CLASS STATUS

Newsletter 12/13/2023

Our mission is "To teach and transform lives through inline and roller skating."

Weekly Class Updates

Hello Skaters,1. Regular classes this weekend both Saturday and Sunday.

2. This is the LAST WEEKEND OF CLASSES for 2023! Come skate with us!3. Holiday Camp for kids and adults is Dec 28 & 29, details below.

2023 Annual Fall Fundraiser

  • 1. 19 days left of our 2023 Fall Fundraiser, please consider donating today! Donations will directly fund our Fee Waiver Program and staff salaries required to facilitate After-School Programs.2. Donations will be matched up to $8K!3. See a video message from Trish on our Fundraiser page! Click for VideoWe know times are tough and it’s been reflected in our donations thus far. We really need your support, so please donate today!

new customer portal

The new Customer Portal for class selections is open!

  1. Set up an account.
  2. No pre-registration needed, drop-in only (unless B1 – first time skating with SJ) 
  3. Drop Into Classes: 
  • Show up to the rink & sign up for the class you want to take via QR code
  • Your Family ID is your phone number, without dashes (ex: 206345789)
  • If you have trouble setting up your account, email marissap@skatejourneys.org

December Holiday Camps

Join us for our 2nd session of holiday skate camps for kids and adults!Dec 28th & 29th from 9am – 12:00pm.Holiday camps are for learning, playing, socializing, and FUN!Daily rate – $20 per hrDaily deal – $50 for 3 hrsWeekend deal – $80 for TWO full days 

  • Kids – organized games for learning every half hour
  • Adults – classes 10:30am – 11am & 11:30am – 12pm
  • Beginner Class – 11:00am – 11:45am (for adults & children)

skate tip of the week

When backwards skating, remember your belly button!

  1. One thing to think about is that your belly button needs to point upwards. Often skaters tip it towards the floor, and it causes the feet to go wide. Point your belly button up a bit and see how much easier backwards skating can be. 
  2. Hint, if you fall forwards while skating backwards, it’s because your belly button is pointed down.
  3. Check out this Backwards Stroking video on our site! Do you recognize the skater? Click for Video

other news

1. GIFT CARDS coming soon. Please stay posted.

2. Eastside Classes & Locations!

We need a location for Eastside Classes! You continue to ask, and we want to bring weekend classes there, but first need to find a location. If you have any suggestions, please email contact@skatejourneys.org

Thank you! Trish & the SJ Team