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Tips for a Better Summer Birthday Party

July 18, 2018 by Writers

No matter the time of year, birthdays can be so special. It’s a whole day that is dedicated completely to celebrating the life of a single person! So, if you’re looking for a birthday party venue in Odenton, MD, for your child’s birthday party – you’ve come to the right place. Wheels Skate Center is one of the best birthday party venues around! To make your little one’s birthday so special, consider these tips:

Change Up the Venue

Since summer gets so hot, summer birthdays are often hosted at the pool. While pool parties are always fun, they get a bit repetitive. So, why don’t you change up the birthday party venue? We suggest booking a birthday party at Wheels Skate Center. Your birthday girl will love the environment, fun music, and flashy lights. And, we know you’ll love our unbeatable prices connected to our birthday party packages!

Make the Invitations

A great way to get your child hyped about her birthday is for her to help you make the invitations! You can ask her to decorate the outside of the invitation; or, if she’s old enough, she can fill out all of the information. You can also teach her how to address an envelope and where to correctly place a stamp!

Celebrate Your Child for a Week

One of the best ways to get your child excited for her birthday party is to make small gestures leading up to the party. So, for the week leading up to her birthday, do something sweet once a day. Here are a few examples: make a kid-friendly breakfast, take her to her favorite ice cream shop, decorate her room with balloons, bake a cake together, and make her favorite home-cooked meal.

If you’re ready to book your child’s birthday party at Wheels Skate Center, contact us today! We can’t wait to celebrate your birthday girl!

A-Z: Ways to Keep Kids Active This Summer

July 5, 2018 by Writers

Kids are used to being around other kids their age eight hours a day, 180 days a year. So, when summer rolls around, they may easily get bored or quickly start picking on their siblings. Fortunately, there are plenty of things to do in the summer! That’s why the team at Wheels Skate Center has put together an A-Z list of things to do that will keep them active and occupied. Pick your favorites or try them all!

Advertise for your own garage sale
Blow humongous bubbles
Create a lemonade stand
Drive to a new park
Educate them about the history of roller skating
Find a new favorite restaurant
Go to Wheels Skate Center
Hike local trails
Initiate a pillow fight
Jump on the trampoline
Knit hats for cancer patients
Look for geocaching hotspots
Make different types of dessert
Nickname everyone in the family
Organize the basement
Paint a pretty picture
Qualify for a 5k in the community
Restore old furniture
Stare at the stars
Take a trip to the nearest beach
Unbox buried treasure (or bury treasure for next year)
Visit a local farmer’s market
Watch a movie in theaters
Xenium (give a gift to a stranger)
Yodel with friends
Zig-zag through a corn maze

Some of these activities may take days, and other activities may take a few minutes. But, one activity you can be sure will give them hours of endless fun is time spent at Wheels Skate Center! Let them invite their friends to the rink and watch the fun unfold. Check out our hours. We can’t wait to see you soon!

4 Roller Skating Etiquette Tips Every Skater Should Know

June 15, 2018 by Writers

Summer has arrived! And, we can’t wait to welcome all the new and seasoned roller skaters to the rink. We know that many people believe roller skating is a fun activity in Odenton, Maryland, and we couldn’t agree more. To help all skaters have a good time, check out these roller skating etiquette tips before heading to the rink:

Know Where to Skate

You can skate anywhere you’d like on the roller skating rink. But, most skaters who want to practice their tricks and dance moves do so in the middle of the rink. Skaters who want to race around the rink or just glide with ease do so near the rink’s edges.

Don’t Stop on the Rink

Whether you’re trying new roller skating tricks or speeding around the rink, it’s important not to stop on the rink itself. If you do, you become an obstacle that other skaters must go around. If you need to take a break, tighten your laces, or just need to stop, hop off the rink.

Respect the Space of Others

Collisions occur when skaters get too close. To prevent this painful occurrence, give the skaters around you plenty of space. If you do accidentally trip and fall, pull your fingers and arms in close so they don’t get squished by roller skates. Get up as quickly as possible to prevent an injury.

Have Fun with Friends

At Wheels Skate Center, we have upbeat music, an enthusiastic ambiance, delicious snacks, and much more. So, enjoy this time with your friends! Your good attitude will be contagious and everyone around you will have a blast.

Now that you know roller skating etiquette tips, head to Wheels Skate Center! Check out our schedule, and enjoy hours of endless fun.

