Oʻahu Skate Events
So what's new and upcoming for Roller Skate Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Roller Skating in general?
March 23-24: Rhythm Skate Workshop with Chickpea
Sk8 Ambitions presents a two-day beginner friendly rhythm skate workshop series with Chickpea for skaters ages 12 & up! Guest instructor Chickpea is a certified SkateIA and Roll Right coach, owner of Skate Oregon School, and a member of the United Sk8 Squad. Students will learn footwork essentials, base routines (downtown, g-slide, etc.), and get an introduction to ballroom skating! Please note that this is not a Learn to Skate class; skaters must already have basic balance and know how to skate.)
The workshop is $25 per student, or $30 for two-day workshop access AND admission to KIHA on Sunday.
Click here for more information and to register.
April 6 and 7: 808 HI Rollers O'ahu and SkateIA present Learn To Skate!
Just got some new skates and want to learn how to use them? Already know how to somewhat roll forward but need help turning and stopping? Want to learn how to safely fall and get up? This beginners course is great for all ages and a good way to learn the basics of skating. Click here for more details and for instructions on how to register. Limited spots available.
- Saturday, April 6, at Kamilo'iki Roller Hockey Rink in Hawai'i Kai (from the parking lot, go LEFT towards the roller hockey rink instead of right towards the skateboard park)
- Sunday, April 7, at the covered parking lot at 340 Uluniu St (please park on-street; metered parking is free on Sundays)
- Open Skate from 3pm-6pm
- Learn to Skate Classes from 4pm-5pm and 5pm-6pm
Returning students: use the Stack Team app to register for a class! Click here for instructions on how to sign up on the app if you have not already, and how to register for the classes that you wish to attend.
May 23-27: Hot In The Shade Tour 2024
Skate Park Skaters! It's that time of year again! Presented by Aloha Blade Crew and El Jeffy, the Hot In The Shade (HITS) Tour is an annual trip for aggressive inline and skate park roller skaters to visit a neighbor island, enjoy a nice getaway around the Memorial Day weekend, and of course, play at the skate parks of that island! This year, the 2024 tour hits up the Garden Island of Kauaʻi! Details to come. Participation in the tour is free, but participants are responsible for arranging their own travel, transportation, airfare, food, and accommodations. For more info, send a direct message on Instagram to the Aloha Blade Crew or El Jeffy.
October 12: Unity Jam Hawaiʻi
Hawaii's homegrown skate contest celebrating incredible local and worldwide skate talent is back, and it's going to be bigger than ever! Save the date NOW! The event will happen on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Manana Skate Park in Aiea. Details to come.
Various Dates, Times, & Locations: CIB Oʻahu Skate Park Meetups
Skate park skaters! CIB Oʻahu hosts a series of meetups this month at various skate parks around Oahu. Whether you are an intermediate/advanced skater who wants to find a solid crew to skate and hang out with, or if you are new to skate parks and want to learn, join them for the experience. See the flyer above for dates, times, and locations! Free unless otherwise noted; all wheels, ages, gender identities, and skill levels welcome!
- Saturday, March 2, Aʻala Skate Park, 10am
- Saturday, March 16, Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR)Skate Park, 4pm (No military ID required; open to all)
- Saturday, March 30, Kailua Recreational Skate Park, 10am
Every Thursday Evening: The Weekly Skate Meetup
Kickstart your roller skating weekend early on Thursday nights with a family-friendly all-ages skate meetup at the Patsy Mink Central Oʻahu Regional Park! Hosted by Harmony Moses (sk8rbabe88 on Instagram), this meetup happens from 6pm-9pm and is open to skaters of all ages and skill levels from all over the island.
Every Sunday Morning: Sunday Brunch Skate
Start your week with a nice relaxing brunch skate with a bunch of cool people! Hosted by sk8r.lisa , this meetup is free and open to all ages and skill levels. Whether you are a beginner just starting your skate journey, or an experienced skater wanting to learn some dance skate choreography to add to your "toolbox," this is a great meetup to take part in. Send a DM to Lisa on Instagram or Facebook for details and location.
Sundays: Junior Roller Derby
Pacific Roller Derby invites youth of all genders, ages 6-17, to learn a new sport and have fun doing it! Practices & scrimmages are on Sundays from 1:30pm-2:30pm at the Mililani Roller Hockey Rink. This is a great way to get your keiki to learn to skate, spend quality time outdoors with ʻohana, get some exercise, make new friends, and have fun at the same time. Please email PRD at prdjuniors@gmail.com for more information and to register your children.
Pacific Roller Derby 2024 Season
Oahu's premiere roller derby league and this season's Hulagans team are ready to roll! This year's schedule is tentative and can change based on availabilities, weather, etc. The best way to stay up to date on game day information is to follow Pacific Roller Derby on their social media (Instagram or Facebook). You will find live updates on game day to enhance your derby experience even from afar.
All home games tentatively will be held at Mililani Inline Roller Hockey Rink unless indicated otherwise.
- March 24: St. Patties vs. The Easter Bunnies
- April 21: Hulagans vs. Big Island Roller Derby (BIRD)
- May 5: Hulagans vs. Garden Island Renegade Rollerz (GIRR)
- May 26: PRD Home game
- July 28: PRD Home game
- August 25: Hulagans vs GIRR on Kauaʻi
- September 7-8: Battle of the Islands state roller derby championships on the Big Island
- October 27: PRD Halloween-themed home game
- November 17: PRD holiday-themed home game
Every Weekend: KIHA Public Skate
Come skate the only indoor roller rink on Oʻahu!
The Kapolei Inline Hockey Arenas open their doors every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for public skating. Visit their Public Skate website for the most up-to-date hours, entry fees, skate session times, rentals, and more information. Each session except for Sunday Adult Night is all-ages, so bring the keiki and make it a family evening out!
Sunday evenings from 6pm-close are Adult Skate Night presented by Sk8 Ambitions. Leave the kids at home and come out for a night of 17+ fun!
- March 24: Adult Night Skate, featuring Marino the Funky DJ Ninja
- March 31: R&B and Hip Hop Night, featuring DJ Ayo Geno
- April 7: TBA
- April 14: SKATE.54, featuring Marino the Funky DJ Ninja, playing your favorite disco, funk, ol' skool, and skate jams
- April 21: Coast 2 Coast Adult Skate Party, featuring DJ Ayo Geno
Check the Hawaii Roller Skating group on Facebook for impromptu meetups by members at Magic Island and around O'ahu!