I’m in the San Joaquin Valley, Ca. I’m 65 now but in the 1960’s and ‘70’s, we had a roller arena owned by a wonderful man we called Pappy. Skating was like the video above, very different from today’s style. It had my beloved wooden floors. I have life-long friends that I met at that rink. The very best memories. 💕 And the music! It was the very best!
As someone old enough to have been there during the 70's, it was awesome. No one had hangups, schools actually taught kids things, the music, TV and movies were great, life was much better.
The owner hit the nail on the head. Music and skating go together. Change one and the other will change too. Disco, funk and rap were very conducive and the reason for the popularity of roller jazzing. Today's music is either too slow, fast or syncopated. Roller skating is my life and the only way for me to continue doing it is with my mp3 and ear buds. I'm 64 years young and still jazzing.
I’m so thrilled to hear you’re still able to skate! I fell on concrete (not on skates) and broke my knee cap in 3 places. No more skating for me. I’m 65 now. Keep at it! I wish I could see you in action! 😊
I am 80 I can still skate! I just need a walker with real wheels so I can skate in the rink and not worry about falling. I have all the dexterity, but I have osteoporosis and that could be awful if I break a bone. So I stop skating around 50 because I love to dance and I could do that more safely than rollerskating. I love these skating videos!
@@TheKatherine1958 I'm at Skateworld in San Diego every Sat and Sun. getting as much skating as my body will allow me. Concrete is hard, a wood floor is more forgiving. Sorry for you fall. I had stopped for over 10 years and getting back on my horse took some time and determination. I feel like God gave me a 2nd chance and I'm making the best of it. Don't miss out! Don't let fear hold you back. Come join us!
@@lavonnecarrick2238 Dance was my refuge when I stopped skating. It was a lot of fun but it did not replace roller skating. Now, I dance on skates. The double whammy! A new style of skating is now gaining popularity and it is called, 'Ballroom' skating.
Its definitely goin on in Australia and around the world! I'm a part of a massive skate community here in Australia. Thanks Rollerfit!💜💜💜 And have you heard of the big annual skate festival in Barcelona? Its BIG & fun! You can't tell me there's not a resurgence???!!!!! There may not be the same amount of rinks around, but the passion & community is still definitely there 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I grew up in Germany and started roller-skating in 1980. I still love it (even with age 57). We never had such a great place to skate. So I am happy to finally found it at youtube.
A note with a rose! I remember things like that when skating!! I was growing up in Wenatchee, WA with a much smaller skating rink, but I LOVED it. I skate now as well-- just wish I could hear all 70s and 80s music while skating. ;) Thanks for this!!
My Mom or Grandmother would take me and my Aunt Kathy (Mom's youngest sister, 6 years older than me) to Aquarius every single Friday night, I talking every single Friday night, from early 1981 to about mid 1986 (then we moved to Clairemont and it wasn't close anymore, so bummed out! I had hit up the Linda Vista rink, but it just wasn't the same).. We couldn't wait to go, I'd be at school on like a Wednesday and day dream about Friday at Aquarius, could not wait! it was a "kid in a candy store" thing for us.. I was a lunatic kid on those skates and I'd always skate as fast as I could, while I never crashed into anyone.. I never could learn how to skate backwards and it bothered me so much because half the people there would skate backwards, and I wanted too as well! So much fun! from skating, to having my Friday nachos and coke from the snack bar, to playing the old school (current for those years) video games like Pac-Man and Galaga all while Journey or REO Speedwagon would be blasting through-out the place.. Watching these old videos is awesome and I was hoping to see myself, but sadly did not. I'm 53 now and it still looks fun!.. Sadly Gran and Aunt Kathy passed away, RIP.
That was an iconic place for me. As I drive past Drew or Penske Ford I get heartbroken thinking of how amazing that place was. I will never forget that song age of Aquarius playing, going outside and looking up at the Orion constellation pondering the meaning of the words as I still do today on a deep spiritual level.
I had great times at the San Francisco skating rink on the beach between the park and the zoo right next to the fun house. Ha ha. Do the hokey pokey and turn yourself about on Saturday mornings. Learned how to do the blue waltz. Loved my teacher. I skated every skating rink from San Francisco down to San Jose.
