for best duo.

a special shoutout to our sponsors especially theresa & buddy owners of rich city.


5.5.08
Name: "Graceful", a.k.a. "The First Lady"
City & State; Chicago, Il
Skate Club/Organization: Chi-force Rollers
Favorite Rink: Rich City Skate
E-mail: Graceful@chi-force.com

What's up, skate fam! This is Graceful, a.k.a. "The First Lady" of Chi-Force, just checkin' in and making sure your face will be in the place this weekend at Rich City Skate in Chicago! I and Chi-Force can't hardly wait to party with you. It will be a blast! Also, it has come to Chi-Force's attention that there's a bit of confusion surrounding Sherri's Skate Productions' Skate Jam in July. We spoke to Sherri personally, and her skate Jam is in full swing and will take place as planned on the 4th of July weekend. It will afford us yet another opportunity to party with our international skate family. We just can't get enough of y'all!! So we look foward to seeing as many of you as possible on May 9th & 10th at Rich City Skate, as well as on July 4th thru the 6th at Orbit Skateland. Until then,

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!


5.5.08
Name: Neisha Vice President
Skate Club/Organization: Louisville Rail Ridaz

Hey skate fam

I just want to dropped a line and say HELLLLLLLOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Dont miss out the Rail Ridaz are back and we are doing it again, 2008 skate jam at the Robben's Roost Roller Rink 5906 Six Mile Lane Louisville Ky.

Who wants to bring home the trophy? If so please bring the best! Softball game will start at 4pm.


5.5.08
Name:Antoin
City & State:Chicago,IL
Skate Club/Organization:The Syndicate
Favorite Rink:Glenwood
E-Mail:syndicate08@gmail.com
Website:www.myspace.com/syndicate_08

First giving all thanks to the man upstairs because without him where would we be. First let me start of by saying congrats to all the award winners at the awards this past weekend Ice, Judi, Silk and G-Money and everybody else. Well, i hope everybody is ready for this weekend if you dont know by now its the First Flight Aboard Chi-Force 1... i hope to see everybody there because its going to be off the chain and plus everybody and they auntie is going to be there lol...Well before i leave you know i gotta shout to all the groups out there Dragon Attack, Trend$etta's, Above Average Rollers, Wes Jiggs, C-Land Freestylers, D-Nice, Dogg Pound Skate Crew, Mil-Town Rollers, Butterfly's, Louisville Rail Ridaz, Naptown Real Rollers, Young Guns...Paece out and hope to see everybody this weekend....


5.4.08
Name: Sherri
City & State: Indianapolis, IN
E-Mail: Sherrisk8prod@yahoo.com

Hello Skaters in less than 3 weeks Sherri's Skate Productions will be hosting her 1st Annual Skating Extravaganza in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. It's not too late to book your rooms at the Sheraton Ft. Lauderdale Airport, but time is running out. Call 954-920-3500 to secure your room. Mention Sherri's Skate Production to get the group rate.

Just to let you know that it's gonna be a long weekend in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale Memorial Day Weekend as it's Urban Beach Week in Miami. All the stars, plus B.E.T, and M.T.V, etc will be there on the beaches.

It's doesn't stop there...in less than 60 days Sherri's Skate Productions 8Th Annual National Roller Skaters Reunion returns to CHICAGO., IL, 4th of July Weekend, July 3-6. Looks like another spectacular event, book rooms soon as the host hotel is near a sell-out. A back up hotel is forthcoming. Rooms are available at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center at the rate of $94 per night plus tax. Call 847-303-4100 mention Sherri's Skate Productions to get the group rate or book online at www.renaissanceschaumburg.com. using code Sheshea to also get this rate. Keep in mind it's also the last weekend to attend the Taste of Chicago, Thursday July 3rd. Fantasia performs downtown FREE, then it's the fireworks display, then we're heading to 87th St., to roll with Nate at the Rink/Fitness Factory.

Something new to 2008 is TWO MAIN EVENTS, both Saturday, July 5Th. Up first its, The 30 & Older Rollers from 8 p.m. - midnight...then after midnight the doors open up to the 21 and Older Rollers. With DJ Spin and DJ Wiz. Free buffets at both events.

