XRNEWS ROLLERSKATING’S #1 NEWS SOURCE | JULY 2009 | VOLUME 5, ISSUE 6
Talking with
Tabi Hip-hop star shares his rollerskating experience
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TOP 10 MALE MOVERS & SHAKERS | AFTER OBAMA’S 100 DAYS | H1N1 “SWINE FLU”
XRNEWS JULY 2009 | VOLUME 5, ISSUE 6
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Skate Skate Snouts Astoria, NY—Tiffany “Demonica Mars” Morningstar has created a new accessory called “skate snouts” – a full-coverage toe guard that protects the entire toe of the skate. Morningstar came up with the idea after a chunk of her skate got scraped off during an outdoor roller derby training session; she wanted to develop something that gave her more protection.
Skaters Association (CCSA) – taking home three awards including both Favorite and Largest Skate Club and the Favorite Social Service awards. Here is a recap of this year’s awardees: Style Skaters Choice for Favorite Male Clyde McCoy ”Ice from Philly”
Style Skaters Choice for Favorite DJ Demetrius “DJ Spin” Seabrook
Style Skaters Choice for Favorite Female Stacey Davis“Ms. Rollin Diva”
Style Skaters Choice for Favorite Vendor ”Kappa Chris Productions” by Chris Robinson
Style Skaters Choice for Favorite Skate Couple/Duo Kenny “Rollo” Davis & Erica “Diamond” Smith Style Skaters Choice for Favorite Dance Skate Couple/Duo Mike “Diddy” Giles & Lawrence “Jitt” Thomas Style Skaters Choice for Favorite Trio Chain Skaters The Butterfly’s-N-Unity
These hand-made toeguards are made of thick, flexible leather that conforms to the shape of your skate. Skate snouts are available in solid black with no embellishment; or black with racing stripes or stars in a variety of colors. “[I] initially created them for protection,” said Tiffany. “But, [I] have found that many customers buy them to switch up the look of their skates.” Skate snouts costs $15 and are available online at: www. skatesnouts.etsy.com.
Winners, Winners, Winners, and More Winners Laurel, MD—At the 7th Annual Adrenalin Awards program, many walked away winners but the biggest of the night was the Carolina Cruisers
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Style Skaters Choice for Favorite Dance Skate Choreographer Tanya Dean ”Sisters in Motion” Style Skaters Choice for Favorite Inner Circle Male Bryant “Bee-1” Rivers Style Skaters Choice for Favorite Inner Circle Female Chantel “Raw Talent” Style Skaters Choice for Favorite Inner Skate Duo/Group Trendsettas Style Skaters Choice for Favorite Skate Club/Organization Carolina Cruisers
Style Skaters Choice for Favorite Social Service Award Carolina Cruisers “Heart Walk” Style Skaters Choice for Favorite Website JiveBiscuit.com
Style Skaters Choice of Favorite 2008 Skate Party North/South Carolina FreeStyle Rollers ”Rolling in the Carolinas” For more information and to view pictures from the event, visit: www.adrenalinawards.com.
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CeLEBRITY CoRNER TABI BONEY TALKS SKATING DC’s own hip-hop sensation and fashionisto talks with XR News about his rollerskating experience in the Nation’s Capital.
XR: Did you rollerskate as a child? TB: Yes, I used to rollerskate every weekend or so! We used to go [skating] in a big van, full of kids. It was through the DC Department of Recreation…Langdon Park Recreation Center, to be exact. It was friggin’ fun! XR: Do you still rollerskate? If not, why did you stop skating? TB: No, the last time [that] I rollerskated was in my video, “Syce It.” I don’t rollerskate as much [now] because I haven’t found the time and I don’t know of any cool skating rinks anymore. XR: Did you know that your music is frequently played in skating rinks around the country? How does that make you feel? TB: Not at all…I never knew that [my music was played]. Is that true or are you trying to pump my head?! XR: You mentioned that you featured rollerskating in one of you videos… TB: Yep, [for the song], “Syce It.” The video was aired on MTV and VH1. That was the first video [that] I had ever directed, too! XR: Tell us about some of your upcoming projects. Do they involve rollerskating? TB: I always have upcoming projects, but none of them involve skating. [I] might do something with those shoes that let you kind of glide…they look like regular shoes, but have a wheel underneath [of] them. Does that count? (Boney laughs)• July 2009 | XR NEWS | www.XRnewszine.com
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Feature Story
XR NEWS TOP 10
MALE
& IN ROLLERSKATING
MOVERS SHAKERS
10 Rich Humphrey | Jack of All Trades
Richard Humphrey San Diego, CA Rollerskating Consultant | Innovator Instructor | Producer | Mechanic
XR News’ tenth choice is Rich Humphreys, who has been moving and shaking within the rollerskating community for years. When he is not building rollerskates for individuals, you may find him hosting rollerdance workshops, worldwide. Rich’s most recent accomplishment was introduced by Riedell in October 2008 – his new signature rollerskate – the Richard Humphrey “No Strings Attached,” which, according to Rich, is “the first of its kind manufactured by a major manufacturer.”
