Locations

Kraken Kourts & Skates Bryant Street ● at the indoor roller rink 514 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC ● across the pedestrian bridge from the Rhode Island Ave Brentwood metro station on the red line.

Salvation Army ● Sherman Avenue Corps Parking Lot, 3335 Sherman Ave NW, Washington DC ● five blocks south of the Georgia Ave-Petworth metro station on the green line.

Rock Creek Park ● Carter Barron Amphitheatre Parking Lot and Entrance Circle, 4850 Colorado Ave NW, Washington DC

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Slalom Skating ● Covering the art of doing complicated skating maneuvers along a row of cones.

Skate Fitness ● Get in shape for longer skate sessions; incorporate skating into your fitness program. Improve your balance and strengthen your core.

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Join us this summer and fall as we make new friends and get more people into skating.

Free Learn to Skate Clinic ● Saturday mornings at the Salvation Army on Sherman Ave NW and Rock Creek Park.

Start with the clinic if you are learning to skate or need a refresher. We have loaner skates & protective gear available.

Introductory Rollerdance ● Learn skills to show off when you skate. Select Tuesdays, pay what you can, at the Salvation Army Gym.

Skate Lab ● Skate sessions range from skate fitness to exploring a trail, on select Mondays outdoors and indoors.

Rink Night ● Our Salvation Army fundraiser is coming around September. We are looking for skaters who can help.

We operate a free "Learn to Skate" clinic as a service to the community to promote safe skating and make skating more fun.The clinic covers the proper use of safety equipment, basic skating skills and how to use a heel brake or toe stop for stopping. It's great for new skaters and anyone returning to the sport.Helmets, wrist guards, knee and elbow pads are required. Use the form below to sign up.

For skaters who have taken the Learn to Skate clinic and other non-beginner skaters:Learn skate moves to show off at your next skate and choreograph your skating to music. Indoors at the Salvation Army gym.

Introductory Rollerdance

For skaters who have taken the learn to skate clinic and other non-beginner skaters:Get fit and explore new places to skate; this will be held in various locations.

Skate Lab

Rink night is coming in September. We'll be turning the Salvation Army parking lot into a roller rink and more. Right now we're tracking who is up for helping out with the event.

I Want to Volunteer

Turn Hook Hall into a Roller Rink

Our mobile skate school is an authorized vendor at Hook Hall, and we have a skate van to bring our skate fleet to this venue. Send a booking request or contact us for more information.

What We Offer

  • Skate Instructors to teach & offer safety tips.

  • Loaner Skates inline & roller, to support your event.

  • Loaner Protective Gear including wristguard, helmets knee pads and elbow pads.

  • High Friction Carpeting to help cautious or new skaters get confident and get started safely.

Our instructors are certified and insured through SkateIA.org and are First Aid/CPR + SafeSport trained.As a skate school, we cannot offer our skate fleet without our skate instruction being included.

DC Skate Van

Our mobile skate school is ready to bring the skating to you with both indoor and outdoor programs. Send a booking request or contact us for more information.

Our instructors carry liability insurance and can add your venue or organization as an additionally insured party. Instructors are certified through SkateIA.org and are First Aid/CPR + SafeSport trained.

Our Services

  • Skate Instructors to teach & offer safety tips.

  • Learn to Skate an introductory skate lesson & safety program to foster the love of skating.

  • Advanced Lessons for Roller Dance & Trail Skating.

  • Fitness Classes for aerobic exercise on skates.

  • Indoor Padding to protect floors while offering Zumba style fitness classes indoors.

  • Loaner Skates inline & roller, to support lessons.

  • Loaner Protective Gear including helmets & pads.

  • High Friction Carpeting to help cautious or wobbly skaters get started safely.

  • Cones and Related to define the boundaries of a designated space to skate safely.

  • A 10'x10' Booth with "Skate Instruction" branding to enable visitors to find us.

  • Music or an Optional DJ to foster a roller rink environment.

Our Client History

Schools & Libraries

  • Salvation Army in DC for a learn to skate module at a kid’s summer camp.

  • Marie Reed Elementary School in DC for spring break skate classes.

  • Calvin Coolidge High School in DC for skate classes and to turn the gym into a roller rink.

  • Prince Georges Library System, learn to skate classes in the parking lots or adjacent public spaces for five different branches at their promotional outdoor fairs. (Booked by the library system and also local community groups.)

