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Reminder that Fall Skate Lab Back to Basics registration is officially OPEN! 🎉We’re kicking off the season with six week...
08/29/2026

Reminder that Fall Skate Lab Back to Basics registration is officially OPEN! 🎉

We’re kicking off the season with six weeks of Back to Basics—a little more technique, a little more repetition, and plenty of Skate Lab fun.

We’ll work on foundational skills like balance, edges, stride, transitions, and control, with options to level things up if you’re ready for more or already a practiced skater. We’ll also have open skate, roller dance, games, experiments, silly whistles, and all the usual Skate Lab shenanigans. New to Skate Lab? You’re welcome! This session is open to new to us and return skaters. Just be sure to read about the basic skills requirements and participant requirements. If you have questions about if this session is a fit email me at [email protected] and let’s chat.

📅 Thursdays, September 24–October 29, 5–7pm
Our last night, October 29 will be a Halloween-themed Skate Lab! 🎃 YESSS

Registration closes Tuesday, September 22 at midnight, so don’t wait too long!

👉 Read more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skate-lab-fall-back-to-basics-sep-24-oct-29-2026-registration-1997147764726?aff=oddtdtcreator

Fall Skate Lab Back to Basics registration is officially OPEN! 🎉We’re kicking off the season with six weeks of Back to B...
08/20/2026

Fall Skate Lab Back to Basics registration is officially OPEN! 🎉

We’re kicking off the season with six weeks of Back to Basics—a little more technique, a little more repetition, and plenty of Skate Lab fun.

We’ll work on foundational skills like balance, edges, stride, transitions, and control, with options to level things up if you’re ready for more or already a practiced skater. We’ll also have open skate, roller dance, games, experiments, silly whistles, and all the usual Skate Lab shenanigans. New to Skate Lab? You’re welcome! This session is open to new to us and return skaters. Just be sure to read about the basic skills requirements and participant requirements. If you have questions about if this session is a fit email me at [email protected] and let’s chat.

📅 Thursdays, September 24–October 29, 5–7pm
Our last night, October 29 will be a Halloween-themed Skate Lab! 🎃 YESSS

Registration closes Tuesday, September 22 at midnight, so don’t wait too long!

🔗 Link in our bio!

Fall Skate Lab Back to Basics registration is officially OPEN! 🎉We're kicking off the season with six weeks of Back to B...
08/20/2026

Fall Skate Lab Back to Basics registration is officially OPEN! 🎉

We're kicking off the season with six weeks of Back to Basics—a little more technique, a little more repetition, and plenty of Skate Lab fun.

We'll work on foundational skills like balance, edges, stride, transitions, and control, with options to level things up if you're ready for more or already a practiced skater. We'll also have open skate, roller dance, games, experiments, silly whistles, and all the usual Skate Lab shenanigans. New to Skate Lab? You're welcome! This session is open to new to us and return skaters. Just be sure to read about the basic skills requirements and participant requirements. If you have questions about if this session is a fit email me at [email protected] and let’s chat.

📅 Thursdays, September 24–October 29, 5–7pm
Our last night, October 29 will be a Halloween-themed Skate Lab! 🎃 YESSS

Registration closes Tuesday, September 22 at midnight, so don't wait too long!

👉 Read more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skate-lab-fall-back-to-basics-sep-24-oct-29-2026-registration-1997147764726?aff=oddtdtcreator

As we head into our summer break, I just wanted to say thank you! Whether you signed up for classes, joined us at an ope...
06/24/2026

As we head into our summer break, I just wanted to say thank you!

Whether you signed up for classes, joined us at an open skate that helped support one of our fundraising nights, or simply cheered on Skate Lab along the way, you've made this year something really special.

This season has been full of growth. We tried new things, welcomed new skaters, explored different styles of skating, hosted guest workshops, and raised money for some incredible local causes. I'm so grateful for this community and for everyone who has been part of it.

A special thank you to Zelda and Kaitlin, and to every skater who shows up each week with such incredible energy and who just *gets* the joy and positivity that skating can bring.

Before I started derby, if you'd asked whether I could do it, I prob would have laughed and said, "No way." Taking on Skate Lab felt much the same at first. But, like so many things on skates, it turns out I was just a little braver than I thought.

That's one of the things I love most about skating. It reminds us that growth is often a little scary, a little disorienting, and always worth it. Thank you for showing up as your authentic, glorious selves. I truly think that's what makes this community so special.

THANK YOU!

Maine Roller Derby Boot Camp
There are still *five sessions remaining*, and skaters can jump in at any time. It's a great opportunity to build skills, meet current Maine Roller Derby members, and learn more about the sport before the Fresh Muscle Program begins in September.

For anyone interested in the boot camp, registration and details are available here:
https://www.mainerollerderby.com/boot-camp/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Summer Meet-Ups

Instead of posting a set outdoor skating schedule this summer, we'll send out emails whenever we're planning a skate. Last year's schedule seemed to get rained out more often than not, so we're hoping this approach will give us a little more flexibility.

