Justice League Rollerz

If you could go on vacation for the next month with an unlimited budget, where would you go?

2010-03-08T23:35:00.001-08:00

Asia get ur passport game up.

Ask me anything

My Uncle and Big Brothers From OHIO MADE THE PAPER LOL ( T$C & CCP)

2010-03-01T07:32:00.000-08:00

Rollicking at the rink

Clubs let adults indulge passion for roller-skating

Saturday, February 27, 2010 2:55 AM

By Kevin Joy

THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

With matching T-shirts and hair and makeup befitting an upscale evening out, the women of the Originators took to the wooden floor with suitable swagger.

As funky tunes by George Clinton and Zapp thumped on the stereo, they glided and swayed gracefully, a fluid queue of arms and hips grooving in uniform time.

They looked good. And they knew it.

Sure, showing off is part of the roller-rink scene. But the ladies, all of whom have laced up roller skates since childhood, weren't seeking the spotlight.

"We live and breathe this," said Slyvella Davis, a 34-year-old North Side resident who frequents Skate Zone 71 off Morse Road at least once a week with her friends. "If I don't skate, I'm not whole."

Six members strong, the Originators are among central Ohio's growing network of "skate clubs" - tight groups of roller-rink regulars with logo-blasted gear, high-end skates and signature moves.

On a recent Sunday, Davis joined others in an adults-only night (the second such weekly offering at Skate Zone 71, added recently to accommodate growing attendance from the 21-and-older crowd).

The previous weekend, she and her peers rolled - and mingled - with more than 800 other skaters who traveled from as far away as California and Canada to attend the Icy Hot Skate Jam, the event's fifth year at the North Side rink.

"It's not like the nightclub scene - you don't have to worry about anything," said Shawn "Lo Key" Lawhorn, 40, president of Skateology, the Columbus club that oversees the annual threeday event.

"You come out for the fun. We welcome anybody."

Long perceived as a children's activity, skating in the Columbus area increasingly attracts older adults, ones who insist that the vigorous, alcohol-free activity keeps them fit and feeling young.

They're dedicated, as much interested in deep fellowship as flying around the turns.

"This is like a second family," said Far East Side resident Wes Jones, 30, whose Crowd Cutta Productions skate club has helped fellow skaters pay a past-due utility bill or offer a car pool to those in need.

"It extends further than just my club. These are my brothers and sisters."

They are known more by self-given monikers - Da Prezdent. Classy Diva. Honey Dip. Sexy Redd - than birth names.

They zoom with a momentum that belies their age, sweat-soaked towels flapping from back pockets.

They twirl, changing directions and stopping without the aid of a toe brake (a standard feature on rental skates - and a taboo burden for professionals whose lightweight skates also feature loosely bolted wheels for greater speed).

And, using an unmistakable Columbus maneuver that distinguishes them from skaters in other cities, they bounce - doing a shoulder-jiggling move known as "pearling."

(Each major city, Lawhorn said, has its own style: St. Louis skaters often hit the floor in pairs and trios; folks from Detroit opt for toe-brake skates to stop and spin quickly; Chicago residents have a James Brown style, which incorporates funky dance steps done in place.)

Likewise, they get around.

Many area clubs travel almost monthly for events ranging from regional gatherings throughout the Midwest to big-time meet-ups in Atlanta and Chicago that attract several thousand skaters to rinks there.

Although the music can skew a little retro, the parties don't.

"People think it's like Boogie Nights or something," said 30-year-old DeShawna "Foxy D" Fitzgerald, a North Side dietitian whose Columbusbased Dyme Rollerz skate club co-organizes the annual Ohio Skate Explosion, to take place Aug. 6-7 in Cincinnati.

"Everyone is here because they have the same passion."

Although many skaters keep in touch via Facebook and MySpace, plenty opt to communicate through www. skategroove.com - a nationally-known Web site founded and operated by Reynoldsburg resident Desiree Crawl. The site, which gets 1.2 million hits monthly, provides a place for traveling skaters to network.

"It's still pretty underground," said Crawl, 39, noting that she gravitated to roller rinks after moving for jobs in New Orleans and Washington.

