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EMPIRE'S SKATE TO THE 2026 NYC MARATHON

The New York City Running Marathon is on Sunday November 1st. After the skate community has logged some major miles at the Annual NYC Skate Marathon and 100K Race, Empire Skate's Halloween Skate to Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow, and at other events over the past season, IT'S TIME FOR THE STREET SKATERS TO WATCH THE RUNNERS DISPLAY THEIR ABILITY TO GO THE DISTANCE! TIME: 8:30 a.m. Group-Up 9:00 a.m. We Skate-Off Promptly at 9 (or we will miss lead runners) (Remember clocks "fall" back 1 hour at 2 am on Sunday) If a later start works better for you, join us on west side of First Avenue somewhere between 116th and 118th Streets around 10:00 a.m. MEET-UP LOCATION: DANTE PARK 63rd Street and Broadway (The Empire Hotel and Starbucks are on the south side of the park and Lincoln Center is on the west side of the park across Columbus Avenue) THE SKATE: We will begin with a skate to the upper east side of Manhattan (116th Street and First Avenue) where we will watch the elite runners up close just before they take the Willis Avenue Bridge to the Bronx. Because the start times of the elite groups are earlier than prior years, we are skating off earlier so that we will reach our first viewing spot (Mile 19) before 10:15 am when we estimate that the elite women will arrive. The elite men should be about 15 to 20 minutes behind them. We should be able to get a second look at the elite men just after they re-enter Manhattan by skating across 116th Street to Fifth Avenue. There are small crowds on these sections of the course, and it is quite a thrill to view the best runners up close. Once the elite groups have passed, you can join us for additional miles as we explore the block parties and street musicians in upper Manhattan and the Bronx. On our way back to Manhattan, we will stop at the Bronx Brewery in the Port Morris section of the Bronx and then thru Randalls Island. You will have a chance to see the slower runners as we cross 1st Ave and head up to 5th Ave. We will see the mass of runners again on 5th Avenue. At this point, you have the option to end or join us as we skate with the runners thru Central Park, it is an amazing thrill. The skate route will cover 13 to 15 miles casual miles. Members of the NYC Rollerbladers may help you to locate the group if you reach out and ask for them to post the group's location. THERE is FREE NYC Marathon APP that you can download to your device for detailed information about the marathon route, tracking the runners, entertainment etc. Please watch the NYC Rollerbladers WhatsApp group discussions (Announcements and General) for event updates If you want more info, contact Jim on WhatsApp or Instagram.

NYC-ADV Monthly Mixer /// 1st Thursdays

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Wednesday Evening Inline Skate Class on Pier 76

PLEASE NOTE THAT LOCATION OF THIS CLASS IS NOT IN CENTRAL PARK We will be meeting in Pier 76 on Hudson River Park This inline-skate lesson is intended for beginner to intermediate levels. You need a complete set of protection gear (helmet, wrist guards, knee pads, and elbow pads) to participate in class. Cost of this class is $25 per individual. Fees are collected before class begins. We recommend that you pay in advance, using the PayPal option. (If you want to buy classes in bulk, the cost is $45 for 2 classes, or $60 for a package of 3 classes. Discount packages should be paid in full.) We will meet just inside of pier 76 at 06:15PM; please walk inside of pier and keep to the left side (South side) of the pier under the overhead canopy Please check your gear to see if it fits properly, before coming to class. Make sure the wheels, buckles, straps, snaps, laces and everything else is in good working order. If it is raining or the lesson surface area is wet, we will NOT have the class. Cancellation of class will be posted in advance. If you have any other questions, please post them on this page or send me a private message via Meetup. Please note that Central Park Sightseeing is no longer renting skates!

Outdoor Badminton/Pickleball in Central Park

Hello! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Welcome to our NYC Outdoor Badminton family 👋, where everyone is welcome 😊, whatever your age 🥳, fitness level 🏋️‍♂️, badminton skills 🏸, or planet of origin. 🌎 We are a fun-loving 🎉, accepting 👌, hilarious 🤣, respectful 🙏, and wholesome 💕 group of badminton/pickleball lovers, and we would love for you to join us! You don't need to bring anything but your wonderful self! 🤩 We provide the badminton/pickleball equipment including nets, rackets, birdies/shuttlecocks, and even picnic blankets for you to sit on in and make new friends 😁. Of course, you're welcome to use your own equipment if you prefer. 🎒 It is recommended to bring water for hydration 💦, energy food 🍫 to keep your motor running, and sunscreen for healthy skin under the sun 🌞. There are lots of beginners and newcomers each weekend, so if you're one of these, you’ll be in good company. If you can't find us, you can try giving one of us organizers a call or text📞 😎Thomas: 917-696-0112 😉Will: 917-670-0353 🤗Kenny: 347-986-4247 😊Sumie: 646-425-7597 All of this is free (find some other way to spend your 💵) but we do accept voluntary donations that help pay for shuttles, rackets and nets (Venmo: @NYCOutdoorBadminton). Thanks in advance for your generous donations 🙇‍♂️, and helping to make our community better! 👩🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏽 FAQ \*We are wholesome and newcomer/beginner friendly! 💝 * We provide all the equipment including nets, rackets and birdies! 🏸 \*It's recommended to bring water and snacks! 🍉 * You don't need to arrive exactly at the start time! ⏰ \*It's a great place to make new friends! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Also, join our Discord server to be involved in our activities and conversations outside of badminton: [https://discord.gg/KEfNm9z8xd](https://discord.gg/KEfNm9z8xd) 🌦️ Weather Watch! 🌦️ Our leadership team is keeping a close eye on the skies and will make any final call about postponing or canceling Badminton by 10 AM on game day. ⛅ We know everyone’s excited (or anxious) about the weather — but when too many folks start sharing forecasts in the group chat, it can get confusing! While we’re working on the best plan for everyone, we kindly ask you to hold back on weather updates and let us do the worrying for you. 😉

