Full information available at www.portageskates.info

DATE: September 7, 2013

REGISTRATION FOR SKATE, BAKEOFF, PHOTO CONTEST: 7:00

RACE BEGINS: 8:00 AM

LOCATION: Munroe Falls Metro Park

SKATER REGISTRATION FEE: $25 for early registration, $35 for registration after August 31

BAKE OFF/PHOTO CONTEST: FREE!- see website/facebook for details and rules

SKATE CHALLENGE: *FREE GIFTS TO FIRST 50 SKATERS REGISTERED!! Got a bucket list? Well this should be on it! This year's skate challenge will be a long race, circling the Munroe Falls Lake. You will skate over bridges and hills, and learn from other experienced skaters in the process. This is a gateway race for all those wanting to start competing in outdoor skate races/marathons. (We have added a 5K option for those who asked.) You will also get the chance to have some fun!!! For those who aren't trying to set land-speed records, come out and have a blast skating around the park with your favorite Derby skaters from the area, or sign up with a friend and wear matching COSTUMES! (Would love to give a special gift to anyone showing up with a costume!) The important thing here is that you GET THERE. Half the battle is showing up at the starting line. To reward those who have the GUTS TO GET THERE, we will make sure that everyone who enters the race and starts receives a tshirt.

FESTIVAL: Come see the beauty of Ohio on this skate with your fellow members of the skating community. Whether you skate for speed, or skate for fun, or have a Derby skater inside you, you are all welcome here! It's a day of fun and skating amongst friends and a chance to help support the trails for more skating events in years to come! THE SKATE WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A GRAND PARTY IN THE PARKING LOT TO CELEBRATE! Including an outdoor roller rink area for jam/dance skating, DJ Ogre and DJ JD, more games, Silent Raffles, prizes, a Cookie-bake-off, Photo contest (submissions through Facebook), exhibitions, a hockey pick-up game, and lots of other cool stuff!

SCRIMMAGES/GAMES: More details coming soon! If you are interested in a Derby Scrimmage demonstration, or a short hockey pick-up game, register using this event page or email misty@portageskates.info. (If you register for the Skate Challenge, you can waive the fee for the scrimmages by using the code "DEMODISC" when you regsiter at Eventbrite.)

EVEN IF YOU DON'T SKATE IN THE CHALLENGE, BRING YOUR SKATES! WE WILL HAVE MUSIC AND AN AREA MARKED OFF FOR "SKATE SESSION"!

This is a charity event and any proceeds beyond the cost of the event will be used towards other skating events and charities that support skaters and the trails that they skate on. Information about this year's charitable donation will be posted by the Portage Skates committee at the Park 'n Roll.

For those wanting to volunteer, needing further information or would like to share your input, email Misty at portageskates@gmail.com.