Commercial Venues

  • Howard University student group for an after finals de-stressing skate at Hook Hall.

  • Company Outings and Non-profit fund raisers at Hook Hall, skate classes and a roller rink conversion of the venue's large performance space.

Neighborhood Events

  • Open Streets Georgia Avenue, Celebrate Petworth, Columbia Heights Day and the DC State Fair to offer free learn to skate clinics to the public in Washington DC.

  • Southwest Business Improvement District for a community event at Lansburgh Park including learn to skate sessions and converting basketball courts into a roller rink.

  • Trolley Trail Day in College Park , MD for trail skating tips followed by a trail skate.

Group Lessons

Skating for Kids ● Send us the times you have available and we'll schedule times with the most interest.

Group Classes

Skate Workshops ● Level up your skating skills as we cover the techniques for mastering more advanced skate moves.

Group Practice

Outdoor Skate Practice ● Self directed skate sessions at one of our locations, open to inline and roller skaters of all ages.

Skate Practice

Indoor Skate Sessions ● Informal self directed skate practice at the Salvation Army Sherman Avenue Corps, open to inline and roller skaters of all ages.

Private Lessons

Indoor Skate Sessions ● Informal self directed skate practice at the Salvation Army Sherman Avenue Corps, open to inline and roller skaters of all ages.

Core Program

Core Classes

Aggressive Skating ● Covering the basic skills for skating in a skatepark and an urban skating.

Practice Sessions

We'll have some free special trail skate sessions on Trolley Trail Day Saturday June 8th.

Trail and Street Skating ● Focusing on more advanced safety and skills while skating outdoors.

Jam Skating ● (Learn to Skate "Part 2") ● Coached sessions to work on rhythm and self expression to music to develop some disco moves.

Private Lessons Outdoors

Notes

  • Private lessons run for 60 minutes.

  • You can also ask about custom sessions (shorter lessons, multiple lesson discount packages, group discount packages, teaching at student supplied venues, etc.)

  • If you don't see a compatible date you can request one below.

Private Lessons

Be sure to review and agree to our waiver packet here.

Learn to Skate Outdoors

Can't sign up?  Request this class.

Skate Fitness

Can't sign up?  Request this class.

Trail and Street Skating

Can't sign up?  Request this class.

Jam Skating

Can't sign up?  Request this class.

Slalom Skating

Can't sign up?  Request this class.

Aggressive Skating

Can't sign up?  Request this class.

Skating for Kids

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Start the inquiry or booking process by providing contact info and a proposed event details.

Notes

Indoor Skate Sessions

  • Register in advance; pay what you want at the door as a donation to the Salvation Army.

  • Protective gear required; we have free loaner gear available for use during the session.

  • Adults must accompany minors throughout the skate.

Notes

  • Register in advance; sessions are free but there is a limit to the number of skaters we can host.

  • Protective gear required; we have free loaner gear available for use during the session.

  • Adults must accompany minors throughout the skate.

Outdoor Skate Sessions (do up form)

Fill out this form to get more information about becoming a skate instructor or skate coach at our skate school.

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Rink Night

630-830pm Saturday, September 16

Our DJ'ed Roller Rink Night Cookout Fundraiser

Enjoy both longtime and new skating friends as we turn the Salvation Army parking lot into a roller rink for inline and roller skaters. We'll bring a DJ playing a mix of danceable tunes, plus food, drink, good cheer from the community, and plenty of skaters to meet.Pay what you want for entry. Proceeds to benefit the summer kids camp at the Salvation Army.Bring your skates and safety gear. We'll also have loaner skates and safety gear available.This is a rain or shine event. If it rains, we'll relocate indoors in the Salvation Army gym.

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Rink Night

End of summer edition.

630-830pm Saturday, September 16

Our DJ'ed Roller Rink Night Cookout Fundraiser

Enjoy both longtime and new skating friends as we turn the Salvation Army parking lot into a roller rink for inline and roller skaters. We'll bring a DJ playing a mix of danceable tunes, plus food, drink, good cheer from the community, and plenty of skaters to meet.Pay what you want for entry. Proceeds to benefit the summer kids camp program at the Salvation Army.Bring your skates and safety gear. We'll also have loaner skates and safety gear available.This is a rain or shine event. If it rains, we'll relocate indoors in the Salvation Army gym at the same address.

