I don't know how this popped up in my feed, but i'm sure glad it did! So nice to see so many people my age on the rink. Sure brings back good memories from the good ol' 80's! Good times! Please keep them coming!!
plenty of other videos on YT where the camera is moving with the skaters and I love those shots as well... but this is what it's like to STAND THERE and watch them fly by... It's wonderful!
Man does this ever bring back some memories. I could never skate backwards, not even for all the money in the world, but I could skate fast. I miss those days but I’m happy to see people out enjoying themselves !! And did you notice that there wasn’t a single cell phone in anyone’s hands. People being people !! 👏🏻👏🏻
didn't make it to marriage, but I do remember some fantastic moments having young roller rink romances! I love these stories about meeting out on the rink or dancefloor! Cheers! May the wheels ever turn to keep you together!
So true. Although for me these days, each week we hit a few weekday evening family sessions and an adult night where we can! Plus travel skate events once or twice a month. Tons of rinks still jammin’!
the personal flair/individualism as well as mods like the pom poms make it so stylish and I can't get enough flavors! Beautiful skate culture! Roll on!
Wow! This put a smile on my face. I grew up skating in the 70's & 90's I grew up in the South Hills area of Pittsburgh. Next time I come to visit my family in Pittsburgh. I'll have come out and skate. Thanks for sharing!
OMG ! I LOVED ROLLER SKATING!! LOVED IT . EVERY SINGLE FRIDAY, SATURDAY, WEDNESDAY ROLLER DERBY, EVERY ALL NIGHT SKATE ,AND OF COURSE THEY WOULD HAVE SPECIAL ALL NIGHT EVENTS. I MISS ROLLER SKATING SO MUCH,I AGREE WITH AMERICA DOES NEED MORE RINKS !!! ❤
I was a competition speed skater in Australia in the 80s. The rinks on fri n sat nites was a party. Then the invention of rollerblades took it outdoors, then no one went to rinks anymore and 90% of them closed down forever ...it looks like quad skates and rinks are starting to come back into fashion again. If enough new skaters take up this fun way to party, and socialize, n get your cardio fix on instead of pumping away in a boring gym, then more rinks will open due to the demand, and we will have the 70s n 80s back all over again ...such fun memories, for life.
How is skating on quad skates like those? I have played ice hockey for 35 years and have used rollerblades extensively, but never tried those quad wheels.
@@sebastienlemay6120 in the 70s n 80s we only had quads. I did basic figure skating on quads (now called artistic) as a kid to learn my turns and improve balance and quick transitions. Then went onto speed skating. And later even did Roller Hockey for a short while. Ive also done some inline (outdoors), and always hire hockey skates if i go to ice rinks. Basically you just get used to whatever you use and learn to milk it to get it to do what you need to do I found quad hockey was fine but I've heard inline is faster. As a speed skater (w the agility of early figure lessons), i took to Quad Hockey quite easily.
@sebastienlemay6120 I grew up speed skating and shuffling so quads feel like home to me. I also skate on speed inlines but feel like I can’t dance anywhere near as much on them compared to quads - simple mechanics. So for me, quads in the rink and inlines for outdoor skate marathons.
Brings back memories of when I was 13 and spent every Saturday night at our local roller rink. 😊 The blisters that became the protection for my feet. 😅 How cool that this is making another comeback.
My Mom used to just dance on skates she grew up in the 40s was at the rink every weekend. The first time she took me skating I couldn't believe how good she was. All the rinks are gone now. We need these again for kids to have something to do. Great exercise and fun.
I know it sounds silly. Skated (and skied) all my life, of course full time weekends jr. High and High School, then worked in a rink when in college. Went as an adult to stay in shape for skiing and just having fun. Then back injuries kicked in at 42 and haven't been able to skate or ski since. We used to do the exact moves back then. This video had me in tears. Keep it up folks.
Sorry about your back! One of the worst things about skating is knowing that some day you won’t be able to - for what ever reason. Just gotta do it until ya can’t. The classic shuffle stride never gets old when your rolling to the beat.
its good to see people roller skating still. It was such a fun time in my young life we used to every week at least once. now im 50 and in such poor health i'd break the floor my hip probably a leg or two from one fall! lol i do need to hear some queen another one bites the dust honestly when i'd hear that on the radio my mind starts my body moving side to side like im skating again!
This brought back soooo many great memories! Spent every weekend and Tuesday nights in the late 70's at the Oak Lawn rink in Illinois. We did the shuffle, foxtrot, skated backwards, you name it! Haven't been on wheels in about 5 years at least but I keep saying I'm gonna take the grands. I'd love to get back into it but the older I get, the more I worry about injuries! Don't heal as quick as I used to....Thanks for posting this!