I know school is letting out soon all across the United States but it's not too early to think of back to school. Sherri's Skate Productions is kicking off her back to school book bag & school supplies giveaway to needy kids in the Chicagoland area and Indianapolis area, and am looking for volunteers to assist with putting book bags and supplies together, during the 4Th of July weekend event in Chicago. If interested in volunteering some time please call or email your interest to participate to Sherri Hayes at 317-291-5221 email Sherrisk8prod@yahoo.com.


5.4.08
Name: Sharon G.
City/State: Chicago
Favorite Rink: The Rink on 87th in the Chi/Skate King in the Lou

I had a great time at the St. Louis skate party main event Apr. 27th. Unfortunately, there was a theft of my purse from the trunk of my rental car the next morning, Apr. 28th during morning session in the parking lot around 10 am. I want to thank ReRe for being a beautiful sistah and staying with me until the police came.

If anyone find any contents of it:

Large dark fake leather Brown Purse shape like a tote bag stolen from trunk of rental car at Skate King Skating parking lot around Kielen ave., N. Florrisant ave, STL/Normandy/Ferguson, MO area. Has long side zipper on side of it, inside side zipper broke, contents Chicago driver's license, Chicago state employee ID's, keys with different keychains, dark brown wallet. Thieves may have tossed it after taking what they wanted.

Reward if found and returned. Not worth much but purse and wallet and charms on key has sentimental value. PLEASE HAVE A HEART AND RETURN! Contact Pine Lawn Police dept, 314-261-0880. Case # 08-1422.


 Bon Voyage Cruise and Skate 2008

5.3.08
Name: Brenda Smith aka SweetDreams
City & Province : Woodstock, Ontario CANADA
Favorite Rink: NLOCC - London, ON
Website: www.waycoolrollers.ca
http://www.freewebs.com/rahellion/
E mail: waycoolrollers@yahoo.ca

Hello skate family!!!
It's been awhile since we were able to send a shout out.
We have attended some pretty great skate parties where we always have a great time and get to see all our great skating friends.

We have been keeping quite busy up here in Ontario with our own skate club. We have been supporting our own WayCool Rollers Sunday Night Skate in London, Ontario every Sunday night until the middle of June which has kept us closer to home than usual. We have also been working on our 5th Annual Roll In The Park which is a local outdoor trail skate and picnic in June.

As many of the clubs, we do a lot of things behind the scenes to make skating bigger and better.

Up here in Ontario, CANADA ladies flat track rollerderby is back with a vengence, with 16 teams and getting bigger everyday, this is all part of the skate scene up here and one of our club members Dark Wolf is part of the London Thrashers rollerderby team.

Our club is very diverse and we support quad and inline, indoor and outdoor rollerskating, not to mention the 3rd Annual Charity Old School Roller Skate Jam several weeks ago that raises money for a men's homeless shelter in Toronto.

We are looking forward to seeing you at all the upcoming skate parties that we will be attending. If anyone would like info on roller skating in Canada feel free to email us anytime.

Keep your wheels to the wood and the beat in your hearts.


5.2.08
Name: ANdre Thomas Aka MJ On Skates
City & State: Jersey bwo of the BX
Favorite Rink: Branch Brook Skate Key(both) and The RINK

I just want to say I had so much fun on first thursday from the time I walked in til the time I left...I mean the people and atmosphere was so good....Celebrating peoples Birthday and mingling with all the out of towners...Shout out to the DC/Maryland people who came out...EKIM had the crowd going the whole night...It was fresh(taking it back)...Shout out to the SIM's and the bday celebrations that took place...My boy brandon's bday...my Aunt Steph,Tania and everybody else who celebrated TAURUS bday celebrations including me...But I had a great time with all my skating family....It was good energy and a good a good vibe...and that is what skating is all about...One Love from DRE aka MJ on Skates...PEACE


5.2.08
Name Coco
Favorite Rink: Butler Skateland
City & State: Milwaukee , WI
Skate Club: Mil-Town Rollers

Hello skate world, I'm just stopping by to post a few shout outs. First I must say that I had a great time in St.Louis. I enjoyed the club on Friday night it was off the chain Mil-Town was deep off in the club, it was nice to see everyone having a good time. Volleyball was going down to. Were holding it down now so next year yall be ready. Lol

Saturday night was going down also. I had fun rolling but the floor was very slippery so we had to be very careful. Didn't want to fall. Lol but I had a good time and will be back next year.

