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Roller Skates: Renting v. Buying

August 30, 2018 by Writers Leave a Comment

When it comes to skates, there are a lot of options to choose from. If you’ve been skating for a while and are starting to feel comfortable zipping around the rink, one option you could be considering is buying your own pair of skates.

At Skate World Pasadena, we wanted to give you some tips so you know if renting or buying skates is right for you.

Advantages of Renting

There are certainly some good reasons to keep renting skates, especially if you come to the same skating center in Pasadena, TX often.

The main advantage of renting your skates comes when you’re relatively new to the game. Renting allows you to fine-tune your skate size and feel out what type of skater you are. There are a lot of different styles out there and you definitely want to make sure your skills are advancing before you pick one.

Renting is also a great way to take advantage of our roller skating center with no strings attached. If you only skate once in a while and want to come and go empty handed, renting is the way to go!

Time to Buy

When you’ve been spending more and more time at the rink, it might be time to buy your own skates. The advantages of buying your own pair of skates are many. First, you always get the right size. Having a pair of skates that fit you perfectly every time will make your skating experience way better!

Having the right fit will make you a better skater, too. If you’re at the point where you’re thinking about buying your own skates, you’re probably getting pretty advanced! Rental skates are great for a casual cruise around the rink but when you’re thinking about speed skating, roller derby, jam skating or skate dancing, you’re going to want a very specific style of skate.

Talk to the Pros!

At Skate World, we have an awesome staff who are always happy to impart some knowledge. From little tips to full lessons, we have what it takes to get you to the next level. And when you decide it is time to buy, our pro shop has all the options you’ll need.

Time to Get Ready for a New School Year!

August 3, 2018 by Writers Leave a Comment

Summer break is almost over, and that means soon Pasadena children will be returning to school. But before school gets started, there are some fun summer Pasadena activities you can do with your child to help prepare them for a successful and fun school year!

Reconnect with Old Friends

Your child has most likely lost touch with some of their close friends and classmates over the long summer break. If that’s the case, now is the perfect time to help them reconnect! Help ease the transition of back-to-school by encouraging your child to do some fun activities with old friends, like planning a trip to SkateWorld Pasadena!

Plan a Play Date with New Classmates

Of course, your child is also likely to meet some new classmates. To help smooth the transition, and to help them adjust to their new social environment, consider planning a social outing for these new friends too. This can help solidify new relationships and help ease the social anxiety of new classmates that can come with a new school year.

Get Some Exercise

According to the CDC, 78.4% of U.S. children simply aren’t getting enough exercise. In additional to its physical benefit, children who get enough exercise are also better able to concentrate and tend to get better grades! That’s why it’s a great idea to start the school year off right by exercising with your child before school starts back. And of course, a visit to your favorite local Pasadena skating center is a great place for that!

So make the most of what remains of summer break, and get ready for back to school with a fun summer activity for kids in Pasadena! Check out our skate center hours or call us today at (713) 943-8530 for more information.

Why Roller Skating is Great for Your Kid’s Health

July 25, 2018 by Writers Leave a Comment

Moms and dads, are you searching for an activity that your kids will enjoy, one that will boost their overall health? Look no further than roller skating! Roller skating has incredible emotional, mental, and physical benefits.

Emotional Health

Have you ever felt sad or down, but you don’t know why? Kids get that way, too! It’s not uncommon; some days are just harder than others for our emotional health. To help your kids have a better day, bring them to the skating rink. When they’re at Skate World Pasadena, they’ll be around other kids their age and have a great time (which will surely put a smile on their face).

Mental Health

Did you know that exercise is great for a child’s brain development? When your child exercises, the cognitive function of the brain is developing. But, if your kids are like most, they’ll groan and complain if you ask them to exercise. So, disguise exercise as playtime! Bring them to the roller skating rink and encourage them to skate for hours. (After a while, they may even learn cool roller skating tricks!)

Physical Health

According to the CDC, children should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. This number may seem overwhelming, but there are simple tips to help you make it happen! And, it may even be easier than you think. When you bring your kids to the roller skating rink, they will be boosting their physical health.

Are you ready to enhance your child’s emotional, mental, and physical health? Check out Skate World Pasadena’s schedule and head to the rink today!

