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Aurora Skate Center

Aurora Skate Center has been a community resource since 1955. We pride ourselves on our hardwood maple floating floor (81x174; considered a large intermediate sized floor).

We offer something for everyone, from the little ones to "seasoned" adults. Programs include sessions for homeschoolers, children with disabilities, morning exercise (Fitness Skate), school and church fundraisers, Thursday's "Old School Music from the 70s, 80s, & 90s," as well as competitive teams for figure and speed skaters and a Women's Roller Derby league, the Aurora 88s.

Our "School and Skate" programs include:

  • First report card – free pass for every “A" (grades 5 - 8)
  • The summer 10-week “Skate Free" pass program (106,000 distributed this summer)
  • “Rebate Skate” fundraisers for schools' parent organizations
  • Fundraiser “Skate Parties” for schools' parent organizations (to read the "small print," see "School and Skate Programs" under the Parties menu)

We have a huge selection of music (157,183 songs and counting!!!) in our computer.

On Mondays we host a live organ-music dance session with Frank Pellico, organist for the Chicago Blackhawks, playing the only triple-deck Hammond X-66 Pipe Organ (w/ 26-ranks of pipes) in the country. See Friday and Saturday night on the "Daily Calendar" for "Fresh Fridays" and "Old vs. New School Saturdays!"

In The Press

Studies done by the Consumer Products Safety Commission show that roller skating is 2x safer than playgrounds, 3x safer than football and baseball, 4x safer than basketball and 5x safer than riding a bicycle. Don't forget to share photos of how you're celebrating National Roller Skating Month using the #NRSM hashtag!

Summer Programs

Generic Summer Schedule June 1 - August 31, 2018
Summer Matinees (Tues., Wed., Thurs.) begin June 5.  See "Daily Calendar" for daily schedule!

For up-to-the-minute information, see the "Daily Calendar"

Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm

Monday 6:30-7:30pm $5.00 Adult Skills and Dance Class
Monday 7:30-10:00pm $10.00 Live Organ Music, Dance Session
Tuesday 12:00-1:00pm $7.00/class (incl. skates) Beginning Kids Class
(6/6 - 8/8)
Tuesday 1:00-4:00pm $6.00 Summer Matinee (6/6 - 8/8)
Tuesday evening Private Parties
Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm $6.00 Fitness Skate (All Ages)
Wednesday 1:00-4:00pm $6.00 Summer Matinee (6/7 - 8/9)
Wednesday evening Private Parties
Wednesday 8:00-11:00pm $7.00

Adult Mix (18+)

Thursday 1:00-4:00pm $6.00 Summer Matinee (6/8 - 8/10)
Thursday 6:00-9:00pm $7.00 Family Fun Night
Friday 7:30-11:00pm $8.00 Top 40 ("Fresh Fridays") Newest Music  (All Ages)
Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm $7.00/class (incl. skates) Advanced Proficiency Class
Saturday 12:00-1:00pm $7.00/class (incl. skates) Beginning Kids Class
Saturday 1:00-4:00pm $6.00 Top 40 (All Ages)
Saturday 7:00-10:00pm $8.00 Top 40 (Old School vs. New School Music)  (All Ages)
Saturday 10:00pm-12:00 $8 ($12 for both sessions) Adults Only (17+)
Sunday 1:00-4:00pm $6.00 Top 40 (All Ages)

Skate Rental:  $4  (regular, speed, or inline)

Monday

Monday Adult Class: 6:30-7:30pm

A Beginning and Intermediate Class that focusses on basic skills and dance skills. No pre-registration required...simply show up.
Basic skills, balance, and safety are the main concern for Group 1.  Advanced skills and dance steps are developed in Group 2.

Monday Night Organ/Dance Session: 7:30-10:00pm

A live organ-music programmed dance session with Frank Pellico, organist for the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center, playing the only triple-deck Hammond X-66 pipe organ in the country with 26 ranks of pipes.  Structured program geared toward traditional skate dance numbers.  All ages are welcome to attend, although most of our regulars range in age from their 40s to 80s.  Session includes four dance sets, foxtrots, moonlight waltzes, the trio and conga, and the rhomp and power rhomp, etc.  Occasional potluck parties, costume parties, and birthday celebrations (our skaters frequently bring a cake for everyone on their birthday...they get in free that night).  See the "Daily Calendar" for information on potluck & costume parties and other special events on this evening.


Tuesday

Open session from 1:00-4:00pm. Begins 6/5/18, ends 8/7/18.

Everyone welcome.
Summer FREE Passes available through your
School, PTA, PTO, PATT or Home&School organization.


Wednesday

Fitness Skate from 10am-12pm
Open to everyone. Once called the "StrollerSkate," youngsters welcome. 
Music to suit your fitness and exercise needs.
See "Daily Calendar" for more information.

Skate Class 12-1pm 

Classes (for ages 16 and over) held every Wednesday from 12 noon to 1pm. The perfect class for beginner beginners and intermediate skaters. Instructors teach the basics of skating, balance and safety, and the beginning steps and edges that make skating fun and effortless. More advanced skaters learn the skills of dance and session skating. Pre-registration for the class is not necessary; consider the class a "drop-in" class that is designed to fit your schedule.

Open Session from 1:00-4:00pm. Begins 6/7/17, ends 8/9/17.

Everyone welcome.
Summer FREE Passes available through your
School, PTA, PTO, PATT or Home&School organization.