"But you have a family anywhere you go."

And although the number of rinks has declined - Columbus, which once boasted nine rinks, has three today, with the nationwide tally dipping from a high of 2,200 venues in the early 1980s to about 1,200 today, according to the Indianapolisbased Roller Skating Associ ation - the skate clubs have added solidarity and modern style to a retro pastime.

"People didn't stop skating," Crawl said. "They just stopped talking about it."

She estimates that about 300 skate clubs operate nationwide, with about 10 to 12 active groups in Columbus.

Rinks, likewise, have bolstered their offerings to cater to grown-ups. Besides Skate Zone 71's two adult nights (Thursdays and Sundays), United Skates of America on Refugee Road spins funk and old-school hip-hop on Tuesday evenings as well as a weekly all-ages gospel-music skate. Both use social-networking Web sites to keep adult patrons in the loop.

Skating scenes in the films ATL and Roll Bounce (which starred Columbus native Bow Wow) as well as a McDonald's commercial, also provided new exposure for the activity, said Crawl, who helped Roll Bounce and McDonald's casting agents scout for talent.

A stage production of the 1980 roller-disco-fantasy film Xanadu, meanwhile, hit Broadway in 2007, with a national tour following suit.

But what's nostalgic comfort to one generation is simply modern fun for another.

The Trend$ettas, a club of Columbus and Cleveland residents, reflect a younger age in their moves (the mostly male group's showing at Icy Hot featured skaters stomping in time, doing handstands and gyrating suggestively).

"To some people, skating is what you did in middle school," said 26-year-old Conroy Clarke, a member of the Ruff Ryders skate club. "But the love you feel when you do it, the unity - it's like an addiction.

"It's never going away."

First Wed's @ MSW

2010-02-26T14:02:00.000-08:00

Adult night Skate party 9pm-2am *extra hour
featuring Special Guest DJ Arson alongside Camden's Own DJ Ed
Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Enjoy a delicious Buffet

SWEAT SK8 PartY inVA 5/7-5/8

2010-02-25T09:29:00.000-08:00

Skating King Raises $11K for Haiti Relief ( via Skate Groove )

2010-02-22T08:07:00.000-08:00

Skating King Raises $11K for Haiti Relief
POSTED 2.21.10
FOX 2 NOW, ST. LOUIS, MO - Out of roller skates, donation jars, and a loyal customer base, big things grew in pine Lawn. Very big things. The Skate King at Natural Bridge and Kienlen set a goal: raise $10 thousand dollars for Haitian earthquake victims. They worried it was too ambitious of a goal. They were wrong.
"I'm happy to report tonight that not only did we meet that goal, we exceeded it by one thousand dollars," said Skate King President Mathew Foggy, Junior. "Our skaters raised $11 thousand to donate to the American Red Cross." And it came from small donations: dollars and cents dropped in jars. Every penny Skate King's customers gave, Skate King matched. "Here at Skate King we are like a family, and since we are like a family we band together so we can aid and assist," said customer Adam Love, "because we never know. That next time may be us that needs help."
Red Cross Executive Officer for Financial Development Arthur Hailand III came to Skate King Tuesday night for a check presentation. And he'd been there before.
"This place has a tradition of doing fundraisers," he said. After Katrina Skate King raised $5 thousand. And each year its customers donate thousands to the Coretta Scott King Foundation. Looking at the kids skating alongside adults, Hailand saw promise for the future. "They're going to pass this thing on generation to generation. It's something they believe in. Something they've been doing for years."
2010 marks 40 years in business for Skate King, 30 years at the Pine Lawn location. But this is perhaps the hardest year, financially, his customers have ever faced. "It really touches your heart when you realize our community and our nation are going through tough times, to have people dig down deep and give even when times are rough, that really warms your heart."
"I had a great deal of confidence our skaters could be compassionate," said Foggy. "I just didn't relaize how compassionate they'd be."

My Man NIle

2010-02-21T20:06:00.000-08:00

DJ Nile one half of the killer duo from United Ryde Sundays Up at 22 . Will be holding it down on the ones and two will the big man himself BIG BOB July 4th in AC , at the High Rollerz weekend. Man oh Man Nile and Bob both go so hard yall need to be there.

