It’s tough to stay active during the summer. With all that heat and humidity, a few minutes outside can leave the kids sapped of strength and ready to collapse on the couch. But you don’t have to give into inactivity. Keep your family moving with indoor fitness at Wheels.

Health Benefits of Roller-Skating

You knew skating was fun, but did you know it’s good for you, too? Skating is a great way to keep the family active when it’s hot. Our facilities are clean and air conditioned, and if you need a pick-me-up, all you need to do is roll over to our concession stand. Don’t wait to skate! The health benefits of roller-skating include:

• Burning calories. Has your family gotten a little too comfortable with sweets this summer? Burn off that extra ice cream with fun fitness in Odenton. An average sized adult can burn 9-10 calories in one minute of moderate skating. Depending on how hard you skate, that adds up to 300-600 calories per hour!
• Strengthening muscles. Roller-skating works out a variety of muscles, from your legs and glutes to your abs, arms, and even your heart! It’s also a great way to improve coordination and flexibility.
• Low-impact exercise. Exercise like running may be great for your body, but they’re bad for your joints. Roller-skating is a low-impact fitness routine, so you can skate all day without worrying about damage to your joints.
• Mood boost. Yep, just like other forms of exercise, roller-skating can reduce stress and improve your mood. Skate for the smiles on your children’s faces!

Ready to roll? Don’t miss summer skating fun at Wheels.

A rainy day can’t ruin an afternoon of roller-skating, and neither can a blistering hot summer. But rub a few blisters, and suddenly your favorite activity sounds a lot less appealing. Blisters are one of the most common roller-skating injuries. They may be a minor pain, but skating is a lot smoother without them. Prevent blisters while skating with these tips from Wheels.

How to Prevent Blisters

• Wear great skates. We keep our skate rentals in great condition, but if you’re having trouble with blisters, you may want to invest in your own skates. When you break in a new pair of skates, they conform to the shape of your foot, which minimizes blisters and hot spots. If you’re renting skates, make sure they’re the right size and laced tightly. When there’s too much space between your foot and the boot, it creates friction, which causes blisters.
• Check your stance. Are you a toe pusher? If you push with just your toes, you’re more likely to develop hot spots. Instead of pushing off with just your toes, push off with your whole foot, which spreads out the pressure and minimizes friction.
• Get padded. If you feel a blister forming, cushion the spot. Wear an extra layer of socks or, if you only have a few hot spots, wear a blister bandage underneath your socks. Either way, make sure your socks fit snugly, or you’ll only contribute to the blister problem.

Ready to roll again? We’ll see you at Wheels skating center in Odenton.

Who says you need to leave town to have an unforgettable spring break? Wheels is turning up the fun right here in Odenton. All week long we have special fun for kids and families. Enjoy more skating for less at Wheels skating center!

Spring Break Matinee

When the teachers are away, the kids will play (and vice versa!). We’re inviting everyone to cut loose and play the break away. Spring break kicks off on April 10th, and so do our School’s Out Skate events. On April 10th-14th and April 17th, we’re rolling into the rink early for matinee fun. Skate from noon until 3pm for just $2 admission! Quad skate rentals are $2, or bring your own and roll for free. In addition to our special skating sessions, we’ll have all the fun you love during a regular week.

• Stroll n’ Roll on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8:30am (no Stroll n’ Roll on Monday, April 17th)
• Tuesday Skating Lessons from 6-7pm
• Throwback Tuesday & Military Night from 7-9:30pm (Military and First Responders get half price!)
• Dollar Night! Just $1 admission to skate from 7-9:30pm
• Friday Fun from 8-11pm
• Kids Fun Time from 10-11:30am on Saturday
• Saturday Skate Class from noon to 1pm
• 1-5pm Saturday Skate
• 8-11pm Saturday Night Skate

Start the holiday early with Palm Sunday Skating from 1-5pm on April 9th. We will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 16th. Have a blessed holiday with the people you love!

Ready for a Facebook pic ten times cooler than everyone else’s? Celebrate spring break at Wheels skating center.

Birthdays are better at Wheels skating center. When you book a roller-skating party, we do everything we can to make sure you have the time of your life. That means taking care of setup and cleanup, providing a dedicated Party Hostess to dish up pizza and drinks, and keeping the good times rolling all afternoon (and beyond—we give the guests free skate passes for next time). We do a lot to make sure your child has the best birthday party ever. Here’s how you can make planning a kid’s birthday party a piece of cake!

5 Tips for a Better Birthday Party

1. Plan early. Leaving the party planning until the last minute is a recipe for stress. Book your party early to ensure you get the time you want, give parents more time to send RSVPs, and plan those extra touches that your child will never forget.
2. Pick your package. Wheels offers birthday party options for every size party (and budget). Do you want to surprise your child with a balloon bouquet, glow gear, and other fun freebies? Upgrade to the MOST Fun Party Package.
3. Get a great gift. Nothing suits a skating party like new roller-skates.
4. Limit the guests. Younger kids may feel overwhelmed with a big birthday crowd, while older children probably want all their friends to attend their birthday party. A good rule of thumb is to invite the same number of guests as your child’s age.
5. Avoid meltdowns. Nobody wants crocodile tears on the big day. Make sure the birthday kid gets plenty of rest before the party, eats a full breakfast, and comes to Wheels ready to roll.

