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18+ Roller Skating

On Sunday, August 23rd, we are changing it up a bit and hosting our 18 and up crowd at our Tyngsboro location.

Rolling and TunesAdult Night

What do you want to hear? The sounds of the night are up to you! We want to hear from our skaters, what music do you want to hear throughout the night? We can do a throwback to the 80s or the top hits of today. We’re waiting to hear from you on our Facebook page!

Get your Tickets Now!

Adult Night is only $8 when tickets are bought in advance. They are $10 if you wait and purchase at the door. Skate rental is included with admission. You may purchase tickets online and bring your identification with you for our special roller skating event.

Share this event, get the word out, and bring all of your friends! This Adult Night is back by popular demand, and you won’t want to miss it!

 

Quads vs. Inline Roller Skates

When choosing roller skates, you have two options: classic quads or the skates with two pair of wheels, or inline skates, with one row of wheels in the middle of the skate. Both types of skate are popular at Roller Kingdom in Tyngsboro or Hudson.

Many of the basic tips for how to skate are the same with both quads and inline roller skates. Skating with either one is essentially stepping forward and rolling the foot back, regardless of where the wheels are placed.flash skates

The primary difference between the skates is braking. Stopping with quads is done with the toe, but with inline skates, stopping is done at the heel. While both skates are propelled forward by the same step-like motions, stopping with quads means leaning forward onto either of the toe stops.  Some beginners find that more difficult, rather than pulling back to lean on the heel.

Where you roller skate, and for what reason you skate, you should determine the type of skates you choose. Consider the following:

Quad roller skates:

  • Meant for in-door skating
  • Slower
  • Not typically supportive for the ankles
  • More stable

Inline skates:

  • Meant for exercise and speed
  • Optimal for skating outside
  • Made of hard plastic that encases the ankles, offering excellent support
  • Wobbly and require learning some balance

While quad roller skates are more nostalgic for many people as roller derby skates, the spread of the wheels means that even tiny obstacles are more likely to be a problem than with in-line skates, whether it’s a crack or a rock. Broad, smooth surfaces – like a skating rink – are the best places for use of quads.

While inline roller skates do require some balance, the wheels are faster and made for speed. With the skates all in a line, it’s easier to avoid obstacles, even the small ones, both from the decreased likelihood of hitting it and the maneuverability to swerve. When you’re looking for speed skates, you’re looking for inlines.

Whether you are in the process of learning to skate or choosing the right skates for your skating style, these tips will help you enjoy skating to its fullest potential. For more information stop by our Skate Shop next time you are in to do a little shopping and ask us any questions that you may have.

 

Super Savings at Roller Kingdom

The first week in August is National Bargain Hunting Week. We’ve never met anyone that doesn’t like a good bargain, and that’s why we’re happy to share these great ways to save at Roller Kingdom!

Friday Supper Skate

Join us at the Tyngsboro Roller Kingdom or the Hudson Roller Kingdom for our Friday Supper Skate. This great skating session takes place from 4-6:30pm nearly every Friday. Admission, skate rental, a slice of pizza, and a soda are all included for $6. That is a great bargain!pizza

The Great Skate Rebate

Those big box nationwide shoe stores sometimes offer a BOGO 50% off deal, but that is nothing compared to what we offer when you purchase roller skates at the skate shop at Roller Kingdom. We want you to enjoy your investment, so we give you the same amount you spend as credit for skating passes. Do the math and if you spend $100 on roller skates, you get $100 worth of free skating passes. If you are really up for stretching that out, you could come to Wednesday night dollar nights for nearly two years with that pass for free!

Dollar Nights

Wednesday nights at both rinks are dollar skate night. The midweek session is the perfect way to get a break from a rough work week or crazy week at school. And $1 admission for skating simply can’t be beat. Especially when that $1 is for three whole hours of roller skating from 6-9pm.

We’re calling all of you bargain hunters to take advantage of these super savings opportunities at Roller Kingdom! Hope to see you out soon!

Cousins Day and Parents Day at Roller Kingdom!

