*Not year-round, see below.
Most events meet in front of the White House. Go to the WAR
White House Page for
directions and information.
Skates will be held if no precipitation is occurring and the road surface is dry or drying.
If you are in doubt or just want information about an event contact the event leader or
list server.
our regular skates are free, except for trips and other special events.
Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to attend events before deciding to join.
Please note that all skates are in traffic to some extent. WAR highly
recommends taking lessons or attending a clinic in Rock Creek Park before
attempting to street skate. One should also have a grasp of fundamentals of
skating such as moving, turning and stopping.
Because of Washington's moderately hilly terrain, one should have mastered
at least two kinds of braking (e.g., heel braking, T-stopping, power slides,
snowplowing, etc.) and be able to brake on a hill of at least 30-degrees
before participating.
With the exception of the Friday evening skate, which is a set route through the
monument area, each route is determined by that skate's leader.
Intermediate Skate. Sunday morning (year-round)
Leaves White House at 11:00 AM -- 8-10 miles, finishes around 1.
This skate keeps a fairly challenging pace that is designed to be a workout for an
average skater. The terrain includes some moderate hills such as those found
on Capitol Hill and may include high-traffic areas such as Georgetown.
Advanced Distance Skate. (year-round)
Leaves White House at 11:00 AM. -- 15-20+ miles, 3 hours. This skate is for
skaters that enjoy a fast pace, big hills, and can navigate in heavy traffic.
You know who you are.
Advanced-Intermediate and Advanced. Wednesday evening (year-round)
Leaves White House at 7 p.m. -- 10-14 miles, 2-3 hours. Fast Pace,
Big hills, Heavy traffic. Lots of different routes. The most popular
advanced skate.
Beginner Skate. Friday evening (daylight savings time only)
Leaves White House at 7:15 p.m. -- 5 miles, finishes around 9. This skate keeps a
leisurely pace on generally flat terrain through light traffic, but also
includes the downhill going from the Washington Monument down 15th St. to
the Jefferson Memorial. Often people will go out for food or drinks afterwards.
Saturday Skate Clinic, 12:15pm, Rock Creek Park (daylight savings time only)
The WAR Skate Clinic in Rock Creek Park runs from April
through October. Please invite your friends and
associates for beginner to intermediate level lessons given by our
enthusiastic WAR volunteer instructors. These lessons are capped off by a
short skate in the park where we will review the "rules of the road" to
get these students ready for our Friday night skates. Volunteer
instructors are always in demand. Think about participating; we
will train you. Meet at the first parking lot (picnic
area #6) just north of Military Road and Beach Drive.
For directions and info about this meeting area see WAR's
Rock Creek Park Page.
Contact Joe Kramer for more info
about the clinic.
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