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This LOGO Trademark, Kimberton Rollerama,
1973-2012
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Kimberton
Rock N'
Rollers and
Old-Timers
Roller Skating Club
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Official Home Page
www.rocknrollers.org
Pictures
provided by Jay Childress
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Special
Announcements
New Jersey Open Invitational - May 12-13,
2012
Holiday Skating Center - Open to spectators at no charge -
Ralph Brown, Organist
Marty Dumic has announced his retirement so
when you see his name listed, its one of his last sessions
May 6 - Christiana session and reunion 445-745PM
June 17 - BILL CLARK at Fantasy - SUMMER SPECTACULAR 630-10PM
July 14 - Late Skate at Holiday
August/September - End of summer picnic with Corey
October - BIG Organ Jamboree at Holiday
Caln Roller Rink has reopened
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Shuffle Skating is
Alive and well at:
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Holiday
Skating Center, Delanco, NJ
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Ralph
Brown at the Organ
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Tuesday
Nights 7-10 PM
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Olympic
Roller Rink
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Marty
Dumic at the Organ
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Enola,
Pa (near Harrisburg)
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Rollermotion
(aka The 100) in Macungie
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Corey Fridinger
at the Organ Thursday nights 7:30pm - 10:00pm. $6
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Sportsmans
Hall Roller Skating Center
Corey
Fridinger at the Organ
Sunday 7-10 PM
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Good
floors, good sound systems, good music, good time for
all
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Holiday Skating
Center
Vine St Expressway across Ben Franklin to Rt 130 N or
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PA
Turnpike East to NJ & Rt 130 South
the rink is about half way between, just off Rt 130
in Delanco on Creek Rd
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Olympic
60 East Shady Lane
Enola, PA 17025-2325
(717) 732-9168
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Note: Rt 100 has been re-routed
- going North on Rt 100, about 1 mile North of McCungie,
a new section of road bypasses the old section where the
rink is located. Right after the railroad tracks, there
is a light where you must turn right to get to the old
section. In about 1/4 mile, the old section then proceeds
to the left where the rink is just ahead on the right.
If you are coming South on Rt 100 from 222, look for the
sign to get to Trexlertown, and the old route. The turn
for the rink is about 5 1/2 miles from where Rt 29 splits
off from Rt100. Another interesting number: the rink is
19 miles above Rt 73 and Rt 100.
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Sportsmans
Hall Roller Skating Center
15500 Hanover Pike
Upperco, Maryland 21155
Phone: 410-239-3697
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Fantasy:
- Rt #422 West to Reading,
Continue to Rt #12 (the former Warren St. bypass) Follow
Rt #12 to Rt #61 North. Take Rt #61 North for about 3-4
blocks to George Street. (George Street is directly across
from Met-Ed). Turn Right, cross the bridge and the rink
is on the right side.
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Pheasantland
Roller Rink
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West
of Boyertown, PA
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Take Rt 100 North
to Rt 73 (73 is 7.5 miles above Rt 422)
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Go West on Rt 73,
7 miles to Toll House Rd and turn left
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Go 1/2 mile on Toll
House to Manatony Rd and turn left
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Rink is on left
1.5 miles
- This is a nice rink - maple floor -
decent size
- (Rink # 610-689-9249)
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Overlook Skating
Center
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Rt
501, Just Off Rt 30 Bypass
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Lancaster,
PA
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Magic
Elm Skateland
625 W
Elm Ave, Hanover, PA 17331
I-76 W / PENNSYLVANIA
TURNPIKE, Take EXIT 286 toward US-222 / READING / LANCASTER,
Merge onto READING INTERCHANGE. READING INTERCHANGE becomes
COLONEL HOWARD BLVD / SPUR RD.
Merge onto US-222 S via the ramp on the LEFT, Merge onto
US-30 W toward LANCASTER / YORK, Merge onto US-30 W /
LINCOLN HWY W toward GETTYSBURG. 10.8 miles
Enter next roundabout and take 2nd exit onto US-30 / LINCOLN
HWY / YORK RD. 2.5 miles, Turn LEFT onto CARLISLE PIKE
/ PA-94. Continue to follow PA-94. 4.6 miles,
Turn RIGHT onto W ELM AVE. 0.4 miles
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CHRISTIANA
SKATING CENTER
891 Christiana Rd, Newark DE
302-366-0473 302-366-0473
www.christianaskatingcenter.biz
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Mt
Gretna Roller Rink
451 State Route 117
Lebanon, PA 17042
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Shuffle Skating
to Live Music!!!
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Shuffle
skating became popular in the late 60's and early 70's here
in Southeastern Pennsylvania with lively organ music by
Bill Clark, Ralph Brown, Marty Dumic, and Nick Viscuso.
Shuffle skating is skating to the music with the shuffling
of the feet and has an art form all its own. Shuffle skating
made skaters want to skate because it was fun and exciting.
Many of the steps and variations were created and even unique
to each rink. Roller Rinks that played popular records for
their music, were more of places for youngsters to gather
rather than skate. Kimberton Rollerama played exclusively
organ music at every session from its opening in 1972 to
1981 when experts claimed we could pack our rinks again
by playing Disco and popular music instead of organ music.
We were still playing organ music during the key Disco years
and it was during these years that we were packed with record
crowds. When Disco started to fad and the crowds dropped
in 1981, we tried the Disco and popular records and Shuffle
Skaters left, complaining they didn't like the music. What
a mistake! See above to find out where the rink organists
are and any specials they are playing. More specific information
about Kimberton Rollerama below. Why nobody ever produced
a "Soap" or movie about teenage roller skaters
at a rink, I'll never know, because most of the Friday and
Saturday nights were filled with adventure and love stories.
I am trying to write a book "As The Wheel Turns".
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Roller Skating Documentary on
DVD
A roller skating documentary "Just Rolling Along",
was filmed at Pheasantland Roller Rink on Oct 5, 2008 and several
other rinks, and is available on DVD. Besides showing Shuffle skating,
there are numerous interviews of skaters as well as organists Bill
Clark, Ralph Brown, Marty Dumic, Gene Mitchell, and others. Cost is
$19.95 plus $4.95 shipping and handling. Total cost is $24.90
I have one new DVD available $19.95 see or contact Gene Mitchell
"Just Rolling Along" can be ordered by mail
at: Espy Media Group, Inc. P O Box 5 Essex Fells, NJ 07021 Make
payment of $24.90 to 'Espy Media Group, Inc. DVD will be shipped
via Priority Mail
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Where is:
Ralph Brown: Holiday
Bill Clark: Retired in Florida
Marty Dumic: Playing at Olympic RR, Enola, PA near Harrisburg
Nick Viscuso: Playing at and managing a rink in Kissamee,
Florida
Nancy Heiser: Retired
Corey Fridinger:
Rollermotion & Sportsman Hall
Lester; ??
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- Here's Some Images from Kimberton
Information
Quicktime Videos from reunion:
Ralph at the organ
and Skaters
Listen to Gene Mitchell on 5DRadio.com
every Saturday Morning from 8-930 AM and on WCHE 1520 West Chester,
Pa when he hosts "Computer Corner"
Gene Mitchell's HomePage/
Email: genem@bee.net
Last updated Aug 16, 2011
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