Full information available at www.portageskates.info

DATE: August 25, 2012

REGISTRATION FOR SKATE, BAKEOFF, PHOTO CONTEST: 8:00

RACE BEGINS: 9:00 AM

LOCATION: Munroe Falls Metro Park

SKATER REGISTRATION FEE: $25

BAKE OFF/PHOTO CONTEST: Free - see website 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! 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, Silent Raffles, prizes, a Cookie-bake-off, exhibitions, and lots of other cool stuff!

This is a charity event and any proceeds from registration will go towards supporting skating in Ohio, through a variety of events, scholarships, etc. (This year we will be splitting profits of the festival between a P.S. Scholarship fund and Portage park District.) Your safety and well being are directly linked to the upkeep of the trails that you skate or hike on! Show your support and learn about the many benefits of outdoor exercise from the parks who support Portage Skates.

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