This LOGO Trademark, Kimberton Rollerama,
1973-2012

Kimberton

Rock N' Rollers and

Old-Timers

Roller Skating Club

Official Home Page

www.rocknrollers.org

Pictures provided by Jay Childress

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

 

   
 
  Shuffle Skating is Alive and well at:
 
Holiday Skating Center, Delanco, NJ
Ralph Brown at the Organ
Tuesday Nights 7-10 PM
Olympic Roller Rink
Marty Dumic at the Organ
Enola, Pa (near Harrisburg)
Rollermotion (aka The 100) in Macungie

Corey Fridinger at the Organ Thursday nights 7:30pm - 10:00pm. $6

Sportsmans Hall Roller Skating Center

Corey Fridinger at the Organ

Sunday 7-10 PM

Good floors, good sound systems, good music, good time for all
 
Directions for Rinks:
Holiday Skating Center
Vine St Expressway across Ben Franklin to Rt 130 N or
PA Turnpike East to NJ & Rt 130 South
the rink is about half way between, just off Rt 130 in Delanco on Creek Rd

Olympic

60 East Shady Lane
Enola, PA 17025-2325
(717) 732-9168

RollerMotion - The 100

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.

Sportsmans Hall Roller Skating Center
15500 Hanover Pike
Upperco, Maryland 21155
Phone: 410-239-3697
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.
Pheasantland Roller Rink
West of Boyertown, PA
Take Rt 100 North to Rt 73 (73 is 7.5 miles above Rt 422)
Go West on Rt 73, 7 miles to Toll House Rd and turn left
Go 1/2 mile on Toll House to Manatony Rd and turn left
Rink is on left 1.5 miles
This is a nice rink - maple floor - decent size
(Rink # 610-689-9249)
Overlook Skating Center
Rt 501, Just Off Rt 30 Bypass
 
Lancaster, PA

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

CHRISTIANA SKATING CENTER
891 Christiana Rd, Newark DE
302-366-0473 302-366-0473
www.christianaskatingcenter.biz
Mt Gretna Roller Rink
451 State Route 117
Lebanon, PA 17042
Shuffle Skating to Live Music!!!
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".
 

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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