Who knew that July 24 is #NationalCousinsDay?! We’ve been roller skating in Tyngsboro and Hudson, MA for a few decades! Over the years we have seen cousins that have spent so much time together that they have become best friends. We want to encourage you on this year’s Cousins Day to reach out to your cousins that are both near and far. Give them a call, text them, send them a note in the mail, and if you’re close enough geographically, spend some special time with them! We think that roller skating is one great way to relive those childhood memories with your cousins, and to build childhood memories for the next generation! Bring your cousins out this weekend to celebrate!Cousins

Summer Weekend Hours for Cousins Day at Hudson

  • Friday Supper Skate: 4-6:30pm
  • Friday Late Skate: 7-10pm
  • Saturday: 1-4pm

Summer Weekend Hours for Cousins Day at Tyngsboro

  • Friday Supper Skate: 4-6:30pm
  • Friday Late Skate: 7-11pm
  • Saturday: 1-4pm
  • Saturday Late Skate: 7-11pm

Parents Day

Not only is there a Cousins Day on July 24 of each year, but the fourth Sunday of July is Parents’ Day! This day is not widely celebrated, but hey if Father’s Day and Mother’s Day aren’t enough to show your love and devotion to your parents, then another day is always good. We’re closed on Sundays in July, but you can celebrate your Parents or your children any time that we are open!

Come on out to Roller Kingdom this weekend for a fantastic and fabulous adventure with your family!

Military Discount at Roller Kingdom

We’re calling all active or retired members of the U.S. Military! We want thank you for your service with a special offer. Visit us now through Labor Day at Roller Kingdom and receive free skate rental. This special discount extends not only to members of the U.S. Military, but also to their spouses and children. Admission is free for up to 3 children per visit with a parent that is active or retired member of the U.S. Military.

Military Discount

A valid military identification will be required for those that want to take advantage of this special discount at Roller Kingdom. Please bring your U.S. Armed Forces identification with you to take advantage of this opportunity. It does not matter whether you have served or are currently serving with the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, or Navy, National Guard, or as a Reservist, this special offer is just for you!

Grab your family and friends, gather your kiddos, and come on out to enjoy this great discount opportunity during any one of our public sessions at Roller Kingdom!

Adults Only Skating

Roller Kingdom caters to the families in the Tyngsboro area. We strive to provide entertainment for all ages with roller skating, an arcade, laser tag, and karaoke. On Sunday, July 19th, we are changing it up a bit to provide a special night to our 18 and up crowd at our Tyngsboro location.

Tickets Now Available

Roller Kingdom’s Adult Night is $8 for admission and skate rental in advance, or $10 at the door. You may purchase tickets online and bring your identification with you for our special roller skating event.

Music-It’s Up To You!

We’re currently collecting information from you, our skaters, to determine what type of music you want to hear more of during our Adult Skate Night. Share your preference with us on Facebook or when you purchase tickets online.

This event is back by popular demand! Book your babysitter and enjoy a kid-free night at Roller Kingdom. You won’t have to worry about navigating your way around the little ones, just enjoy a night out with friends! Make sure you share this event and help us get the word out to make the event a success so that we can plan more adult nights in the future at Tyngsboro’s favorite skate center!

Summer Fun at Roller Kingdom

At Roller Kingdom, we are all about including everything in the realm of roller skating. From skate rentals, an amazing pro shop, artistic skate, tiny tot skate, and all the way to lessons for roller skaters of all ages and abilities, we have got it all. Read on to find out about our roller skating and other exciting offerings!Summer Laser Tag

Skating

Of course we have skating at Roller Kingdom! We love to skate, and we love to have you out on the floor skating as well. Doesn’t matter if you wear quads or inlines, and it doesn’t matter if you are beginning or advanced. Wherever you are as a roller skater, we are here for you. So put on those skates, and skate away any summer boredom that may have set in!

Laser Tag

When we say, “Tag, you’re it!” at Roller Kingdom, we are not talking about a traditional game of tag! Instead, we are talking about laser tag. Whether you choose to team up and go it alone, this is a great adrenaline rush!

Games

We hope that at this point that you’ve got some great ideas for exciting activities at Roller Kingdom. However, if you are still feeling stuck, then maybe our game center is the place for you. Take on the challenge and try your luck with our racing games, crane games, and more! Don’t forget to cash in on your tickets at our stuff shop!