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9 DJ Fly Ty | A Master at Work
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DJ Fly Ty East Orange, NJ Deejay | Community Outreach Advocate New to the national rollerskating deejay scene, Fly Ty is making strides all over the map, from coast to coast. When Ty is not blazing the skating arenas with an array of tunes, he is usually helping to organize events that will aid in donating skates to underprivileged youth, nationwide. Ty is a co-founder of United We Ryde – an organization that has already donated more than $1500 worth of canned goods to the homeless as well as 10 pairs of skates to youth this year.
8 Will Nesbitt | California Love
Photo courtesy of Will Nesbitt
Will Nesbitt World on Wheels Skating Rink Los Angeles, CA Promotions Director | Humanitarian
Undeniably a new person to the national skate scene, Will Nesbitt is making leaps and bounds in Los Angeles, helping to host parties like Back2Cali where skaters got a new twist on an old concept of national circuit skating events. In addition, Will is very active in his community – connecting with local schools, churches and community groups in order to advertise, fundraise and build relationships. XR News looks forward to more creative concepts from Nesbitt in the future!
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7 Earl Ellington | Event Planner Extraordinaire Earl Ellington - Lavish Life Ent. Baltimore, MD Event Planner
Earl Ellington, skater-turned-event planner, is trying to “bridge the gap within the DMV skating community” by collaborating and sponsoring events with various skate groups and rinks throughout the area. Thus far, Earl and his Lavish Life Entertainment team have managed to join forces with numerous groups in and outside of the skating community, with some events donating to charities such as breast cancer and the leukemia and lymphoma societies.
6 David Pippen | A Class Act
Photo courtesy of Lavishlife Entertainment
David Pippen - Sk8photos.com Atlanta, GA Photographer Extraordinare | Web Designer David Pippen is one-half of the dynamic duo responsible for Sk8photos.com – a site designed to capture rollerskating events around the US. Whether he is handling his duties as a father, husband, collaborator, business owner or designer, David does it all by combining excellent quality with impeccable service.
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5 Bee One | Creative Trendsetta Bee One | Cleveland, OH Artist | Award Winning Skater Ultimate Collaborator
“Ohio, where creativity meets collaboration” should be the motto of Bee One, whose numerous achievements within the skating community are astounding – especially if one considers the length of time that he has been on the national scene. Bee One, is a phenomenal example of “if you can think, you can be it.” If Bee One isn’t winning Adrenalin Awards, you can find him designing clothing, customizing skate boots or creating the next big promotional piece. Not only is his art exceptional, Bee One is one-of-akind, too.
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Bodyguard
Rollerskating’s Shock Jock
Bodyguard - jivebiscuit.com Atlanta, GA Webcast Jock Bodyguard has been telling it like it “TI IS” for years on his webcast “Skate Talk,” a program that is dedicated to providing rollerskater enthusiasts with the latest information about rollerskating.
