If you have any articles, images or memories of roller derby history, particularly Chicago roller derby history, please share. For as huge as it was in its heyday, I’m having challenges finding information. I did get a few responses to a previous article about roller derby in Chicago but I need more. All help is… Read More: Seeking Information on Chicago Roller Derby History »
I know that skating was one of the hottest things to do in New York, and I”m calling on skaters from all cities to share their roller skating memories. I’ll be honest. There are three things that I know about roller skating in NY, and please correct me if I’m wrong. 1. It is home… Read More: Calling Roller Skaters from New York »
While conducting my roller skating research, I have run across many sites of people who love roller skating. Here are some of the sites I found. Skatelog.com – This seems to be THE roller skating authority site Skate Grove – This site has a huge directory of roller skating resources and a directory of rinks… Read More: What Are Your Favorite Roller Skating Sites? »
Do you roller skate at Northland Roller Rink, Detroit Roller Wheels or Royal Skateland? Did you roller skate at some of the earlier rinks in Detroit? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then your memories and stories are needed. Please your name, name of rink, rink owner, and anything else you can… Read More: Calling All Detroit Roller Skaters »
Yes, there was roller skating in Alaska. Don’t know if there still is. I met a gentleman a couple years ago who said that he roller skated years ago when he was in the military. I was in awe because I thought they only had cold weather, dog sleds and other images shown on TV.… Read More: Did You Roller Skate in Alaska? »
The Original Savoy on 47th & South Parkway The New Savoy on 78th & Cottage was another popular roller skating rink on the South Side. While I don’t have as much information as I did with The Loop, I do know that it was a hot spot in the 1970s. Well, I do know that… Read More: Did You Roller Skate at The New Savoy on 78th… »