Dave's Skate Park & Pro Shop

March Learn to Skate

March’s Learn to Skate program is starting on Saturday, March 4th from 11:15-Noon. The 4 week long program includes Free roller skates for sizes 10j – 5. Am 25% discount will be given for those who need larger skates. This program is geared for children ages 4 – 10. How to stand on skates, stop …

The Healthiest Hockey Skates

The weather is getting colder and hockey season is quickly approaching. It’s time for you to go shopping for a new pair of ice skates! The ice skates you choose not only affect your performance, but the health of your feet and ankles.Like many other sports, the footwear for hockey can greatl

Don’t be such an internet mechanic

So you're tech savvy and like to do some of your own maintenance? Great. It’s likely that at some point you’ve been

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Farmed Salmon

Even though fish farms get a bad rap for "breeding nastiness," as one dietitian put it, what actually happens to your body when you eat farmed salmon?

Buyer's Guide For Choosing The Right Bicycle

This basic buyer's guide explains the different types of bicycles available to help you choose the best one for you and your riding.

Roller Skating is declining? We beg to differ!

When you think of a roller rink, what comes to mind? Old music, old skates, old people? Not at Orbit Skate Center here in Palatine Illinois.

Where to Shoot: Pro Shops and Retailers

Head to your nearest archery pro shop and you’ll find much more than a target.

7 beautiful pairs of roller skates and blades to get you back in the rink

Ready to roller skate? Here are some great options that save you from wearing gross rentals again

10 Reasons to have a Roller Skating Birthday Party.

10 reasons to have a roller skating birthday party at orbit skate center.

Staying Active with Ice Skating

Check out favorite winter activities such as ice skating from Let's Play.

I tried this Benefit Cosmetics trick that’s all over the Internet

All you need to know about: Ice skating

Our expert Dannii Hunt-Goldie is a former British Synchronised Skating champion, gold medallist and world championship competitor. She has been coaching for 13 years.

Where Trails Are for Skating, Not Hiking

It’s a skater’s dream: icy forest mazes and long, winding paths through winter landscapes. In Quebec, Canada, the dream is real.

Motorized Roller Skates That Make 12 MPH Feel Absolutely Terrifying

Here's the first thing I learned when riding a pair of RocketSkates: 12 mph might seem slow, but strap a pair of motorized roller skates to your feet and that speed becomes instantly terrifying.