Ways To Make The Most Of Your Skate Time at Lanham Skate

April 13, 2017 by intake

Everything is better on roller skates, right? Our team at Lanham Skate says “absolutely!” Roller skating is a great way to build endurance and get in shape. Check out some cool games to play next time you’re at the rink.

Freeze tag

Lace up your skates and have fun with friends with this classic game. One person is selected to be the “tagger.” This person goes around trying to tap their friends, while everyone else tries their best to stay away from the tagger because if they are tagged-they’re frozen!

Limbo

A classic game of limbo, on roller skates! See how low you can go on skates. Don’t touch the stick.

Relay races

Classic relay races are also fun on roller skates. Pick up speed and bring your team to victory!

4 Corners

Everyone skates until the music stops then everyone has to skate to 1 of the 4 corners of the rink. With their eyes closed, one designated person calls out a corner 1-4. If your corner is called out, you are eliminated. The game goes on until only 1 person is left standing.

These are just some of the fun games kids can play on roller skates. It’s a fun way to get the kids moving. Join us this week for Open Skate at the rink. Visit our website for session hours and admission details.
For more information about admission and party bookings at Lanham Skate, visit our website or give us a call at (301) 577-1733. Do you enjoy bringing your kiddos to have some safe, family fun at Lanham Skate? Rate and share your experience with us in the review section of our Facebook page today.

The Importance of After-School Exercise

March 30, 2017 by intake

In today’s world of technology, it can be hard to motivate your kiddo to get moving after a long day at school. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, recommends that children and adolescents aged 6-17 years should have 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity each day. Roller skating is a great way to get your kiddo moving for an hour without making them feel like it’s a chore. Take a look at the Youth Physical Activities Guidelines provided by the CDC below.

“Aerobic: Most of the 60 or more minutes a day should be either moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity and should include vigorous-intensity physical activity at least 3 days a week.

Muscle-strengthening: As part of their 60 or more minutes of daily physical activity, children and adolescents should include muscle-strengthening physical activity on at least 3 days of the week.

Bone-strengthening: As part of their 60 or more minutes of daily physical activity, children and adolescents should include bone-strengthening physical activity on at least 3 days of the week.”

It is important to encourage children to participate in physical activities that are appropriate for their age, that are enjoyable, and that offer variety. At Lanham Skate Center, we take pride in being a place for safe, family fun in Lanham, MD. So whether you’re looking for a fun place to bring the kiddos after a long day at school, or if you’re wanting to just get them out of the house, Lanham Skate Center is the perfect after-school destination.

For more information about admission and party bookings at Lanham Skate, visit our website or give us a call at (301) 577-1733. Do you enjoy bringing your kiddos to have some safe, family fun at Lanham Skate? Rate and share your experience with us in the review section of our Facebook page today.

March into spring weekly specials at Lanham Skate!

March 15, 2017 by intake

Do you know about our weekly specials? At Lanham Skate, there’s something to be excited about every day!

Monday from 7:30 – 11pm. Admission is $8.50. Skate rental : $4.00 (if needed) ages 18 and over.

Tuesday Lessons from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm and private parties from 8pm – 11pm.

Wednesday from 7:30 – 11:30 pm. Admission is $10.00 and skate rental : $4.00 (if needed) ages 21 and over

Thursday (1st, 2nd & 4th) with DJ Storman Norman from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. Admission is $10.00

3rd Thursdays are gospel nights from 7 – 10 p.m. Admission is $7.50 and skate rental is $4.00 (if needed)

Friday from 7:30 – 11:00 pm Admission is $9.00 and skate rental is $4.00 All ages are welcome.
We also offer skate lessons from 6:30pm – 7:30pm (beginners only)

Saturday – Early Bird from 10am – 12pm. Admission is $7.00 and skate rental $4.00 All ages are welcome.

Open skate from 1pm – 4pm. Admission is $8.00 and skate rental is $4.00, Skate Mates are $5.00
All Ages are welcome

Open skate from 4:30pm – 7:30pm. Admission is $8.50 and skate rental is $4.00, Skate Mate: $5.00. All ages are welcome

Open skate from 8pm – 11pm. Admission is $9.50 and skate rental is $4.00. All ages are welcome.
For more information about admission and party bookings at Lanham Skate, visit our website or give us a call at (301) 577-1733. Do you enjoy bringing your kiddos to have some safe, family fun at Lanham Skate? Rate and share your experience with us in the review section of our Facebook page today.