Photo courtesy of Bodyguard
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Health
Alert
pigs in Europe and Asia, as well as in avian (bird) genes and human genes. Scientists call this a “quadruple reassortant” virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined that the H1N1 flu virus is contagious and spreads the same way that regular “seasonal influenza” spreads, which is throughout the air from coughs, sneezes or touching individuals infected. It is important to note that this virus cannot be transmitted from eating cooked pork or by being in close contact with pigs. The symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus are similar to symptoms of seasonal flu. These symptoms may include: fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Studies have also shown that a significant number of people who have been inby Leah Bland fected by this virus have also reported having diarrhea and vomiting. Women who are pregnant or people that have previous medical conditions The United States has faced many have an increased risk of complimajor influenza (flu) outbreaks cations from the H1N1 virus. The throughout the previous decades There are actions that people can take evCDC has noticed so far that peosuch as the 1918 Spanish flu, 1956 ery day to help prevent the spread of this ple 64 years and older do not yet Asian flu and the 1968 Hong Kong virus. These steps include: appear to be at an increased risk flu. These three pandemics have for H1N1 complications. taken the lives of roughly 778,600 • Cover your mouth with a tissue when The CDC is not sure as to how you cough or sneeze. Americans. In the spring of 2009, serious this new virus is comthe United States came face-to- • Wash your hands often with soap and pared to other influenza viruses. water. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are face with what the World Health OrSince this is a new virus, most also effective. ganization (WHO) is considering a people do not have immunity to new influenza epidemic; Influenza • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or it. Scientists know that seasonal mouth. A virus subtype H1N1 (“swine flu”). influenza can cause mild to seThe outbreak of the H1N1 flu virus • Try to avoid close contact with sick vere illnesses which, at times, can people. began in Mexico, before spreading lead to death. In the United States to the United States in late March • Stay at home if you are sick for each year, roughly 36,000 people seven days after your symptoms begin 2009, where the first cases apdie from flu-related complications or until you have been symptom-free for peared in California. Toward the and more than 200,000 people 24 hours. end of April, there was one death; are hospitalized from flu-related hundreds of people either concauses. To date, the CDC states firmed or suspected of having the that the largest number of new virus; and numerous schools closH1N1 flu confirmed and probable cases have occurred ing as fear ran nationwide. It was later confirmed by health in people between the ages of five and 24 years old. Curofficials that the outbreaks were mild and not spreading as rently there is no vaccine to prevent infection of the H1N1 severely as what was originally feared. flu virus. In the beginning, H1N1 was referred to as “swine flu” The CDC continues to monitor the ongoing outbreak because laboratory tests showed that many of the genes in this new virus were very similar to influenza viruses that even though the number of outbreaks seems to be usually appear in pigs in North America. However, further declining. In addition, the U.S. Food and Drug Adstudies illustrated that this new virus is very different from ministration (FDA) is currently working on a vaccine what normally circulates in North American pigs. H1N1 for the fall flu season as the United States is preparhas two genes from flu viruses that normally circulate in ing for a potential second wave. •
2009 Influenza Outbreak H1N1 “Swine Flu”
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3 Seve Adigun
The Professor
Seve Adigun - Sk8rs University Atlanta, GA Dean of Sk8rs University Seve (pronounced “Sa vay”) proudly refers to himself as a “skate veteran.” With nearly 40 years on the hardwood floor, he has had the opportunity to showcase his style on many rinks around the country. Seve wanted to provide skaters with instruction on the art of skating; so, he created Sk8rs University – a workshop designated to teach beginner to advanced skaters various techniques of different skating styles. Sk8rs University’s motto is “FDLFSP – Friends Don’t Let Friends Skate Poorly.”
2 Jim Fitzpatrick
Photo courtesy of Seve Audgin
Roller Derby Pioneer
Jim Fitzpatrick San Francisco, CA General Manager | Exec. TV Producer | Referee | Writer Jim has been engulfed in the arena of roller derby for decades. He is currently the general manager of the San Francisco Bay Bombers – a professional, banked track roller derby team. When Fitzpatrick is not managing, he is one of three executive producers for the SF Bay Bombers TV show on Cable 13 in the San Francisco Bay area. Jim believes in giving back to his community by being involved in various fundraising efforts and working with others to create a positive environment. Photo courtesy of Jim Fitzpatrick
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Caught on
Camera-We’ll Make You Famous Synergy on the Beach | Virginia Beach, VA
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Caught on
Camera-We’ll Make You Famous Synergy on the Beach | Virginia Beach, VA
XR News has partnered with Sk8photos.com to present “Caught on Camera,” a section where skaters can see themselves in action. We also feature other photos submitted by skate coordinators, managers and rollerskaters, worldwide. Submit your photos today! Send all photos with the photographer’s name, the event and date to: info@xrnewszine.com, in the subject title, please add “ Caught on Camera.” July 2009 | XR NEWS | www.XRnewszine.com
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1 Kappa Chris Productions/Chuck of WBSA.TV
Lights, Camera, Action: Let’s See You Skate!
Sharing the #1 spot is Chuck Williams of the Williams Bros. Skate Adventures web program and Chris of Kappa Chris Productions for their excellent work of capturing moments in rollerskating. Chris Robinson – Kappa Kris Productions Maryland; New York Rollerskating Journalist
Chuck Williams – WBSA.TV Dallas, TX Rollerskating Journalist
Chris has been capturing memories for a decade, filming and creating DVD’s of rollerskating parties across the country. Winner of the 2009 Adrenalin Award for Favorite Vendor, Chris has and will continue to provide a tremendous service to skaters for years to come.
Chuck and his team of professionals have consistently covered rollerskating events, nationwide. From Cali to North Carolina, WBSA is on the scene producing polished, camerawork that captures skaters in motion for all to see on the Web.
