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Fight Childhood Obesity by Roller Skating

April 8, 2016 by taylor Leave a Comment

Get ready to get healthy! Did you know? Childhood obesity affects one in every three children in the United States. This leads to early development of lifelong problems that are typically only seen in adults: type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Join Rainbow Skateland in taking a stand against childhood obesity. Here’s how you can help Lockport kids get healthier.

Educate Kids about Nutritional Health

If you force kids to eat nothing but broccoli, they won’t be thrilled about eating right. Child nutrition is all about balance and lifelong learning. Instead of celebrating with pizza every time you come skating, check out lighter options. Encourage your kids to switch it up and teach them the benefits of getting protein and veggies in their diet.

Stay Active, Stay Healthy

Healthy kids are active kids, and there’s no better exercise than roller skating. Not only is it a great workout, it’s fun. And when kids are having fun, they’re not worried about the sweat and aches that comes with keeping active. Roller skating is one of the best exercises for heart health. It also works nearly every muscle group, including the legs, glutes, obliques, abs, and even arms. Just request your kids’ favorite songs from the DJ and watch them get moving!

Roller skating is a great way for families to get fit. Do your part to fight childhood obesity by visiting Rainbow Skateland. See our schedule for our open skate sessions.

Have a question? We are always here to help. Give us a ring at 716-507-4381.

Your Birthday Party Checklist

March 18, 2016 by taylor Leave a Comment

Planning a child’s birthday party can be a lot of fun. There are so many options out there that it can be overwhelming at first. When planning a kids birthday party, we suggest starting with a checklist. At Rainbow Skateland, we think that a party checklist can make the planning much smoother.

Location

Perhaps the most important element in planning a birthday party is choosing the location. At Rainbow Skateland, we make that part as easy as possible. Location is an easy one to check off the list when it comes to hosting a party at Rainbow Skateland!

Themes Make a Difference

The next thing on your checklist should be determining a theme. Before anything can be made or bought you have to decide what the theme of your child’s party will be. For a child’s first birthday, parents tend to rely mostly on a color theme and the number “1.” As kids get older they start to like certain characters or TV shows. If they are old enough to tell you what they like that’s great, but if not, then just choose a theme based off of their favorite toy or cartoon.

Examples of themes by age:

Ages 2-4: Pirates, princesses, dinosaurs, Elmo, Sesame Street, tea party
Ages 5-7: Harry Potter, pizza, circus, dress up, cars,
Ages 8-10: roller skating, movies, academic interests

Decorations

After determining a theme, decorations for the party should be next. You can choose to buy decorations from a party store or you can make your own. You can find so many cool decoration ideas online at Pinterest and other creative sites. Making your own decorations is a fun idea because often times kids can join in and help make some of the decorations for their party. Outside decorations are permitted at Playland Skate Center, so live up the theme!

DIY Decoration Ideas:

Balloon animals
Tissue paper pom poms
DIY pin the (tail, bow, wheel, etc.) on the (character of choice)
Character center pieces
Pictures

And after checking everything off on your party list the only thing left to do is HAVE FUN!!! And of course, we can’t think of any more fun than roller skating with your child at Rainbow Skateland while you celebrate their special day!

Spend Spring Break at Rainbow Skateland!

March 4, 2016 by taylor Leave a Comment

At the Rainbow Skateland, we can’t wait to leave the cold weather behind and imagine spring! And believe it or not, Spring Break for Lockport City school districts is actually only a few weeks away.

Spend Spring Break at Rainbow Skateland

Monday, March 21 – 12:00pm – 4:00pm, 5:00pm – 8:00pm and 8:00pm – 10:30pm (Adult Night)
Tuesday, March 22 – 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday, March 23 – 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Thursday, March 24 – 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Friday, March 25 – 12:00pm – 4:00pm, 5:00pm – 7:30pm and 8:00pm – 10:30pm (Teen Night)

$6 is Admission and $3 Skate rental

*Please note that we will be closed Easter Sunday (March 27, 2016) to spend time with our families.

Make it a Family Event!

With our Family Pack, a family of 4 can enjoy a great skate time for $40. Our Family Pack includes Admission for 4, Skate Rental, Pizza Pie, Pitcher of Soda, Bounce Zone and 20 Game Tokens.

During Spring Break, this is available for our 12:00pm – 4:00pm time in addition to our regular family pack times.

