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Jan
01

Popular NJ Rink Shut Down After Teen Murder

Skate NewsJanuary 1st, 20093 Comments

Skate 22, a popular rink for New Jersey/New York R&B skaters, was shut down by the city last week after a teenager was murdered in the parking lot after having attended an all night skate party.  An investigation is ongoing but law enforcement officials are indicating the shooting may have been gang-related and a result of an altercation between 2 groups which started inside the rink and then moved outside to the parking lot.

Read more from news reports via these links:

Progress in Rink Murder Investigation (New Jersey Star Ledger)

 Lessons from Skate 22 Tragedy (New Jersey Star Ledger Editorial)

 Skate 22 Shut Down in Wake of Fatal Shooting (Union Local Source)

 City Votes to Shut Down Skate 22 After Teen Death (MSNBC)

  Pleas for Justice at Slain Teen’s Vigil (New Jersey Star Ledger)

 Also, based on some of the reader comments to the Star Ledger editorial, views are split; some supporting the closure of the rink and making comments indirectly along racial lines, insinuating the problem stems from poor parenting skills of Black and poor people, others finding the move to be hasty and not well thought out.  Here are a couple of those comments:

Posted by t83088 on 12/30/08 at 12:05PM

Skate 22 is my second home. I brought my first pair of skate there, perfected my skating, met many new friends, even formed a second family. What happened on Christmas Night is very unfortunate & my hearts goes to the D’Haiti family, but let’s not forget, it could’ve happened anywhere. Closing Skate 22 was a very bad choice, now all the “wannabe thugs” are just gonna go to Union Theatres or somewhere else to cause chaos. Why should me and other skate families suffer because of one dumb teen trying to “prove a point”? The rink has gospel night, kid’s night and throws kid’s birthday parties…it means good. It should DEFINITELY be reopened…everytime I go there are always poilice cars outside making sure everyone gets home safely or finds there ride…where were they at on Christmas night?????

Posted by sehjah06 on 12/30/08 at 11:11AM

The way this generation is heading they will have no where to go except be home. Now its Skate 22, next will be the movies, a private party held a hall, a high school game, etc. etc. Most of these young children do not respect their own mothers and fathers and this enhances their disrespect for human life including their own. Babies having babies, being grandparents at age 35, deadbeat mom and dads, kids self entitlement, etc. etc. All of this sh$t is just plain crazy and it starts at HOME. Skate 22 has to decide whether its all about money or if they want to provide a fun place for children and parents to go and then set boundaries

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Sep
18

Adrenalin Awards Moving Forward With 2009 Plans

Skate NewsSeptember 18th, 2008No comments

Table of contents for Elsmere

  1. Shady Rink Deal Goes Down
  2. The Elsmere Skating Rink Controversy
  3. Adrenalin Awards Moving Forward With 2009 Plans
  4. Delaware Skating Rink Closing

RST does not usually post this kind of information, (related to what are called “national skate parties and events”), but on behalf of Garry “Gman” Corporal and the Adrenalin Awards team, we are posting this:

 

2009 Adrenalin Awards & Skate Jam Weekend
Open Panel Selection

Hear ye, Hear ye, Hear y!!! The time has come to prepare for the 2009 Adrenalin Awards.

When/Where: May 1-2, 2009 in the Washington DC Metropolitan/Maryland area. Hosted by Three-0-Two Entertainment, Style Skaters Television Network & the Adrenalin Awards Committee.

We are now opening the panel selection for those people interested in participating in nomination process for the 2008 Adrenalin Award nominees. 

If you are interested please email your request to Nikki@AdrenalinAwards.com or GeeMan@AdrenalinAwards.com.   

The absolute deadline for panel member request is: October 31. 2008. 

On behalf of the Adrenalin Awards Committee, we know that you will make 2009 Adrenalin Awards & Skate Jam Weekend…{hummm, we seem to be stuck}. Can you finish the phrase?

Help us finish the slogan. The favorite slogan will be used for the 2009 campaign and the one person who picks the favorite slogan will win a wonderful surprise.