The skate rink was my 2nd home before I got my drivers license. I was there Tues nights, Fri nights, Sat pretty much all day and night, same for Sundays. Then of course, the over-night skates (those were the best). I grew up in an abusive household and the rink was a place I could always go to and know I was safe. Plus music was a big factor in my life at the time, as well. It was my escape. I was the only girl who could keep up with the speed skating boys, it was just pure freedom! The rink is definitely where I ended up getting my need, my need for speed. Once I got my license and bought my 1st sports car, that became my new escape. Crank the music and just drive... I'm 51 now, still have a sports car (convertible) and some of my best times are hitting the open road, too down and rocking out. I still wish I could skate, since it's making a comeback...but I've had 3 surgeries on my left foot and am left with major painful complications. I can barely wear a shoe, there's no way I could put a skate on and put pressure on that foot needed to skate. These videos make me happy and also cry, for the great times I had and the times I'll never have again...I can just enjoy vicariously through these people. So, thank you!
Wow that brought back so many memories! Thank you:) I hadn’t smiled watching roller skating in a really long time. Took me back to jr high and hide school!
Wow I wish we had these in Scotland,.,in the 70s I grew up roller skating ,learned all the tricks …..haven’t done this for decades but I’m sure it would come back to me
I'm "Donald" 73 now & this reminds me of very good memories of, "back in the day" @ the old Elmwood Roller Rink. (SW Philly) Great times! If you where there...? Say hi...
❤❤I love this so much! I grew up roller skating at Spinning Wheels in Pittsburgh, PA and Thrills on Wheels in Ambridge, PA. I would give anything to go back to those days! 😌😌
@licksnkicks1166 don’t worry about what others think. Get out there and enjoy it. I know amazing skaters and beginners alike that wear protective gear for various reason. Just have fun!
Damn this is cool! Loved the roller rink as a kid in the 70's and 80's. Wish they had something like this near me although I'd probably end up with my skates in my face😅
I so enjoyed this, thank you! What I really enjoyed seeing was a melting pot of different people, young and old, skinny and chunky, , etc just out enjoying themselves. It made me want to find a skating rink and go.
This was at a USA Shuffle Skate weekend event hosted by Sparkles in Hiram and Kennesaw, Georgia just outside of Atlanta. Skaters that love this kind of skating come from all over!
I went roller skating for the first time in well over 25 years (went Dec 2024). Only this time I had my 14 yr old daughter with. Skating for the first time herself, she had an absolute blast and we have now decided to buy our own skates and take up skating as a daughter/father hobby. I thought for sure I would be the ONLY 40+ in there skating, but I was absolutely shocked when I found out that there is a huge range of ages. Toddlers through (Guessing based off looks, lol) 65+. Amazing shape and having a blast. It certainly was a moment back in time for sure. If you used to skate or thinking about it, do it. It is awesome, fun and great exercise to great music (depending on DJ, lol).
America needs more roller rinks! ❤❤❤
I agree
YES THEY DO!
I agree, get people into doing something fun like when i was a kid instead of drinking and doing drugs like they are now.
Facts!
💯!
Bunch of old people reliving the good days. THIS IS AWESOME!!!!
Most these people are not old..
@@VitaKet They all look like the same age as me and that's old. Are they really old? Not really.
Looks like a bunch of different people. ❤
Since I'm almost 80 they all look pretty young to me. Makes me what to get out there again. I think i still got it!
I don't know how this popped up in my feed, but i'm sure glad it did! So nice to see so many people my age on the rink. Sure brings back good memories from the good ol' 80's! Good times! Please keep them coming!!
Same memory’s !
Love this! Brings back lots of good memories!
I know right...lol...taught and took my daughter rollerskating at our local rink had great times she went all thru highschool...
I love that it’s the corner shot. Just watching people skate by is so amazing.
plenty of other videos on YT where the camera is moving with the skaters and I love those shots as well... but this is what it's like to STAND THERE and watch them fly by... It's wonderful!
Some of the BEST times of my childhood were at the rink after school. I’m so happy folks are still doing this!!❤️👏👏😁
The world needs more roller rinks! Love that guy in the green top side winding around ❤🎉🇬🇧
That’s Randy! He’s a ball and can side surf like that all night!
@@marcorollo951i enjoyed him
Man does this ever bring back some memories. I could never skate backwards, not even for all the money in the world, but I could skate fast. I miss those days but I’m happy to see people out enjoying themselves !! And did you notice that there wasn’t a single cell phone in anyone’s hands. People being people !! 👏🏻👏🏻
I feel that! Same.
