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Do You Support Black-Owned Rinks?

GeneralMarch 30th, 20108 Comments

Recently, an RST reader suggested that a piece be done about whether Black skating rinks are receiving support from Black skaters and just how much support those skaters are giving as far as attending sessions and hosting events at those rinks. It is true that there are not very many Black-owned skating rinks to be found and the ones RST knows about are listed on the “Black Rinks” page. If you are aware of other rinks that should be included in this category, let us know.

In 2003-2004 RST did a series spotlighting 3 Black-owned rinks and, as a flashback, links to those articles are being re-posted. Read about how these rink owners got started, difficulties they faced and some of their secrets to success.

Lockwood Skate Palace (TX) Jan/Feb 2004
Hoover Skate Arena (OH) Sept/Oct 2003
Markham Roller Rink (IL) July/Aug 2003

Our listing shows 27 Black-owned rinks in 14 states, most of them (6), in Illinois. If you live in these areas, do you regularly support these rinks? If not, what are some of the reasons that keep you from doing so – are there improvements that need to be made? Is the rink too far from you? Do you think skaters and event organizers should commit to doing more to support and ensure these rinks survive the tough economic times we are in?

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