All over New Zealand, on 7th March, skaters will be doing their thing and encouraging people to get involved in the wonderful world of skating.

It could be roller hockey, speed skating, artistic skating, roller derby or just skating for fun and fitness – as long as there are wheels on your feet.

The Northland Nightmares have decided in the morning to skate the Loop. We are meeting at 10.30am in the car park next to Te Matau a Pohe bridge.  Please come along and join us for a skate & a chat if you have your own skates.

In the evening we are running a public skate at Portland Recreation Centre in McGill Road, Portland. Doors open at 5.30pm. As a special for Kiwi Skate Day only  – entry will be $2 & $1 for skate hire if required. (NB: cash only please, no EFTPOS)

Hope we see you there

Don’t miss out on our last public skate for 2019

Second to last public skating for the year. Come along and have some fun  

We are often asked “where can I buy some skates for our kids?” Well there is a great new online site where you can buy some cool new skates. They also have inline skates, scooters and protective gear – something for everyone. Check out whats available here and start your shopping early.

https://skatesquad.co.nz/

They also have laybuy available to spread those costs out (https://www.laybuy.com/nz/ for layby details)

The First ever Younger Games junior roller derby tournament took place on the weekend and what an action packed day it was.

These dedicated young skaters showed some amazing athletic skills. If anyone thinks junior derby isn’t exciting to watch you having been watching the wrong games! Saturday’s games had all the thrills & spills of a senior game and some skaters I can see as future Team NZ players.

Results for the 3 games were;

Game 1: Guns N Roses 328 – Red Devils 120

Game 2: Hell Razors 244 – Guns N Roses 68

Game 3: Hell Razors 353 – Red Devils 74

Final Placings:

1st Hell Razors

2^nd Guns N Roses

3^rd Red Devils (composed of skaters from PCR, DED, HRG & NN)

The Awesome Younger Games Trophy – designed & Built by Jesse Brown

Thanks to all that attended and see you next year!