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What age is best to learn to roller skate?

We get this question all the time at Sk8world of Portage from people of all ages. Summed up in one sentence is this (and then we’ll go into details): If you can walk forwards and backwards with balance you can roller skate. Now let’s delve into a few...

Find love roller skating this Valentines Day

Roller rinks around the country are filled with people that love to roller skate, particularly Sk8world of Portage Indiana. The truly dedicated go more than once a week. It is the perfect place to meet a future love and many rinks have had numerous proposals right in...

10 Fun Facts About Roller Skating

Roller Skating has a long history going back to 1735 when John Joseph Merlin thought it would be a grand idea to create shoes with wheels so he could crash a party while playing the violin and well…he did. He crashed into a large mirror. Monsieur Petitbled...

A roller rink reborn in Portage Indiana

So many roller rinks around the country are closing, there’s certainly room for a story of a roller rink with a happy ending. Sk8world of Portage Indiana was one of those closed rinks. Formerly known as R-Way that had been closed for a while went up for sale....

10 Reasons to Roller Skate at Sk8world!

Do you want to encourage your kids to get off the couch, put down the phone, and get some exercise? And how about a great opportunity for them to socialize and have fun? Look no further! Here are 10 Reasons to go to Sk8world: 1) EXERCISE. Rollerskating is great...