Outdoor Skate Sessions (do up form)
Fill out this form to get more information about becoming a skate instructor or skate coach at our skate school.
Rink Night
630-830pm Saturday, September 16
Our DJ'ed Roller Rink Night Cookout Fundraiser
Enjoy both longtime and new skating friends as we turn the Salvation Army parking lot into a roller rink for inline and roller skaters. We'll bring a DJ playing a mix of danceable tunes, plus food, drink, good cheer from the community, and plenty of skaters to meet.Pay what you want for entry. Proceeds to benefit the summer kids camp at the Salvation Army.Bring your skates and safety gear. We'll also have loaner skates and safety gear available.This is a rain or shine event. If it rains, we'll relocate indoors in the Salvation Army gym.
Rink Night
End of summer edition.
630-830pm Saturday, September 16
Our DJ'ed Roller Rink Night Cookout Fundraiser
Enjoy both longtime and new skating friends as we turn the Salvation Army parking lot into a roller rink for inline and roller skaters. We'll bring a DJ playing a mix of danceable tunes, plus food, drink, good cheer from the community, and plenty of skaters to meet.Pay what you want for entry. Proceeds to benefit the summer kids camp program at the Salvation Army.Bring your skates and safety gear. We'll also have loaner skates and safety gear available.This is a rain or shine event. If it rains, we'll relocate indoors in the Salvation Army gym at the same address.
RSVP for Rink Night ● Space is limited; sign up in advance for guaranteed entry at the event.
Not ready to skate? Use the link below for a free lesson.
Learn to Skate ● Free ● Covers the proper use of protective gear, falling safety and prevention, basic stride, turning and stopping.
Ready to step up your game? Take some post beginner classes and build your skating style.
Skate Lab ● (Learn to Skate "Part 2") ● A mix of balance, fitness and skating to music to get the most from skating outdoors.
Skate Lab is offered on a pay what you want basis.
It's a wrap for our May Rink Night. Thank you to everyone who came out and to all our volunteers. Stay tuned for additional Rink Nights in the future.
Rink Night/Open House
630-830pm Saturday, May 6
Our DJ'ed Roller Rink Night Cookout Fundraiser
Enjoy both longtime and new skating friends as we turn the Salvation Army parking lot into a roller rink for inline and roller skaters. We'll bring a DJ playing a mix of danceable tunes, plus food, drink, good cheer from the community, and plenty of skaters to meet.Proceeds to benefit the summer kids camp program at the Salvation Army.This is a rain or shine event. If it rains, we'll relocate indoors in the Salvation Army gym at the same address.
Notes
Protective gear required to skate . We'll have some protective gear and skates available at the event. We'll also have certified skate instructors there to help you get going.For those of you who want to strengthen your skating skills ahead of the event, we've set up the following 30 minute class.
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Rink Night Cookout Donation
Dinner is on a pay what you want donation. Recommended: $25 dinner and a drink, or $5-$10 per a la carte item.
RSVP for Rink Night
Space is limited; sign up in advance for guaranteed entry.
Skate Care
Because your skates deserve care just as much as you do.
Part of skating is the relationship you build with your skates -- starting from picking the right pair, to showing off your gear, to providing your skates the proper care so they can always be a joy to wear.We're proud to have Adrienne on our team to share her expertise.
About Adrienne, our Resident Skate Expert
Owner of the Department of Skate, Washington DC's only skate shop.
Long time roller derby skater as Velocity Raptor.
Actively skates, sells, sets up and offers maintenance and advice on all skates far and wide.
Adrienne is a great resource with a vast ocean of knowledge and you can reach out to her anytime to get her help.
Skate Maintenance
10am-noon Saturday June 17 at the Salvation Army parking lot (indoors in the gym if it rains).
Notes
Cleaning material and bearing lube provided.
Tools are not provided. You'll need to bring the following: skate tools (a T-tool and a bearing puller) plus a wash bottle.
If you don't have tools, buy whatever you need when signing up.
Don't forget to bring your skates. We'll be taking them apart and putting them back together.
Register for Skate Mainteance
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Skate Maintenance Confirmation
Thanks for signing up! We're very excited that you will attend. Here is the key information you'll need to have the best experience:
Where We'll Meet
We'll meet at the Salvation Army on Sherman Avenue in Petworth. The address is:3335 Sherman Ave NWPark on the streets nearby and meet at the front entrance, at the corner of Sherman and Morton St NW. We'll have people coming out periodically to meet you and bring you to the parking area where we are teaching.If you are taking public transportation, it's a short walk from the Petworth metro station.
Cancellations and Rescheduling
We most likely won't reschedule or cancel the session. If it's raining, we'll relocate indoors at the same address, into the Salvation Army gym.We'll send out a note if we need to cancel the session or reschedule it. If we cancel, we'll send you a refund. If we reschedule and you can't make the new date, we'll send you a refund.
What to Bring
Here is a list of what you should bring:Your skates (they can be inline skates or roller skates).Plus the following items:
A t-tool - you'll use this to remove and reattach your wheels
A bearing puller - you'll use this to remove teh bearings from your wheels to clean them
A wash bottle - you'll put your bearings in it to clean them
If you purchased any of these items while registering, they'll be there for you when you arrive and are yours to keep and take home.