Big ups to my Mil-Town family Angelo, maino, Tweety,cass, mecka, quiana, cygel, cece, D-Mac ow yeah birthday boy! ( I had one to many drinks) lol just kiddin,var, smoove, tessa, mello, tracey. The hoola girl shiryl and van, lil lady Ms.Tanya and the rest of the MTR. Also shouts out to those who represented Mil Town Rollers we love you all, Just Bounce, Icy Rock, Wicket On Wheels I love yall so much we showed out with the routine.lol ready for the next one. Unicornroller, T-N-T rollers, Midwest Allstars, the little ladies in white, brian and showtyme, and everybody from the midwest.

IJB, Rainbow , D-nice, STL rollers , michigan, alabama, Memphis, Chicago and all the other rollers . Sorry if I missed some of you all, see ya next time!

Also I hope that my girls is doing okay, I didn't catch yall names. But I hope that fall don't keep you down for long. It was fun rolling with yall. Stay up!

Ight till next time holla at cha girl. Im out...MTR


5.1.08
Name: Khalilah aka K~Y
City & State: Omaha, NE
Favorite Rink: Orbitz, Chicago
Website: www.myspace.com/KhalilahYasmin

Greetings Skate Fam!

I Had a blast this previous weekend in St. Louis Skillz on Wheelz Event. It was great getting up with everyone, even through the minor ligament tear I encountered during Volleyball. :)

Much love to Chopper (Nebraska RED ALERT), Milwaukee; Moni/Terrance (Westside Rollers), Whitney, Kevin (we're going to make Milwaukee next trip), Tracy, Quiana, St. Louis; Tracey (when you coming to visit? I'm saving room for you + one) D-Nice, Rainbow, Kip, Iceman, CDMan, KC; Greg, Desmond (Happy Birthday), Reggie, Miss Aisha, I hope to see you next trip! I miss you girl! AR; Shandrail!, always a pleasure. Chicago; D'Breez, Mel and the JB Elite, DeLow, and the JBX (sorry you didn't make it) AL; Wendy and Fred, very nice to meet you! And of course Desi!

And to everyone else, not mentioned, you're not forgotten!
Peace, till next time...
K~Y


5.1.08
Name: "Freckles"
City &State: Cleveland, Ohio
E-Mail: mzbear01@yahoo.com

Hello Sk8 family,
I haven't been on here in a minute, so I'm going to make this short but sweet, or try anyway(smile), I want to give a shout out to C-land Freestylers, I'm ready for your skate jam in June, Skateology- Lo Key, Easy E, Peach, Pepper, Stretch, Sk8 Kings/Queens,(am I spelling it right? I hope so), 216 All-Stars, 216 Unity, and Trendsetters- Tay Woo, Bee1, hey, Bubbles, from Akron.

Butterflys n Unity, Naptown, Dogg Pound, and Simi from Jersey. If I forgot anyone, charge my head, not my heart, I love all.

Now the Force, what can I say...what's up! Chi-Force- Silk, Dre, Matt, G-Money, Lady Q, and First Lady, its your girl, cheering you all on, like I always do! Everyone is boarding the Flight of their life, next weekend, May 9-10! I know its gone be the bomb, because, Chi-Force, is a well organized, very talented, dedicated group, and a Force to be reckoned with, with alot of love, respect and support. So anyone who haven't gotten their tickets, or need any info, go to www.chi-force.com Well gotta go, I will see u all soon. Much Love, and Be Blessed.
Freckles


5.1.08
Name: Mr Whomp Whomp aka Mr69
City & State: nap town
Skate Club/Organization:naptown real rollers
Favorite Rink: skateland
E-Mail:lilman99_2@yahoo.com/naptownrealrollers@gmail.com

Was the deal wit it its been a long time and im back was good skateworld .
big ups to all my real rollers to my second fam 502 stand up
to my big big sister milkshake my bro syncere was good to the skategroove fam desi still looking good ma body gaurd was up i gatta say big up to spades raw talent da queen of spades i c you. was good to the whole ohio skate fame wes jiggs was happnin

well im dang near out of stuff to say allready but if i forgot you charge it to my head not my heart

but hey KEEP YA EYES AND EARS OPEN OCTOBER IS ALMOST HERE THE NAPTOWN REAL ROLLERS ROLL FOR SOUL IS ALMOST HERE SO START MAKIN YA PLANS SO LETS GET IT LOL