This is so unbelievably uplifting. I cant quite understand why but it just is.
Looks like so much fun! Love this.
Very cool. Brings back lots of memories...❤
This brings me back. so glad to see that people are still enjoying the roller rinks.
This is how I met my husband. Going on 36 years! We were great at the shuffle together. Great times. Thanks for sharing
This is how my parents met in 1949. Married in 1951.
didn't make it to marriage, but I do remember some fantastic moments having young roller rink romances! I love these stories about meeting out on the rink or dancefloor! Cheers! May the wheels ever turn to keep you together!
Every Friday and Saturday night baby! The rink was the place to be!
So true. Although for me these days, each week we hit a few weekday evening family sessions and an adult night where we can! Plus travel skate events once or twice a month. Tons of rinks still jammin’!
🛼 Brings back so many memories🛼 Loved listening to the music while skating/dancing and going super fast. I had huge Pom Poms on my skates.
Mine were pink and black. LOL. Remember saving money for them.
My mom made mine. I had several colors.
Oh! Ha! I forgot about the pom poms….grand memories! 🥰😌
the personal flair/individualism as well as mods like the pom poms make it so stylish and I can't get enough flavors! Beautiful skate culture! Roll on!
Wow! This put a smile on my face. I grew up skating in the 70's & 90's I grew up in the South Hills area of Pittsburgh. Next time I come to visit my family in Pittsburgh. I'll have come out and skate. Thanks for sharing!
Two Pittsburgh area rinks! Roll ‘R’ Way to the south in Donora where I skate often. Also Neville Roller Drome just outside of downtown.
@@marcorollo951 Fantastic! Next time I'm in town I'll come out to Roll R Way!
So happy to see the resurgence of roller skating in the US!
Everyone has their own style and flair - so cool!
Now this is what I call skating! No one I mean no one shuffles where I skate. Except me 😊 it must live on.
I see some old mo fo’s out there still getting it. Hooray for them, get down my friends.
HELL YES!!!!!
Only our bodies grow old. ✌🏼🌍
hell, NO! SKATING YES!!!!!!🎉
This brings back so many memories. All the different people and all different ages all have fun together!
That looks like so much fun !
I have not skated in over 40 years.
OMG ! I LOVED ROLLER SKATING!! LOVED IT .
EVERY SINGLE FRIDAY, SATURDAY, WEDNESDAY ROLLER DERBY, EVERY ALL NIGHT SKATE ,AND OF COURSE THEY WOULD HAVE SPECIAL ALL NIGHT EVENTS.
I MISS ROLLER SKATING SO MUCH,I AGREE WITH AMERICA DOES NEED MORE RINKS !!! ❤
It makes me happy to see people having a good time 😊
I was a competition speed skater in Australia in the 80s. The rinks on fri n sat nites was a party. Then the invention of rollerblades took it outdoors, then no one went to rinks anymore and 90% of them closed down forever ...it looks like quad skates and rinks are starting to come back into fashion again. If enough new skaters take up this fun way to party, and socialize, n get your cardio fix on instead of pumping away in a boring gym, then more rinks will open due to the demand, and we will have the 70s n 80s back all over again ...such fun memories, for life.
How is skating on quad skates like those? I have played ice hockey for 35 years and have used rollerblades extensively, but never tried those quad wheels.
@@sebastienlemay6120 in the 70s n 80s we only had quads. I did basic figure skating on quads (now called artistic) as a kid to learn my turns and improve balance and quick transitions. Then went onto speed skating. And later even did Roller Hockey for a short while. Ive also done some inline (outdoors), and always hire hockey skates if i go to ice rinks. Basically you just get used to whatever you use and learn to milk it to get it to do what you need to do I found quad hockey was fine but I've heard inline is faster. As a speed skater (w the agility of early figure lessons), i took to Quad Hockey quite easily.
@sebastienlemay6120 I grew up speed skating and shuffling so quads feel like home to me. I also skate on speed inlines but feel like I can’t dance anywhere near as much on them compared to quads - simple mechanics. So for me, quads in the rink and inlines for outdoor skate marathons.
BEYOND HAPPY MEMORIES AT THE ROLLER RINK. WE REALLY LOVED THE OUTDOOR RINKS TOO!!!!!!!!!
Brings back memories of when I was 13 and spent every Saturday night at our local roller rink. 😊 The blisters that became the protection for my feet. 😅 How cool that this is making another comeback.
Love this , skating is so fun. Bringing back great memories! Roller blading in the city of Pittsburgh with the skate club
My Mom used to just dance on skates she grew up in the 40s was at the rink every weekend. The first time she took me skating I couldn't believe how good she was. All the rinks are gone now. We need these again for kids to have something to do. Great exercise and fun.