RSVP for Rink Night ● Space is limited; sign up in advance for guaranteed entry at the event.

Not ready to skate? Use the link below for a free lesson.

Learn to Skate ● Free ● Covers the proper use of protective gear, falling safety and prevention, basic stride, turning and stopping.

Ready to step up your game? Take some post beginner classes and build your skating style.

Skate Lab ● (Learn to Skate "Part 2") ● A mix of balance, fitness and skating to music to get the most from skating outdoors.

Skate Lab is offered on a pay what you want basis.

It's a wrap for our May Rink Night. Thank you to everyone who came out and to all our volunteers. Stay tuned for additional Rink Nights in the future.

Rink Night/Open House

630-830pm Saturday, May 6

Our DJ'ed Roller Rink Night Cookout Fundraiser

Enjoy both longtime and new skating friends as we turn the Salvation Army parking lot into a roller rink for inline and roller skaters. We'll bring a DJ playing a mix of danceable tunes, plus food, drink, good cheer from the community, and plenty of skaters to meet.Proceeds to benefit the summer kids camp program at the Salvation Army.This is a rain or shine event. If it rains, we'll relocate indoors in the Salvation Army gym at the same address.

Notes

Protective gear required to skate . We'll have some protective gear and skates available at the event. We'll also have certified skate instructors there to help you get going.For those of you who want to strengthen your skating skills ahead of the event, we've set up the following 30 minute class.

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Rink Night Cookout Donation

Dinner is on a pay what you want donation. Recommended: $25 dinner and a drink, or $5-$10 per a la carte item.

RSVP for Rink Night

Space is limited; sign up in advance for guaranteed entry.

Skate Care Sessions

Skate Maintenance ● 10am-noon Saturday June 17 ● Grab your tools and roll up your sleeves as we take you through the steps to get your skates in shape and keep them rolling smoothly.

The Check My Skates session is designed to be a place where you can take pride in the gear you have, get some brief answers to any problems, and to figure out next steps on what you can do with your skates.

Check My Skates ● Show off your special setup, bring those skates from mom's attic, or your current skates to look at. We'll admire your gear & give you some helpful tips.

Skate Buyer Workshop ● Can't decide what skates to get?

Skate Maintenance

10am-noon Saturday June 17 at the Salvation Army parking lot (indoors in the gym if it rains).

Notes

  • Cleaning material and bearing lube provided.

  • Tools are not provided. You'll need to bring the following: skate tools (a T-tool and a bearing puller) plus a wash bottle.

  • If you don't have tools, buy whatever you need when signing up.

  • Don't forget to bring your skates. We'll be taking them apart and putting them back together.

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Skate Maintenance Confirmation

Thanks for signing up!  We're very excited that you will attend.  Here is the key information you'll need to have the best experience:

Where We'll Meet

We'll meet at the Salvation Army on Sherman Avenue in Petworth. The address is:3335 Sherman Ave NWPark on the streets nearby and meet at the front entrance, at the corner of Sherman and Morton St NW.  We'll have people coming out periodically to meet you and bring you to the parking area where we are teaching.If you are taking public transportation, it's a short walk from the Petworth metro station.

Cancellations and Rescheduling

We most likely won't reschedule or cancel the session. If it's raining, we'll relocate indoors at the same address, into the Salvation Army gym.We'll send out a note if we need to cancel the session or reschedule it.  If we cancel, we'll send you a refund. If we reschedule and you can't make the new date, we'll send you a refund.

What to Bring

Here is a list of what you should bring:Your skates (they can be inline skates or roller skates).Plus the following items:

  • A t-tool - you'll use this to remove and reattach your wheels

  • A bearing puller - you'll use this to remove teh bearings from your wheels to clean them

  • A wash bottle - you'll put your bearings in it to clean them

If you purchased any of these items while registering, they'll be there for you when you arrive and are yours to keep and take home.

