Rainbow Skateland

Skating & Entertainment Center

1109 Lincoln Avenue, Lockport, NY, 14094   |   tel:716-507-4381

Calling all groups!

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Whether you’re planning a sports team outings or for an event for the upcoming holiday season, Rainbow Skateland is a great for all ages. Kids love that they get to do something different as they hang out with friends. Adults love that they can either join in the fun or sit back and talk with other parents as they watch their kids go skating and smiling by. family-1671088_1920

Special Rates

We have great options for your group… Do you want the whole rink to your group? That’s not a problem! We offer private rink rental! Have the whole rink to your group and have a blast!

So much to do!

Not only do we offer discounts on skate rentals, we also have the bounce house, laser tag and an arcade. Your kids will love playing, skating, and eating our delicious pizza with their friends. Adults can join in the fun and reminisce on their days on the rink while they show their kids the ropes. Skating is a great way to get some exercise and family time in. Use your group’s outing as a way to see if skating could be a new family hobby.

Who counts as a group?

  • Schools
  • Camps
  • Religious Organizations
  • Boy/Girl Scout Troops
  • Homeschoolers
  • Charitable organizations
  • Reunions

If you have any questions about group outings, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at 716-507-4381. 

 

New to Skating? Learn How to Turn!

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Congratulations, by now you probably have mastered the art of skating forwards! Learning to skate is a big deal. It is fun, keeps you youthful, and poses health benefits to keep you fit and healthy. However, there’s more to skating than just going in a straight line! You must also be able to turn. Well no worries, in this post you are going to learn the basic steps to turning on roller skates. inline-skate-1324585_1920

Turning a corner is all about how you hold your footing. Below are some simple steps to break down how to smoothly turn a corner on roller skates. However, if you need a more visual break down you can find a video at the bottom to help you out.

1. Leaning

The first and most important part of learning to turn is leaning into your turn. This means if you want to turn right, you are going to lean to the right, making your nose, right knee, and right toes all in line with each other. Once you have that, it is on it step 2!

2. Pushing

Your not literally going to be pushed, but you will be pushing. This step is done with the opposite foot, the one you are not leaning on. You are simply going to push this skate out and away from you so that it makes you start to turn.

Switching directions is as simple as bringing both skates back together and transferring your weight from one foot to the other directions you want to turn. This may sound a little confusing, but once you try it, you will catch on quickly. Remember to keep trying and don’t give up. Watch this video for a visual demonstration.

We want you to be confident when skating at Rainbow Skateland. If you are not sure how to skate a specific way — just let us know! One of our staff members will work with you to make sure you are safe and confident on the skate floor.

New! Summer 2016 Hours at Rainbow Skateland

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Happy Summer, Lockport, NY! We hope you will enjoy our new Summer Hours at Rainbow Skateland. These brand new hours started July 2016 and will go until the Fall. sun-151763_1280

Monday: 12:00 – 8:00pm

$6 Admission | $3 Skate Rental

Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12:00 – 4:00pm

$6 Admission | $3 Skate Rental

Thursday: Closed
Friday: 12:00 – 7:30pm

$6 Admission | $3 Skate Rental

8-10:30pm (Teen Night)

$7 Admission | $3 Skate Rental

Saturday: 12:00 – 4:30pm

$6 Admission | $3 Skate Rental

7:30 – 10:00pm

$7 Admission | $3 Skate Rental

Sunday: 12:00 – 4:30pm

$6 Admission | $3 Skate Rental

Also, be sure to cash in on these sweet deals!

Family Fun Pack

Monday 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Friday 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

$40 | Family of 4

Admission – Skate Rental – Bounce Zone – 20 Game Tokens – Pizza Pie – Pitcher of Soda

Laser Tron

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

Miniature Golf

Enjoy our newly renovated 18-hole miniature golf course!

New Greens – Newly Landscaped

1 Game $5 | 2 Games $8

We hope to see you skating around the rink soon enough!

Skate the Stress Away!