Wow, I skated there from 1979 to about 1983. I even saw in the video my friend Gerri Northway ( a Gold Skater and worked there also) In fact when I was between jobs from sept 1980 to Dec. Gerri talked me into being a Skate Guard( I was 33 yrs old) of course the other skate Guards called me "The Old Man". Some Great Memories
I skated at Aquarius several times. My main rinks were Sweetwater (National City) and Roller Skate Land (Chula Vista). Skated from age 5 to 18. My High School years, 1977-80, were the best. Music was Soul, Funk, and Disco (not a big fan of Disco, lol). Skate Dancing was so much fun!
you mentioned the skating rink in Chula Vista- I am amazed that it is still there. I remember when the Aquarius was opened on Miramar Rd. - My dad was glad because he hated the one in Chula Vista he said it was in such an unsavory place.
the roller rink in Everett Wa shut down years ago, early 70's? moved it to silver lake, as a 4-5 yr old my brothers and sister would take me there on the bus to the everett rink off broadway on everett ave.. we'd walked down magnolia ave to beverly lane the bus was always there, bring us back too.. I remember they had races, usually 3-4 guys my age, I'd always win the candy bar, when I din't wipe out that is... lol
also what's amazing about that rink was the bus driver was the owner, I saw him in the mid 90's 30 years later at the new spot, he was still driving the bus to pick up skaters and I swear he still looked exactly the same! wish i remember his name I give him a shout out pretty sure he still all about skating and man what a skater he was, tall guy, slim dark hair, HE COULD SKATE! man itsme the lil' raer guy got all your candy bars! DD
I’m in the San Joaquin Valley, Ca. I’m 65 now but in the 1960’s and ‘70’s, we had a roller arena owned by a wonderful man we called Pappy. Skating was like the video above, very different from today’s style. It had my beloved wooden floors. I have life-long friends that I met at that rink. The very best memories. 💕
And the music! It was the very best!
As someone old enough to have been there during the 70's, it was awesome. No one had hangups, schools actually taught kids things, the music, TV and movies were great, life was much better.
I was a skate guard there while in college. 1985-ish.
Grew up skating at blvd.skating rink...cityline Bayonne n.j.
All day sat.and sun....79 years young🕊🇺🇲💕
This is SO MUCH NEEDED TODAY😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
The owner hit the nail on the head. Music and skating go together. Change one and the other will change too. Disco, funk and rap were very conducive and the reason for the popularity of roller jazzing. Today's music is either too slow, fast or syncopated. Roller skating is my life and the only way for me to continue doing it is with my mp3 and ear buds. I'm 64 years young and still jazzing.
I’m so thrilled to hear you’re still able to skate! I fell on concrete (not on skates) and broke my knee cap in 3 places. No more skating for me. I’m 65 now. Keep at it! I wish I could see you in action! 😊
I am 80 I can still skate! I just need a walker with real wheels so I can skate in the rink and not worry about falling. I have all the dexterity, but I have osteoporosis and that could be awful if I break a bone. So I stop skating around 50 because I love to dance and I could do that more safely than rollerskating. I love these skating videos!
I fell in love with roller skating, eventually competing in dance and figure skating! Those were the days!
@@TheKatherine1958 I'm at Skateworld in San Diego every Sat and Sun. getting as much skating as my body will allow me. Concrete is hard, a wood floor is more forgiving. Sorry for you fall. I had stopped for over 10 years and getting back on my horse took some time and determination. I feel like God gave me a 2nd chance and I'm making the best of it. Don't miss out! Don't let fear hold you back. Come join us!
@@lavonnecarrick2238 Dance was my refuge when I stopped skating. It was a lot of fun but it did not replace roller skating. Now, I dance on skates. The double whammy! A new style of skating is now gaining popularity and it is called, 'Ballroom' skating.
I would die to live in this era. Prayin for a skate resurgence.
What are you taking about? A resurgence is going on now. I was just at a SD beach 90’s skate last night. We had a blast.
Its definitely goin on in Australia and around the world! I'm a part of a massive skate community here in Australia. Thanks Rollerfit!💜💜💜 And have you heard of the big annual skate festival in Barcelona? Its BIG & fun! You can't tell me there's not a resurgence???!!!!! There may not be the same amount of rinks around, but the passion & community is still definitely there 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I really must not be in the right area for skating lmao.
Look up Ronger’s Rink in San Diego ❤ We also just returned from 2024 Roller-Con in Vegas!
I remember Aquarius! Born and raised in San Diego and proud of it.
I really enjoyed this!!… I too love ❤to skate so I know how much this meant to those people who skated there!!
I loved it there. Thank you for the great memories!!
Happy memories there from the 70's and 80's.
I grew up in Germany and started roller-skating in 1980. I still love it (even with age 57). We never had such a great place to skate. So I am happy to finally found it at youtube.
