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NOTICE: The RSA Office will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. If you have an emergency, please contact Jim McMahon at 317-347-2626 Ext. 104.
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Sk8 Expo Announces 2015 Speaker Lineup
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We are thrilled to announce the 2015 lineup of speakers at this year's Sk8 Expo held in St. Pete's, Florida on September 15-16!
David Saxe of Ownership Thinking will be presenting Ownership Thinking and Mini Games for Profit Tony Menendez with Chick-Fil-A will be presenting Great Hiring Practices Lauren Turner with Trustworkz will be presenting the importance of Website Ratings John Moore of Crazy Skates will be presenting Making the Sale Howard Flint of Ghost Partner will be presenting Email Marketing
Hurry, rates are $199 to attend and will increase to $249 on September 1! Also, the group rate for the hotel is available ONLY until August 19, 2015. After this date there may not be any rooms available and rates increase considerably.
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Section 4 Mega Event
Date: August 31 - Sept. 1, 2015
Location: Ameristar Casino Hotel, 2200 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA - 712-328-8888 ($89/night, use Roller Skating Section 4 when reserving. Deadline July 31, 2015)
Info: Section 4 announces their fall mega event for Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wyoming. Come hear guest speakers Pat Jacques on how to launch your Learn to Skate program, Mike Hill of Stuff Shop, Jeff Ingram of Roller Skate City, Steve Earley of Suregrip International, and Sandra Levin of Orbit Skate Center.
To register, complete the attached form and return to Aubrey Ottaway no later than July 31, 2015.
Contact: Aubrey Ottaway, Section 4 President, at carouselskatewichita@gmail.com or call 316-807-1341.
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Section 11 Fall Meeting Update
Date: Monday September 28th, 2015
Location: Christiana Skating Center, 801 Christiana Rd., Newark, Delaware 19713
Info: The section 11 fall meeting will be held at the Christiana Skating Center on September 28, 2015. We have two exciting speakers lined up for the day. Mike Fox from Splash Design Works will be educating us on the importance of branding and the role social media plays in branding your company. We are also grateful to have Suregrip Steve who needs no introduction. Steve will be doing an all new seminar titled; "Know your Skates, NO YOUR SKATES." Open to all sections and rink operators. Cost is $25 for RSA Members and $50 for non-RSA members. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. along with a continental breakfast and the meeting will adjourn at approximately 4:00 p.m. Please contact Cort or Charlie if you need any additional information.
Contact: Cort Wahlig at cortw@comcast.net / 302-366-8920 or Charlie Kirchner at Rolldsc@gmail.com / 856-845-7353
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Section 13 Meeting Announced
Date: Monday, October 26, 2015
Location: Sparkles of Hiram, 4054 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy, Hiram, GA 30141
Info: After the Southeastern Trade Show, join us for a skate party at Sparkles of Hiram. JBL Insurance will provide a bus to and from Sparkles of Hiram. Depart from Atlanta Hotel at 4 pm and return by 8 pm. RSVP by October 1, 2015 to guarantee your spot on the bus! Dinner will be provided. Beer and wine available for purchase.
Contact: Chanel Bellotto at 863-255-2633 / cbellotto@icloud.com or Ron Parmley at 256-665-7625 / rollertime@gmail.com.
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Congratulations to the following coaches, rinks and skaters for receiving gold medals for 2015!
Test Date: 5/25/15
Rink: Sunrise Rollerland - Citrus Heights, CA
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Team American Dance Gold Medalist
Patricia Bauler - Coached by Robert Leonard / Home Rink: Holiday Skating Center
Loop Figure Gold Medalist
Meranda Detlefsen - Coached by James Pringle / Home Rink: Kings Skate Country
Emma Gloudeman - Coached by Danielle Storm / Home Rink: Roller King Roseville
Freestyle Gold Medalist
Josiah Bishop - Coached by Doug Adams / Home Rink: Skate City Ukiah
JoyAnn Barber - Coached by William Crowder / Home Rink: Holiday Skating Center
Test Date: 6/22/15
Rink: Wheels Skating Center - Odenton, MD
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Loop Figure Gold Medalist
Collin Moore - Coached by Petra Dayney (Non-SRSTA Member) / Home Rink: Skateland Ashland
Dylan Dowdy Grubb - Coached by Cindy Schrader / Home Rink: Chester Skating Center
Circle Figure Gold Medalist
Dylan Dowdy Grubb - Coached by Cindy Schrader / Home Rink: Chester Skating Center
Test Date: 6/24/15
Rink: Lombard Roller Rink - Lombard, IL
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Solo American Dance Gold Medalist
Christina Gallos - Coached by Darlene Linton (Non-SRSTA Member) / Home Rink: Lombard Roller Rink
Loop Figure Gold Medalist
Ian Heersink - Coached by Lawaun Modrich / Home Rink: Riverside Arena
Circle Figure Gold Medalist
Ian Heersink - Coached by Lawaun Modrich / Home Rink: Riverside Arena
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This week, Erika and Jeff Wymer and family of Jumpin' Jupiter in Muskegon, MI stopped by on their way through and stayed for a conference call with Convention Planning to get some of the exciting new plans started for 2016.
We also had a visit from Dennis King of Skate Tiffany's in Puyallup, WA.
Thanks for visiting us! If you're ever in the area, feel free to call or stop by your building ... and don't forget to take your selfie in front of the RSA sign!
