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The Chequered History of Roller Skating

Angelique Laaks2019-09-19T14:57:05+02:00Necessity they say is the mother of invention. Therefore it makes sense that the idea of skating on dry land, as was done on ice, resulted in converting ice skates into their dry-land roller skating cousins. In case you’re wondering, let’s first of all put to bed the origins of ice skating. Archaeological evidence speaks to their invention being a matter of survival. Around 5 000 years ago, the first skates were made of animal bones as a travel...

Roller party themes – which decade should you choose?

Angelique Laaks2019-10-01T09:46:17+02:00Choosing a decade to theme your roller party around is always a great idea. It gives an element of fun to your event and we can assure you that the outfits will help break the ice between your guests! But which decade should you choose? The 70s where roller skating began? Or maybe the 00s where, for some of your guests, their style may not have changed much? To help you decide, we’ve put together a quick guide to each...

5 Fun Facts About Roller Skating

Angelique Laaks2019-10-01T09:45:47+02:00Roller skating has quite a history, with the first recorded use of roller skates a whopping 274 years ago! But what else is there to roller skating, and why is it the perfect activity for many events and celebrations? Check out our top 5 fun facts about the sport... 1. Waitresses that wear roller skates? They’re officially known as carhops. Carhops first began to appear in 1921 but became highly popular in American drive-in restaurants in the 50s and 60s. Their feature...

Why roller skating isn’t just for kids

Angelique Laaks2019-10-01T09:45:00+02:00When someone says roller skating, your first thought may be that it’s an activity for children. It’s true that kids love to skate, but our roller rinks are purchased and hired for events of all kinds, with participants of all ages slipping on a pair of skates. We’ve seen everything from family fun days where parents hold the hands of their little ones around the rink (often being out-skated by their mini me!), to corporate adult-only events where the average...