Evening (6:00-8:00) is available for Private Parties and Fundraising:
Schools, Churchs, Clubs and other organizations.
Please call for available dates and times.

8:00-11:00pm  - Adult Mix (18+):
Adults 18+ join our Adult Mix session for relaxed entertainment and exercise.  Request your favorite classics!


Thursday

Open session from 1:00-4:00pm. Begins 6/8/17, ends 8/10/17.

Everyone welcome.
Summer FREE Passes available through your
School, PTA, PTO, PATT or Home&School organization.

Thursday Evening from 6:00-9:00pm

"Old School Music from the 70s, 80s, & 90s" A special treat for families looking to share a fun early evening of exercise and games. Plenty of time for the kids to get home early to get ready for bed and school.


Friday

Friday Evening Session: 7:30-11:00pm
"Fresh Fridays"

Our most popular session. Everyone is welcome.
Mixing live every Friday Nite w/ DJSuaveSmooth. Top 40 newest and freshest music.


Saturday

Saturday Afternoon Session - 1-4pm
Imagine moms and dads and kids and birthday parties.
A great family day skate. Top 40 music. Everyone is welcome.

4:30-6:30pm  Evening is available for Private Parties and Fundraising:
Schools, Churches, Clubs and other organizations.
Please call for available dates and times.

Saturday Evening Session - 7:00-10pm  ALL AGES
Old & New School Music
Listen to your favorite Top 40 New School and Old School hits. Everyone is welcome.
Come skate with your friends! Top 40 hottest new music.

Saturday Late Night Session - 10pm-12     Adults Only Session  (17+)
Listen to your favorite Old School hits. Age restricted.
Come skate with your friends!


Sunday

Afternoon Session: 1-4pm

Imagine moms and dads and kids and birthday parties.
A great family day skate.Top 40 music. Everyone is welcome.

Evening is available for Private Parties and Fundraising:
Schools, Churchs, Clubs and other organizations.
Please call for available dates and times.


Clubs

At the Aurora Skate Center, the management and ownership take the concept of "community resource" very seriously. Among the many channels available to skaters are several avenues to express competitive instincts and competitive drive. There are avenues available to each temperament and each physical activity style preference within the world of roller skating to satisfy each person's personal quest toward discovery and enthusiastic learning.

Think of the options available to each of you:

  • Figure Skating:  the "Science" of skating. Strength, balance, and aerobics are among the primary benefits of figure skating. Options include: Men's and Women's Figures, Team and Solo Dance, Free Style and Pairs.
  • Speed Skating:  the wind and dream flyers of our sport.  Strength, endurance, and aerobics (the feeling of flying) are among the primary benefits of speed skating.
  • Women's Roller Derby: the Aurora Roller Skating Center hosts its own, young, and developing Women's Roller Derby league.  At this time, women's derby hosts practice sessions on Tuesday and Sunday night starting after the last activity. See the "Daily Calendar" for updates on each of those days. Practice Sessions are closed; by invitation only.
  • Roller Hockey: There is no Hockey team at the Aurora Skate enter. Please call the rink and we will tell you of any skating venues that host roller hockey.
  • Recreation Skating: many opportunities occur each weekend in the greater Chicago area for recreational skaters. Our Monday night "Organ/Dance" session with Frank Pellico (the organist for the Chicago Blackhawks) is the perfect venue for adult skaters wishing to retain or regain their physical stamina and balance.


Club Schedule



Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
6:00






6:30






7:00




Figure Club Speed Team
7:30




Practice Practice
8:00

Figure Club
Figure Club Roger, Donna.
8:30

Practice
Practice Bob, Lisa, Louise
9:00

Roger



9:30

8-10
Roger
7:30-10:30
10:00 Figure Club Figure Club Fitness Skate Homeschool

Figure Club
10:30 Practice Practice
Skate
7-11 Practice
11:00 (Office Hours) (Office Hours)

(Office Hours) Proficiency Lisa, Bob, Donna
11:30

10-12

Class
12:00 No coach on floor No coach on floor Adult Class

Beginning Kids
12:30




Class 10:30-1:00
1:00




Matinee Session Matinee Session
1:30 10-2 10-2
10-2 8-2

2:00






2:30 Figure Club





3:00 Practice Figure Club Figure Club Figure Club Figure Club

3:30 Roger, Bob, Lisa, Practice Practice Practice Practice 1-4 1-4
4:00 Donna, Louise Donna, Pat Donna Donna, Pat


4:30


3-5 3-5

5:00


Family Night Speed Team Private Parties Private Parties
5:30
3-6 3-6 PizzaFest Practice

6:00 2:30-6:30 Private Parties Speed Team



6:30 Adult Class
Practice

5-7 5-7
7:00

or
5-7:30

7:30 Organ/Dance 6-8 Private Parties 5-8 Fresh Fridays Old vs. New School
8:00 Session Derby

Session Session Derby
8:30
Practice Figure Club Figure Club

Practice
9:00

Practice Practice


9:30

Bob, Lisa, TBA Lisa, Bob, TBA


10:00 7:30-10:30





10:30
8-11 8:30-11 8:30-11 7:30-11 7:30-11 8-11
11:00






11:30







Sessions Classes Private Parties Figure Club Speed Team Derby Team

Check with your coach and/or the "Daily Calendar" at www.SkateAurora.com for up-to-the-minute information.

This Calendar is not an official practice listing but only a guide. Always check with your pro for guidance.

Practice Fees: $40/month or $5 per practice for club members.
$7 per practice for non club members.