We are so excited that we are able to host our annual event in-person. We will not be having regularly scheduled lessons this weekend due to the 18th Annual Skate of the Union® Weekend. There are 3 days of skating fun for all ages and ability levels and the Rollerblade® Demo Van will be on-site on Saturday and Sunday. This is a great opportunity to take a test drive on the latest Rollerblade® inline skates. Here is the weekend schedule:
FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2021
- Friday Night Skate (FREE)
Take a tour of the National Mall on skates.
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting Location: Freedom Plaza
Address: Freedom Plaza, Pennsylvania Ave,NW, Washington, DC 20004
SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2021
Join us for Saturday in the Park! All events meet at the Anacostia Skating Pavilion.
Location: Anacostia Skating Pavilion
Address:1900 Anacostia Drive, Washington DC 20020
- Kids Speed Races (FREE)
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM - Rollerblade® Choose Your Challenge (5K or 10K) (FREE)
Skate a 5K or 10K on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trails
Start Time: 11:00 AM - All Skate Party at the Pavilion (FREE)
Open skating at the pavilion plus roller & inline skating demos
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2021
- Skate of the Union® Races (PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED)
Race against the clock around scenic Hains Point in East Potomac Park
Check-In Time: 6:00 – 6:45 AM
Check-In Location: Gates just past the lane to enter the East Potomac Golf Course Club House parking lots.
Golf Course Club House Address: 972 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC20024
Races Start Time: 7:00 AM
Awards: 10:00 AM
Location: Parking Lot #6 (approximately ¼ mile from gates)
Proceeds from the Skate of the Union® Races benefit DC-ICE! Please note that there is no on-site registration for the races on Sunday, June 13th as we are not allowed to collect money in a National Park.
We look forward to skating with you in Washington, DC this weekend. Note that we will resume our regularly scheduled lessons at Jones Point Park on Saturday, June 19th with a FREE Learn to Inline Skate Clinic at 10:00 AM.