Blog - Rainbow Skateland

Date Night Ideas at Rainbow Skateland

August 15, 2015 by taylor Leave a Comment

Rainbow Skateland is a great place to visit for a date night! We have plenty of possibilities for a date night or an excuse to skate!

1. Roller Skating Date

You may not know the love of your life as well as you think you do. It may be time to find out how well they can balance in life, that is on eight wheels of course! Dinner and a movie gets boring after awhile, so we suggest that you change it up and add a little variety to your next date night. Come on in to Rainbow Skateland for your skating date night! After all, this is a great place to make an excuse to hold hands with the one you love or are interested in!

2. Mom and Dad Night Out

No one ever said that dating has to stop after your married. Mom and dad, take advantage of our rink availability and enjoy a night out! You can skate the rink together and take a trip down memory lane while the kids take their best shots in laser tag or spend a little time with arcade games.

3. Family Date Night

Family skate nights are just plain fun! If your family is looking for a fun filled family date night, then look no further. This will encourage excercise, family fun, and strengthen skills and interests in skating. Why not pass along the love you have for skating. Plan your next family date night at Rainbow!

4. Sibling Date

If you grew up skating at the rink every Friday and Saturday with your siblings, then relive your childhood at Rainbow Skateland with a sibling date! Skating offers a great chance to spend time together and catch up on what’s going on with friends and family!

Corporate Events and Outings

August 11, 2015 by taylor Leave a Comment

Have you heard the term, “work-life balance” lately? If not, then look around! Time.com posted an article in April of 2014 titled, How to Achieve Work-Life Balance in 5 Steps. This article written by Eric Barker pointed out that in a ten year span from 1986-1996 the term “work-life balance” was found in the media 32 times, yet in 2007 it was mentioned over 1,600 times. Clearly, finding this balance between work and life is a concern for many.

We have got the solution for you at Rainbow Skateland in New York. Why not take those employees out of the office for a day and celebrate the successes that you’ve had working so hard. After all, you’ve heard the phrase, “Work hard, play hard!” You can certainly play hard at Rainbow Skateland with skating, laser tag and golf.

With our sound systems, you can even manage to fit in a quick off-site company meeting if desired. You are welcome to book a private party for your department, or book the rink and bring out the whole company along with family members of employees. We’ve got plenty of room for your department or company outing to play in and help find that work-life balance.

We will work with you to customize a package that meets your group needs. We can customize what group activities you would like included, and we can customize a menu plan that works for you.

Get the 411 on Rainbow Skateland

August 7, 2015 by taylor Leave a Comment

Are you new to the Lockport, NY area? Looking for some things to do that are entertaining for the whole family and certified fun? Well, look no further! We have a great time at our facility and we know most of you have enjoyed hours of skating, but just in case you’re new to the Rainbow Skateland family, here’s everything you need to know about Rainbow Skateland.

Make Family Memories at Rainbow Skateland

Rainbow Skateland is a family owned and operated family entertainment center in Lockport, NY. Our biggest attraction is our skating floor and kids of all ages love spending time doing laps around our rink. Don’t have skates? Not to worry! We have quad skates in all sizes available for rent.

What to Expect

When you bring your family to Rainbow Skateland, you can expect:

Adult supervision at all times
A real maple wood skating floor
Special light shows and a cutting edge sound system
Customizable birthday parties
Tasty drinks and snacks
Parties and group events

New York’s Best Party Venue

Want to plan a party at Rainbow Skateland? We have a wide variety of parties for kids in Lockport. Choose from a variety of birthday packages that your birthday child and your budget. Our rink is also available to rent for private events like school field trips, church outings, corporate team building days and fundraisers.

Want to learn more about New York’s favorite skating center? Call Rainbow Skateland today for more information! 716-507-4381

A Beginner’s Guide to Roller Skating

August 5, 2015 by taylor Leave a Comment

If you are just now discovering the world of roller skating… Welcome! Roller skating might appear to be a difficult thing to conquer at first, but once you have a good foundation of skills, you’ll be well on your way to being a pro! You’ve already seen the rink, and a crowd of roller skaters having a great time. What’s next? And how do you get started? Rainbow Skateland in Lockport, NY has a checklist of things to get you started!

