Adult Freestyle
   Done on quad skates, this form of roller skating is best suited for Rhythm and Blues music with sensual movements and artistic interpretation. There is no set steps and skaters are recognized on creativity and innovativeness. Clubs around the country adopt colors and dress in sync when they travel from their home rinks to large parties held in various cities each weekend. The Orbit hosts Sherri's Skate Productions over 4th of July weekend each year and we see 1000 skaters that skate all night and party all day at the Taste of Chicago.

Jam Skating
    New yet an old style of skating,  jam skating  is a collection of many different dance and and sporting disciplines performed on roller skates. The style of skating has it's roots in traditional roller disco, but has grown to include the influences of break dancing, artistic skating, gymnastics, and modern dance. Jamskate team members must be well practiced in these different forms and must have the ability to translate these movements onto skates. The Orbit hosts WSA Jam Skating Nationals each year the third weekend of July. Our Jam Skate class on Fridays at 6pm teaches the basics for $6.

Roller Derby
    Roller Derby is back and growing fast. Ladies, got guts? Like to get that aggression out? Flat track and all girl, this sport is not orchestrated and the participants wear their bruises with pride. This isn't a sport for sissies. Windy City Rollers started at the Orbit and has grown to become a multi-team League. The Orbit has roller derby practice each Monday night from 9-11pm for $6 and it is open to anyone wanting to learn the sport.

Artistic Skating
   Roller Figure Skating is a sport which blends strength, precision and elegant artistry into a performance that is judged on both technical and artistic merits. Athletes compete in a variety of disciplines including: freestyle, figures, singles, dance and precision skating. Governed by USA Roller Sports, and supported by the United States Olympic Committee, efforts continue to get this sport into the Summer Olympics.
 

Inline Speed Skating
   If you have a competitive edge with the need for speed, this program is for you. Determination, enthusiasm, motivation and speed—do you have what it takes?
Reaching speeds over 40 miles per hour, this action sport catches determination, endurance and tenacity which drives these athletes' need for speed to the next level. Inline Speed Skating takes the edge in competitive sports both on the track and on the road. Our Team Rainbo is one of the longest and most successful inline racing clubs in the United States and practices indoors during the winter months. Sunday practices from 8:30 - 10:30am is open to new members.