I know it sounds silly. Skated (and skied) all my life, of course full time weekends jr. High and High School, then worked in a rink when in college. Went as an adult to stay in shape for skiing and just having fun. Then back injuries kicked in at 42 and haven't been able to skate or ski since. We used to do the exact moves back then. This video had me in tears. Keep it up folks.
Sorry about your back! One of the worst things about skating is knowing that some day you won’t be able to - for what ever reason. Just gotta do it until ya can’t. The classic shuffle stride never gets old when your rolling to the beat.
There's nothing silly about going down memory lane. 😊
I love skating, so much fun. and the music makes it that much more fun. Jam on yall.
So many memories of there's always someone you wished you could skate like. I was a straight forward, avoid everyone, all obstacles skater.
OH my gosh that is awesome!!!! Hey I see Michelle and Jen leadin that fun bunch lol! Yeeeeessss!!!
All ages out there. I love it! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
NEVER was a skater but ALWAYS LOVED ❤❤❤ the Skating ⛸️ Rink and seeing others talents!!!
Roll Bounce was such an underrated movie. I can't skate but I appreciate the art of it.
its good to see people roller skating still. It was such a fun time in my young life we used to every week at least once. now im 50 and in such poor health i'd break the floor my hip probably a leg or two from one fall! lol i do need to hear some queen another one bites the dust honestly when i'd hear that on the radio my mind starts my body moving side to side like im skating again!
This brings , back memories. I was not very good though. Enjoy watching you guys!😇🙏
Wow they are really going fast! Looks so fun!
Best days of my life was spent at the skate cemter everytime the doors opened but i loved Friday nights the most
This brought back soooo many great memories! Spent every weekend and Tuesday nights in the late 70's at the Oak Lawn rink in Illinois. We did the shuffle, foxtrot, skated backwards, you name it! Haven't been on wheels in about 5 years at least but I keep saying I'm gonna take the grands. I'd love to get back into it but the older I get, the more I worry about injuries! Don't heal as quick as I used to....Thanks for posting this!
The skate rink was my 2nd home before I got my drivers license. I was there Tues nights, Fri nights, Sat pretty much all day and night, same for Sundays. Then of course, the over-night skates (those were the best). I grew up in an abusive household and the rink was a place I could always go to and know I was safe. Plus music was a big factor in my life at the time, as well. It was my escape. I was the only girl who could keep up with the speed skating boys, it was just pure freedom! The rink is definitely where I ended up getting my need, my need for speed. Once I got my license and bought my 1st sports car, that became my new escape. Crank the music and just drive... I'm 51 now, still have a sports car (convertible) and some of my best times are hitting the open road, too down and rocking out. I still wish I could skate, since it's making a comeback...but I've had 3 surgeries on my left foot and am left with major painful complications. I can barely wear a shoe, there's no way I could put a skate on and put pressure on that foot needed to skate. These videos make me happy and also cry, for the great times I had and the times I'll never have again...I can just enjoy vicariously through these people. So, thank you!
Thanks for sharing your story. Must be a thing with us skaters and fast cars because I know many into both! Speed baby!
@@marcorollo951 Yep.
VROOM VROOM
e.l.e.c.t.r.o! Love the old school freestyle and electro were the beats that made me ZOOOOOM! Love it!
Best job I ever had was dj at local roller rink. Was pretty easy to throw on Michael Jackson's Thriller album and you were good to go. Thx for sharing
That’s a big rink…very nice 👍🏼👍🏼
Big crowd of people very chatty people great vibe awesome music 🎶🎶
Some of my best memories were at the roller rink on Friday and Saturday nights, in the 70's
Love that. Been making rink memories since the 80’s and will do it for as long as I can!
Would you look at that, people happy and enjoying life! So glad i grew up in the 80's and so glad to see some of still exists.
Ill say it as well, the memories this brings back. What a happier time.
Nice! A wood floor! The best!
Oh wow, great memories of skating! They should bring it back!!!
Wow that brought back so many memories! Thank you:) I hadn’t smiled watching roller skating in a really long time. Took me back to jr high and hide school!
My hometown! Been going to this skating rink since i was a baby!
I LOVE this - pure pleasure. Brilliant! Just what we need. 👍😁
Omg, the guy wearing a cowboy getting his bounce roll on is just great! Skating brings out all people out to enjoy this timeless workout fun!
I don’t know why this popped up…but there was a flood of memories in my head and a smile on my face for 3 minutes straight!