What will you need?

Obviously, in order to roller skate, you need the skates. But since you are a first timer, some safety equipment is a great tool to have while you’re learning.
Elbow pads, knee pads and a helmet will help keep you protected while you’re getting the hang of things.

When your skates hit the rink

You’re all geared up, so now it’s time for the fun part! Before you start rolling around the rink, and doing tricks, you need to know the basics.
- Place your feet shoulder width apart.
- Bend you knees and squat slightly. This will give you a bit more spring, and aid your balance.
- Find a sweet spot with this general stance that you feel comfortable with.
You’ve got the stance down, now let’s get moving!
- To start rolling around the rink, position your toes outward and your heels inward.
- Practice walking like this until you find your balance. You may fall a few times trying to get it just right, but that’s what the pads are for! After a while, you will gain more confidence and be well on your way.
- Start to move your feet more quickly, and take longer strides.
- Begin to push off harder with one foot while you glide on the other. Glide farther and farther distances

Look, you’re roller skating! It’s always a great idea to take someone with you that has previous experience to help get you up to speed.

Throw the Best Birthday Party!

August 1, 2015 by taylor Leave a Comment

Ready for your best birthday party ever? Get ready to act like a kid, go retro, get a little competitive, and create an unforgettable experience at your very own Rainbow Skateland birthday party!

Roller Skating Birthday Party

Rainbow Skateland parties are perfect for all ages, whether you’re planning a toddler’s first birthday or celebrating a grandmother who’s young at heart. When you book a birthday party at Rainbow Skateland, you don’t have to worry about a thing.

Ready to celebrate? Pick your favorite package from our birthday party options. All parties include:

Admission for 8
Roller skate rental
Invitations
Discount coupons
Reserved table for 2 hours
Hostess
Party themed place settings
Lite-up birthday pin and turn in the party booth for the Birthday Child
Pizza, Popcorn & Soda for Guests
No food or drink may be brought in except Birthday Cake
Parties available during all open sessions – except Friday 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Accept cash, visa, mastercard, discover
Advanced reservation and $25 deposit required

Groups / Fundraising Parties in Lockport, NY

If you are looking for something fun your groups or employees to do, then look no further! We have got a solution for you that is way beyond the same old, same old group outing or fundraiser event.

Request to reserve your party today! Have a question or want more information? Talk to the birthday party experts at 716-507-4381.

A Brief History of Roller Skating

July 27, 2015 by taylor Leave a Comment

You may not think too much about those roller skates and how they came to be when you put them on your feet at Rainbow Skateland. While you may enjoy rolling, turning, and gliding across the skate floor, skating was not always as simple as it now is in our rink.

Taking a look at the history of skating, it is evident that the first pair of skates recorded as an invention took their place in the history books in 1760. These skates, developed by inventor John Joseph Merlin, were made with small metal wheels and had their wheels in one line similar to modern day inline skates. It was not until nearly sixty years later in 1819 when the first patent for roller skates was recorded. These skates again were similar to modern day inline skates, but were still quite basic. Simple maneuverability was quite difficult.

A large improvement was made in control and maneuverability in skate design in 1863. A furniture store owner named James Leonard Plimpton designed quad skates with two pairs of wheels. This allowed skaters to turn more easily and led to the first public skating rinks in the United States in 1866.

As skating design continued to change and safety measures such as the toe stop, added in 1876, skating started to take off. Roller skating was largely popular in the United States between 1935 and the early 1960’s. Another spike in skating interest took place in the 1970’s with further wheel improvements and disco music.

Image via wikipedia

Health Benefits to Roller Skating

July 24, 2015 by taylor Leave a Comment

Did you know that roller skating has been one of America’s favorite pastimes? It’s true! It also provides you and your family with an excellent cardio workout. There are many health benefits that are included that you probably didn’t know you were getting from your laps around the rink.

