If you skater, stepper, skier or whatever, you can place an ad in the 2015 Roller Skate 2000 Chicago Style Calendar. Rates for ads: Birthday entry – $20 Business card – $45 Half page – $100 Full page – $200 For more details, contact Erskine at (312) 217-2781 or hamlinbear2@gmail.com.
White City Roller Rink was part of White City Amusement Park, located on the south side of Chicago at 63rd & South Parkway (now King Drive). It opened in 1905. After the amusement park closed in the late 1930s, the rink remained open and was a source of controversy because of the name, “White City”.… Read More: Remember White City Turned Park City Roller Rink in Chicago? »
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… »
As I continue my research on Chicago roller skating history, I am learning that roller derby IS Chicago history. What do I mean by that? When I mention to people that I’m researching roller skating in Chicago, one of the first questions they ask, “Are you a derby skater?” When I say no, the next… Read More: Roller Derby IS Chicago History »
Join Phaze II Skate Crew’s Twin Skate Jam at Glenwood Roller Rink on Saturday, May 18, 2013. The event will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and tickets are $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door. To purchase tickets, contact Phaze II at Phazeiiskatecrew@sbcglobal.net or Glenwood Roller Rink at (708) 754-5640.
Ring in the new year with skating, stepping and line dancing with Phaze II Skate Crew’s annual New Years Eve’s Party at Rich City Skate, 4645 Sauk Trail in Richton Park, IL. There will be food, great music and good company to make it a great evening. Buy your tickets from any Phaze II Crew… Read More: Buy Your Tickets for Phaze II Skate Crew New Year… »