What to Expect
We'll show you how to clean your skates. We'll have tables and chairs set up for you to do that comfortably. The parts of the skates we'll focus on are your wheels and bearings as they receive the most wear.For any questions, you're welcome to reach out to me by text, I'll be leading the class and am reachable at (202) 262-7364.Looking forward to seeing you there!Adrienne Schreiber for Department of Skate
Introductory Rollerdance Confirmation
Thanks for signing up!Please note that the prerequisite for signing up for this session is being able to skate. If you need some help to start skating, please sign up for a learn to skate session.
Directions
We'll meet at the Salvation Army on Sherman Avenue in Petworth, indoors in the gym. The address is:3335 Sherman Ave NWPark on the streets nearby go to the side entrance, buzz the buzzer and we'll let you in.If you are taking public transportation, it's a short walk from the Petworth metro station.
What to Bring
We encourage you to wear pads as you be learning learning new skills.
Other than that, you'll need to bring your skates of course!
What to Expect
Skate Instructor Clare will be there to help you get started on some new skate moves and also work on your style, with and without music.If you have any trouble finding us, I'll be nearby and you can call/text me for help at 410-394-9483.-Skate Instructor Andrew
Skate Lesson Confirmation
Thanks for signing up! We're very excited that you will attend. Here is the key information you'll need to have the best experience:
Places Where We Teach
Depending on where we've indicated to meet, we'll be at the Salvation Army or Rock Creek Park. Here are the directions for each spot:
Salvation Army (Outdoors)
We'll meet at the Salvation Army on Sherman Avenue in Petworth. The address is:3335 Sherman Ave NWPark on the streets nearby and meet at the front entrance, at the corner of Sherman and Morton St NW. We'll have people coming out periodically to meet you and bring you to where we are teaching.If you are taking public transportation, it's a short walk from the Petworth metro station.
Salvation Army (Indoor Gym)
Go to the Morton Street entrance near the fenced off parking lot and buzz the buzzer to get let in.
Rock Creek Park
We'll meet at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre Parking Lot in Rock Creek Park. The address is:4850 Colorado Ave NWIt's an enormous parking lot; turn in from Colorado Avenue and we'll meet near the entrance. If you find yourself near the tennis courts, you'll need to go the other end of the parking lot.
Other Locations
If we're meeting at any other location, we'll send an email with directions on how to get there.
Cancellations and Rescheduling
We'll send out a note if we need to cancel the session and reschedule it. It could be due to bad weather or a parking lot that's too wet, among other reasons. If that happens, we will provide a date for when the session is rescheduled.
What to Bring
a helmet -- required outdoors
These items are also required outdoors:
We do have loaner skate equipment; if you need something, please let us know as soon as you can.
Be There Early -- When We Start
be 30 minutes early to borrow gear
be 15 minutes early to put on your gear
our skate class will start on time
What to Expect
We'll get geared up, and start doing some skating! The plan is to skate safely and have some fun. We'll work to make sure you get some time with an instructor and for practice on your own.For any other questions, you're welcome to reach out to me by text or a phone call, I'm the lead instuctor and am reachable at 410-394-9483.Looking forward to seeing you there!Andrew Barabasz
Trolley Trail Day in Hyattsville, MD
We'll be at the municipal parking lot adjacent to Franklins Restaurant and the Trolley Trail. Here is the address:5123 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsvile, MDPark on the streets nearby and meet us at our booth.Our sessions at this location will not be for beginners -- they will be for our Learn to Skate Clinic graduates and skaters comfortable skating outdoors on off-street trails.
Skate Clinic Confirmation
Thanks for signing up! We're very excited that you will attend. Here is the key information you'll need to have the best experience:
Where to Go
Check your sign up confirmation. Depending on where we've indicated to meet we'll be at the Salvation Army, Rock Creek Park or a special event. Here are the directions for each spot:
Salvation Army (Outdoors)
We'll meet at the Salvation Army on Sherman Avenue in Petworth. The address is:3335 Sherman Ave NWPark on the streets nearby and meet at the front entrance, at the corner of Sherman and Morton St NW. We'll have people coming out periodically to meet you and bring you to the parking area where we are teaching.If you are taking public transportation, it's a short walk from the Petworth metro station.
Salvation Army (Indoor Gym)
Go to the Morton Street entrance near the fenced off parking lot and buzz the buzzer to get let in.
Rock Creek Park
We'll meet at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre Parking Lot in Rock Creek Park. The address is:4850 Colorado Ave NWIt's an enormous parking lot; turn in from Colorado Avenue and we'll meet near the entrance. If you find yourself near the tennis courts, you'll need to go the other end of the parking lot.
Cancellations and Rescheduling
We'll send out a note if we need to cancel. It could be due to bad weather or a parking lot that's too wet, among other reasons. If that happens, you are welcome to sign up for one of our other sessions.
What to Bring
The following items are mandatory. If you don't wear them, we can't teach you to skate:
either inline skates, with a heel brake
...or roller skates, with toe stops
a helmet -- a bike helmet will do
We do have loaner skates and protective equipment; if you need something, please let us know as soon as you can.Finally, you should wear comfortable clothing appropriate to the weather.
Be There Early -- When We Start
be 30 minutes early to borrow gear
be 15 minutes early to put on your gear
our skate class will start on time
What to Expect
We'll get geared up, and start doing some skating! The plan is to skate safely and have some fun. We'll work to make sure you get some time with an instructor and for practice on your own.For any other questions, you're welcome to reach out to me by text or a phone call, I'm the lead instuctor and am reachable at 410-394-9483.Looking forward to seeing you there!Andrew Barabasz
