2016parknroll

SKATE CHALLENGE: *FREE GIFTS TO FIRST 50 SKATERS REGISTERED!! Got a bucket list? Well this should be on it! This year's skate challenge will be a long race, circling the Munroe Falls Lake. You will skate over bridges and hills, and learn from other experienced skaters in the process. This is a gateway race for all those wanting to start competing in outdoor skate races/marathons. (We have added a 5K option for those who asked.) You will also get the chance to have some fun!!! For those who aren't trying to set land-speed records, come out and have a blast skating around the park with your favorite Derby skaters while listening to music from our DJ, or sign up with a friend and wear matching COSTUMES! (Would love to give a special gift to anyone showing up with a costume!) The important thing here is that you GET THERE. Half the battle is showing up at the starting line. To reward those who have the GUTS TO GET THERE, we will make sure that everyone who preregisters for the race (and shows up) receives a tshirt.

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINEES FOR THE "GET BACK UP AWARD" FOR 2016 TO misty@portageskates.info

OR SUBMIT YOUR NOMINEE ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE.

Come see the beauty of Ohio on this skate with your fellow members of the skating community. Whether you skate for speed, or skate for fun, or have a Derby/art/hockey skater inside you, you are all welcome here! It's a day of fun and skating amongst friends and a chance to help support the trails for more skating events in years to come! THE SKATE WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A GRAND PARTY IN THE PARKING LOT TO CELEBRATE! Including an outdoor roller rink area for jam/dance skating, Music provided by 3 Guys Productions, more games, Silent Raffles, prizes, a Cookie-bake-off, Photo contest, exhibitions, a pick-up games, and lots of other cool stuff!

If you are interested in a Derby Scrimmage, hockey pick-up game, or any other reason for a large group to gather on this day FOR FREE, email misty@portageskates.info. I will reserve an area for just your roller sport in the park.

EVEN IF YOU DON'T SKATE IN THE CHALLENGE, BRING YOUR SKATES! WE WILL HAVE MUSIC AND AN AREA MARKED OFF FOR "SKATE SESSION"!

This is a charity event and any proceeds beyond the cost of the event will be used to support future Park 'n Roll festivals, Ohio skating events and charities that support skaters and the trails that they skate on. Information about this year's charitable donation will be posted by the Portage Skates committee via facebook announcements.

For those wanting to volunteer, needing further information, or would simply like to share your input, PLEASE email Misty at portageskates@gmail.com.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT PAYMENTS AT THE VENUE!! WE CAN BILL YOU OR ACCEPT PAYPAL WITH A CARD SWIPER - IF YOU WOULD LIKE EXTRA TSHIRTS FOR FRIENDS OR FAMILY, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US VIA EMAIL OR MAKE A DONATION WITH YOUR REGISTRATION. TSHIRTS WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL WHO MAKE A DONATION TO THE EVENT (DONATIONS AVAILABLE SEPARATELY FROM REGISTRATION.)

And don't forget to show your "Cookie-Skate" pride with our new skinsuit and jerseys!!

Contact misty@portageskates.info to put in your order today! (sizing chart)

Skinsuits are $75 and Jerseys are $55. Send Paypal to portageskates@gmail.com for payment, or contact Misty to mail a check.

Thank you PyroApparel!!

RECIPE BOOK 2011: A pdf collection of cookie recipes from the 1st Park 'n Roll cookie bake off

LOOK FOR PAST PICS IN OUR ALBUMS LINK, and Karin Warner's page, and FACEBOOK!

PREVIOUS YEARS LINKED IN ARCHIVES

ARE YOU A ROLL MODEL?? Show off your gear at the Park 'n Roll!

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OUT OF TOWNERS:

If you are looking for a nearby place to stay, we can send you some info on the area and a list of local restaurants close to the park. Also, for those looking for quick/easy/cheap overnight accommodations, try camping at http://stowohio.org/funinstow/silver-springs-campground/ or we will be blocking off rooms at the Holiday Inn Express (1215 Sanctuary View Dr, Kent, OH 44240) at a discounted rate of $121/night (a $19 discount). If you would like to have a gathering the night before the race, feel free to contact us and we can reserve a dining room at a restaurant nearby in the newly renovated downtown Kent, Ohio.

2016 RESULTS

PLEASE CONTACT MISTY FOR ANY QUESTIONS! portageskates@gmail.com

*Final lap time adjusted per video

Also known as the "cookie skate", as referred to on the USARS Speed Skating 2014 National webcast! Many thanks to www.skatersplace.com for the shout out! Thanks Ross!

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