A Roll Down Memory Lane

February 20, 2019 by Writers

We have found some epic pictures from roller skating throughout the years. What are your favorite memories surround roller skating? Many people remember racing friends or siblings down hills, streets, or around a cul-de-sac while on roller skates. Even with helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads you probably got your fair share of cuts and bruises.

This brings back so many memories from old school diners and restaurants to scenes in movies like Grease. To this day, there are several restaurants and chains with waitresses on roller skates. Here is a link to 14 Classic American drive-in restaurants still open, which includes Doumar’s in Norfolk, Virginia and Jerry’s Curb Service in Beaver, PA. This could be an awesome theme for a party hosted at Wheels Skate Center. Check out our private party options!

Does anyone remember the roller vinyls? They were key in promoting roller skating as well as disco music. Roller skating and disco music went hand-in-hand. Good music made people want to skate and while skating people needed the good tunes. At Wheels Skate Center, we always make sure to have good music playing. Check out our schedule to see upcoming events and any special theme nights.

This picture and the one below it are part of two of the most iconic roller skating movies of all time, Skatetown U.S.A and Roller Boogie. Both of which would also be an amazing theme for a reunion or girl’s night out.

While Roller Boogie was one of the most popular roller skating movies, the sport has been featured in a number of others including: Xanadu, Rollerball, Rollerblade, Kansas City Bomber, and Unholy Rollers.

Hope you enjoyed our roller skating trip down memory lane. That’s ALL FOLKS!