Have questions or want to bring a group to Rainbow Skateland? Give us a call at 716-507-4381!

Cleaning Your Skates

February 19, 2016 by taylor Leave a Comment

So you’ve just purchased a brand-new shiny pair of skates! You wear them to Rainbow Skateland, outside at the park, inside your parents house (shhh, we won’t tell) and over at your friend’s house. Like with most new things that we buy, we typically get a lot of use out of them for the first few months and pay attention to every tiny scratch and mark that we acquire. However as time goes on, most people will stop worrying about the details of their skatesskates and forgo simple maintenance on them.

Simple maintenance of your roller skates can prevent injuries and can keep your skates looking good and functioning properly. Follow the tips below to give your roller skates a longer life:

Toe Stoppers: be sure your toe stoppers are tightly fastened to your skates. If you can twist the stopper easily with your hand, grabbed a screwdriver and manually tighten it. If you own Carrera Skates you will be able to adjust the height of the stoppers by loosening the locknut located at the base of the toes stop bolt. With adjustable toe stoppers, you really only need to verify the tightness a few times a year.

Wheel Nuts: just as with the host stoppers, if your wheel nuts can be loosened by hand then it needs to be re-tightened with a 1/2″ wrench. Just make sure you don’t tighten it too much to inhibit the wheel from rolling!

Cleaning: Generally most rollerskates can be cleaned with a simple mild soap and water solution. Take a cloth and gently wipe away the dirt and grime, but do not submerge in water. Never put roller skates in a washer or dryer! That is a great way to turn a $100 pair of skates into a $1000 problem!

We look forward to seeing you wear your shiney and safe skates at Rainbow Skateland! Contact us today for more information about roller skate maintenance or for more information about skate sessions.

Winter Break at Rainbow Skateland

February 5, 2016 by taylor Leave a Comment

With Winter Break fast approaching, there’s no limit to the extraordinary fun families can have at Rainbow Skateland. We’re celebrating this year’s Winter Break with extended hours! Keep the kids active and entertained with our extended February hours at Rainbow Skateland.

February Vacation

The kids are out of school. Now what? Don’t let them waste away the week with TV and video games. Get kids active and engaged with school holiday fun at Rainbow Skateland! Here is our full schedule the week of February 15th – 19th:

Monday, February 15 – 12:00pm – 4:00pm, 5:00pm – 8:00pm and 8:00pm – 10:30pm (Adult Night)
Tuesday, February 16 – 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday, February 17 – 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Thursday, February 18 – 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Friday, February 19 – 12:00pm – 4:00pm, 5:00pm – 7:30pm and 8:00pm – 10:30pm (Teen Night)

$6 Admission, $3 Skate rental

Join us for winter break fun at Rainbow Skateland in Lockport, NY!

Spend Valentine’s Day at Rainbow Skateland

January 22, 2016 by taylor Leave a Comment

Perhaps the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of dates are movies and dinners. It can be difficult to come up with fun and unique date ideas. However, with Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s the perfect time to do something out of the blue, like roller skating at Rainbow Skateland in Lockport, NY.

Why Roller Skating?

Roller skating gives you the chance to skate around the Rainbow Skateland rink while holding hands, chatting and listening to music. Sounds perfect to us!

Roller skating with your date can be a lot of fun and it will likely bring forth a lot of laughter. It allows you the opportunity to participate in an activity together and is a great way to bond. It also gives you ample time to talk and get to know each other better. Not only that, but it can also be quite romantic as you join hands and make your way around the rink together for couples skates.

Valentine’s Day at Rainbow Skateland

Impress your date with this exciting, yet romantic idea to spend this holiday together, and get ready for a great time! We will be open from 12:00pm – 4:30pm on Sunday, February 14, 2016.

Spread the love this Valentine’s Day and ‘like’ us on Facebook so you can keep up with all of the fun happenings and specials that are happening at the rink!

Stress-Free Birthday Planning with Rainbow Skateland!

January 9, 2016 by taylor Leave a Comment

It’s that time of year again: your child’s birthday. The pressure is on to throw a birthday party your child and their friends will remember. Hosting the perfect party can be stressful, especially if you are a working parent trying to balance your work and personal life. Don’t put undue strain on yourself trying to balance too much without asking for help. In fact, Parents Magazine recently released it’s “17 Habits of Very Happy Moms” and the number one tip on the list was ask for help.