You’ll want to keep up with changes in our summer hours. Check out the printable calendars for easy reference!

Hudson July Calendar 

Tyngsboro July Calendar

 

3 Tips for Skate Maintenance

Whether you buy your skates from Roller Kingdom or you buy your own skates, you want them to last as long as possible. Follow these following maintenance tips and your skates will continue to operate in top form for years to come.inline skate bearings

When you first receive your skates, perform an initial maintenance check.

  • Make sure the wheels are properly attached, the nut in the wheel is firmly screwed in and there’s no give between wheel nut and wheel.
  • If your skate is a quad, check to make sure the toe stop is adjusted to your preferred height.
  • For quads, you’ll also want to check the tightness of the truck (the place between the wheels) and tighten that bolt as well.

After every skating session, check the wheels, wheel nuts and bearings.

  • Make sure the wheels of your roller skates have not become loose; tighten them if they have. A loose ride is a dangerous ride so keep your wheels tight.
  • Ensure the bearings are not wet. Wet bearings will rust or corrode. All grime or rust should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol; do not use dish soap. Dish soap will damage your bearings.

When necessary, perform additional roller skate maintenance.

  • When your ride is less smooth, check the wheel bearings. Some skate dealers have wheel presses that will remove the bearings, but you can also use a screw driver. If your roller skate bearings don’t spin well, they need to be lubricated.
  • Once the bearings are removed, you can wash your wheels in hot water with dish soap. (Dish soap damages bearings.) After your skates are completely dry, you can put the bearings back in.
  • Smell can be eliminated with fresh air and sunlight. Leave the insoles of your skates fully exposed to the sun to remove odor. Baking soda may also prove a viable remedy.

If you take the time to care for your roller skates, they will last for years and be smooth riding for a long time. If you invest the time into roller skate maintenance, you won’t have to invest the money into a new pair of skates.

Friday Supper Skate at Roller Kingdom

Say it five times FAST! Family, friends, and fun, are fantastic at Friday Supper Skate! Could you do it? Whether you could or not, we want to make sure you know all about our Friday Supper Skate sessions at both locations.Friday Supper Skate

Friday Supper Skate is from 4:00-6:30. Admission, skate rental, a slice of pizza, and a soda are all yours for only $6. This is a great money saving way to have a fun filled dinner outing with family or friends.

Roller Kingdom offers a family friendly environment. We strive to make family time together at our world class roller skating rink affordable. The Friday Supper Skates at both locations is just one way that we do this.

Don’t forget that in addition to our fantastic Friday Supper Skate sessions, we are open throughout the week for private parties, birthday parties, corporate events, team building activities, and roller skating lessons. We are also proud to offer activities for families and groups in addition to roller skating. Laser tag, arcade games, and karaoke are available at both roller skating rinks.

For more on what’s going on at the Tyngsboro Roller Kingdom and the Hudson Roller Kingdom, make sure you follow our Facebook, Twitter, and Google +.

Corporate and Group Events

If you are looking for something fun for you employees to do, then look no further! We have got a solution for you that is way beyond the same old, same old corporate team building fluff. Bring your staff to Roller Kingdom for unique and memorable event!Roller Kingdom

Boston Area Corporate Events

Have your next corporate event at Roller Kingdom. We accommodate groups for any corporate or team building events in the great metropolitan Boston area. This can include company events in which employee families are invited to join in the fun!

Roller Skating, Laser Tag, and Karaoke

Your employees will take part in fun they can feel with roller skating when they lace up their skates and roll around the rink. We can’t think of a better way to work on team building than through a good game of laser tag in which case you can compete against your internal teams. And for those wanting to show leadership skills, or at least prove they don’t have a fear of public speaking, er, singing in public…well, there’s karaoke for that!

Private Party Options for Corporate Events

Corporate events at Roller Kingdom are completely customizable. If roller skating is all that you’re looking for, then we can easily arrange for that. However, keep in mind that we can add any of the following:

  • Laser tag
  • Karaoke
  • Arcade game tokens
  • Food and beverage

Contact us today to make your corporate reservation for your next team building or company outing in the greater Boston area.

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