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  • All American Dream Wheel

    For all you old school and new school shuffle, rhythm and dance skaters that have been asking about the Classic Original All American Plus Dream wheel, we have great news for you.

    Kate’s Skating Rinks, Sure Grip, and Southeastern Skate have gotten together and will be making a limited run of this classic wheel. PRE-orders will be taken online at our online Pro Shop Store as well as in our locations as soon as pricing structures are set.

    This will be the exact duplicate of the original wheel that has grown in popularity over the years and found a nitch with rhythm and dance skaters all over the country.

    Stay tuned for more details and sign up for our mailing lists for further info!!

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    A Deal is a Deal

    If you are looking or a leather boot skate package for $100….. Good luck finding one. Oh, wait, Kate’s has the Labeda G80 skate in stock at both locations and at our online store and they are ONLY $99.99 regularly $149.99 anywhere else.

    This skate has an extremely comfortable leather boot, Abec 9 bearings, Crome colored hubs on the black Labeda wheels, a nylon plated costed with Carbon Fiber for an extremely sleek and stylish look. These skates come in both black and black with sliver. Both styles are only $99.99, but this deal only lasts while they are in stock so get yours NOW!

    BUY ONLINE TODAY

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    When Was the last time you had new wheels and bearings?

    Many skaters roll through their days, months and yes, years without doing anything to their wheels or bearings. Look, if you’ve skated on the same set of wheels (and don’t rotate them regularly) and bearings (and don’t clean them regularly) look no further than our pro shop for all the best deals!

    From Bones Mini Logo bearings at $20/set of 16, to seconds of flat outs, quickie stickies and tuners for only $30, it’s like getting a whole new skate for $50!!!
    It’s a freaking NO BRAINER!!
    Email Us Today for any and all questions or just stop in!

    Find us online as well!!

    We’ve been here for over 50 years and we are here to keep you rolling for the next 50 as well!

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    Jr. Derby Camp Is Now Rolling

    It’s Official!!  Kate’s and the Charlotte Speed Demons have teamed up and are offering the first Jr. Derby Camp in the Charlotte area.  The camp will be run by the Charlotte Speed Demons at the Kate’s Skating Rink on 1151 Skating Rink Drive.  For information check out www.katesonline.com immediately or attend the informational meeting on Saturday, Jan. 21st, 2012 at the rink!

    This camp is designed for girls ages 12-17 ONLY and an all female staff will lead the way!  This is the regions first and ONLY junior roller derby camp and will commence on Saturday, Feb. 4th and run 8 weeks, ending with a bout on Saturday, March 24th!

    Skaters are encouraged to get registered quickly as possible because space is limited for this inaugural camp.  The camp will be run by retired Charlotte Speed Demon skater, Melinda Bumgardner.  Throughout the camp other members of the Charlotte Speed Demons will be on hand to help the girls with their skills and help them to understand what derby is all about.

    If you are new to derby and need equipment, look no further than the Kate’s Pro Shop.  Both locations are always fully stocked and we have an online store as well!  We are always able to answer any questions regarding your derby needs.  Make sure that you have the proper equipment as well.  You will find all of the information that you need on katesonline.com

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    Upgrading Your Skates Has Never Been Cheaper

    If you skate at least once a week, and don’t quite want to spend the money on buying a complete new skate but know you’re skate may not be performing up to its ability….the answer is at Kate’s.

    If you’re wheels feel as if they are not getting the roll that you need and deserve as a skater, look no further than the 8mm Bones Mini Logo bearing. For skaters with 7mm axles we offer axle sleeves for the right fit. Available for only $20/set these are the darn bearings you an find for two reasons. First, these bearings have been out performing bearings that normally retail over $50/set. You can’t find quality like that for that price usually. A smooth and long lasting roll is what this bearing provides. Roller Bones bearings have been at the fore front for skaters for years and this bearing is great for all. Secondly, they are only $20/set, PERIOD!

    If you consider yourself a rhythm, art, or shuffle skater and like a harder wheel we have incredible deals on more Bones wheels. The Elites, Super Elites and Team wheels are all half price until they are gone. Find them at our Online Pro Shop.

    Session and derby skaters look no further than our $30/set Radar 2nds in Flat Outs, Tuners and Quickie Stickie Wheels. That’s half price as well. All of these wheels will vastly improve grip and control for ANY skater. Also, we have Tile Biter Radar 2nds for only $40/set as well.

    Again, Kate’s Skating Rinks knows ALL types of skates and is your one stop for advice, product and service that’ll keep you rolling and rolling!

    Visit Us Online Today!

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