Here, at Southwestern Skate in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, we love nothing more than time spent in the rink. The low hum of skates on a wood floor is like music to our ears! We are a family owned and operated rink that has been providing our community with a great environment to skate since 1991! We would love to see each and every one of you ever day, but with hectic schedules, it isn’t always easy to make it to the rink on a regular basis. That doesn’t mean we can’t stay in touch though! Here are some ways you can keep up with what we are doing and current events and trends in the world of roller skating!

• Facebook – Like our page and receive the latest of what’s happening in our rink! Join the conversation by commenting on our posts or send us messages.
• Twitter – Follow us on Twitter for more posts and current news from the industry! We invite you to retweet any posts that you like!
• Google Plus – You can also keep up with us on Google Plus. Leave us a review and see what others are saying about us as well!
• If you need to book a birthday party or just have any general questions, you can contact us directly too!
  • Phone: 405-632-5484
  • Address: 6401 S. Western Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK

It’s not always easy to find something for the entire family to enjoy. While some members may be on board with a particular activity, it might not be enjoyable to others. It’s a difficult undertaking, but we are here to tell that your search is over! At Southwestern Skate, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, we believe that roller skating is the perfect family event for everyone! Roller skating spans the board as far as well rounded activities go, and here is why.

• It’s Fun – In the most general terms, roller skating is a really fun activity! It is, of course, one of our favorites. Rolling around on a pair of skates as they hum below your feet on the wooden rink floor. There’s nothing better!
• Exercise –  Believe it or not, roller skating a great way to get some exercise. As a matter of fact, roller skating is recommended by the American Heart Association as a great aerobic workout. Not only is your family having a great time, but it’s good for your health!
• Ageless –  No matter your age, roller skating is a great source of fun for people of all ages!
• Food – We can’t think of anything much better than an evening spent in the rink while grabbing a slice and a soda. From food to fun, your whole evening is covered.
• Inexpensive – It can be expensive at time to take the whole family out for a fun evening. Roller skating is a very affordable source of entertainment for everyone. It’s rare to find an activity that is fun and won’t break the bank!

Ready to take your family to the rink now? Check out our hours and plan your next visit!

It was announced in June that roller sports were among the eight contenders vying for a spot as a new event in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. This is exciting news considering ice skating has dominated the attention of fans for as long as many of us can remember. If you visit Southwestern Skate on a regular basis, you are no stranger to the world of roller skating, but the world of roller sports may be a little foreign to you. So, what is it? Roller sports are governed by the Federation Internationale de Roller Sports (FIRS), and include (but not limited to) roller hockey, roller figure skating, speed skating and roller derby.

In order to fully understand all that roller sports encompasses, we need to explore each of its disciplines.

What are these disciplines?

• Rink and inline hockey – This type of hockey follows many of the same ideas as ice hockey, just on roller skates.
• Roller figure skating – This is very similar to traditional figure skating on ice. It has the same premise; individuals, or teams, compete in a show of artistic dance and choreographed displays of skill. Judges then score you based on form, neatness and creativity.
• Speed skating – Like the name says, the name of the game here is to be the fastest skater.
• Roller derby – This is a contact sport in which two teams consisting of five members skate around a track in the same direction. Matches are won by having a designated “jammer” lap members of the other team. The other 4 members of each team attempt to hinder each others jammer in the process.

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. Southwestern Skate in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 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 a 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.

The school year has finally wrapped up here in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the summer break has begun. With the stresses of the school year behind us, we can finally relax and enjoy some much deserved time off! With the freedom of summer, what will you do to enjoy yourself? If you are looking for a way to get out of the heat of the sun, we invite you to join us here at Southwestern Skate!

Why Skate Over the Summer?

1. Exercise – It is easy to let exercise fall by the wayside with so much extra time on our hands. Roller skating is a really fun exercise recommended by the American Heart Association. Make exercise a blast this summer!
2. Boredom – If the summer begins to loose its luster, and your kids run out of things to do, roller skating is a really fun way to cure the boredom, and beat the heat at the same time!
3. Family – Roller skating can be a really fun family activity for everyone. Food, drinks and roller skating? Sounds great to us!
4. Have a birthday over the summer?? Well, firstly, happy birthday! A roller skating birthday is a great way to ring in another year, and our staff would love to have you!

Check out our new summer hours, and plan a visit with us today!

School is coming to a close, and the summer break is upon us! With this much awaited and deserved time off, comes some notable dates for us as well! With so many events coming up, it can be difficult to keep up with what we are doing. So, we wanted to give you a place to reference all of SouthWestern Skate’s upcoming and important dates!

Events

• Throwback Late Skate, May 29th, 7pm – 1am, $12

Closings

• Closed May 23rd through 25th for Memorial Day
• Closed July 1st through 8th for Vacation

Summer Schedule

• In addition to the regular schedule we will be open Thursdays, 12-3pm, $5
  • June 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
  • July 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
  • August 6th & 13th

That’s right! A Throwback Late Skate is making it’s way to SouthWestern Skate from an era of bell bottoms, disco and lava lamps! On Friday, May 29th from 7pm to 1am, gear up with some attire from the 70’s because we are taking a step back in time. So, what should you wear to fit the theme of the night? Here are a few suggestions for you!

Throwback Attire

• Bell bottoms
• Tie-die
• Silk Shirts with swirling colors
• Long side-burns

There are so many more clothing options to choose from to represent this decade. If you are looking for some inspiration, check out old disco images to get some ideas!

We can’t wait to see you for this event. Admission is only $12, and standard rental fees apply.

Here, at Southwestern Skate in Oklahoma City, OK, our passion is roller skating! Nothing makes us happier than knowing we can share that passion with the people in our community. If you have never been to Southwestern Skate, or have never been roller skating period, we’d love for you to join us! Check out what other people are saying about our roller rink!

• “God I love this place so much I so truly miss it Janet keeps it on lock jus like back then now it’s time for me to bring my own kids around here hope they love it as much as I do such a great safe spot for kids.”
• “Enjoy being here on Wednesdays with my boy. #havingagreattime”
• “Best place to go skating and have fun family time”
• “This Place Is The Best 😀 !! I Go Every Friday :)”
• “My all time favorite place to be when I was a teenager, Janet kept me outta trouble. That’s for sure, she runs a great skating center. I’m 21 now and wish I could enjoy it like I used to. My son is 3 so it’s almost my turn to get begged every Wednesday and Friday lol.”
• “Its A Very Fun Place . N Cool To Just Hang Out With Freinds N Have A Nice Night .VERY AWESOME PLACE TO BE AT!!!”
• “I’ve Been to Skating Rinks in California,Texas,WashingtonDC, Oregon, Nevada, Maryland, Virginia and I like this one more then anyone of them. They change the signs for the better. They remodeled the inside.The Place stays Clean.Their Rentals are Working Properly.They Music Doesn’t Have Profanity.Most of the Customers love to Skate.All this is Because of Good Management.If anyone thinks theirs a Better Place in Oklahoma City.Let me know cause the last one I went to in okc was Cold and Look like I was Skating at a Funeral.Color on the inside was Weird..No Attractive Lights on the Outside.Wheels was Cockeyed.Floor Dirty..Food Should be on Kitchen Nightmares.. So if u don’t want all of the Drama Go to SW skate like I Have for the Last Five Years Now .Or Skate Moore very nice their as well.”