5.1.08
Name: Lennell aka CD MAN
City & State: St. Louis, MO
Skate Club/Organization: STL ROLLERS
Website: stlrollers.com

Ok, this is a call out to all of the I.R.S.A. family it time to start the support. We at STL ROLLERS are going to be in CHI-TOWN to be with our skate family, CHI-FORCE to help them do their thing, in their first skate party. So we at STL ROLLERS are asking all to come and roll with the FORCE. We are looking for you to be there and then on to the next stop, Louisville Rail Ridaz 3rd Annual Event at the end of the month. I.R.S.A. we can do this and do this BIG!!!


5.1.08
Name: D. Robison
City & State: Detroit

A shout out to Raheem and Abayomi, Detroit skaters celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary and 25th year in business. They met Skateland Roller Rink in Detroit in 1978, and got married and started Ujamaa Associates in 1983. Raheem and Abayomi will celebrate Abayomi's birthday May 2 in Delaware at the Adrenalin Awards.
Congratulations Abayomi & Raheem


5.1.08
Name: Unicorn Roller
City & State:Milwaukee, WI

Wha'up, wha'up, wha'up. The Unicorn Roller that's my name. Rolling with the Mil Town Rollers, Westside Rollers Midwest Rollers and Midwest Allstars from the Mill...

Straight clowning this past weekend in STL yall. I had a great time with my international skate family. I missed all of yall and let me say this... WE ARE FAMILY....

Keep it real, lock and let's roll until we see each other again....

Don't forget to pray for one another because we are family and GOD is love......

A.K.A. UNICORN ROLLER


5.1.08
Name: chris ak-rollers
City & State: akron ohio

shoutout to steelcity rollers had a good time in youngstown food was how all skate jams should be excellent! mmmmmm....thanks from all ak-rollers of akron ohio shoutout to all skate groups who attended yall! reped shoutout to erica steel /philly my scrabble skills are intac. chris ak-rollers.....


5.1.08
Name: LaShanda Simons aka "LocoMotive"
City & State: Fayetteville NC
Skate Club/Organization: Fayetteville Gliders
Favorite Rink: Humm..got a few of them
E-Mail: lsimons11773@embarqmail.com

Watz Up!! Fellowskaters,

Fayetteville Gliders is putting it on the map with our SIZZLIN SUMMER SKATE JAM JULY 25 AND 26, 2008. We will be having a pool party to cool you off during the hot summer months and a barbeque to fatten you up but most importantly FOR ALL YOU DIE HARD SPADES PLAYERS AND BOARD GAME JUNKIES, there will be a tournament if you are up for the challenge. We are looking for two man teams for Spades and head to head battlers for the board games. IF YOU THINK YOU ARE THE BADDEST SPADES PLAYER THEN WE CHALLENGE YOU TO PUT YOUR SKILLS TO THE TEST AND YOUR REPETITION ON THE LINE. Think you got what it takes to become the number one team in Spades? Then you must have your face in the place. It will be one fun filled day of show offs, card smacking, junk talking, egotistic well you get my point...lol Trophies will be awarded to the 1st place and 2nd place teams and for each winner of the board games. Winners will also receive free admission into the skate party Saturday night. Come show us your skills and boast your bragging rights in the end. If you are interested please contact LaShanda Simons 910-476-7746 or via email lsimons11773@embarqmail.com to sign up your team or individual players. You can find skate party details on skategroove and jivebiscuit.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN.....

Skater's Luv,

"LocoMotive" the train is coming thru.....


4.30.08
Name: Kappa Chris
City & State: MD (bwo Brooklyn)
Favorite Rink: Branch Brook Park (Newark, NJ) is the spot
E-Mail: kappachris@comcast.net

OK, politics first: Pittsburgh Val, still posing as a ghost after Carolina. Good to see you back on the wood. Tasha, anything I can do to assist. We done good to get Poppy and Champ out! But another real skate story is with Charles! Travel on gurl! Glad I finally submitted those size 4 precision skates Tina once wore to the museum. DJ Krazy in MD (had enough huh?). Happy Belated birthday to Rahway Wanda. Big ups to my road dogs, Jody & Tony. Cheeks: I didn't forget the copies.