Discover the Interesting History of Roller Skating

June 1, 2018 by Writers

Just like your favorite story, roller skating has a unique and interesting tale to tell. Dating back to the 1700’s, roller skating has transformed and grown exponentially since its first years. Lucky for us, we are living in an age where roller skating safety and having fun are both very important! Discover the interesting history of roller skating (and a few fun facts):

1760 – Before America officially declared independence from England in 1776, John Joseph Merlin created a very primitive set of inline skates. (Supposedly, Merlin wore his skates to a masquerade party. But, because he was not a good skater, he crashed into a large mirror and got very hurt!)
1863 – It took over 100 years for roller skates to finally be designed that had impressive maneuverability. Before James Leonard Plimpton designed the quad skate in 1863, many men had designed other skates that could only be used if going forward. Fortunately, Plimpton’s new design revolutionized the roller skate.
1902 – A public skating rink was opened at the Chicago Coliseum in 1902. By the early 1900’s, skating was a fascination among Americans, and over 7,000 people attended opening night at this public skating rink! This was not the first skating rink to surface, however. Rinks all over the world, including in England and Brussels, were opened decades before this one.
1993 – Dating back centuries before, safety had always been an important aspect of the roller skate design. In 1993, Active Brake Technology was invented and implemented to increase safety for the skater. This revolutionized skating increased its popularity even more.

Roller skates continue to improve and exceed expectations. If you’ve never given this fun activity a chance, you need to try it today! Head to Wheels Skate Center for a good time. Check out our schedule.

How to Choose Between Inline Skates & Quad Skates

May 16, 2018 by Writers

Roller skating is an awesome hobby to choose. It provides a social outlet, boosts emotional health, contributes to weight loss, and builds muscle definition. If you’re just now getting into this awesome pastime, you may be wondering if you should skate in quads or inlines.

Fortunately, there’s a simple way to figure out which one you should start skating with and when to move onto the other skate. Check out the details:

Quad Skates

If you’re a beginner, quad skates are always a good choice. Quad skates, better known as roller skates, help beginners perfect their balancing skills and get used to moving on wheels instead of on their feet. The stability and balance that quad skates offer can even help you skate better. This occurs because you won’t have to work so hard to balance and stay upright. You will quickly be confident in your ability to skate! Once your skating skills grow, you’ll be ready to try inline skates.

Inline Skates

Inline skates, commonly referred to as rollerblades, are boot-like skates that have four wheels. These wheels are arranged in a straight line. Because of this design, inline skates are able to maneuver much easier than quad skates. Skaters can whip around corners or around obstacles easily. Probably the most important aspect of inline skates is speed! Skaters love the speed associated with roller blades. And, if you want to skate for hours on end, you can try different things to increase your endurance.

Summer at Wheels Skate Center is an absolute blast! Don’t miss out on the fun. Check out our schedule today.

3 Reasons Why You Should Take Up Roller Skating As a Hobby

April 18, 2018 by Writers

Are you searching for a fun hobby or new activity that you can do in your free time? The team at Wheels Skate Center suggests roller skating! Millions of Americans skate every year during their free time. And, for good reasons!

Check out a few reasons why roller skating is a great hobby:

It Builds Muscle Definition

Are you looking for a fun way to lose weight and build muscle at the same time? Roller skating is the answer! After skating regularly, you’ll notice a difference in your muscle definition and loss of unwanted weight. And, this is one of the best ways to lose weight without taking a serious toll on your joints! (Other fun ways to lose weight include jumping rope, hiking with friends, and swimming in the pool.)

It Will Boost Your Emotional Health

When you exercise, you are releasing feel-good hormones called endorphins. These endorphins actually help people feel more relaxed and happy. So, when you’re headed to Wheels Skate Center to boost your physical health through exercise, you’re also giving your emotional health a workout, too!

It Provides a Social Outlet

Do you have activities where you get to interact with people other than school or work? Strengthening a child’s social skills or improving your own is an important part of life. When you roller skate, you will meet other like-minded people that you have something in common with – having fun!

At Wheels Skate Center, we have fun events for the whole family – Wacky Wednesdays, Kids Fun Time on Saturdays, and Adult Nite on Tuesdays are just a few. Bring your friends, kids, spouse, neighbors, and everyone in between to the skate center! Contact us today with your questions.

Roller Skate Maintenance: Simple Tips & Tricks

April 10, 2018 by Writers

Spring is here, and that means millions of people are cleaning their homes, cars, lawn, and more. The team at Wheels Skate Center suggests cleaning your roller skates, too! By cleaning and maintaining them, they will stay in top condition for years to come. Check out two simple tips:

Rotate Your Toe Stops

Your toe stops are incredibly important, as they are your roller skates’ brakes! Over time, it’s likely that they will loosen. Make it a habit to check your toe stops regularly, and if they are loose, simply tighten them. If they look worn down, replace them to ensure safety. If you want to increase their longevity, rotate the toe stops just like you would the tires on a car.

