The southgate roller rink was the original home of the rat city rollergirls. Southgate roller rink locals love this rink located in white center. One fateful day in 1949, marlys accompanied her niece to a roller rink where she became smitten with a handsome fella named les, who ended up walking her home that evening. If you or anyone in your household are showing any covid19 like symptoms, we ask that you wait to visit the rink. The rink is thoroughly deep cleaned between each skate session as well as cleaning throughout the session if you or anyone in your household are showing any covid19 like symptoms, we ask that you wait to visit the rink. Only speed skaters will survive on the death rink this may.
After buying southgate roller rink in 2011, josh and erin rhoads slowly added live music instead of the pop hits that usually dominate rink soundtracks. Southgate roller rink expanding into former bank america building. Apr 05, 2018 well just last week they passed through seattle along with fellow musicians, steaksauce mustache who they are touring with, to perform at seattles top knot fest at the southgate roller rink. Plimpton who patented a crude roller skate that you attach to. Southgate roller rink offers oldschool fun seattles child. Do you own a copy of west side story the history of west. Story and photo by deanie schwarz reporting for west seattle blogwhite center now. The parkside gardens banquet hall is located in the southgate civicice arena building adjacent to arena b and the southgate senior center.
This is a monthly thing, every 2nd wednesday of the month. John kelly, long time west seattle resident has completed a selfdescribed labor of love by indexing the book for the first time. White centers southgate roller rink lives again, will re. Seattle events, restaurants, and things to do everout. Glad to hear its being reopened, white center is craving some clean family fun. Skate shop and studio space opening this summer fellowship fair to be held at trinity church king county updates data dashboard to let public see ongoing crime stats. Feb 18, 2020 southgate roller rink in white center is a blast from the past, both in its 1970s aesthetic and history and because many of us have fond memories of weekends spent with skates as teens. Shop local raleigh and dj uniq are teaming up with mako medical to host sk8te raleigh at the raleigh convention center on april 1618. The nampa rollerdrome was built in 1948 and was built for the sole purpose of roller skating.
The history and importance of music to roller skating golden age. The southgate roller rink now southgate event center is located in the center of white center at 9646 17th ave sw, a neighborhood of south seattle. Southgate roller rink seattle 2021 all you need to. It was originally built by hiram green 18631932 in 1920 as a boxing arena. The downtown caldwell light display will continue each night until january 15. See more ideas about west seattle, nostalgic pictures, seattle. Seattles premier tijuana brass tribute band adds sizzle and charm to your party, wedding, mitzvah you host it, rcb will give it a fun soundtrack. Website designed at homestead list your business for free.
Weekends are dedicated to families which means youre guaranteed familyfriendly music, games and an awesome time. Former southgate skating rink to reopen, as a roller rink once more. Amanda courtney, caedmon holland, and alan humphrey star. Its the original home of roller derby league rat city rollergirls and its oldfashioned roller rink perfect for all agesis what keeps families coming back again and again. Mar 30, 2011 after spending a few years out of commission, the southgate roller rink a white center institution will reopen its doors the weekend of april 7th, beginning a new chapter in a history that.
Southgate civicice arena southgate parks and recreation. On march 26, 2005, the rat city rollergirls, seattles pioneering female roller derby league, stages its first official bout. Southgate roller rink strap on your skates and head to this roller rink that has been entertaining families since 1937. It will once again be called the southgate roller rink.
Due to covid, we will not be having parties during public skating sessions. Feb 25, 2009 the southgate roller rink was the original home of the rat city rollergirls. Skatearoake at southgate roller rink so fun youtube. A popup roller skating rink is coming to raleigh this month. Roller disko at southgate roller rink in seattle, wa on. Feb 27, 2009 the southgate roller rink now southgate event center is located in the center of white center at 9646 17th ave sw, a neighborhood of south seattle. Rat city rollergirls stage their first official bout on march. Since march 2020 the rink has been closed due to the covid 19 pandemic. Roller disko at southgate roller rink in seattle, wa on fri. May 9, 2018 nostalgic pictures of west seattle, and surrounding areas. Photos courtesy southwest seattle historical society from 1937 to 2006, the building. Mar 08, 2021 after buying southgate roller rink in 2011, josh and erin rhoads slowly added live music instead of the pop hits that usually dominate rink soundtracks.