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Do you know how to manage the stress in everyday life? We are more than half way through 2016 and we want to help make the rest of 2016 a great, stress-free year! music-69932_1280

Ideas for Managing Stress

One of the best ways to manage stress is to adapt a healthy lifestyle. This includes little things such as eating healthier, getting more sleep, and exercising regularly. Not everyone likes to exercise, so at Rainbow Skateland, we want to suggest something that might be a little different than your average exercise. Roller skating is a fun alternative to traditional exercises. Depending on weight and intensity, you can burn over 300 calories in an hour when roller skating! Rollerblading outdoors can also be a stress reliever as it allows you to relax and not stress about things at school, work, or home (rollerblades are typically the best skates to use when skating outdoors).

Another way to manage stress is to listen to MUSIC! Guess what?! We offer four music formats for your skating pleasure, all family friendly of course. They range from Kidz Jams to Pop to Rock to R&B to Gospel to some Old School hits. The schedule is listed on our website so you’ll know when you can plan to skate to your favorite jams!

Don’t wait — Decrease Your Stress Now!

We are Rainbow Skateland, want to help you manage your stress. So come in and enjoy a stress-free environment and even burn some calories with us! What’s your favorite song to skate to?

Win at Arcade Games with these Tips

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Do you play arcade games often, feeding more and more quarters into the machine, wishing you could get those tickets to earn bigger and bigger prizes? There are some tricks that will help you get to the prize before you spend a month’s rent on those machines. arcade-games

Use these tricks to help you win at arcade games:

1) Jumpin Jackpot: Most arcades have this game. The best way to control the machine is by using your hand to do the jumping, rather than actually jumping. Of course, you have to be on the lookout for staff members!

2) Get More Tickets: For older arcade games, there is a way to get more tickets. Try pulling the tickets out slowly, rather than quickly; if you do it that way, you can gain a few more tickets!

With newer games, start the same way. Pull the tickets out slowly until you feel a click. At this point, the roll will let go and you can pull out as many tickets as you like!

3) Look for Stacker Games: When you play a stacker game, and you win a minor prize, press the ‘select/stop’ button and the ‘continue’ button at the same time. Keep holding the ‘continue’ button until the row empties.

4) Beat the Claw: First, look at the prize pit. If the prizes are not packed in there too tightly, go for it. If the prizes are tightly packed the machine has just been stocked and it will be tough to win. Watch the player in front of you. If the claw looks like it is too loose it won’t grab anything, move on. Finally, pick your target carefully. The perfect prize will be sticking out, unobstructed by other prizes, not too close to the side, but close to the chute!!

Grandparents Roller Skate Too!

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Roller skating is an activity that has been around for generations and it’s an activity that people of all ages can partake in and enjoy. Grandparents who remember lacing up to roller skate during their youth and cruising around rinks and streets can relive those fun times and regain their energy while skating with children and grandchildren. Benefits of roller skating are both emotional and physical as you share quality time with your family while participating in a fun form of low-impact exercise. entire family

Working out without even knowing it

As you sail across the floor with your children and grandchildren at roller skate rinks, you’re getting an amazing workout. Happily, roller skating is so much fun, that you won’t even realize it’s exercise. Amid loops, turns, spins, and backward skating, you’re burning calories, improving cardiovascular health and strengthening the bond with your family. In a society where everyone seems glued to his or her smart phone and tablet screens, participating in this family-friendly physical activity has the ability to snap everyone out of their technology addiction.

Health benefits of roller skating

Along with strengthening family bonds and escaping technology comas, lacing up to roller skate has additional health benefits including:

Low-impact – Unlike other forms of exercise such as running that strain and damage knees and joints, roller skating is low-impact and joint-friendly. The fluid movements as you roller skate mimic those of dancing or running, but are thankfully free of impacts that can damage joints.
Whole-body workout – The strength and balance required for roller skating works your arms, legs, core, and cardiovascular system. Your legs and glute muscles receive the most benefits from skating, as does your core as you push through movements and maintain balance. Strong legs, improved coordination, and balance are beneficial for all ages.
Burn calories – Enjoy roller skating with your children and grandchildren and burn as many calories as other aerobic workouts. What makes skating better than traditional aerobic exercises is that you’re doing it with family while listening to great, upbeat music, making memories, and having fun.

