What we’re about
The Washington Area Roadskaters (WAR) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote safe and enjoyable skating in the Washington, D.C. area. One of the oldest in-line and rollerskating skate clubs on the east coast, WAR was founded in 1987 and has had thousands of men and women join its ranks.
WAR is also a social organization where many strong and lasting friendships are formed. Our members have very diverse career, social, and educational backgrounds. However, we all share a passion for skating. If you are new to the area, are seeking a new form of exercise, or are simply looking to meet new and interesting people, we encourage you to try one of our group skates, meet us, and see D.C. in a whole new way.
Check out our website at www.skatedc.org, join us on our social media sites, and subscribe to our skate email list for additional information about the skate club.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Introductory Skate RouteFreedom Plaza, Washington, DC
This is our introductory skate route. We will meet at Freedom Plaza at 10:00AM. This event will occur on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.
We begin with going over a particular drill such as stopping techniques or balance (varies week to week) for the first 30 minutes. After, we will casually skate down the bike lanes on Pennsylvania Avenue from Freedom Plaza to the U.S. Capitol and stop at 3rd Street and then skate back the same route.
This route is about 2 miles in total and is perfect for those who are new to skating in the city but feel comfortable on skates in a parking lot or roller rink. This is also great if you wish to start with shorter routes to increase your physical fitness or stamina for some of the other routes. This is an excellent opportunity to prepare to skate with others on the road. You will also get to meet skaters who will arrive for the Intermediate and Advanced skate routes following the introductory skate.
This is great training to feel prepared for the Friday Night Skate!
Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7653831
Inline skates (rollerblades), roller skates (quads), bicycles, unicycles, skateboards, longboards and other similar modes of transportation are welcome to join.
Helmet and pads are encouraged. Skate at your own risk.