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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.
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
McDonald's Get's THEIR Skate OnChicago,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 Room Block: Sk8-A-Thon 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
2007 Carolina - Kappa TrailerSo 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 |
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