Exercise for all skill levels

Even novices who roller skate slowly around the rink are receiving health benefits. The mere act of standing up on four wheels takes strength, balance, and coordination. Grandparents can teach younger children and vice versa and soon everyone is lost in the fun of the activity while enjoying quality time with family.

Roller Skating + Groups = True Love

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If you are looking for a venue for your next group event or meeting, consider booking your group at Rainbow Skateland in Lockport, NY. At Rainbow Skateland, we have accommodated all types sports teamof groups including Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, sports teams, workplaces, churches, schools and many more!

Ideas for Groups at Rainbow Skateland:

Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts

If you’re part of one of these organizations, why not plan a fun skating party and fundraiser to help your cause? Our fundraising events can help you reach out to the public for donations and may help you to earn some new patches or badges!

Sports Teams

Is your team looking to simply have a fun gathering? We’ve got you covered there too, just sign up for a group skating party and let loose!

Workplaces/Businesses

Has your boss tasked you with finding the perfect place for your next team building event? Why not try teambuilding on rollerskates? Studies have shown that teambuilding proves more effective when coworkers are placed in fun, non-stressful venues, outside of the office. Plus skating can offer much-needed exercise if you’re used to sitting at a desk all day!

Schools/Churches 

A group roller skating event is a great opportunity for those who typically only meet at church or at school to come together and hang out in an exciting, family-friendly environment.

These are just a few ideas for how Rainbow Skateland can turn your group gathering into a memorable event! For more information and pricing for group bookings, please call us at (716) 507-4381.

Stay Connected, Lockport!

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At Rainbow Skateland, we enjoy offering a safe place for our local Lockport youth and families to roller skate, have birthday parties, events, work, learn and have FUN! As part of this great community, we want to keep in touch with you, even when you’re not hanging out with us at this rink. So here is a list of ways we can connect with you, our Rainbow Skateland family, via social media when you’re not at our facility. facebook like

Connect with Us!

  • Facebook – Like our page at Rainbow Skateland and you will always be in the loop for upcoming specials events! Plus, you can message us, tag us in your pics or check-in whenever you come skate.
  • Twitter – Follow us @RainbowSk8land for event updates, pictures and fun messages
  • Instagram – We admit, we don’t have a profile (yet!) But you can tag your pictures with a location. So next time you are here, take photos, include our location and we will see them.
  • Google+– Okay, we know, we know — but it is a great way to reach out and leave us feedback!
  • Yelp– Just search Rainbow Skateland in Lockport, NY and we’ll appear. We are always happy to get new reviews from you!

Looking for a more traditional way to contact us? 

We are located at 1109 Lincoln Avenue, Lockport, NY, 14094 and our phone number is 716-507-4381.

Stay connected with us at Rainbow Skateland and you will never miss out. Please feel free to share your fun stories or write a review about us anytime. From everyone at Rainbow Skateland, THANK YOU for being such wonderful customers!

Fight Childhood Obesity by Roller Skating

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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

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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 interestshappy birthday sign

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! 

Skating and Blading

If you want to do something FUN for your family and your heart, visit Rainbow Skateland in Lockport, NY! Roller Skating provides a complete aerobic workout and involves all the body’s muscles, especially the heart and is equivalent to jogging in terms of health benefits such as caloric consumption, body fat and leg strength development and is recommended by the The American Heart Association as a fitness sport. Since rental skates are available at Rainbow Skateland, toddler size 6 up to adult size 14, roller skating is a perfect activity for the whole family. Encourage your family to make healthy choices like roller skating and blading. FUN for your FAMILY… GREAT for your HEART! Check our Schedule for times and prices

Call to Book Your Party Today!

Rainbow Skateland is a family-owned and operated skating and entertainment center located in Lockport, New York. We provide children and families across Western New York with skating and party facilities.

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