Southwestern Skate Center

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Southwestern Skate Center in Oklahoma City - You've Never Had so much Fun!

6401 S. Western Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73139
(405) 632-5484
 
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New Year, New Skill

January 11, 2017 by TaylorB

Are you new to this whole skating business? We know you have what it takes! Skating is fun, good fitness, and a great way to spend time with friends. You’re probably ready to hit the rink, but before you get rolling, here are a few beginner skating tips to get you started.

A Beginner’s Guide to Roller-Skating

  • red wool socks with heartsDress for comfort. You’ll want to wear comfortable clothing that’s easy to move in. Loose pants and t-shirts make great skating attire, as do fitted workout gear like yoga pants. Make sure your socks aren’t too thick, or you may have trouble lacing your skates tightly enough to give you optimal control.
  • Learn to fall. “What? I thought that’s the opposite of what I wanted!” Learning to fall gives you confidence as you skate. It’s also a great way to prevent injuries. Before putting on your skates, practice falling to your knees on the carpet. You can also practice side falls, especially if you’re learning to inline skate.
  • Stick to the wall. Use it to balance yourself if you start to fall. The outside ring of the rink is designated for slow or beginner skaters, so you won’t have to worry about getting in someone’s way. That said, always pay attention to your surroundings!
  • Be polite. Everyone starts somewhere, and your fellow skaters know what it’s like to feel shaky on their skates. Just stick to the rules of the rink and everyone will get along fine.

Want to learn to roller-skate this year? Southwestern Skate is here to help!

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Family Entertainment in Oklahoma City, OK

Southwestern Skate Center is a family-owned and operated skating center in Oklahoma City, OK. We opened our doors in 1991 and are still skating today!

Our goals are to provide a safe, clean, fun, and wholesome place for families, young children, and teens to meet, socialize, and skate.

Gather your friends and family together and join us for the next public skate session or book a special event with us! Southwestern Skate Center provides a variety of fun-filled birthday party and team building event packages.

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6401 S. Western Avenue

Oklahoma City, OK 73139

(405) 632-5484

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