5 Tips for Planning the Ultimate Sports Team Party

February 13, 2017 by Taylor Brantner

Kids put a lot of effort into playing sports. Throwing a sports team party helps coaches acknowledge their hard work, helps parents celebrate with their kids, and helps teammates bond and play better as a team. Whether you’re kicking off the season or celebrating another great year of team play, book your sports team party at Lanham Skate.

5 Tips for Planning a Sports Team Party

Plan the guest list. Will the party be just for the team, or are parents and siblings invited? Take a quick head count before planning a sports party.
Choose a venue. You’ll want something fun and kid-friendly, with plenty of food and entertainment, where the setup and cleanup will be covered by the staff. Your team will love a roller-skating party at Lanham Skate.
Food. Kids are hungry creatures, especially when they’re playing hard. Lanham Skate has pizza and other tasty snacks available for team celebrations. We’ll even let you bring in a cake for the team when you book an official party.
Make it count. Whether you’re prepping for the season or celebrating a win, show your kids they’re appreciated. Hand out awards for Most Helpful, Most Improved, and other categories to encourage the kids. You can hand out arcade tokens to the winners, give them a special award, or let them have the first slice of pizza.
Listen. What do the kids love most about playing sports? What were their season highlights? What are they looking forward to the most about next year? Did they learn anything unexpected this season? Make time to listen to your team.

Make this season count. Book a team party at Lanham Skate.

All You Need Is Love

February 10, 2017 by Taylor Brantner

Are you ready for a date night that’s out of the ordinary? Something that lets you let loose and have fun with the person you love, instead of just standing in line to watch the latest movie? Whether you want a fresh date idea for Valentine’s Day or something fun to do on a Friday night, look no further than Lanham Skate.

4 Reasons to Go on a Roller-Skating Date

A date idea that has stood the test of time. Roller-skating dates have been around forever, and they’re no less fun than they were in the golden era of the 50s and 60s. In fact, with our modern sound system and lights show, skate dates are better than ever!
It’s retro. Want to wow a first date with something unique or remind your spouse of why you fell in love? A roller-skate date is a fun throwback adventure that’s sure to impress. At Lanham Skate you can rent quad skates or inline skates, so you’re ready to roll whatever era you love.
A little more conversation, a little more action. You want to spend time with your significant other. That’s why you’re with them! But it’s hard to laugh together, make silly jokes, and catch up on each other’s lives when you’re sitting in a movie theater. Take the time to spend some time together. You’ll be glad you did.
It has a little bit of everything. Roller-skating? Check. Arcade games and prizes? Check. Tasty snacks and drinks? Check. You know the only thing we don’t have? An expensive check at the end of the night!

Plan a date night in Lanham that’s unlike any other. Treat your love to a night of fun and games at Lanham Skate Center.

Get Your Bearings! Roller Skate Maintenance

January 25, 2017 by gmg

If you are renting skates, you really don’t have to worry about skate maintenance. But if you own skates, you’ll want to keep them in tip-top rolling condition, and here are a few simple maintenance tips that anyone can use.

Stoppers: No matter how much you skate, you have to stop at some point, so always make sure your stoppers are right and tight. After every few times on your skates, grab your stoppers and wiggle them around. If they don’t move, you are good to go. But if they slightly move from side to side, you’ll need to tighten them down. Better to tighten them now then to have them fall off later.
Wheel Nuts: Keep an eye on your wheel nuts and tighten them accordingly. If they get too loose, not only will you wear the wheel bearings out faster, but they may come off when skating! Not a good thing.
Trucks: Lanham Skate rental skates always have their trucks adjusted to medium tight. That gives a good combination of speed and turning. As a general rule, the tighter your trucks, the faster you’ll go, but the looser they are, the easier it will be to turn. Keep that in mind if you are skating on an indoor rink or outside when you are doing long straight runs.
Grease Your Bearings: If you are really into it, when your bearings begin to get noisy, takes off the wheel nuts, remove the bearings, then clean and grease them. By doing this, you can greatly extend your bearing life.

When the maintenance is complete, come on over to Lanham Skate Center. Open 7 days per week, check out our weekly skate specials, and we even give skating lessons too!

Pick Up One Of These Roller Sports In The New Year!

January 17, 2017 by gmg

Do you love roller skating? The thrill, the speed, the fun. Not to mention the health benefits. Want to take your skating to the next level and try something new and exciting? There are many roller sports in the Lanham area. Whether you like dancing, speed or something a little more ‘sports like’. There are several options to choose from.

Jam Skating

Quad jam skating skating is fairly new to the roller scene. This style allows you to express yourself through dance moves, footwork, rhythmic patterns, and gymnastics. It’s a great way to let your creativity flow while rolling around the rink.

