Aurora Roller Skate Center

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 November 2010 13:14
Aurora Skate Center has been a community resource since 1955. We pride ourselves on our hardwood maple floating floor (81x174; considered a large intermediate sized floor).

We offer something for everyone, from the little ones to "seasoned" adults. Programs include sessions for homeschoolers, children with disabilities, morning exercise (Fitness Skate), school and church fundraisers, and a mid-week family/pizza session, as well as competitive teams for figure and speed skaters and a developing Womens Rollder Derby team.
Our "School and Skate" programs include:

We have a huge selection of music (86,000 songs) in our computer. On Monday's we host a live organ-music dance session with Frank Pellico, organist for the Chicago Blackhawks, playing the only triple-deck Hammond X-66 Pipe Organ (w/ 26-ranks of pipes) in the country. See Friday and Saturday night for "Fresh Fridays" and "Slammin' Saturdays!"

- Fitness Session: Wednesdays, 10:00am-1:00pm
All ages can enjoy this Wednesday morning session (Coffee Clutch, Stroller Skate) that we now call the "Fitness Skate." The participants tend to be adults who are free in the morning and want exercise. All ages are welcome so bring your friends and visiting relatives! Several coaching moments and a short Zumba skating song to improve balance and cardiovascular fitness included in the session.

Children with disabilities program on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00pm. WDSRA (Western DuPage Special Recreation Association) generally hosts an 8-week and a 6-week program in the fall and then the spring. See the "Daily Calendar" for the scheduled dates.
- Homeschool Session: Thursdays, 10am-2pm
Exercise, fun & games, and fellowship during our weekly roller skating session for homeschooled children and parents (parents skate free). Admission: $5 (includes rental skates, if needed). Snackbar will be open. Music: Christian based and Disney radio approved.
- Family Night PizzaFest: Thursdays, 5:00-8:00pm
Come join us for exercise, fun & games, and dinner. Admission includes a slice of our excellent pizza and a medium soda (served from 5:00-7:00pm). Admission: $6. Skate Rental: regular-$2, speed-$3, inline-$4. Snackbar will be open.
- Live Organ-Music Dance Session: Mondays, 8:00-11:00pm
A live organ-music dance session with Frank Pellico, organist for the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center, playing the only triple-deck Hammond X-66 pipe organ in the country with 26 ranks of pipes. Structured program geared toward traditional skate dance numbers. Must be 16 or older to attend, although most of our regulars range in age from their 40s to 80s. Session includes four dance sets, foxtrots, moonlight waltzes, the trio and conga, the rhomp and power rhomps, etc. Occasional potluck parties, costume parties, and celebrations (our skaters frequently bring a cake for everyone on their birthday or anniversary...they get in free that night). See the "Daily Calendar" for information on potluck & costume parties and other special events on this evening.
- Weekend Matinees and School's Out & Holiday Matinees
Our popular Saturday and Sunday afternoon sessions for young people and families. Think moms and dads and kids and birthday parties. Great fun, games, four corners, the hokey-pokey, backwards skate, couples (we call it "buddies and partners," 2 or 3 people holding hands), the races, and prizes. Admission: $5 (spectating parents and grandparents welcome, no charge). Skate rental: regular-$2, speed-$3, inline-$4. Snackbar will be open. Please remember that everyone in the building is required to have skates on (except spectating parents, grandparents & babies and toddlers three and under). The Aurora Skate Center is not available for hanging out.
To see our "Schools Out" schedule go to the "School and Skate Programs" link for the 18 Rebate Skate dates tied to the school district schedule and also see the "Daily Calendar" for day-to-day activities at the Aurora Skate Center. See the "Daily Calendar" for the Winter Break and Spring Break schedules.

The summer matinees are held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:00-4:00 pm from June 7, 2011 through August 11, 2011. Everyone is welcome, all ages. Admission: $5 (spectating parents and grandparents welcome, no charge). Skate rental: regular-$2, speed-$3, inline-$4. Snackbar will be open. During the summer of 2010, over 80,000 passes were distributed to the elementary and middle schools in 10 school districts that allowed the students to skate free (no admission) for ten weeks. The passes must be in your possession and are for the person holding the pass only. Everyone is welcome each day; the passes can only be used on the designated day (yellow-Tuesday, blue-Wednesday, green-Thursday).