Historical Timeline

Trish Alexander began teaching Saturday classes at Skate King, the skate school was named Later Skater Productions.

Trish creates the name Skate Journeys

 First year of youth summer camp, hosted at Skate King.

Sunday classes are added, starting Saturday & Sunday lessons.

SJ has 40 instructors on staff teaching lessons.

Skate Journeys transitions to a non-profit.

SJ skaters participate in the Seafair Torchlight Parade, skating the parade route.

Skate King in Bellevue closes after 40 years, rink classes end and become mobile classes.

Skate Journeys is mobile, teaching Sunday classes at Bridle Trails.

The 2015 Fall Fundraiser raises $10K to purchase a van for mobile classes.

The Little Van is purchased from fundraiser funds.

The 2016 Thanksgiving Fundraiser raised $20K to purchase another van for mobile classes.

The Big Van is purchased, expanding mobile program capabilities.

Saturday classes are offered at Jewish Day School.

 Skate Journeys pivots during COVID-19, offers Zoom classes & private lessons at Marymoor Park.

Fitness trail class start, training students to skate the Seattle Super Skate Marathon, 10 students completed the marathon. 

 Post-pandemic Saturday & Sunday classes are offered indoors at Lynnwood Bowl & Skate.

The 21st year summer of youth skate summer camps.