Enjoy More Fun at Skate World Pasadena with Our Summer Hours

July 5, 2018 by Writers Leave a Comment

Roller skating is one of the best summer activities to do in the Pasadena, Texas area. You get a break from the heat, enjoy time with friends and family, get to listen to fun music, and receive incredible health benefits. The team at Skate World Pasadena knows that hundreds of people want to enjoy the skating rink this summer. That’s why we’ve adjusted our summer hours to give you more time at the rink! Take a look at our hours:

Monday: *closed for private and group parties only
Tuesday: 12pm – 9pm (public session), 6pm – 9pm (cheapskate night)
Wednesday: 12pm – 9pm (free laser tag!)
Thursday: 12pm – 9pm (public session), 6pm – 9pm (Christian music night)
Friday: 12pm – 6:15pm (public session), 6:30pm – 10:30pm (Jamtastic Friday)
Saturday: Before 12:30 (private and group parties only), 12:30pm – 10:30pm (public session)
Sunday: 1pm – 6pm (discount Sunday), before 1pm & after 6pm (private and group parties only)

Are you interested in booking a private or group party at Skate World Pasadena? We have many companies, churches, summer camps, and other groups that enjoy a private party at our entertainment center. This allows for the associated people to get out of their regular routine and have some fun! It also allows them to get to know each other in a new way and in a new environment.

We would love to host a party for your group that they’ll be talking about for a long time! And, to make it better, we offer discounts if your party is over 100 people. Contact us today with your questions.

4 Tips to Sharpen Your Roller Skating Etiquette

June 22, 2018 by Writers Leave a Comment

Whether you’re skating for the first time or the millionth time, it’s important to follow certain roller skating etiquette tips to ensure a good time for everyone. Take a look at four simple tips to follow to keep everyone happy:

Follow the Flow of Traffic

Although there aren’t any stoplights or stop signs at roller skating rinks, there is definitely a flow of traffic that should be respected. Normally, people start skating a certain way around the rink. If you choose to go against the flow of traffic, an accident may occur.

Give Other Skaters Space

To avoid bumping into others, give your friends and the other skaters around you plenty of space. Also, respect the skaters who are in the middle of the rink practicing roller skating tricks. If you have the need for speed, stick to the outskirts of the rink and continue with the traffic.

Check Your Skates Before Skating

When your laces are tight and your wheels are secure, you will be able to skate with confidence! So, before stepping onto the rink, check your skates to make sure they are safe. This will help you avoid any unnecessary accidents and/or injuries.

Have a Great Time

Laughter and smiles are contagious. (We know because we see it happen all the time at Skate World Pasadena!) So, when you’re here, have fun! You will get a great workout, spend time with friends, and enjoy racing around the rink.

Are you ready for a good time? Take a look at our schedule, then head to Skate World Pasadena for hours of endless fun!

Health Benefits of Roller Skating You Didn’t Know

June 1, 2018 by Writers Leave a Comment

Roller skating is a fun way to exercise! But, did you know that it’s more than just an entertaining activity? It has incredible health benefits. From boosting your emotional health to burning calories, this activity can be labeled a workout and social activity. Consider the following health benefits of roller skating:

Boosts Your Emotional Health

When doctors talk to you about your health-related quality of life, they are likely referring to your physical, mental, and emotional health. It’s important to take steps to boost each of these elements, but did you know that roller skating is great for your emotional health? When you skate, you are exercising; and, when you exercise, you are releasing “feel-good” hormones in your brain called endorphins. They actually make you happy. It’s no wonder you leave the roller skating rink full of joy!

Burns Calories & Increases Endurance

Have you heard the recent saying, “sitting is the new smoking”? It means that sitting for long periods of time is very unhealthy for you. But, many jobs in America require people to sit for eight hours a day, five days a week. It’s difficult to burn calories by sitting 40 hours a week. But, with roller skating, you can burn calories at a rate of 600 calories an hour. Additionally, when you skate, you are increasing your endurance levels and you are more prepared to try cool skating tricks.

Strengthens the Heart

February may be Heart Health Month, but we should be monitoring our heart health all year long. According to The Heart Health Foundation, “Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.” Fortunately, heart disease can be prevented! And, yes, you guessed it … with roller skating! Skating for at least 30 minutes can increase your heart rate to roughly 150 beats per minute.

Head over to Skate World Pasadena right now for hours of endless fun! Check out our schedule, grab some friends or family members, and start skating!

Impress Your Friends with These Skating Tricks

May 24, 2018 by Writers Leave a Comment

If you’ve been practicing your skating skills and you’re ready to take it up a notch, why not learn some tricks? These will really impress your friends and family, and learning something new will keep your mind sharp over the summer.

Jumping. This trick is simple but looks cool. First of all, learn how to glide for long distances, and make sure you know how to fall safely. Then practice jumping and landing on your skates by hanging on to a low wall for support. Once you’re comfortable with this motion, start from a long glide. Bend your knees, bring your feet close together, and jump straight up! While you’re in the air, make sure you straighten up a bit. Bend your knees before you land.
Barrel Rolls. A 360-degree turn is easier than it sounds. Lead with one skate forward, then push the other across it and turn your body in the same direction. Shift your weight onto this foot and drag the first behind. By the time you’re done, you should be facing your original direction.
Heel-Toe. This trick is deceptively simple but requires a lot of balance. Essentially you’re going to move forward on the toe wheels of one skate and the heel wheels of the other. Your strongest foot should be the lead skate–lift the toes of this skate first. Once you’ve balanced like this, lift the heel of your other foot and you’re all set!