Let us help you plan the birthday party your child will always remember. By hosting your child’s birthday party at Rainbow Skateland, you are alleviating yourself of the stress that comes with trying to plan the perfect party. We will handle the logistics of your party and depending on your party package wew ill even send out your party invitations. Let us handle the legwork so you can focus on your child’s birthday and enjoy the party!

All of our party packages include:

Admission for 8
Roller skate rental
Invitations
Discount coupons
Reserved table for 2 hours
Hostess
Party themed place settings
Lite-up Happy Birthday Pin
Pizza, Popcorn & Soda for Guests
And more!

We will make sure your child has the perfect party and that guests’ will leave talking about how much fun they had! Book your child’s perfect party today!

Start Your New Year With Family Fun at Rainbow Skateland

December 29, 2015 by Taylor Mcglamery Leave a Comment

We are days away from the New Year – 2016! You know what that means… It’s time to plan your New Year’s Resolutions. The Washington Post reports that 40% of Americans make annual resolutions, but only 8% actually stick to them. We can help you make a resolution you can stick with: spend more time with your family having fun while staying healthy!

We understand the importance of spending time with your family. Our family business was built in 1949 and has catered to families for over 60 years. It began when Herbert and Ella Bale won an Irish Sweepstakes and opened their first family entertainment center – Rainbow Roller Rink. Today the business has grown to include Rainbow Skateland! Both centers are owned and operated by Herbert and Ella’s grandson Maurice Cooper with his wife and son.

If you are hoping to spend more quality time with your family in 2016 Rainbow Skateland can help. Our entertainment center has something to offer your entire family, no matter age or skating experience. The best part? We have a wide selection of skates including inline to quads allowing your family to roll however they choose. Our facility features state of the art attractions that provide an aerobic exercise without seeming like exercise. Skating alone is recommended by The American Heart Association as a fitness sport and is equivalent to jogging.

Bring the family together for a fun afternoon or night out where your family will bond while having a great time. We will ensure your family has a meaningful experience in our family focused entertainment center!

How to Stay Healthy During the Cold Season

December 15, 2015 by Taylor Mcglamery Leave a Comment

It’s that time of year again – the dreaded cold season. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that each year millions of Americans suffer from colds. Unfortunately, there is no cure for a common cold and the lifecycle of a cold can last anywhere from 7-10 days. The best medicine for a cold is to rest, stay hydrated and stay away from others.

The cold virus is spread through germs; however, you can help slow the spread of these viruses by following a few simple steps:

Wash your hands often. When washing your hands scrub for at least 20 seconds. If you don’t have access to soap then use an alcohol based hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. If you have been in contact with someone sick then touching your eyes, nose and mouth is an easy way to transmit someone else’s germs into your own body.
Stay away from people who are sick. This may seem obvious, but can be the most difficult to adhere to especially when you are constantly surrounded by people at work, in the grocery store and at home. Use your best judgement and if someone looks or sounds sick keep your distance.
Stay home if you are sick. Don’t risk passing on your cold to those around you.
Clean and disinfect surfaces you touch often. This tip will ensure others around you aren’t as susceptible to catching your cold.

By following these simple tips you can fight the spread of the common cold. When visiting Rainbow Skateland always follow these guidelines to ensure a healthy, germ free environment for yourself and other skaters!

Reasons to Skate at Rainbow Skateland this Winter

November 20, 2015 by taylor Leave a Comment

The holidays are coming up quick aren’t they? It seems like there’s all too much to handle at times, whether it’s planning a holiday party, trying to catch up at work, shopping for gifts, you name it. But lucky for you, we think we can help out! Here’s how:

Your kids need exercise! Isn’t it terrible that the sun sets at 5 pm now? After school, it’s difficult for the kids too get outside and get some exercise with limited time. Because Rainbow Skateland is indoors, you’ll get the chance to get the kids running around; and get them out of the cold, which leads into our next point!

It’ll keep the kids warm. Having the kiddos outside in this cold air is a recipe for catching a cold. Having the kids inside will lessen the chance of getting sick! We sanitize everything and make sure to keep our facility as clean as possible, so you won’t worry about all those germs festering inside.

Rainbow Skateland is the perfect place to bring in the kids, so don’t hesitate this holiday season! You can check out our hours on our site, and check back at our Facebook page for updated events, specials and more! Have any other questions? Give us a call at (716) 507-4381.