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So, you’re thinking of trying your hand at lacing up a pair of skates and hitting the rink? Firstly, welcome to one of the most fun and addicting activities we can imagine! Upon first glance, roller skating might seem like a scary thing to just jump in and try, but once you have a basic foundation of skill, it’s a breeze! So where do we get started? Skate World Deer Park in Deer Park, TX has a checklist of things to get you well underway to being a roller skating pro!

What will you need? 

• Obviously, in order to roller skate, you need the skates. But since you are a first timer, some safety equipment is a great tool to have while you’re learning. Elbow pads, knee pads and a helmet will help keep you protected while you’re getting the hang of things.

When your skates hit the rink

• You’re all geared up, so now it’s time for the fun part! Before you start rolling around the rink, and doing tricks, you need to know the basics.
  • Place your feet shoulder width apart.
  • Bend you knees and squat slightly. This will give you a bit more spring, and aid your balance.
  • Find a sweet spot with this general stance that you feel comfortable with.
• You’ve got the stance down, now let’s get moving!
  • To start rolling around the rink, position your toes outward and your heels inward.
  • Practice walking like this until you find your balance. You may fall a few times trying to get it just right, but that’s what the pads are for! After a while, you will gain more confidence and be well on your way.
  • Start to move your feet more quickly, and take longer strides.
  • Begin to push off harder with one foot while you glide on the other. Glide farther and farther distances

Look, you’re roller skating! It’s always a great idea to take someone with you that has previous experience to help get you up to speed. Plan your next visit to the rink and check out our hours!

Improperly fitting roller skates can be extremely frustrating, and if you are a beginner, it can bend that learning curve even more than it already was. But a skate that doesn’t fit quite right, doesn’t always mean that you selected the wrong size for your foot. While this is a very definite possibility, you may also just need to simply adjust the laces.  Like skates, feet come in all different shapes and sizes, and sometimes minor tweaks need to be made. Skate World Deer Park in Deer Park, TX wants to see everyone in our rink having nothing less than a great time! So, follow these lacing tips if you are someone who is struggling with this.

• High Arches? If you have really high arches that cause the tops of your feet to be raised a little higher than most, relieve that pressure. Roller skates are supposed to be a little snug, but not uncomfortable.
• Is your heel slipping? If this is you, and you have been fitted for skates by someone who is knowledgable, try this lacing technique that will help alleviate this issue.
• Toe problems? Let’s raise them up a bit! This particular lacing method will help to alleviate hammer toes, toe corn, nail problems and any other painful toes issues you might experience with your toes.

Join us at our rink! Check out our hours and plan your next visit!

As we get older it becomes harder and harder to stay active. With long stressful days at work, looming deadlines and if you have kids, forget it. And though it’s difficult, it is important to our health to stay active as we age. Staying motivated to make it to the gym week after week can prove to be challenging. It is important to find something that both fits into a hectic schedule and is also easy to stick with in the months to come. There are many fun activities out there that will be great to keep you active, but our favorite is, of course, roller skating! Here at Skate World Deer Park in Deer Park, TX, we promote the fun of skating as well as its health benefits. See why you should consider roller skating to help keep you active!

• Easy to Stick With – It’s important that when you exercise, you find an activity that you can enjoy. Doing an activity you despise to get into shape makes it much easier to slack on.
• Great Workout in Short Time – Just an 30 minute laid back skate session can burn as much as 250 calories.
• Easy on the Joints – Roller skating has the same benefits as jogging and it is much easier on the joints. It’s no secret that getting older comes with its aches and pains, so it is important to find a low-impact activity to stay in shape.
• Affordable – Roller skating won’t break the bank either. A gym membership can sometimes cost an arm and a leg, but visiting the rink will help get you into shape with money to spare.

It’s time for the summer festivities to begin! The summer break is a great time to enjoy a reprieve from the rigors of exams and projects to relax and have fun. This time of year everyone wants to make the most of their time off, but what summer activities are the best to pursue? Thoughts of summer swing towards the pool and enjoying a little sunshine, but for us, there is no better way to spend your time off than at Skate World Deer Park! Find out why a summer spent in the rink is a summer well spent!

• Air Conditioned – It’s getting HOT out there, and as we get deeper into summer the heat is only going to get worse. But here in the rink the temperature is always the same! Come cool off
  with us.
• Great Exercise – With school related sports and activities at an end, it can be easy to fall into unhealthy habits. Roller skating is a great and fun way to stay active in the summer.
• Great for Everyone – Roller skating isn’t great for just one group of people, it’s great for everyone! Bring the whole family or just yourself, roller skating has something to offer all ages.
• Summer Hours – Our summer hours will take effect beginning June 12th. Check out our hours and plan your next visit!

We hope to see you in the rink this summer! If you want to keep up with what we have going on in the rink, check out our social media pages. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus.