Stay In Your Respective Lane

Faster skaters on the outside, slower skaters in the inside. This is the most popular unwritten rule in skating rink protocol. If you’re gonna move slow, get out of the way. No need to be in the wall, taking your time, when fast skaters are moving around you. Be cautious, look behind you before you dart to the left or right and keep the slow stuff in the middle. Stay in your respective lane.

Outside Lane For Fast Skaters

You don’t have to skate fast, of course not. If you choose to follow the slow path, it’s better to do so towards the middle. This is a question of safety and ultimately just being in the way. If you skate slow on the outside then people have to constantly go around you. Stay in the slow lane.

Slower Skaters On The Inside

It may seem counterintuitive to have the slower skaters work their way to the middle. The same can be said for newer skaters who can barely stand. It would make more sense for them to stay near the wall so they can hold themselves up.

The Date For The Next Rising Stars Battle Has…

Because of this strange and chilly Chicago weather, the battles have been moved to another day. Stay connected with JBGODS for updates. Pat will keep skaters updated on the course of the battles via Instagram.

Inconsistent Spring/Fall Weather In Chicago

One day the weather is cold, the next day the weather is warm. During the day the skies are sunny and at night the air is chilly. This spring to summer weather is behaving very much like a Los Angeles winter. You never know when you’ll need a jack or A.C. This winter was an easy winter, there was not a lot of snowfall, slush or extreme temperatures. It seems as though the climate is paying us back with a little bit of guess and go.

Build Strong Feet For Better Roller Skating Control

Walking on a treadmill at a high incline will work the muscles in your feet in a way that you would not get from walking on an even grade. Carrying additional weight, like a weight vest, can put some additional pressure on your feet as well, intensifying the workout. This type of workout should be included at least twice in your weekly schedule. Spend about thirty minutes, just walking on an incline, to exercise the muscles in those feet.

Introducing The Authority In JBSKATING

Pharaoh is the man behind the very first award and award show that recognizes roller skating professionals. October 2025 is the first year of the JBGODS Rose Awards, it’s an exclusive event where attendees participate by invitation only. Award nominees and award winners are chosen by a group of their peers, much like the Recording Academy at the Grammys. Pharaoh has created an organization, JBGODS, which allows skaters and skate professionals to become voting members.

Pharaoh has been a JBSKATER for 11 years. He has trained with some of the most skilled and well versed instructors out of Chicago. He has taken that knowledge and turned it into the authoritative company, team, music entity and brand, JBGODS.

The Skate Park Under The Kennedy

According to a recent story from CBS Chicago, posted on their YouTube channel, their is a skate park that sits under an overpass that has been there since 2009. Noel Brennan of CBS Chicago introduces us to Mark Heller who supports this skate park and has done so for 23 years. Heller believes that this area can become full of activity, maybe become a bustling hotspot for skaters. He hopes to expand the park, making it much like the popular Lot 11 skate park in under the i95 in Miami.

According to Mark, supporters and local leaders have helped raised up to $800,000 for this project. It’s an interesting one. The land surrounding the area belongs to the Illinois Department of Transportation. We’ll continue checking in with Mark to see how things go.

Source, CBS on YouTube

The Skullcandy Crusher Cup in Salt Lake City

On May 16th, 2025 the Skullcandy Crusher Cup events will kick off in Salt Lake City Utah. This event is a street contest only, taking place in the Kilby Block Party. Skaters must register online to compete in the event.

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Kai Competes Against The Pros

Kai entered a Japanese freestyle skateboarding competition. She competed in the professional division. Her skills definitely show that she belongs there. Congratulations Kai, we can’t wait to see more from you.

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