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+)
Bring your lights for the Friday “Night” Skate!
Join us for the Friday Night Skate! See the monuments of DC all lit up at night!
We will meet at Freedom Plaza at 7pm. We’ll warm up with a nice easy skate to the Capital and skate along the mall and museums to the National Monument. We will then head to the Lincoln Memorial through the World War II Memorial. This is a perfect steady 5.5 mile skate for beginners.
Those wanting a bit more distance will proceed on to Haynes Point with the option to take the 3 mile loop (12 mile total skate) or sit by the water and enjoy the crisp air (8.5 mile total skate.)
The skate is mostly flat on good pavement with a small slope coming down from the Washington Monument and a 40 yard small slop from the Lincoln to Ohio Drive.
Please feel free to jazz it up with lights, I wear a helmet bike light, a fun set of lights and lighted wheels for fun! Wear your lights so you have fun, can see and be seen!
In case of bad weather, I will update this post!
Of course, all skating is at your own risk.
- Chris
- Sharyn
- Aarin
- 4 attendees
This is our introductory skate route. We will meet at Freedom Plaza at 9:00AM. 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.
- Chris
- Fabrizio C.
- Lily S.
- 8 attendees
Please join our FB group for more info:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/WashingtonAreaRoadskaters/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
Please follow us on IG: @weareskatedc
- Chris
- Mike H.
- 2 attendees
Bring your lights for the Friday “Night” Skate!
Join us for the Friday Night Skate! See the monuments of DC all lit up at night!
We will meet at Freedom Plaza at 7pm. We’ll warm up with a nice easy skate to the Capital and skate along the mall and museums to the National Monument. We will then head to the Lincoln Memorial through the World War II Memorial. This is a perfect steady 5.5 mile skate for beginners.
Those wanting a bit more distance will proceed on to Haynes Point with the option to take the 3 mile loop (12 mile total skate) or sit by the water and enjoy the crisp air (8.5 mile total skate.)
The skate is mostly flat on good pavement with a small slope coming down from the Washington Monument and a 40 yard small slop from the Lincoln to Ohio Drive.
Please feel free to jazz it up with lights, I wear a helmet bike light, a fun set of lights and lighted wheels for fun! Wear your lights so you have fun, can see and be seen!
In case of bad weather, I will update this post!
Of course, all skating is at your own risk.
- Sharyn
- 1 attendee
Past events (3,007)
- Chris
- Mike H.
- Aarin
- 7 attendees