What to Expect

We'll show you how to clean your skates. We'll have tables and chairs set up for you to do that comfortably. The parts of the skates we'll focus on are your wheels and bearings as they receive the most wear.For any questions, you're welcome to reach out to me by text, I'll be leading the class and am reachable at (202) 262-7364.Looking forward to seeing you there!Adrienne Schreiber for Department of Skate

Skate Lesson Confirmation

Thanks for signing up!  We're very excited that you will attend.  Here is the key information you'll need to have the best experience:

Places Where We Teach

Depending on where we've indicated to meet, we'll be at the Salvation Army or Rock Creek Park. Here are the directions for each spot:

Salvation Army

We'll meet at the Salvation Army on Sherman Avenue in Petworth. The address is:3335 Sherman Ave NWPark on the streets nearby and meet at the front entrance, at the corner of Sherman and Morton St NW.  We'll have people coming out periodically to meet you and bring you to where we are teaching.If you are taking public transportation, it's a short walk from the Petworth metro station.

Rock Creek Park

We'll meet at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre Parking Lot in Rock Creek Park. The address is:4850 Colorado Ave NWIt's an enormous parking lot; turn in from Colorado Avenue and we'll meet near the entrance. If you find yourself near the tennis courts, you'll need to go the other end of the parking lot.

Other Locations

If we're meeting at any other location, we'll send an email with directions on how to get there.

Cancellations and Rescheduling

We'll send out a note if we need to cancel the session and reschedule it.  It could be due to bad weather or a parking lot that's too wet, among other reasons.  If that happens, we will provide a date for when the session is rescheduled.

What to Bring

either inline skates

...or roller skates

a helmet -- required outdoors

These items are also required outdoors:

wrist guards

elbow pads

knee pads

We do have loaner skate equipment; if you need something, please let us know as soon as you can.

Be There Early -- When We Start

be 30 minutes early to borrow gear

be 15 minutes early to put on your gear

our skate class will start on time

What to Expect

We'll get geared up, and start doing some skating! The plan is to skate safely and have some fun.  We'll work to make sure you get some time with an instructor and for practice on your own.For any other questions, you're welcome to reach out to me by text or a phone call, I'm the lead instuctor and am reachable at 410-394-9483.Looking forward to seeing you there!Andrew Barabasz

Trolley Trail Day in Hyattsville, MD

We'll be at the municipal parking lot adjacent to Franklins Restaurant and the Trolley Trail. Here is the address:5123 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsvile, MDPark on the streets nearby and meet us at our booth.Our sessions at this location will not be for beginners -- they will be for our Learn to Skate Clinic graduates and skaters comfortable skating outdoors on off-street trails.

Skate Clinic Confirmation

Thanks for signing up!  We're very excited that you will attend.  Here is the key information you'll need to have the best experience:

Where to Go

Check your sign up confirmation. Depending on where we've indicated to meet we'll be at the Salvation Army, Rock Creek Park or a special event. Here are the directions for each spot:

Salvation Army

We'll meet at the Salvation Army on Sherman Avenue in Petworth. The address is:3335 Sherman Ave NWPark on the streets nearby and meet at the front entrance, at the corner of Sherman and Morton St NW.  We'll have people coming out periodically to meet you and bring you to the parking area where we are teaching.If you are taking public transportation, it's a short walk from the Petworth metro station.

Rock Creek Park

We'll meet at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre Parking Lot in Rock Creek Park. The address is:4850 Colorado Ave NWIt's an enormous parking lot; turn in from Colorado Avenue and we'll meet near the entrance. If you find yourself near the tennis courts, you'll need to go the other end of the parking lot.

Cancellations and Rescheduling

We'll send out a note if we need to cancel. It could be due to bad weather or a parking lot that's too wet, among other reasons. If that happens, you are welcome to sign up for one of our other sessions.

What to Bring

The following items are mandatory. If you don't wear them, we can't teach you to skate:

either inline skates, with a heel brake

...or roller skates, with toe stops

a helmet -- a bike helmet will do

wrist guards

elbow pads

knee pads

We do have loaner skates and protective equipment; if you need something, please let us know as soon as you can.Finally, you should wear comfortable clothing appropriate to the weather.

Be There Early -- When We Start

be 30 minutes early to borrow gear

be 15 minutes early to put on your gear

our skate class will start on time

What to Expect

We'll get geared up, and start doing some skating! The plan is to skate safely and have some fun.  We'll work to make sure you get some time with an instructor and for practice on your own.For any other questions, you're welcome to reach out to me by text or a phone call, I'm the lead instuctor and am reachable at 410-394-9483.Looking forward to seeing you there!Andrew Barabasz