Honorable Mentions
Damion Harris - Elements Ice from Philly & Wes “Crowd Cutta” Jiggs Syncere Jonez & D-Nice 14 |
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World & Finance
Section
A Recap of the Top 10 Issues under the Obama Administration by Tami Ojewale
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Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. Designed to promote land conservation and also create new jobs in national parks. Under the act, new programs will be implemented for the Department of the Interior. It protects more than 1,000 miles of the nation’s rivers and watersheds and also provides safety measures for polluted groundwater.
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Small Business Act. The act expands capital access to small businesses. Small businesses have generated nearly 70 percent of net new jobs annually over the past decade.
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Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act. Allows federal agencies, such as the Department of Justice, the means to prosecute individuals and financial institutions involved with predatory lending. The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission was created to investigate financial practices.
7. The President’s first 100 days were marked with eventful challenges. Among those challenges were the auto-industry, two ongoing wars, and national security. To spearhead the economy woes, President Obama introduced a $787 billion economic stimulus bill. The economy and the housing industry both continue to be key issues concerning Americans. During his campaign, President Obama promised to work swiftly to get several legislations passed. In addition, the Administration has changed the way the public interacts with the government. The White House website allows citizens to view upcoming legislation and also leave their comments before a bill is passed. Within six months, the Obama Administration has accomplished:
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The Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. To help fight discrimination in the workplace, on January 29, President Obama signed his first piece of legislation. This act serves to eliminate unfair pay wages based on gender, race or age.
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This legislation helps Americans facing financial difficulties by preserving and creating jobs; stabilizing state and local government budgets; and providing investments to increase economic efficiency.
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Children’s Health Insurance Reauthorization Act. Also known as the State Children’s Healthcare program, it will cover up to 11 million children nationwide.
The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. The introduction of this bill stems from the Making Home Affordable program. The act provides $ 2.2 billion to address homelessness; protect renters in foreclosed homes; and establishes the right of a homeowner to know who owns their mortgage.
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. Healthcare. In an effort to bring the health care system up to speed, the government appropriated $19 billion in the stimulus package to begin an electronic records system.
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Military Conflicts. President Obama plans to reduce the number of troops in Iraq by the end of August 2010; and will increase the number of troops fighting in Afghanistan.
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Auto Industry. The big three U.S. automakers, Chrysler, General Motors, and Ford, have suffered tremendous financial loss during this recession. Chrysler filed for Chapter 11 protection in April. Shortly thereafter, General Motors filed for bankruptcy protection on June 1. The filing is the fourth largest in U.S. history and the largest for an industrial company. The federal government will invest $30 billion in financial assistance to General Motors and obtain 60 percent ownership in the company. Ford mortgaged its assets in 2006, which allowed the company to avoid bankruptcy.
The following issues are currently on the President’s agenda: 1. The appointment of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomay-
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EVENTS & SESSIONS July-Sept.2009 ADULT STYLE SKATING SESSIONS EAST - CT, DC, DE, MA,
MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT DELAWARE
Elsmere Adrenaline Skating Center Sundays & Thursdays adrenalineskating.com
MARYLAND Baltimore Shake N Bake
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Sundays & Wednesdays LavishLife Ent. 1st Fridays 410.669.9100 snbskating.com Lanham Wheel-A-While Wednesdays 301.577.8889 Temple Hills D’ Light Skate N Palace Sundays & Thursdays dlightskate.org Towson Skateland Orchard Wednesdays & 1st Saturdays 410.669.9100 snbskating.com Woodlawn SkateWorks illb25y2k@aol.com