We're hoping to organize some trail skates as well as some Friday evening meet-ups at the Cornelia Warren SportCourt (58 Lincoln Street in Westbrook).

Keep an eye on your inbox for meet-up updates!

*Looking Ahead*

We're hoping to start our next Skate Lab session in September, though dates and details are still in the works. Keep an eye on your inbox—we'll share more as soon as we can!

Have a wonderful summer, and I hope to see many of you on skates over the next few months!

💜 Holly

Curious about our upcoming workshop? Here’s a video from Ashley Holtkamp showing what we’ll be learning! Registration cl...
06/13/2026

Curious about our upcoming workshop? Here’s a video from Ashley Holtkamp showing what we’ll be learning! Registration closes soon, you can see the full details and sign up link below!
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Registration closes Monday June 15 at midnight! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skate-lab-progressive-tango-artistic-intro-workshop-w-ashley-holtkamp-registration-1989266295038?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join Skate Lab for a one-night workshop with Ashley Holtkamp! Ashley will be teaching some fundamentals of artistic skating along with the basics of the progressive tango dance pattern and steps. This Skate Lab workshop is an opportunity to see skating through a different lens, get curious and try something new and fun with no pressure in a fun supportive atmosphere.

Details:
• Date: Wednesday, June 17
• Time: 5–7 PM
• Cost: $25
• Who can attend: Current and past skaters, experienced skaters or skaters who have skating experience through a derby league and meet our participant policy.
• Note: You do not have to have taken the previous workshop to signup for this one.

Ashley Holtkamp is a Registered USA Roller Sports Coach, Judge, Referee, and Athlete. A competitive artistic roller skater since 1999, Ashley has qualified for 12 USA Roller Sports National Championships, consistently placing in the top 10 and earning three gold, four silver, and six bronze medals over the years. She is also super fun!

🛼 Intro to Artistic Skating and Tango Guest Workshop with Ashley HoltkampThis one-night workshop with Ashley Holtkamp wi...
06/07/2026

🛼 Intro to Artistic Skating and Tango Guest Workshop with Ashley Holtkamp

This one-night workshop with Ashley Holtkamp will focus on the creative side of skating—flow, expression, and artistic movement—and will still have the fun, supportive Skate Lab vibe. We will learn some fundamentals of artistic skating along with the basics of the progressive tango dance pattern and steps. This Skate Lab workshop is an opportunity to try skating through a different lens, get curious and try something new and fun with no pressure.

Details:
• Date: Wednesday, June 17
• Time: 5–7 PM
• Cost: $25
• Who can attend: Current and past skaters, an experienced skater or skaters who have skating experience through a derby league.
• Note: You do not have to have taken the previous workshop to signup for this one.

👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skate-lab-progressive-tango-artistic-intro-workshop-w-ashley-holtkamp-registration-1989266295038?aff=oddtdtcreator

⏰ Registration closes Monday June 15th at midnight! Less than one week left to register!

Ashley Holtkamp is a Registered USA Roller Sports Coach, Judge, Referee, and Athlete. A competitive artistic roller skater since 1999, Ashley has qualified for 12 USA Roller Sports National Championships, consistently placing in the top 10 and earning three gold, four silver, and six bronze medals over the years. She is also super fun!

Ashley put together a slide deck with more information about artistic skating from our last workshop, so you can take a deeper dive: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RKtZT85lVBc-8PXE8DnXMB7NGOrzyMreSmicQQ--Myk/edit?usp=sharing

As always, feel free to reach out with any questions.

See you on the rink soon!

💜 Holly and the Skate Lab crew

One-night Skate Lab Artistic Skating Intro Workshop with Ashley Holtkamp – Wednesday June 17 5-7pmJoin us for a special ...
05/19/2026

One-night Skate Lab Artistic Skating Intro Workshop with Ashley Holtkamp – Wednesday June 17 5-7pm

Join us for a special one-night Skate Lab workshop experience with guest coach Ashley Holtkamp, who will introduce artistic skating concepts in a way that connects directly to the skills you already use.

In our previous workshop we learned the basics of the Glide Waltz, which we will review briefly. This workshop will introduce the Progressive Tango: steps, diagram, and music. Combining foundations into the full pattern sequence. You do not have to have taken the previous workshop to signup for this one.

This Skate Lab workshop is an opportunity to try a different lens, get curious, and experience how familiar movement can feel when approached with flow, posture, and intention.

🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skate-lab-progressive-tango-artistic-intro-workshop-w-ashley-holtkamp-registration-1989266295038

Hey skaters - thanks for an amazing first night! We threw a lot of stuff at ya and you crushed it! 🛼 🧪 💕
05/01/2026

Hey skaters - thanks for an amazing first night! We threw a lot of stuff at ya and you crushed it! 🛼 🧪 💕

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Westbrook, ME
04092

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Thursday 5:30pm - 7pm

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