OC Race Practice - Intermediate/Advanced

BOO! A Dyker Heights walk to see Halloween at its most elaborate

TOPSPIN - The NYC Ping Pong Meetup Group

Welcome to the revival of the Fat Cat Meetup group! We are now called TOPSPIN and our new home is SPIN. It’s just $15 to play for 3 hours! All levels are welcomed! From beginners to experts - you’ll be able to find good matches with us. There are drink and food specials so come hungry and thirsty! Paddles can be borrowed from SPIN at no additional cost. Please RSVP “yes” in order to attend. \*If you secure a spot or are on the waitlist and learn later that that you can’t make it, please be sure to change your RSVP to “no.” \*This must be done by 12pm on the day of the Monday event or 9am for the Saturday event. \*If you change your rsvp to no after the 12pm or 9am deadlines, or if you don’t show up, you will be marked a “no show.” \*If you have attended previously, you will be removed from the group after 2 no shows. \*If you are a no show for your 1st meetup, you will be removed immediately. \*THOSE ON THE WAITLIST SHOULD NOT COME TO THE EVENT UNLESS THEY HAVE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT THEY HAVE MADE IT TO THE YES LIST. THOSE ON THE WAITLIST NEED TO CHECK IN PERIODICALLY TO SEE IF THEY'VE SHIFTED TO THE YES LIST AS MEETUP DOES NOT NOTIFY YOU OF THIS SHIFT. PLEASE COMIRM THAT YU ARE ON THE GOING LIST BEFORE COMING TO THE EVENT. You can do this by lookig at the RSVP list. Its availble for all to see. I look forward to seeing you all! -Kevin 🏓 UPDATED TOPSPIN MEETUP MATCH/WARM-UP RULES: •After the 1st 30 minutes of the Meetup there are NO MORE MATCH WARMUPS. No exceptions. You must begin the match immediately when you approach the table. This will give everyone more match time in the end. Warmups within the 1st 30 min of the Meetup cannot exceed 2 minutes. •You can only be signed up on one table at a time. No Exceptions! If you notice that another player is signed up on multiple tables you have permission to cross them off but please, kindly remind them of the rule. •2 win maximum. After 2 match wins you must leave the table and sign up again. •Please don’t be offended if a fellow player reminds you of these rules. The rules are in place to maximize play for everyone

FriYAY x Bluestone Lane

Pickup ultimate frisbee on turf fields at Bloomingdale Playground (12 PM start)

Hi all! Play ultimate frisbee pickup with us at Bloomingdale Playgorund's turf fields from 12-2 PM. On Amsterdam between 104th and 105th street. Please note that there are permit holders in the morning from 9AM - 12PM (soccer). But after 12PM it is free, which means first come, first served (i.e. we may need to coordinate with the earlier permit holders to secure/share space). Bring a light (white) and a dark shirt. No grey shirts, please. We need at least 10 people to get a game going. We'll call game on or off by Friday night, 8PM. Please honor your RSVP. Don't leave us in the lurches with low numbers. Hope to see you there! Info on park availability: https://www.nycgovparks.org/permits/field-and-court/map

Hills Lite Taper Edition @7PM

Pickup ultimate frisbee on turf fields at Booker T. Washington (12 PM start)

Hi all! Play ultimate frisbee pickup with us at Booker T. Washington turf fields from 12-2 PM. On west 108th between Amsterdam and Columbus. Please not that there are permit holders in the morning from 8AM - 12PM (soccer). But after 12PM it is free, which means first come, first served (i.e. we may need to coordinate with the earlier permit holders to secure/share space). Bring a light (white) and a dark shirt. No grey shirts, please. We need at least 10 people to get a game going. We'll call game on or off by Friday night, 8PM. Please honor your RSVP. Don't leave us in the lurches with low numbers. Hope to see you there! Info on park availability: https://www.nycgovparks.org/permits/field-and-court/map