NEW JERSEY
Camden Millennium Skate World Wednesdays & Thursdays MillenniumSkateWorld.com Hackettestown Excel Skating Center 1st Thursdays Newark Branchbrook Rollerskating Rink 1st Thursdays & Saturdays 1st, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 973.482.8900 Woodbridge United Skates of America Thursdays
NEW YORK
Brooklyn Crazy Legs Skate Club @ the Salvation Army Bldg. Porky’s Club/Lounge contact@rollergirlmusic.com Seaford United Skates of America 3rd Fridays Staten Island Rollerjam USA
Saturdays http://rollerjamusa.com
SOUTHEAST - AL, AR,
FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV FLORIDA
Miami Super Wheels Skating Center superwheelsmiami.com Orlando Universal Skating Center 1st & 3rd Saturdays orlandorollbounce@yahoo.com
K97.5 w/Brian Dawson 1st Thursdays www.skateranchofraleigh.com
VIRGINIA
Richmond Skateland Richmond Richmond, VA 1st Fridays 804.283.2337
WEST - CA, NV, UT, CO,
WY, ID, OR, WA, MT, HI, AK CALIFORNIA
GEORGIA
Los Angeles World On Wheels Sundays & Tuesdays (18 + older) Thursdays (25 + older) 4th Saturdays (18 + older)
Thursdays 404.768.0095
Wumpskate (2nd Mondays) Featuring gothic & trance music wowsk8.com
College Park SkateTowne College Nite Sundays Hosted by: Hoodtimes
Morrow Skate Zone Skating Rink Tuesdays 770.960.1400 Stone Mountain All American Skate Center 678.334.6393 Joi’s Sk8-A-Thon 1st Saturdays Empire Nights 4th Saturdays F8L Attraction Skate Crew Sundays
KENTUCKY
Louisville Manslick Rollerdome DJ Syncere Fridays
NORTH CAROLINA Raleigh NEW! The Rink JB Millionaires 2nd Saturdays
Skate Ranch Duncan Pea & TruSk8 Ent. Sundays
San Francisco Skatin Place 6th Ave. and JFK Dr. Golden Gate Park Sundays - Outdoors www.skatingplace.com Midnight Rollers(SF) Friday Night Skate Ferry Plaza - Market St. and the Embarcadero Fridays - Outdoors skatingplace.com
MIDWEST - OH, IL, IN, MO, KS, IA, NE, SD, ND, MN, WI, MI ILLINOIS
Chicago Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and Family Ent. Center Thursdays & Fridays mlkskating.com The Rink Roll-Out Entertainment Chicago, IL 1st Fridays Continued on following page
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MICHIGAN
Rollhaven Skating Rink Thursday Rolletts Nite 810.449.5817 Mt. Morris Skateland Arena R&B Wednesdays 810.686.6110
OHIO
Cincinnati The Skatin Place Saturday Night Adult Skate 513.522.2424 Columbus United Skates of America 2nd & 3rd Sundays 614.470.2805 Euclid Rollerdome 1st Fridays 216.857.5783
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Oklahoma City Roll-A-Way Rink Sunday Old School roll-a-wayrink@sbcglobal.net
TEXAS
San Antonio The Rollercade San Antonio, TX Sunday Hip Hop Skate 501.247.4764
OVERSEAS UNITED KINGDOM
Birmingham Roller Revolution roller-revolution@hotmail.co.uk
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MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT MARYLAND
Baltimore July 18 CHARM CITY ROLLER GIRLS Night Terrors vs. Mobtown Mods Junkyard Dolls vs. Speed Regime charmcityrollergirls.net
SOUTHEAST - AL, AR,
FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV GEORGIA
Atlanta July 25 DIRTY SOUTH DERBY GIRLS DSDG vs. Denver Roller Dolls Apocalypstix vs. Denim Demons September 25-27 SOUTHERN REGIONALS Hosted by: Atlanta Rollergirls
NORTH CAROLINA
Raleigh September 11-13 EASTERN REGIONALS Hosted by: Carolina Rollergirls
MIDWEST - OH, IL, IN, MO, KS, IA, NE, SD, ND, MN, WI, MI NEBRASKA Omaha Aug. 22 | Sept. 12 OMAHA ROLLER GIRLS www.omaharollergirls.org
MINNESOTA
St. Paul September 18-20 NORTH CENTRAL REGIONALS Hosted by: Minnesota Rollergirls
WEST - CA, NV, UT, CO,
WY, ID, OR, WA, MT, HI, AK NEVADA
Las Vegas July 30 - August 3 ROLLERCON 2009 www.rollercon.net
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MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT DELAWARE
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SOUTHEAST - AL, AR,
FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV ARKANSAS
Little Rock September 25-27 5th ANNUAL SKATE JAM skcubb@aol.com
GEORGIA
Atlanta September 3-7 14TH ANNUAL SK8-A-THON Joi’s Sk8-A-Thon www.sk8athon.com
KENTUCKY
Louisville August 14-16 4TH ANNUAL “KICKIN’ IT IN THE VILLE” Louisville Rail Ridaz More Details Coming!
NORTH CAROLINA
Raleigh August 7-8 3RD ANNUAL EAST COAST SHOWCASE Carolina Cruisers
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TENNESSE
Nashville July 24-25 1ST ANNUAL SKATING EXTRAVAGANZA Nashville Quad Dymes 615.483.4285
VIRGINIA
Richmond August 14-15 DA MIDNIGHT RUN/ LEO CELEBRATION DJ Wiz DETAILS COMING SOON!
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Angola Conaways Rollerway 260.833.3550
ILLINOIS
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SOUTHWEST - AZ, NM, OK, TX
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