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"Everyone’s Got a Skate Story”…Now is the time to Share Yours!  

Washington DC - Our Family Skate Association (OFSA) has coordinated with the StoryCorps project to capture roller skate stories…OFSA believes “Everyone’s got a skate story” and wants you to share yours!   The StoryCorps project is recording the stories of everyday people throughout the US.  All recordings are sent to the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, those captured via the Griot project are also sent to the National Museum of African American History and Culture .  All participants receive a copy of their forty-minute recording on CD as well.  Excerpts of selected interviews are broadcast on NPR.

OFSA has reserved slots for roller skaters to share their skate stories at the StoryCorp booth in New York’s Grand Central Station and in the StoryCorp GriotBooth, the projects mobile soundproof recording studio which is traveling to select cities.  Up to three person can participate in an interview. Slots are limited, interested skaters should contact Tasha at (301) 580.1134 to reserve a slot or to get more information.  Slots are available in the following cities:  

NEW YORK, NY Saturday, July 21, 2007, from 10 to 4pm
Sunday, August 19, 2007, from 11 to 5pm
Sunday, September 16, 2007, from 1to 5pm
  The Grand Central Terminal Story Booth is located in the Biltmore Room of New York City's Grand Central Terminal, next to tracks 41 and 42.
   
CHICAGO, IL Saturday, July 28, 2007, 9am to 6pm    
  The GriotBooth will be located at The DuSable Museum of African American History, at 740 East 56th Place in Chicago . For more information, visit the museum website
 
CLEVELAND, OH Saturday, August 11, 2007, 2pm to 6pm
  Sunday, August 12, 2007, 9am to 1pm
  Booth location to be announced (TBA)
  The Grand Central Terminal Story Booth is located in the Biltmore Room of New York City's Grand Central Terminal, next to tracks 41 and 42.
   
OAKLAND,CA Thursday, September 13, 2007 3pm to 6pm
  Friday, September 14, 2007, 11am to 6pm
  Booth location to be TBA
 

 

Chicago Travelers HAD A BALL ...

Chicago, IL - We waited all year to get to Sherri's 25 and Older National Roller Skaters Reunion. The elegant, 5 star Schaumberg Rennisance hotel was the biggest surprise for skaters who had yet experience such luxury on a roll. We always look forward to the Taste of Chicago, a diversity of rinks and sessions and as always - Orbit Skate Center. To be honest, there not a whole lot we can say to those of you that missed this trip ... other than ---- HOW MANY TIMES MUST WE SAY ... CHICAGO & Sherri's 25 & Older Skate Jam is SICK, OFF THE CHAIN, DA BOMB ... JUST TOO HOT TO KEEP EXPLAINING. So where will you be in JULY 2009? Take a look at the flicks:

WATCH ALL 2007 CHICAGO VIDEOS

For the first time ever, Letta, Team GetYourSk8On (Chuck, KP, EL, Keisha, were on the road this trip - thanks for the coverage!) and JaysonV took a camera and went looking for the people to see WHO and WHERE they repesenting at a party. In this video you'll meet Ms. Cheeks of Skatealicious, Shigeki from Japan, Black of the Dallas Showtime Rollers and Anita from Oakland in Northern California. An exclusive interview was given of the new Entertainment Coach bus owned by Naptown Skate Nation. YALL KEEP DOIN' this skate thang, we follow you because you live to roll.

McDonald's Get's THEIR Skate On

Chicago,IL - Just in time for a big Chi-town party, a Chi-based all American brand show's skating it's "props," by placing some of our best in the "I'm Lovin It," series of commercials. Bill Butler had a hand in the choreography here and the JB skaters took this one straight to the bank! Enjoy a Quarter Pounder, fries, shake or other MD product this weekend and PLEASE let them know..... "You're Lovin' It."

 

Atlanta 2007 - Hotel Reservations Reminder...

Atlanta, GA - Please keep in mind that this event is 25 and older! ID will be required. No exceptions can be made. The Westin Hotel is booked and our overflow hotel is The Sheraton, which is very close to The Westin.

The Sheraton Gateway Hotel
1900 Sullivan Rd.
College Park, Ga 30337
770-997-1100

Room Block: Sk8-A-Thon
Rate: $76.00 per nite (plus tax)
Parking: $3.00 per nite (sorry, the regular rate is $6.00)
Cut-off date for this rate is August 15, 2007

Hotels Reminder: BOTH hotels will charge 1 night stay on August 1, 2007 on your credit card. For those of you that have more than one room in your name, you will be charged for EACH room. Please keep this in mind. I will keep posting this until August. If you need further explanation, please call me at 678-231-1423.

There will also be some changes with the skating schedule. Check www.sk8athon.com July 1, 2007 for these changes.

Besides that, you know time sure does fly when your having fun and on a ROLL. There is no doubt in our mind that Ms. Joi has more planned for us all than we could imagine. That's why thousands converge on Atlanta and have done so for nearly 11 years now. This year will hold an incredible mile stone -- we have completely taken over a host hotel!!! If you've slept on this one... we don't know what to tell you. Some of us booked rooms before Thanksgiving!! Joi's 25 and older guest will be located at the The Westin Atlanta Airport. There are many surprises in store so get on it, get it tight, so when you arrive in ATL all is alright. In the mean time, check out what you might have missed at Sk8AThon the last few years.

Tampa Believe's: Your ROLL Counts.

Tampa, FL - The event is 8 years old and GetYourSk8On.com is hosting for a 3rd year. This event has become one of the hottest tickets on the road. Start planning your winter break for MLK Weekend because that hotel on the water is booking up fast!! Since its announcment on Skategroove.com (Thanks to Jivebiscut.com also for the love!) - rooms just started disappearing. A new surprise DJ has been added and alot more to come. If you missed last year, check it out here:

 

Skillz On Wheels - A Jam in St. Louis

Footage: Chuck Williams, GYSK8On.com Crew


We are glad to bring you to the middle of country for once. The 11th annual skate party hosted by Skillz on Wheelz began with an early morning roll at the Skate Key for those die hard skaters. The first night roll was held at Great Skate complete with a wonderful buffet of food and skate competitions where the best were given trophies.

2007 Carolina - Kappa Trailer

So as we are sure you know, Kappa was in Carolina "On the YO, baby." This year's DVD caught some great 70s Party moments (always off the hook) and both nights of ;? return>one of the most anticipated rolls of the year. If you could make it down for the event, you can always count on Kappa to give you a SKATE0GASEM while you watch this hot DVD! Ready to ORDER? Shoot the man an email at kappa@getyoursk8on.com