Do you have photos you'd like to share? Email to editor@rollerskating.com!
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| This week's survey results indicate a healthy 2nd Quarter Income for many RSA member rinks - See results here |
Ten Low-Cost Benefits to Build Employee Satisfaction [Video Blog]
A team of satisfied employees is a worthy goal for every business, no matter your size. A satisfied workforce may be more motivated, productive and loyal... all of which are essential to your success. Of course, paying your employees well is one obvious way to build satisfaction and loyalty, but when raises and bonuses aren't in the immediate budget, there are plenty of options that won't damage your bottom line.
Naturally, the role of financial compensation looms large in the minds of employees. And while money is important, it is by no means the entire story. All businesses, particularly those of medium and small sizes, may struggle with the issue of raises and bonuses. However, there are a handful of low- to no-cost benefits that can go a long way toward building employee satisfaction. Let's take a look at several, starting with recognition and professional development.
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If you haven't signed up for Kids Skate Free yet, maybe you're wondering how this program works or maybe you have it and you're not really sure how to use it - give us a call and we'll give you some ideas on how to make the post of the program! 317-347-2626 Ext. 104.
Just how fast is this program growing? So fast that you've added nearly 20,000 kids in one week.
ONE WEEK! 20,000 KIDS! Wrap your mind around that for a moment. Parents WANT to take their kids roller skating and they want to be able to find your rink among the list of rinks found here that parents can choose from. For $299 for the first year and only $150 each additional year, it's a small price to invest in a program that will give you consistent access to customers and provides them with an incentive to remain signed up and coming to your rink all year long.
But don't take our word for it...here's what a few Kids Skate Free rinks are saying about it!
- "Skate N Fun Zone is the first skating center to reach 20,000 kids signed up in the Kids Skate Free program!" Victoria T.
- "Last year with no kids skate free email list we pulled a whopping 5 kids in our first ever summer camp. This year with only a couple months of KSF emails under our belts we averaged 21 per day over 3 days." David J.
- "Hey all, so I just wanted to say that our first week accepting our Kids Skate Free coupons was a HUGE success. If the rest of the summer is as good as this week was I will start an adult skate free program too!! Thanks RSA!" Shauna G.
- "Our city has ran with it [the Kids Skate Free Program]!! It will absolutely amaze you!! Our summer is already up and it's barely June." Aubrey O.
- "I launched mine 2 weeks ago and have over 400 kids signed up and passes already coming in." Jennifer R
- "You won't regret it!! More excitement, More exposure, more kids, and more birthday parties!! I am in a small town too with a very small rink, but we've been a part of the program since the beginning and haven't regretted it once!!" Chanel B.
- "Those using a ksf pass average $6-$10 in revenue for us. Signed up a few weeks ago." Amanda C
Sign up today!
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Looking for Wheel Washer II'sUnited Skates of America would like to purchase used, preferably working, Wheel Washer II's. Please contact: Bruce Aster, VP of Operations at bruceaster1@gmail.com. Management Opportunities with United Skates of AmericaUnited Skates of America, Inc., (www.unitedskates.com), with 20 roller skating facilities in 9 states, is looking for experienced managers, partners and assistant managers to become part of our team. We have facilities located in both urban and suburban areas with opportunities available. We are currently expanding and have a need for experienced management. Our compensation and benefits are outstanding for the right individual. If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity - please send your resume listing your qualifications to James Dvorak, President at dvorakjusa@gmail.com.
For Sale 13500 sq ft of skate court. Excellent condition. Asking $24,000 OBO. Call John 260-414-1934. Seeking Investor for Rink in TorontoExtremely motivated, energetic and tech savvy business owner seeking investor for roller skating rink in existing building. Business plan available for review. Located in Kingston, Ontario (Canada) in major metropolitan area between Montreal and Toronto on the NY border - destination location. Population totals more than 300,000. Facility will include large roller and inline rink area, smaller area for beginners, skate rental with optional safety gear, skate sales shop, concessions and dining area, birthday party rooms, DJ, and live entertainment. Potential to include bowling lanes. Will be the only FEC in the area - no competitors. Weekly gross estimate: $24,000. Please contact Jay Bradley at jbradleypro@hotmail.com or call 647-505-2309. Roller Skating Rink for Sale in East Tennessee. 28,000 sq ft facility with a large 180 by 80 Tite Coat wood floor system. Completely furnished. 3000 sq ft is partitioned off with a separate store front and its own power, great for rental space. Rink has a complete office and efficiency apartment space. On 1.95 acres of land. Gas Heat and Central air. Rink has operated since 1975. Owner Retiring. Rink needs a few upgrades, however Rink would be Ideal for young dedicated owner. Rink is currently operating. $485,000.00 Call 423-773-3597 Rink Business for Sale - Option to Lease or Buy in Dallas / Ft. Worth / Metroplex Texas Area8,000 sq. ft. Roller Skating Rink Business For Sale in Kaufman. Option to lease or purchase the building. Established for over 30 years. Everything included: 16 arcade games, air hockey, pool tables, snack bar & kitchen equipment, all lighting, tvs, skates (500 skates and 100 + speed skates), security system, website, online booking, etc. Contact Sherry at 214-533-4587 and leave a message or email kaufmanarcadeandskate@gmail.com. Visit online classifieds
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Roller Skating Association International
Phone: 317-347-2626
Fax: 317-347-2636
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST
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