Here are just a few health benefits you get to enjoy when you visit us for an active day of skating at Rainbow Skateland in Lockport, NY.

1. Roller Skating is low-impact on your joints.

Athletes who run or play sports know that these type of sports are very hard on your joints all too well. Roller Skating provides you with a fluid motion that keeps you from damaging your joints, helping you enjoy movement similar to running without the harsh impact.

2. Roller Skating involves multiple muscle groups.

Summer is right around the corner and everywhere we look there seems to be a tip on how to look great in your swimsuit. Skating works your legs and glutes as you power through movement, while your arms and core get a workout as you balance your body during the movement.

3. Roller Skating burns just as many calories as other aerobic exercises.

As you glide across the rink at Rainbow, you may not realize just how many calories you’re burning because of all of the fun you’re having! Music, friends, fluid motion, and more make skating seem more like relaxing than working out, but you can still burn triple digit calories easily with a few laps around the floor.

When is the last time you had a workout that you really loved? Join as at the rink to get your cardio on with some skating!

Summer Schedule Announced!

July 1, 2015 by taylor Leave a Comment

Rainbow Skateland is excited to announce our new hours, specifically for summer. Come out and enjoy some summer fun in the air conditioning.

July-August Schedule:

Monday

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Skate | Golf | Laser Tron | Bounce
$6.00 Admission | $3.00 Skate Rental

Tuesday

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Skate | Golf | Laser Tron | Bounce
$6.00 Admission | $3.00 Skate Rental

Wednesday

CLOSED

Thursday

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Skate | Golf | Laser Tron | Bounce
$6.00 Admission | $3.00 Skate Rental

Friday

5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Family Skate | Golf | Laser Tron | Bounce
$6.00 Admission | $3.00 Skate Rental

8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Teen Skate | Golf | Laser Tron
$7.00 Admission | $3.00 Skate Rental

Saturday

12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Afternoon Skate | Golf | Laser Tron | Bounce
$6.00 Admission | $3.00 Skate Rental

7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Skate | Golf | Laser Tron | Bounce
$7.00 Admission | $3.00 Skate Rental

Sunday

2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Skate | Golf | Laser Tron | Bounce
$6.00 Admission | $3.00 Skate Rental

Add Ons

$2 Skate Trainer Add-On | $3 Bounce Zone Add-On

Mini Golf

Enjoy our newly renovated 18-hole miniature golf course
New Greens – Newly Landscaped
1 Game $5 | 2 Games $8

Lasertron

Strap on the laser guns and enjoy some interactive fun in the Laser Tron Arena. Up to 30 people can play.
Music – Black Lights – Strobes
2 Games $7 | 4 Games $10

Bounce Zone Admission

$6 Single Activity | $3 Add On

Pick Two Activities Special $15

Roller Skating (Skate rental extra) | 2 Games Laser Tron | 1-18 Hole Game Miniature Golf | Bounce Zone
Also Includes:
10 Game Tokens | 1 Large Soda
Available through July and August 2015

Have a question or want to schedule a birthday party this summer? Give us a call at 716-507-4381.

Welcome to the Rainbow Skateland Blog!

June 23, 2015 by taylor Leave a Comment

We at Rainbow Skateland offer one of the most outstanding roller skating experiences in Lockport, NY!

Perhaps you are wondering what sort of information you might be finding on a blog from Rainbow Skateland. Well, it is our intention to bring our traditions, memories, and family-friendly fun to life through our blog! We want to share all things roller skating and Rainbow Skateland!

On our blog you will find information about the benefits of skating, the sports of skating, the people in skating, learning to skate, and so much more. We will also share all things Rainbow Skateland! You will find out about our events, birthday parties, skate shop, laser tag, and the list goes on.

Please join us here as well as on Facebook, and Twitter. Help us get the word out about the premier skating experiences that Rainbow provides provides in New York!