For anyone interested in coming by to watch (or compete), Cambridge SkateFest has been rescheduled for Sunday, September 25, 2016.
For more information, see: http://cambridgeskatefest.com/
Cambridge SkateFest Freeride Contest Rescheduled, Sunday Oct 11, 2015
For anyone interested in coming by to watch (or compete), the Cambridge SkateFest’s Freeride contest (that was cancelled due to weather) has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2015.
For more information, see: http://cambridgeskatefest.com/2015/09/23/freeride-contest-rescheduled/
Note: If driving, please leave extra time for delays due to street closures for Harvard Square Oktoberfest and HONK! Festival happening on the same day. (Come watch the skate contest first :-), then check out Oktoberfest festivities around Harvard Square!)
Beginner Harvard University Skate, Sunday Sept 27, 2015
Jun will lead a short skate for beginners on a mostly flat terrain around Harvard University Campus and streets. This skate is intended to be a gentle introduction to beginner inline skaters who’d like to venture beyond skating in courts and rinks. We’ll start at the newly renovated plaza in front of the Harvard University Science Center, and end at Darwin’s on Cambridge St. for snacks and refreshments. Skate will be cancelled if it rains.
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: We’ll meet at the circle of stones in front of the Harvard University Science Center in the newly renovated plaza.
Distance: About 1 to 1.5 miles.
Prerequisite Skills: Participants should already be comfortable with basic striding, and stopping on a mild incline.
Getting to the Skate
If driving, you can park on most streets since metered spots are free and there are no resident-only parking restriction on Sundays. For example, Broadway, Cambridge St, Prescott St, and Quincy St are all good options. (Click on map below to see larger version)
If taking the T, take the red line subway to Harvard Sq, then walk through the main Harvard University campus (toward Cambridge St) to get to the plaza area. (Click on map below to see larger version)
Freestyle Slalom Group Lessons, August 23 & 30, 2015
Jun will give introductory freestyle slalom skate classes on the last two Sundays of August. The skills/tricks will include slalom basics: Fish, Front Cross, Front Snake, Front One Foot, and Turn-around Transition. Depending on the skill level of a skater, other skills could include backward versions of all of the above basic tricks, Heel-Toe Snake, Nelson, Sun, Mab Rouk, and Mexican.
In addition, since a heel brake will interfere with many of the slalom tricks, Jun will bring tools and parts to help any student who still has a heel brake they’d like to remove from their skates. (If you intend to remove your heel brake, and you still have the original accessories that came with your skates, please see if a shorter axle was included with your skates. If so, please bring it to the class.)
Dates: Sundays, August 23 and/or August 30, 2015
Time: 10 AM to 11 AM
Location: West Cambridge (Exact location will be sent to registrants.)
Price: $20 per class
Prerequisite Skills: Participants should already have competent recreational skating skills, before taking this class. In other words, proficiency in scissoring, striding, stopping (ideally not with the heel brake), turning, and swizzling.
The class is limited to a maximum of eight (8) students, so advanced registration is required. Please indicate the day(s) you’d like to attend, and click on the “Buy Now” button below to register and pay for the lesson(s). (You’ll be redirected to PayPal’s website. However, you don’t need a PayPal account to pay by credit card.)
Note: Class will be cancelled in case of rain. (And a refund will be issued by mail or PayPal.)
Cambridge SkateFest 2015
Cambridge SkateFest (formerly Battle Boston) is an annual competition and demonstration event in Cambridge, MA to promote the sport of inline skating. This year’s event will be on the weekend of September 12th & 13th, 2015. For this year, in addition to a freestyle slalom battle, we will also have a freeride skating contest. Slalom and freeride skaters at all levels are encouraged to register and compete, and everyone is welcome to come and watch. (Register by Friday, August 28th to receive a free event T-Shirt.)
We will be awarding prizes for the top three competitors in adult and junior divisions. In addition, Cambridge SkateFest organizers will host a block party/BBQ on Saturday night for all participants: free food and drinks, music, slalom cones, grind box, and ramp for after dark skating, and a chance to relax and show off your skills!
Please visit Cambridge SkateFest’s website for more details or to register: http://cambridgeskatefest.com
CANCELLED – Beginner Harvard University Skate, Sunday July 26, 2015
The beginner Harvard University Skate has been cancelled due to rain. We’ll try to have a make-up skate in a few weeks!
Mem Drive Skate, Sunday July 26, 2015
We’ll have music, freestyle slalom cones, ramp and grind box setup for anyone who’d like to come by to practice skating, learn new skills, and meet other skaters. Skaters at all level are welcome! (Rain will cancel the event.)
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2015
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: On Memorial Drive, adjacent to JFK park (West of JFK Street), in Cambridge. (Note: We’ll be at a slightly different location from last year — on the West side of JFK st, which was smoothly repaved last Fall!)
Beginner Harvard University Skate, Sunday July 26, 2015
Jun will lead a short skate for beginners on a mostly flat terrain around Harvard University Campus and streets. This skate is intended to be a gentle introduction to beginner inline skaters who’d like to venture beyond skating in courts and rinks. We’ll start at the newly renovated plaza in front of the Harvard University Science Center, and end at Darwin’s on Cambridge St. for snacks and refreshments. Skate will be cancelled if it rains.
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: We’ll meet at the concrete benches in the middle of the newly renovated plaza (near the Harvard University Science Center).
Distance: About 1 to 1.5 miles.
Prerequisite Skills: Participants should already be comfortable with basic striding, and stopping on a mild incline.
Getting to the Skate
If driving, you can park on most streets since metered spots are free and there are no resident-only parking restriction on Sundays. For example, Broadway, Cambridge St, Prescott St, and Quincy St are all good options. (Click on map below to see larger version)
If taking the T, take the red line subway to Harvard Sq, then walk through the main Harvard University campus (toward Cambridge St) to get to the plaza area. (Click on map below to see larger version)
Camp Skate IA 2015 Conference & Workshop
From SkateIA:
“2015 CAMP SkateIA will occur on August 21, 22, 23rd (Friday/Sat/Sunday). The Camp is open to all quad and inline skaters, instructors and the general public. This camp occurs two weeks prior to Labor Day weekend. The CAMP will occur in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Richmond is where the Vancouver, BC airport is located.”
For more information, and to register:
http://skateia.org/conference-details/
Mem Drive Blade, Sunday May 24, 2015
First one of the year! We’ll have music and freestyle slalom cones setup for anyone who’d like to come by to practice skating, learn new skills, and meet other skaters. Skaters at all level are welcome!
Date: Sunday, May 24, 2015
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: On Memorial Drive, adjacent to JFK park (West of JFK Street), in Cambridge. (Note: We’ll be at a slightly different location from last year — on the West side of JFK st, which was smoothly repaved last Fall!)