Gene Elliot celebrated his birthday the way he has for years – roller skating at Skateland USA in Hickory. Mr. Elliot has been skating since he was 5 years old. He has been coming to our skating rink for decades! He was even a manager back in the 1970s. You can read the full story over at WBTV Charlotte’s website. Read the full story here ..read more

It isn’t always easy to get your family to do healthy activities. If they aren’t the outdoorsy type, you can pretty much forget hiking, jogging, camping, and so forth. However, that doesn’t mean all hope is lost for getting them off the couch and on their feet. Roller skating is fun for the entire family and gives everyone the aerobic exercise they need. Roller skating can burn anywhere from 300 to 600 calories per hour, making it just as good for the heart as cycling, swimming or jogging. It is also good for strengthening muscles while being a low-impact workout that is safer on joints. It d ..read more

We’ve been working on a new site for the last month, and we’re pleased to say it’s finally live! What do you think of it? Got any comments or feedback? Please let us know by posting a message below ..read more