SKATING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS 2026 (13th Annual Event)

Join Us for the 13th Annual "Skating for Scholarships"!

Get ready for six incredible nights of skating, community, and giving back!

December 8-13, 2026, we’re bringing the excitement to five top skating rinks across Dallas—and you don’t want to miss it!

🎓 Skate for a Cause!
Our mission is simple: "Education for the Next Generation." Each night, we’ll award on-the-spot scholarships to deserving college students enrolled for Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. Your participation helps empower future leaders through education!

💥 Why Attend?
✅ Experience unforgettable themed skate nights
✅ Support a cause that changes lives
✅ Connect with the skating community in a powerful way

🎟 Tickets: $15 per night (valid only for the selected night via Eventbrite).

Virtual skaters can select the virtual option and receive submission instructions.

Lace up, roll out, and make a difference! Let’s skate for scholarships and shape the future—one stride at a time!

THE WARM UP AND COME UP – Northside Mixer Night

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 1:00 am

Galaxy Skate, 2330 William D. Tate Ave. Grapevine, Texas 76051

CALM BEFORE THE STORM – Takin it to the EASTSIDE Night

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 – 8:30 pm to 12 Midnight

Broadway Skateland, 3022 Moon Dr. Mesquite, Texas 75150

Skaters Showcase Skating Competition (Preliminary round)

”On the spot” Scholarships will be awarded to Students who attend.

JUICE AND SKATE – Roller Skater’s Day Social

Thursday, December 10, 2026 – 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

1:29 Fresh Juice Bar, 196 W Davis St. Suite 120. Dallas, Texas 75208

Juices, Smoothies, Bowls, Music

JUMP OFF – Skate Group and Professional Organization Night

Thursday, December 10, 2026 – 9:30 pm to 1:00 am

Southern Skates, 2939 E Ledbetter Dr. (Loop 12) Dallas, Texas 75216

Skaters Showcase Skating Competition (Preliminary round)

”On the spot” Scholarships will be awarded to Students who attend.

TUNE UP AND TURN UP – Skate Happy Hour

Friday, December 11, 2026 – 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Good Foot Skates, 212 Tyler St. Dallas, Texas 75208

Full-Service Skate Shop (New roller skates, parts, accessories, wheels and swag)

THE BURN OUT – HBCU, College and Skate Styles Night

Friday, December 11, 2026 – 10:30 pm to 2:00 am

Galaxy Skate, 2330 William D. Tate Ave. Grapevine, Texas 76051

Skaters Showcase Skating Competition (Preliminary round)

”On the spot” Scholarships will be awarded to Students who attend.

SKATING LESSONS - Artistic, Basic, Ballroom, JB, Middle work, Detroit Style, etc…

Saturday, December 12, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12 noon

Redbird Skateland, 1206 N Duncanville Rd. Duncanville, Texas 75116

Hosted by The Black Roller Skating Federation (BRSF)

ROLL OF HONOR 30 under 30 - Skater's Recognition Banquet

Saturday, December 12, 2026 – 2:00 pm

Fairfield Inn and Suites, 409 North Clark Rd. Cedar Hill, Texas 75104

THE MAIN EVENT – Family, Community, Greek Organizations and NATIONAL SIMULCAST

Saturday, December 12, 2026 – 7:00 pm to 1:00 am, (10 pm to 1 am Adults only)

Redbird Skateland, 1206 N Duncanville Rd. Duncanville, Texas 75116

Hosted by The Black Roller Skating Federation (BRSF)

Skaters Showcase Skating Competition (Preliminary round)

”On the spot” Scholarships will be awarded to Students who attend.

THE WRAP–UP - Salute to the "Old School" and Celebration of OG Skaters

Sunday, December 13, 2026 – 8:30 pm to 1 am

Forum Roller World, 1900 S. Great SW Pkwy Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

Skaters Showcase Skate Competition (Finale)with Prizes for the Winners

”On the spot” Scholarships will be awarded to Students who attend.

VIRTUAL SKATING

Skaters will be able to submit their video (30 seconds or less), which will be played at the event.

Register for Virtual Skating via a special Eventbrite ticket and Video submission instructions will be sent!

HOST HOTEL

Fairfield Inn and Suites, 409 North Clark Rd. Cedar Hill, Texas 75104

$94.00 per night rate guarantee. Make your reservations DIRECTLY with the hotel at 469 575-0221

**Make your reservations ASAP under the Skating for Scholarships Block. The dedline for the guaranteed rate is Friday November 13, 2026**

Tickets available via Eventbrite or Directly from Chuck at Chuck_Burch@hotmail.com or 972 841-1457

Sponsors and Vendors are welcome – Contact Chuck at Chuck_Burch@hotmail.com or 972 841-1457

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