It’s time for you to check your kids’ backpacks for our free passes! Four times a year we deliver free passes and coupons to the schools – summer, Christmas break, back to school and Spring Break. Since Spring Break is next week, we have spent this week visiting 46 public and private schools, distributing these passes. Make sure you get them from your kids before they have the opportunity to lose them!

Free Admission Passes

Each booklet features 10 to 12 different coupons, all offering discounts and deals on a wide range of our services – from  admission to birthday parties. Some of the deals you can expect to find include:

• Free admission to an afternoon matinee session during Spring Break
• Free skate lessons
• Free admission on Memorial Day
• $39 family value pack
• Free arcade tokens with birthday packages
• And more!

Partners in Education

As a part of the local business scene in Sumter, we know how important it is to give back to the community. After all, if it weren’t for your continued support over the years, we would not be here. For this reason, we have become Partners in Education with the local schools, and use this partnership for your benefit. It is this collaboration with the schools that we are even able to distribute these passes to you.

We are happy to work with any school looking for a business partner, so please contact us if your school did not receive these passes.

We are looking forward to celebrating a week off of school with you!

Building custom Riedell 911’s

If you’re tired of spending money on rental skates week after week, it may be time to invest in your own pair of roller skates. The great news is that you can’t find a better place for purchasing new skates than the pro shop at Skate Station, as we do have the reputation for being one of the largest skate dealers in the Southeast. Not only do we have an extensive selection of skates, but we can design and make custom skates to match your personal style.

Why choose custom skates? The main reason to go with custom skates is to get exactly what you want. The result is a pair of skates that you love so much, you get excited every time you put them on. These skates are uniquely yours and truly one-of-a-kind. Whether you are in the market for speed skates, figure skates or derby skates, we have you covered.

Need another reason to purchase custom skates at our pro shop? Well, we offer a special promotion for our customers. When you purchase any wheels, we’ll give you free bearings to go with them. This is a savings of up to $40!

We also want you to purchase a pair of custom skates with confidence. This is a long term investment, not something that you’ll need to be replacing every few months. In fact, if a problem arises with your skates, you can bring them to us to repair instead of having to buy new skates. Mr. Chris is the master mechanic of skates, and our motto is “If it’s a skate and it’s fixable, we can fix it.”

Don’t let price be a reason to stop you from purchasing the skates you want, since we offer layaway. For as little as $20 down, you can start any item for layaway and we’ll give you up to 90 days to pay it off.

Our pro shop is open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., plus all weeknight and weekend public skating sessions. So, come visit Skate Station of Sumter to get your own pair of custom roller skates.

What is the best part about having a birthday party at another venue as opposed to hosting it at your house? The fact that everything is done for you. When it comes to birthday parties in Sumter and the surrounding areas, Skate Station is the perfect choice. When you choose us as your birthday party destination, you genuinely have no responsibilities other than choosing a date and time and bringing the cake. We can take care of everything for you, from providing the entertainment and food to giving each guest a goody bag.

Roller Skating

This probably goes without saying, but roller skating is included in all of our party packages. Each package includes a three hour skating session, which should be enough to help burn off the excess energy that comes along with the excitement of a birthday. As a little extra incentive, all guests will receive a free return pass to Skate Station for future use.

Arcade Tokens

For added enjoyment, we can provide arcade tokens for each guest. Our arcade is filled with some of the most popular games around, and with most of them, you are playing to win tickets. These tickets can then be exchanged for merchandise at our Stuff Shop. We have so many fun prizes, from candy to flat screen TVs.

Food and Beverages

Our skating rink has a wide variety of options for food and beverages when it comes to birthday parties. You can choose from popcorn, ice cream, hot dogs or pizza (or a combination)- all of which tend to be a favorite food for most kids. We also offer unlimited soda. The only thing you will have to worry about is providing a cake.

New Skates for the Birthday Boy/Girl

Remember how we said that we will take care of everything for you when it comes to creating an unforgettable birthday experience? Well, that even includes a birthday present for the guest of honor. You can choose to give the birthday girl/boy a pair of brand new roller skates!

You can either host a birthday party during one of our public skate sessions or have a private party and get the whole rink all to yourselves. For more information or to book your party please call (803) 481-7655 x 0. We have a party planning specialist available weekdays after 9:00 a.m. or anytime during our public skate sessions.

It’s hard to believe that it was over 10 years ago when Chris and Tammy Griffith made the wrong turn that would make their dreams a reality. As a long time general manager of family-owned skating rinks in Jacksonville, FL, Chris developed a passion for the skating industry. He saw how one facility could bring families together, giving them a place to laugh, play and have fun as a unit. While he enjoyed his work, he realized he no longer wanted to be employed at some else’s rink, but wanted to create his own family fun center. So, when he came to Sumter in the winter of 2003, he and Tammy were already looking to purchase an existing rink.

Little did they know that when Chris mistakenly took a wrong turn on the way to visit his family, it would lead them to a struggling facility in need of new ownership. Needless to say, they quickly seized the opportunity and created Skate Station of Sumter, which opened in April 2004. The rest, as they say, is history.

Free Admission to the 10th Anniversary Skating Party

The past 10 years have been a dream come true for Chris and Tammy, and we want to thank our wonderful skating community for all of your support. So, join Skate Station of Sumter on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 for our 10 year anniversary party. We are celebrating this amazing milestone by offering guests free admission and cake for everyone. The party is from 5 to 9 p.m., and we hope to see you there.