All skaters are awesome 👌 😅😊
Wow I wish we had these in Scotland,.,in the 70s I grew up roller skating ,learned all the tricks …..haven’t done this for decades but I’m sure it would come back to me
Love your videos... Bring back great memories...❤😅
Brings back memories of my childhood. I used to go skating every Friday and Saturday night. Best days ever 👍🛼
Good dance music too……🙌🏼🙌🏼😎😎
Good clean fun back in the 70’s I dated a girl who was really into skating every person on the floor helped me learn just a great group of people
I'm "Donald" 73 now & this reminds me of very good memories of, "back in the day" @ the old Elmwood Roller Rink. (SW Philly) Great times! If you where there...? Say hi...
This is a great shuffle song. Love to see all the adult shufflers too!!
This is a cool idea. It’s a way the fast skaters can skate with many others without as much dodging! Brilliant and looks so fun
❤❤I love this so much! I grew up roller skating at Spinning Wheels in Pittsburgh, PA and Thrills on Wheels in Ambridge, PA. I would give anything to go back to those days! 😌😌
That’s awesome! I still skate at Neville Rollerdrome in Pittsburgh!
This just made me happy.
This is just effing awesome. So happy I saw this. EXCITING! Thank you so much! ❤❤❤❤love ❤
Glad you enjoyed. We have a ball out there rolling the night away.
@@marcorollo951 I had a concussion but I am going to feel out of place wearing a helmet like I belong on the short bus. I have no choice.
@licksnkicks1166 don’t worry about what others think. Get out there and enjoy it. I know amazing skaters and beginners alike that wear protective gear for various reason. Just have fun!
@@marcorollo951 thankyou for the confident boost.
I love it!!! More of these roller rinks need to exist!
Love hearing those skates barking...right on the edge ☝️😎
🛼🛼🆒 skate vid, Ty, Happy Sunday.🌃✝️🕊️
Good to see all different kinds of folks just having fun together.
Omg this makes my heart happy... now just need some 70's and 80's music
I don't know why, but this made me smile.
Thank you.
Love roler skating as a kid please bring back roler rinks
Yes 🙌🏾 they do!!!!!!!
Music, exercise, fun and community.. yesss to roller skating 🎉💛✨
I use to live at the rink as a kid ! Speed skating was the shit back in the day! Love how it still brings people together!
So much fun. I love roller skating
Damn this is cool! Loved the roller rink as a kid in the 70's and 80's. Wish they had something like this near me although I'd probably end up with my skates in my face😅
The man in the yellow shirt and khaki shorts is my spirit animal
The one that’s side surfing? That’s Rollin’ Randy and he’s a ball to skate with!
Yes, i didn’t know that’s what it was called
I loved roller skating as a child!
Love it looks fun ❤
This is so cool brings back some wonderful memories 🛼
I never managed to learn to skate well - why does this make me so happy? 🤩🎉
I'm glad to see them coming back 😊
I so enjoyed this, thank you! What I really enjoyed seeing was a melting pot of different people, young and old, skinny and chunky, , etc just out enjoying themselves. It made me want to find a skating rink and go.
Glad you enjoyed. It really is a big group of everyone as you describe. Skating knows few bounds!
@@marcorollo951 So true. where is this at?
This was at a USA Shuffle Skate weekend event hosted by Sparkles in Hiram and Kennesaw, Georgia just outside of Atlanta. Skaters that love this kind of skating come from all over!
Oh I wish I could skate like this. It looks so fun
Man, that brings back some good memories!
As they say in life - what goes around comes around. Rollerskating was the thing back in the 70's. 👍
My parents met at a Roller Rink in 1949.
40s 50s and 60s .
Oh yeah! Boogie skating still lives!
Never been to Hiram, GA, but I wanna go now!
Wow, amazing ✨
If you are not smiling you are dead.😂❤
Dude in the green shirt! Sideways action! Righteous!
That’s Rollin’ Randy! He can side surf like that all night!
@@marcorollo951 WOWZERS!!!! 🥰
Love it! Used to be a speed skater myself………40yrs ago😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Awesome….. 👍👍👍👍❤️💕💖
Looks so fun❤
I miss this!!! ❤
I went roller skating for the first time in well over 25 years (went Dec 2024). Only this time I had my 14 yr old daughter with. Skating for the first time herself, she had an absolute blast and we have now decided to buy our own skates and take up skating as a daughter/father hobby. I thought for sure I would be the ONLY 40+ in there skating, but I was absolutely shocked when I found out that there is a huge range of ages. Toddlers through (Guessing based off looks, lol) 65+. Amazing shape and having a blast. It certainly was a moment back in time for sure. If you used to skate or thinking about it, do it. It is awesome, fun and great exercise to great music (depending on DJ, lol).