In between first Thursdays at Branch Brook Park, we've had a productive month with the completion of DVD's from Tampa and Carolina 2008 and even the VA Skate Connection footage from 2007. Thanks for your patience. Next up, a sequel to the "Rise and Fall of an Empire". The one year anniversary of the closing of the Empire Rink in Brooklyn, featured Big Bob's slammin' party on 4/19 at bbp. Those interviewed that night will be mixed in comparatively with some of the original R&F footage, plus additional unseen clips. Stay tuned. Yo Spin, I detect another appearance on the west coast.

Kappa Chris
"On the YO, baby"!


4.30.08
Name: Gregory Allen
City &State: Mil-town/WI
Skate Club/Organization: Midwest All-stars Inc / Roll Models
Favorite Rink : Cascade (Atl)
Email: midwest_allstars_inc@yahoo.com
Website: www.midwestallstars.org

Hello Skaters.

I like to thank God for allow me to make it to another skate party. Every party that i have been to this year has been GREAT. ( Memphis, Ohio, & St Louis ) St Louis is the latest and greatest . I loved being back at the old hotel , it made it truly family friendly. My son Malik and the rest of the children had a great time . They felt like they were at a family reunion . To all the Roll Models(Malik,Stan,Za, Lil Fee, and Maya) that made this trip , my hat goes off to you . Our young people all went over to St Nick`s for there Saturday session and had a nice time . Big thanks to Cd-man of StL rollers for the hook up. Big luv to Tami Johnson of the Marketing showcase and Sheila Singleton of Skate master USA for treating our children so well, that meant a lot to me. Happy belated birthday to Ce-Ce you are finally legal now. There is so much good stuff i could say about St.Louis party if would take all day so going to stop here! I have to send some lov to everybody from Kansas City, Arkansas ,Chicago , Omaha , Memphis,and Ohio , i know i talk alot of mess but it all in fun and you all handle it well. Also big luv from Jeron and Mo from Atl (yes she show off those dimples). By the way, nothing stops Kim Possible !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Super luv to all of Milwaukee`s skaters we held it down !!!!!!!!! and it was fun doing it . Our next party is Chi-Force wing-ding if you don`t know you now you know ! Dre it`s on you baby!!!!!!!!!!!!

To the Queen , you know i miss you this weekend ,but i heard Seville on wheel had kidnap you , i did send the Ransom money as soon as i heard , The next time they pull that mess it`s going to be hell 2 pay, and you can tell them i said it! Na!

To Lil Tracy& Salynda it was great seeing both of you ladies for real , keep smiling .

thank you Donna for inviting us down to St.Louis you did a great Job!

Last but not least to my Boy Randy of Stl Rollers for show me the real St. Louis . make sure you tell my guy J,Bush two finger in the sky for life .

But the #1 question of the day is where will you be July 18-19,2008 ?

"don`t forget you motorcycles".

Gregory Allen
Midwest All-Stars

p.s., oops i`m so sorry North Carolina was in the house like mighty mouse (oxoxox)


4.29.08
Name: Lennell aka CD MAN
Skate Club/Organization: STL ROLLERS
City & State: St. Louis, MO.
Website: stlrollers.com

First, to God, for all that He has done for us.

Now, what a time, what a time I had at Skills On Wheels event this past weekend, so many of you came and you showed out Friday and Saturday. The music was off the hook at everything that went down. Friday night skate with DJ Glen was great; he gave us something that we could roll to. Then we had DJ Greg C. at the meet and greet and no one had one bad word to say about the music because we where to busy getting our party on. That night we had DJ Showtime Rod from OHIO and what do I have to say, it was on and POPPIN’ in the STL that night.

Skills On Wheels, you all did your thing as you have done for years, my hat is off to you ALL.

Shouts Out to all that came to the STL this past weekend and I mean ALL, because it’s too many of you to start putting names out there. It would take up my whole day and I just don’t need to miss any one.