Nile

New Jersey Finest

Rolling Out Ent

Justice League Rollerz

Florida Finest

Tugger Productions

Majestic Rollers

Hood Times

Big BoB

2010-02-19T10:43:00.000-08:00

The one and only DJ BIG BOB will be on the ones and two in AC 4th july Weekend where ? where else At Youngs skating Rink, Holding it down at
THE HIGH ROLLERS WEEKEND

CoCo Key Water Park

2010-02-19T10:40:00.000-08:00

Indoor Waterpark

Wouldn't it be great to be able to get away to the tropical islands any time you want without having to leave New Jersey? Now you can, at CoCo Key Water Resort, New Jersey's Newest & Largest Indoor Water Resort. CoCo Key combines the relaxation and enchantment of the islands with the wild excitement of a 55,000-sq. ft. indoor water park. Every day is a bright, sunny 84 degrees at CoCo Key, featuring a selection of signature attractions.

True Skater Weekend (3/5/2010-3/6/2010)

2010-02-18T10:49:00.000-08:00

True Skater WeekendMark your calendar for

Friday, March 5, 2010 11pm-4am

Hosted by Rolling Out Ent and DJ Arson

@ Adrenaline Skating center

Saturday, March 6, 2010 11pm-4am

Music provided by DJ Big Bob and DJ Ed

@ Millennium Skate World

Host Hotel

Marriott Hotel with Coco Key Waterpark

915 N. Rt 73

Mount Laurel, NJ 01054

856-234-7300

Only $99.00 per night

Room block listed as Millennium Skate World - True Skater Weekend

Enjoy a day at the Indoor waterpark with our skaters for

only $25.00 includes tax.

You do not have to stay at the hotel to enjoy the waterpark.

Meet and Greet starts at 4pm with Philly's Own Justice League

July 4 weekend in AC

2010-02-17T10:29:00.000-08:00

ENJOY THE BOARDWALK, BEACH, CASINOS, SHOPPING AND GET YOUR ROLL ON TO THE SOUNDS OF DJ BIG BOB AND DJ NILE1!! Hosted by :

New Jersey Finest , Rolling Out Ent. , Justice League Rollerz, Florida Finest , Tugger Productions , Majestic Rollers , Hood Times. OMG......

Ol'Skool / Nu' Skool Skate Party Check it out more Info 2 come

2010-02-16T09:24:00.000-08:00

July 4 weekend it is going down yall

2010-02-15T09:58:00.000-08:00

Check it OUT

Bama Vision sk8 time ( plus goffin in walmart )

2010-02-15T07:53:00.002-08:00

Bowling in Bama

2010-02-15T07:53:00.001-08:00

Winter Fest 2010 ( MSW)

2010-02-15T07:52:00.000-08:00

Crash Your Spot

2010-02-15T07:51:00.000-08:00

We'll Back

2010-02-15T07:47:00.001-08:00

Man back at again The justice league rollerz are gearing up to hit up NC next with the sk8 fam Hope to see yall there

The RuMoR

2009-12-08T09:07:00.000-08:00

Here are some of are friends ( RuMoR ) that don't skate but they doing it big in the Dance World. They young and doing something Good so they have are 100% support. Much Luv young Katz keep it up.

what yall doing on JULY 4 20 10 cuz we in AC Holla!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-12-03T09:37:00.000-08:00

It is going down
July 2 - July 4
20TEN..... AC Yall
HIGH ROLLERS WEEKEND
MORE INFO TO COME

CRASH BOYZ

2009-10-09T22:55:00.000-07:00

MAN OH MAN DEC 4 IT IS GOING DOWN Del ,

Adrenaline Skating Rink

Crash boys hosting first friday man it is going to crazy

Another hot video from mr. my dj aka DJ Macl Geez ft. Meek Millz

2009-10-05T23:40:00.000-07:00

New video from mr.my DJ aka DJ Macl Geez out of philly ft. Meek Millz & Ms.Jade

2009-10-05T23:39:00.000-07:00

BUS TRIP TO THE BIG PARTY

2009-10-02T19:15:00.001-07:00

BUS TRIP HIT THE E MAIL UP JUSTICELEAGUEROLLERZ@GMAIL.COM TO GET MORE INFO. BUS LEAVING FROM THE NORTH EAST & TO THE RINK AND BACK THE. IT COST 25 DOLLARS and thats to pay for both the bus and to get in the. OR call Brutha for info email and i send for the number.