Slogan submission deadline: September 24, 2008 (Nikki@AdrenalinAwards.com)

“Adrenalin Awards & Skate Jam Weekend 2009….”

We are looking forward to hearing from you. Get the Adrenalin pumping!!!

FYI: the current website for the Adrenalin Awards is best viewed by using Internet explorer. We are currently updating the new and revised version. Thank you for your patience. www.AdrenalinAwards.com

 

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Aug
19

Eve To Co-star in Roller Derby Film

Skate NewsAugust 19th, 2008No comments

 

 

Lady hip hopper and actress, Eve, is on board to be part of the cast of “Whip It” – the roller derby film being produced by Drew Barrymore. Read more on SOHH.com:  “Eve Rolls w/Drew Barrymore in Upcoming Flick.”

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Aug
02

Shady Rink Deal Goes Down

Skate NewsAugust 2nd, 200831 Comments

Table of contents for Elsmere

  1. Shady Rink Deal Goes Down
  2. The Elsmere Skating Rink Controversy
  3. Adrenalin Awards Moving Forward With 2009 Plans
  4. Delaware Skating Rink Closing

In what appears to be a shady, underhanded and ‘cold-blooded’ deal, Elsmere Skating Center in Delaware has been sold and Garry “Geeman” Corporal, who was the rink’s general manager for 30 years, was told to pack his things and get gone by July 28. He had long been told or assured that he would become the rink’s next owner but instead, Elsmere has been sold to another person.  According to the new  message on the Elsmere phone line, the rink name is now “Adrenaline Skating Center,” a slap in the face to Corporal who was one of the originators of the Adrenaline Awards and Weekend which he hosted annually from Elsmere for the past several years.

 

Corporal issued this news release today:

Elsmere Skating Center Closed, Then Sold

 

Peace and Blessings, as some of know, I have been released of my duties, of operating and Managing The Elsmere Skating Center in Wilmington as of July 28, 2008.  I leave with mixed emotions because I have made so many good friends over these past 30 plus years.  My life has been greatly enriched by the kindness and encouragements so many of you have shown to me.  I will always be grateful for the many friends I have made along the way and the wonderful memories I take with me.  With a bit of sorrow, I wish to formally announce my departure from The Elsmere Skating Center. I remain grateful, however, for the opportunity to work with everyone at The Elsmere Skating Center.  My thanks to all who made Elsmere Skating Center and the skate store flourish as it did. I wish the best of success to everyone who is remaining with the new owner or moving to new ground.  Again thank you all for the opportunity to allow me to be a part of your lives, God Bless.

Unconfirmed reports have it that another Black rink manager was involved in this shady deal which, in essence, kicked Geeman to the curb after his many years of working under the belief that Elsmere’s owner would be true to his word and promise to transfer rink ownership.

 

RST wishes the best to Geeman as he moves forward through the many open doors that are surely ahead of him and will eventually, if it is his desire, lead him into the ranks of the small, but steadily increasing, number of Black rink owners in the country.

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Jul
31

Bill Butler in Talks to Do Reality Series

Skate NewsJuly 31st, 2008No comments

Skate legend Bill Butler has been contacted by representatives of the Simmons Lathan Media Group (SLMG) to discuss a role for him in directing a roller skating reality TV series. SLMG is headed by hip hop guru Russell Simmons and Stan Lathan and is dedicated to bringing a positive image of the hip hop generation to music, TV, radio, and other forms of media. 

 

This is from the group’s website:

 

… Nearly 30 years in the game, two generations strong, billions of dollars in revenue, Hip-Hop is MODERN AMERICA’S culture. Yet turn on a television and, other than music videos, Hip-Hop culture is nearly invisible. Simmons Lathan Media Group is set on changing that. We’re the voice of millions of young people – Black, White, Asian, Latin, poor and rich – who don’t see themselves represented honestly in the media.

Through comedy, poetry, dance, animation and drama, we offer cultural expressions that have been ignored for too long….

 

Bill is to meet with one of SLMG’s representatives in Atlanta this weekend to find out more about their proposed project.

 

Stay tuned!

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