Check & Clean Your Wheels

Your roller skates’ wheels need to be tight to ensure a safe ride. So, after several uses, check your skates’ wheels to make sure they aren’t loose. You can even rotate your wheels so they get an even amount of wear and tear. Dust or dirt may cling to your wheels as you skate, and this can make for a difficult glide. After every skate session, use a damp cloth to clean your wheels.

Although this is not essential to improve the longevity of your skates, replacing your roller skates’ laces can make them look fun and fresh. (Did you know that adjusting your laces can actually help you skate better?) When you’re done cleaning your skates, come to Wheels Skate Center and have endless hours of fun! Check out our hours.

How to Increase Roller Skating Endurance

March 22, 2018 by Writers

Do you absolutely love roller skating but can’t roller skate for very long? Fortunately, there are ways to improve your endurance! These easy steps will help you increase your longevity and get healthy by roller skating.

Set Aside Time for Stretching

Stretching is the key ingredient to a successful roller skating experience. But, why is stretching so important? When you stretch, you are loosening your muscles, increasing blood flow, and improving your range of motion. If you exercise without stretching, your muscles are tight and an injury is likely to occur. Make sure to stretch before and after you roller skate. This will dramatically help your endurance!

Get Healthy in All Areas

To maximize your endurance while roller skating, your body needs to be filled with nutritious food. If you eat junk food and drink soda often, your body may feel sluggish and unable to exercise properly. Make it your goal to eat properly and exercise often – before and after you head to the skating rink! Creating healthy meals for you and your family doesn’t have to take hours. Take a look at these 30 healthy recipes that can be made in 30 minutes!

Practice Roller Skating in Intervals

Pacing yourself is key to increase your endurance. While you’re skating at Wheels Skate Center, try roller skating very fast for about one minute. Afterward, give yourself a five-minute break where you glide around the rink. Then, try roller skating fast again. Do this several times until you feel like you can increase your “fast” time. This will help your endurance grow (plus it’s fun)!

Check out our schedule, then skate with us today! We look forward to seeing you soon.

3 Budget-Friendly Valentine’s Day Date Activities

February 5, 2018 by Writers

Are you searching for a fun (and affordable) Valentine’s Day date night activity? Your special someone loves feeling appreciated, but you don’t need to go broke to impress your S.O. Thankfully, there are plenty of budget-friendly Valentine’s Day activities that are as fun as they are affordable!

Check out these affordable Valentine’s Day date night activities:

Visit the Roller Skating Rink

If you want to completely surprise your date, take her to the roller rink! This activity is affordable and fun! (Plus, you’ll get to hold her hand, which is always a great bonus.) Visit Wheels Skate Center all year for an entertaining activity that’s also great for your health.

Make Dinner & Desserts at Home

Going out to eat on Valentine’s Day is what everybody does. Why don’t you switch it up a bit by making a homemade meal instead? Bake a sweet dessert with your special someone after you’re finished with dinner! You’ll be able to have quality time together without breaking the bank. After dinner, you can watch a Valentine’s Day movie or play games together.

Host a Game Night

Speaking of games, Valentine’s Day is a great night to play fun games! If you want, invite other couples over to have a game night with friends. Fun games include charades, Pictionary, Fibbage, and more. You, your date, and your friends will have a blast playing games and laughing together.

The team at Wheels Skate Center hopes you have a great Valentine’s Day! If you want to learn more about planning the perfect roller-skating date, contact us today.

Teach Your Child How to Roller Skate in 3 Easy Steps

August 18, 2017 by Writers

Teaching your child how to roller skate can be one of the most rewarding times of parenthood. They will develop confidence in themselves while having fun! Teach your child how to skate by following these three easy steps: wear the right gear, teach the roller skating basics, and take advantage of our skate lessons.

Learn all about your Odenton skating rink!

Dress for Success

Roller skating is extremely fun, but even the pro’s have taken some falls. In order to reduce the amount of bruises and scrapes, make sure that your child wears a helmet, wrist guard, and knee and elbow pads. (High socks are important too so your little one doesn’t get blisters). With this safety gear, there will be less tears and more enjoyment!

Teach the Basics

Roller skating is a lot like walking … except on wheels! Teaching your child the basics of roller skating will increase his confidence. First, let your child practice walking in his skates on grass or carpet until he can maintain balance. Then, show him how to roll in his skates while holding your hand. When he feels confident in rolling, teach him to pick up his feet one at a time and step forward in a diagonal direction and propel himself forward. He will be skating around the rink in no time!

Take Advantage of Our Skate Lessons

We provide skate classes for only $5! This cost includes a quad skate rental and a full hour of lessons. With this class, you will skate more confidently and enjoy it much more. Not sure if your skills are good enough for our skate class? Don’t worry about that! Our skate class is open for all ages and abilities. Bring the whole family to the class!