Speed Skating

Do you feel the need, the need for speed? Speed skating is similar to ice speed skating, except no ice and you’re on wheels. Specifically inline skates. This sport is gaining huge momentum as it was considered an option to add to the summer Olympics. If fast paces and high speeds get your blood pumping, this is the roller sport to try.

Roller Derby

Roller Derby has it all. Skating. Speed. Teams. Offensive and defensive play. Contact. Most importantly, excitement! Roller derby is an international sport, mostly dominated by all-female teams. Five members of each team compete in two minute ‘jam sessions’. Points are scored by one player on each team designated as the ‘jammer’. For every pass around the ‘pack’ a point is scored. The remaining team members play using both offensive and defensive moods. If you like action packed sports, give it a whirl.

Whether you want to try a new type of skating or just take some leisurely spins around the rink, roller sports offers lots of great options. Just tie on a pair of skates go for a roll!

Derby Girl

Your New Year Goals Are within Reach

December 27, 2016 by Taylor Brantner

Have you started thinking about New Year’s resolutions? Every year, millions of people seek to improve themselves by setting goals on January 1st. But only 8% of people who make New Year’s resolutions keep them. Lanham Skate is here to help families in Maryland achieve their goals this year.

3 Resolutions to Achieve at Lanham Skate

Be healthy, be fit. Whether you want to lose weight, eat healthier, or simply get stronger, this is one of the top New Year’s resolutions year after year. Gym memberships skyrocket on January 1st, but attendance declines as early as late January. That’s because the gym is boring! What’s the solution? Roller-skate. Skating is a fun family activity that improves muscle strength and cardiovascular health. It also burns 350-650 calories an hour (depending on your weight and how hard you skate).
Spend more time with the people you love. Skating is a fun activity for people of all ages, which makes it a great choice for quality time. Meet your New Year’s resolutions as a family or get to know your new neighbors with a skating play day.
Learn a new skill. Don’t know how to skate? Don’t worry! Lanham Skate has skating lessons for beginner skaters, as well as for skaters who want to learn a new type of skating, like Jam Skating or trick skating. Push your skills to the limit in 2017!

New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be intimidating. The more fun you have, the more likely it is you’ll reach your goals. Get active and spend time with the people you love at Lanham Skate in Lanham, MD.

Skate Longer and Skate More Often!

November 25, 2016 by Zach Sanders

Obviously, there’s not many activities that we enjoy more than roller skating, and our skaters can definitely relate! If you are new to skating or have taken a brief hiatus you will notice something quickly. This fun activity is also a great workout, and it can be easy to tire out before everyone else at first. Building your endurance can take some time, but Lanham Skate Center, located in Lanham, MD, has a few tips to help you on your way!

Push it to the Limit – The only way to improve is to move forward. Every time you skate try to go a little farther than the last time. If you keep increasing your skate time in little increments, you will be skating as long as everyone else in no time!
Be Healthy – It’s important when you increase one area of your health to increase all areas. To maximize your endurance, be sure to eat a well balanced diet.
Form – In roller skating, form is everything. A flawed skating form can cause someone to do more work than is necessary. Be sure to watch videos and ask questions from experienced skaters until you’ve got it down.
Practice Makes Perfect – Practice, practice, practice! Being a great skater takes time. Every chance you get, try to work on your roller skating
Skate Everywhere – Roller skating is for more than just the rink. Try skating on multiple surface to help get you used to being on skates.

Join us at Lanham Skate Center and let’s get to work on your endurance! Check out our hours and plan your next visit.

Should You Rent or Should You Buy?

November 11, 2016 by Zach Sanders

A lot of people walk through our doors, here at Lanham Skate Center in Lanham, MD, to grab some roller rink time. Some bring their own skates, and some rent them from us. All have a great time! So which one is better? The short answer is, it all depends on you! One is only better than the other from person to person.

Here’s some things to think about when considering to buy or rent roller skates:

Renting

If you have a young child, he/she is going to go through many growth spurts. A skate that you buy today may not fit tomorrow!
Don’t need to worry about bringing your skates from home. You’ll always have a pair of skates here!
If you only skate every so often (and why would you, it’s so much fun!) it might save you the big expensive of owning your own.

Buying

If you are an avid roller skater, you can save a little extra money! While it is more expensive to purchase skates in the beginning, over time you’ll save more money.
One big advantage of buying your own skates is that you have the opportunity to select a pair that best fits your own feet. If comfort is a big thing for you, buying a pair is the way to go.
It comes with added bonus of picking out a style that best suits you! Red skates, green skates, blue skates or whatever you like! Everyone has their own traits that make them unique, and buying skates gives you the opportunity to express that!

Whether you want to buy or rent, we’ve got ya covered!