Not quite ready for these tricks? Don’t forget that Skate World Pasadena offers beginner skate lessons!

3 Ideas to Give Mom a Perfect Mother’s Day

May 2, 2018 by Writers Leave a Comment

Moms are the world’s superheroes. They are always here for us, work hard to provide, cook amazing dinners, and so much more! That’s why the team at Skate World Pasadena put together a couple ways you can celebrate mom on Mother’s Day.

Breakfast in Bed

Instead of an alarm clock waking up mom on her special day, wake her up with the smell of breakfast in bed. You don’t have to be a chef to make an impressive breakfast! Choose from these 30 easy and delicious recipes that will definitely WOW her on Mother’s Day. After having the most important meal of the day, she’ll be ready for the next activity: roller skating.

Roller Skating Date

Roller skating is an extremely fun activity in Pasadena, Texas! We’ll be closed on Mother’s Day, but your family can swing by Skate World Pasadena on Saturday for a pre-Mother’s Day surprise! She will be so happy racing around the rink, listening to fun music, and being with the people she loves. This family-friendly activity will be a huge hit for everyone involved! So, invite the grandparents, cousins, aunts, and uncles and make it a family event.

Picnic at the Park

After roller skating, take Mom to the local park and pack a picnic dinner. Include all of her favorite foods and drinks to make it perfect. Moms will love spending time with the family and not having to cook! If you want to capture beautiful pictures of Mom at sunset, bring a camera and start your photoshoot around 8:00 pm.

We would be honored if you brought Mom to Skate World Pasadena to celebrate Mother’s Day! We look forward to celebrating with you and your family. Contact us today if you have any questions.

Laser Tag Benefits You Didn’t Realize Existed

April 20, 2018 by Writers Leave a Comment

Are you searching for a fun activity in Pasadena, Texas? Rain or shine, laser tag at Skate World Pasadena is a great activity that you’ll absolutely love! Bring your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors to our center and watch the fun unfold. It’s not only extremely exciting and interactive; it has other benefits, too.

Discover several benefits of laser tag:

Sharpens Basic Skills

Laser tag requires hand/eye coordination and communication skills. If you’re competing as a team, you must work with each other to win the game. This will strengthen your communication skills – even if you have to find new ways to communicate! Also, by using the laser gun, you must sharpen your hand/eye coordination skills in order to hit the target. After several tries, you will see improvement!

Great for All Ages

Laser tag is an activity that is fun for all ages. Are you looking for a work outing for your employees? What about a fun birthday party for your teenager? Or, make laser tag a go-to activity for your weekly family activity! Laser tag can entertain people from all walks of life.

Awesome Exercise

What other activity can you think of that combines friendly competition and great exercise in such a unique way? Laser tag can provide you and your kids with exercise that’s enjoyable! After a long day at school, your kiddos don’t want to check off another boring task just because it’s good for them, but they still need exercise after sitting around all day. Bring them to Skate World Pasadena to play a game of laser tag!

Do you have questions? Contact us today!

Care and Feeding of Your Roller Skates

April 12, 2018 by Writers Leave a Comment

Spring is finally here, and you know what that means–it’s time for spring cleaning! In the spirit of organization and tidiness, let’s take a look at the care and feeding something you might not always think about: your roller skates. Roller skate maintenance isn’t just good for your skates themselves. Keeping your equipment in good working order will make for a safer skate as well as an easier time maneuvering around the skate floor.

Every Time You Skate

Wipe down the boot. A quick wipe with a soft cloth will remove debris and sweat.
Air out your skates. Unlace them and leave them open to dry out inside. Otherwise, your foot sweat can mildew!
Safety note: never put your skates near or on top of a heat source to dry them. This can cause them to melt or even catch fire.

Periodically

Check your wheels. They should be secured to the truck, and free of chips, cracks, and debris.
Check your toe stops. They should be secured to the boot. If they are adjustable, make sure they’re still in the position you like.
Check your truck. This is the metal part underneath the skate that holds the wheels. Most beginner and even intermediate skaters will want this to be nice and tight. Even if you loosen it for more maneuverability, make sure it’s not so loose that it’s going to fall off.

Roller skates are an investment, but with proper care, they pay off quickly. Take care of your skates and they will take care of you for years of fun at Skate World Pasadena!