I’m also inviting all to roll with us in our May Day Parade on May 18th from 1pm – 5pm if you are in the area please come get your roll on with us. Call CD MAN at 314-435-6830 or go to stlrollers.com and let us know that you are coming.

To my skate family, I love you all and it was so good to see you ALL.

CD MAN and the STL ROLLERS


4.29.08
Name: Tee
Skate Club/Organization: Detroit Rhythmic Rollers
Favorite Rink: Skating On Land & At Sea

Yes, its been awhile since I represent!!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOh Weeeee- What a time, What a time we had Saturday night!!!!!
Thank you everyone for coming out Saturday April 26th at our 12th International – 3rd Bon Voyage Skating Affair. Thank you DJ Rob & DJ Ken Small for your continuous support in putting down some music that night, I skated maybe about 2-3 times and the rest was on the kitchen floor (LOL), you guys did the darn thang! All the disabled skaters that could not skate I hope you enjoyed the cards, checkers & coloring books/crayons that kinda kept you occupied. Our Canadian skaters, we are always glad to see you come over and have a good time. Grand Rapids, Lansing & Flint crew what can we say? Look like you all had a great time, sweat was flowing throughout the rink, and everyone got their sweat & skate on, not a dry shirt in the building. Yes, my Eastside skaters you to always welcome and we appreciate your support. Chuck, The Navigators, Deez Skaters, our close knit skating family we Love you guys! To the skaters that help with selling tickets, Tonya, Peaches, Red, Peanut, Trenaye, Cassandra, Wayne, Von, & Sweet Potato & Justina Thank you! Daphanie, you are now a honorary kitchen helper(LOL) We will be sailing out Sat. May 17th and I can hardly wait—we will be in Miami Friday night skating that night before we sail out, wait just a minute-----come on back October 25, 2008 same place, same time to our 6th Annual Skate-0-Ween, it will be off the wood again this year, DJ Ken Small will be playing along with DJ Rob, so get your costumes and come on out and enjoy the night, enjoy the food and enjoy the music !!!!!! Again, Thank you skaters for your continuous support. The Detroit Rhythmic Rollers – Cynthia, Cookie, Tee, Tiffany & Tone


4.29.08
Name: Chel
Skate Club/Organization: Seville on Wheels
City & State: Jacksonville, Fl
Email: RachelWynn@Comcast.net

Seville on Wheels would like to thank everyone who made our 5th Annual Midnight to Sunlight Skate Jam a success. We enjoyed all of our guests and look forward to doing it again next year. Thank you DJ Spin for making this an event we will always remember. Thank you Joi "Queen of the South" it was an honor to have you here. Thank you Bodyguard for using your show to promote our event, we truly appreciate it. Special thanks to all of our out of town guests who came from Chicago, St. Louis, Atlanta, Savannah, GA., Detroit, Ohio, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Mike from Philly and the Philadelphia crew, North Carolina, Memphis, TN, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, Miami,
if we have failed to mention anyone, please forgive us. Last but not least, we would like to thank our local skate family who came out in massive numbers to support us as well. Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing all of you again in "2009".

Chel and Ronnie


4.29.08
Name: Lil Stephanie aka Lil Bitt
City & State: Cleveland, Oh
Skate Club/Organization: ...Nothing Other Than The One & Only C-Land Freestylers...
Favorite Rink: Haven't Found One Yet....
E-Mail: beautyandbrains72@yahoo.com

Hello Skateworld,

Just wanted to stop by and say I had a GREAT TIME rollin' in VA Beach. Thanks again to Rachael (Sk8 Rebel) and the 7even City Rollers for welcoming me. VA Beach is a beautiful place...even at night!! Special thanks goes out to DJ Wiz for puttin me on blast (smile...lol) and playin the Cleveland Groove...thanks a lot!!! VA definitely showed out...Dr. J and the VA Unstoppables...I saw u doin your thang, Exotic and X TA C make sure yall don't hurt no body..lol

Shout Out to C-Land Freestylers...I MISSED YOU GUYS....

Cleveland was DEFINITELY in the buliding!!!

Hope to see everyone in Cleveland, Oh In June and remember, yall......

GO WITH THE FLOW!!!!!!

Love,
Lil Stephanie aka Lil Bitt


4.29.08
Name: Sherri Hayes
City & State: Indianapolis, IN
E-Mail: Sherrisk8prod@yahoo.com
Sherri's Skate Productions 25 and Older National Skate Reunion - Chicago - 4th of July weekend
Favorite Rink: Where there's a wood floor..Im throwing a party!!

Sherri's Skate Productions just pulled this off the internet...information on Urban Beach Weekend is forthcoming. Whatspoppincentral.com has it all for your party needs.

This huge event is only 20-25 minutes away from Ft. Lauderdale.

THE HOST HOTEL STILL HAS ROOMS AVAILABLE UNDER SHERRI'S SKATE PRODUCTIONS BLOCK..and has extended the rate only until May 1st. Thereafter these rooms will increase to a rate in excess of $200 per night plus tax. Make your rerservations today !!

Looking for exciting things to do while in Ft. Lauderdale.....check out what what's poppin central has going on.......read their information page. Then pick up the nearest phone call 954-920-3500 to make your reservations at the Sheraton Ft. Lauderdale Airport location. Mention Sherri's Skate Productions to get the group rate of $99 per night plus tax. Get the full skate jam details at Sherrisk8prod.com

Chec out what what's poppin central has to say about Urban Beach Week.

The Place: Miami Beach, Florida

What exactly is Urban Beach Week?
Urban Beach Week, a.k.a Memorial Day weekend, on MiamiÒs south beach is one of the premier summertime events for over 250,000 young African American Adults ages 22-30.

Urban professionals convene on the beach to partake in a relaxing 4 days of networking, business card passing, and seminars.

Sike!!
They come to party, see the sights and sounds of Miami, party and did we mention the over 100 celebrity parties. Yeah it's that serious.

What happens at the event?

Its one of the only places you can really expect to see many of your favorite celebrities just hanging out and having fun with everyone else.

The actual event occurs on 3 main streets in South Beach Miami. They are Ocean, Collins, and Washington AveÒs. Now if you're on a budget, mostly you will spend 3 to 4 days walking the strip taking in the sights and sounds of the Miami and Urban beach Week vibe. If you have a bit of money you will be in the 100Òs of specialty shops and dining restaurants. You will be in the VIP areaÒs mingling with celebrities, taking tours and so on.

website info. www.whatspoppincentral.com www.pegsonline.com/Miami-party-pass.html

What types of activities happen during Urban Beach Week?
There are plenty of things to get into during the event. Sign up for the newsletter to get the latest and greatest.
Do I need a party pass?
Yes, this year the Urban Beach Week weekend passes are a must for this weekend. Again, sign up for the newsletter for more info on how to get them. www.whatpoppincentral.com

What do the passes get me into?
Several of the hottest parties happening that weekend

Where exactly in Miami is Urban Beach Week held?
South Beach host the event and the prime locations are the 2000 block and below. Collins/Washington/ Ocean are the main streets. However, some events will be held across the causeways/bridges in downtown MIAMI.

Will I bump into any celebrities?
Seeing celebs - yes - bumping into - not likely, they will have security! LOL
Don't be surprised to see a major artist and entourage sitting a few feet away from you at the same restaurant.


Could one walk outside in the public with alcoholic beverages?
Technically it is allowed, at least if you buy a drink from Wet Willie's and Fat Tuesday's and they let you walk around with it. Last year people were outside Wet Willie's with their drinks. While we don't condone breaking laws, I would suggest bring a water or Coke bottle (better safe than sorry) or whatever to disguise incase the Miami beach P.D. decides to change the rules for the weekend, it could happen. I would not suggest walking with an open beer or large bottle of liquor, as MBPD will selectively ticket you for an open container, but might not do the same for walking with a drink from an establishment on Ocean Drive. You will see big road signs that say no open containers in flashing lights - they put them out for special events.

What do visitors do more? Hang out and chill on the strip or go partying at a club?
Due to the ridiculous amount of people coming to the event, even if the clubs are full to capacity (and they will be) lots of people will be out on the streets, at pool parties, or hotel parties.


Does jet skiing sound like a good idea?
Whatever floats your boat. It can be a little expensive though. It's an activity to occupy your day!!!!!

What are the age restrictions in the clubs, if there are any?
Most drinking establishments require ID...21 and over. Some of the clubs have dress codes...no sneakers, wife beaters, baseball caps...maybe