Only speed skaters will survive on the death rink this. Admission to our two hour open skate for 20 skaters. My brother and i spent every weekend at southgate roller rink back in the 70s, it was where everyone was. If you have been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for covid19, please wait to visit the rink for two weeks to. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. The skating area is larger, the floors are refurbished, the rental skates are spankin new, the sound and lights are highquality and the chartreuse walls make it all very. Let the good times roll at these seattle skating rinks red tricycle. Roller disco is a longlost art form that still thrives in a hardcore subculture of skating dancers, mostly in the midwest and at san franciscos divine church of 8 wheels.
View southgate roller rink s concert history along with concert photos, videos, setlists, and more. The crowd is unexpectedly big and predictably loud, fired up by free beer and the rowdy antics of skaters racing and belting each other around the flat track. White center southwest seattle historical society log house. Putting on some skates and getting your groove thing on is the kind of wholesome fun that transcends decades and generations. Our list of favorites includes southgate roller rink, plus spots where. Website designed at homestead list your business for free at homestead list your business for free. Skating while singing karaoke at the southgate roller rink in seattle. Southgate roller rink 9646 17th ave sw, seattle, washington 98106 rated 4. I went to the rink before it closed 68 years ago and by contrast this is super deluxe. Rocket roller rink a division of mnb investments llc. As of today, the new statewide healthy washington plan is in effect, and every area of the stqte starts off in phase 1. The rollerlgirls have played for national titles and won the championship in 2004. Southgate roller rink seattle 2021 all you need to know.
Let the good times roll at a nearby seattle skating rink that has stood the test of time. Grab your family and friends for a stroll downtown under. Old school roller skating rink and the proud birthplace of the rat city rollergirls. The venerable rink is back in action and theres even more reasons to come to rat city. White centers nightlife is quietly growing seattle met. The longclosed former southgate skate center in white center will be a roller skating rink once more after. This peoples history of the famous old roller rink was contributed by white center resident ron richardson d. In 2005, as the roller derby was on the verge of outgrowing southgate, a fire damaged the south side of the building.
The concert history of southgate roller rink seattle, wa. From 1937 for the next 70 years it became a roller rink, most recently famous for hosting the rat city roller girls. Its got a reputation as seattles friendly rink, and is sure to please any skate enthusiast. Once home to waterslides, toboggan rides, and the worlds third largest ice skating rink, melbournes southgate has a long history of adventure and fun.
Let the good times roll at these seattle skating rinks. Nov 26, 20 on march 26, 2005, the rat city rollergirls, seattles pioneering female roller derby league, stages its first official bout. White center southwest seattle historical society log. Originally the inventor of quads roller skates, james l. Southgate roller rink 9646 17th ave sw seattle, wa skating. Popup roller skating rink coming to raleigh convention. This was set to be a night of glorious punk and metal mayhem as the line up was stacked with numerous local bands as well as touring bands that made. Mar 22, 2012 if you own a copy of west side story, the official history of west seattle originally published in 1987 by the west seattle herald and robinson communications, theres good news. City hall open 91214 notice is hereby given, that petitions for the primary election to be held in the city of southgate on august 3, 2021. The rink is thoroughly deep cleaned between each skate session as well as cleaning throughout the session. All bookings must be handled through crystal gardens at 7342852210. Former southgate skating rink to reopen, as a roller rink.
Rat city rollergirls stage their first official bout on. From family skate to junior and adult roller derby, and from birthday parties to skate araoke yes, roller skating and karaokecould anything be. This manuscript first became known to me when reading tom russos book, chicago rink rats. Public skate packages public skate party package includes. Shop local raleigh and dj uniq are teaming up with mako medical to host sk8te raleigh at the raleigh convention.
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