Got me a little teary ☺️Thank you for the awesome memories of growing up at the rink we went to in central California 💓
This was the best place ever
A note with a rose! I remember things like that when skating!! I was growing up in Wenatchee, WA with a much smaller skating rink, but I LOVED it. I skate now as well-- just wish I could hear all 70s and 80s music while skating. ;) Thanks for this!!
My Mom or Grandmother would take me and my Aunt Kathy (Mom's youngest sister, 6 years older than me) to Aquarius every single Friday night, I talking every single Friday night, from early 1981 to about mid 1986 (then we moved to Clairemont and it wasn't close anymore, so bummed out! I had hit up the Linda Vista rink, but it just wasn't the same).. We couldn't wait to go, I'd be at school on like a Wednesday and day dream about Friday at Aquarius, could not wait! it was a "kid in a candy store" thing for us.. I was a lunatic kid on those skates and I'd always skate as fast as I could, while I never crashed into anyone.. I never could learn how to skate backwards and it bothered me so much because half the people there would skate backwards, and I wanted too as well! So much fun! from skating, to having my Friday nachos and coke from the snack bar, to playing the old school (current for those years) video games like Pac-Man and Galaga all while Journey or REO Speedwagon would be blasting through-out the place.. Watching these old videos is awesome and I was hoping to see myself, but sadly did not. I'm 53 now and it still looks fun!.. Sadly Gran and Aunt Kathy passed away, RIP.
I only skated there once on a date around 1992. I still have a game token from there that I took home as a souvenir.
I skated at both locations.
I loved skating there on the nights I didnt work at Roller World, Roller Skateland.
That place looks awesome!
That was an iconic place for me. As I drive past Drew or Penske Ford I get heartbroken thinking of how amazing that place was. I will never forget that song age of Aquarius playing, going outside and looking up at the Orion constellation pondering the meaning of the words as I still do today on a deep spiritual level.
I had great times at the San Francisco skating rink on the beach between the park and the zoo right next to the fun house. Ha ha. Do the hokey pokey and turn yourself about on Saturday mornings. Learned how to do the blue waltz. Loved my teacher. I skated every skating rink from San Francisco down to San Jose.
Wow, I skated there from 1979 to about 1983. I even saw in the video my friend Gerri Northway ( a Gold Skater and worked there also) In fact when I was between jobs from sept 1980 to Dec. Gerri talked me into being a Skate Guard( I was 33 yrs old) of course the other skate Guards called me "The Old Man". Some Great Memories
It was Palisade roller rink in San Diego, Ca for me...
Spent many weekends in the early 90’s at Aquarius! Was so sad to see it go when it got knocked down.
Had my first kiss there!
Love this! 🛼🩵
I miss Palisade Gardens.
I skated at Aquarius several times. My main rinks were Sweetwater (National City) and Roller Skate Land (Chula Vista). Skated from age 5 to 18. My High School years, 1977-80, were the best. Music was Soul, Funk, and Disco (not a big fan of Disco, lol). Skate Dancing was so much fun!
you mentioned the skating rink in Chula Vista- I am amazed that it is still there. I remember when the Aquarius was opened on Miramar Rd. - My dad was glad because he hated the one in Chula Vista he said it was in such an unsavory place.
This was my thing as a kid growing up. Every weekend
the roller rink in Everett Wa shut down years ago, early 70's? moved it to silver lake, as a 4-5 yr old my brothers and sister would take me there on the bus to the everett rink off broadway on everett ave.. we'd walked down magnolia ave to beverly lane the bus was always there, bring us back too.. I remember they had races, usually 3-4 guys my age, I'd always win the candy bar, when I din't wipe out that is... lol
also what's amazing about that rink was the bus driver was the owner, I saw him in the mid 90's 30 years later at the new spot, he was still driving the bus to pick up skaters and I swear he still looked exactly the same! wish i remember his name I give him a shout out pretty sure he still all about skating and man what a skater he was, tall guy, slim dark hair, HE COULD SKATE! man itsme the lil' raer guy got all your candy bars! DD
found his name Eric Englund! big shout out my man!!! hope all is well with you and yours! miss all them candy bars and fast skates!
I went and looked at the article says he STILL DRIVES THE BUS AT 76! GO Eric!
www.heraldnet.com/news/skate-rink-job-memories-linger/
YES!🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹I roller skated with Rosslyn Krank in Park City Mall😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Yeah I went once or twice but skateboarding was my thing
Went there before the craze...in the 60's when the Navy guys would come skate because they were too young for the bars.
Oh wish we could go back! Kids today need this instead of drugs and drive by shootings!
Never forget what they took from you
Lived within walking distance from here. Spent so many hours there with my best friend, Brandie.