It’s party time! Call to book your child’s birthday party in Odenton.

Do you have magic in your movements? Do you express your artistic side with free-flowing dance moves on a polished maple floor? Are you a proud member of the Artistic Skating Club? The Stars on Wheels Spring Invitational starts this week! It’s the largest competitive meet in the country after Nationals. So lace your skates and show off your stuff!

Stars on Wheels Spring Invitational

The artistic skate spring invitational is an annual event hosted by Wheels Skating Center in Odenton. Our special judges include:

• Gary Callahan
• John Cawley
• Janet Jordan
• Cecelia Kelley
• Billy Mastriano
• Marie McGee
• Bill Spooner
• Marian Spooner
• Al Taglang

This event is organized by David Adamy. We’re pleased to welcome Marty Dumic as our organist.

Take Home the Prize

The artistic skate final takes place Saturday, March 18th through Monday, March 20th. We’ll be open for a special 12-7pm practice session on Friday for just $5 admission. Please don’t miss your official practice time! The official competition begins on Saturday at 5am. Check out our final Stars on Wheels Spring Invitational schedule to see when you’ll be competing. The Wheels invitational includes A, B, C, and Intro level events. Our sound system accommodates CD’s only, so don’t forget your mix tape. Our full-service snack bar will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, so you don’t need to worry about packing snacks. Whether you’re competing or just here to watch the show, you won’t want to miss this lineup. We’ll be awarding victories for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

Can you handle the beat? We’ll see you this weekend at Wheels!

Businesses come and go, but the most successful businesses have strong teams. When you’re building a business and you want a strong team, you need to plan events that will build them up as a unit. A team that is able to come together outside of the frustrations of the office is a team that will work together better and produce a lot more during the work day. If you’re planning a team building event or a corporate event to thank to your team for their hard work, you’ll need a venue. There are a lot of places where you can sit around a table, have dinner, and just say thank you, but there is one place where you can go to have tons of laughs, see fun sides of each other, and be active all at the same time, you want to bring your team to Wheels Skate Center!

We have a great facility where you and your team can come and experience a lot of fun, team building exercises, and camaraderie. We know exactly how important this is to your business! You’ll enjoy seeing your team connect, because they’re building the foundation of your business’ future success. Your team won’t be the same after a roller-skating team building day at Wheels. After all, nothing bonds coworkers faster than skating to top 40’s songs, playing arcade games, enjoying food, and talking about what they love about the team. Wheels is your destination for corporate fun.

You don’t have to have the same team building experience that everyone is used to. Think outside of the box and book your corporate event at Wheels!

Love is in the air and we’re seeing it everywhere. Valentine’s Day is just days away, and we’re ready to share the love. It’s always nice to get candy and a card from someone you love. It’s nice to know someone cares about you enough to want show their appreciation and share the love. Valentine’s Day is a popular holiday for buying jewelry, going on dinner dates, and sending silly heart-shaped gifts to your friends. But spreading love isn’t all about the people in your life; it’s about the pets, too! So dare to be different this year Come out and have a heart at Wheels skating center!

Have a Heart Skate

Wheels is celebrating the love that spilling over in Odenton community with the Have a Heart Skate this February. We’re working to help the local animal shelter show the love to animals in need, and we need your help! Bring 2 cans or 1 bag of pet food to the Have a Heart Skate, and we’ll give you a discount on the price of admission. Still not convinced? We’ll also give you a free Wheels skate pass that you can use again on another visit!

Valentine’s Day Skate

That’s not all that we have planned this month. We’re also planning a special celebration on Valentine’s Day from 7-9:30. That will include a $1 meal deal, which includes a slice of pizza and a drink. Come out and have a retro date night with us on Valentine’s Day! You’ll have fun making memories with that special someone.

Show the love at Wheels skating center this February.

Can your skates make it through another year? A good pair of roller-skates can last for years, but if you let them fall into disrepair, you might find yourself needing a new pair. Get a fresh start this year with these skate maintenance tips (and learn how to know if it’s time to replace your skates).

Do Your Skates Need Replacing?

Do your skates need a little TLC, or is it better to start fresh? Ask yourself these questions:

• Are these skates too small? Pass them down to your next child and buy a new pair of skates.
• Are the wheels or bearings rusted? Time for something new.
• Are the boots cracked or warped? Head to the Pro Shop.
• Is the liner broken down? Look into replacing the sole insert or buying a new boot.

Roller-Skate Maintenance

If your skates are still in good shape, we want to help them reach a healthy old age. Follow these skate maintenance tips from Wheels.

• Store your skate in a dry location that’s around room temperature
• Wipe down skates if they become wet
• Check to make sure your skate trucks are secure
• Adjust the toe stop for optimal braking
• Make sure the bearings are loose and lubricated for a smooth rolling skate
• Clean your wheels periodically to remove dirt build up
• Replace skates that are pocked or dented from outdoor use

If your wheels, toe stop, or bearings become worn, don’t worry. You can replace a single component without buying a new pair of skates (unless you want to, of course!).

Ready to roll? Visit Wheels skating center for Odenton family entertainment in the New Year!