Nov 6 the Big Party

2009-10-02T19:07:00.001-07:00

Man First Friday of November ,Come out and skate with the friends and family of the Justice league. Where You ask Adrenaline Skating Rink in Del. $10 to get in and 2$ for skate rental. We are giving $100 wroth of gift cards away , Tee-shirts. there will be food good music. Music By MY MAN DJ JB out of B-more on them 1's and 2's killing it. People From B-more , Philly , NJ will be in the house . Plus FREE FOOD........

League Tv v.6

2009-09-20T20:08:00.000-07:00

League Tv v.5

2009-09-15T21:27:00.001-07:00

League Tv v.4

2009-09-15T21:27:00.000-07:00

League Tv v2

2009-09-09T08:18:00.000-07:00

League Tv v.1

2009-09-08T20:55:00.000-07:00

White-Boi Swagg Boyz

2009-09-01T21:38:00.000-07:00

Pizzle 302

2009-09-01T19:40:00.001-07:00

Mizz.Nese Badest on them 8's

2009-09-01T00:46:00.000-07:00

Phase V + Mizz. Nese

2009-09-01T00:12:00.000-07:00

Chris man doing his thing

2009-08-31T23:57:00.000-07:00

? of the Day AUG 19 09

2009-08-19T17:29:00.000-07:00

2009-07-15T08:33:00.001-07:00

Ms Tracy's Two Night Celebration

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 9pm-2am *Extra hour

featuring DJ Ed and DJ Fly Ty

Thursday, July 23, 2009 9pm-2am *Extra hour

featuring DJ Malc Geez along with a Comedy show hosted by Raheem and

Nate "The Landlord" Carter (He's also a Philly Skater).

Hip-Hop Fans check out the week in hip-hop..

2009-07-10T10:52:00.000-07:00

Shout to my man Rastaman From VA Check it out

2009-07-06T02:18:00.000-07:00

Check out the awesome talent and unique style these Skaters have to offer Va.

Once again The man himself Malq Geez going IN hard this time 4 the KING OF POP R.I.P

2009-07-06T02:04:00.001-07:00

D. WOODS - LIFE AFTER DANITY

2009-07-06T01:58:00.000-07:00

Wait but there's more check this out

D.Woods Blog ( Her word not mine )

D. WOODS: ISN’T THAT “SO and SO” FROM THAT GROUP?

I’m writing this as I fly across the country on my way to the 2009 BET awards. Closing out the month of June, and subsequently Black Music Month, I always look forward to this awards show. It’s just as former host, comedian/actress Monique said, “this is like family reunion.” We are celebrating and recognizing individuals who have and who are shaping our culture, setting trends and new movements for other cultural groups and the rest of the world to enjoy. But right now, I want to highlight a particular trend and a particular set of individuals in our colorful “Black Music” culture that I have just recently joined the likes of: Isn’t that “so and so” from that group?

My mother called me after listening to the Michael Basin show on the radio to give me her version of pop culture gossip, which I love and think is soooo cute, it’s how she relates with her two daughters fully submerged in the world of entertainment. So after telling me about Chris Brown’s community service sentence and the official filing for divorce between Usher and Tamika, my mother changes tone because Jody Whatley was on speaking about her new album and experience in the group Shalamar. Yes, all of you remember Shalamar, “Gonna Make This A Night To Remember!”

My mother drew a comparison with me and Ms. Whatley’s feelings of being stifled and unhappy in a group that from the outside perspective was largely successful. Being vilified and crucified for speaking up when business matters weren’t right or creative vision wasn’t respected were all things she touched on in this interview and she also made a plea with all listening going through similar situations, to be brave enough to believe in themselves to make their vision come to light. WOW! Jody Whately…I feel like you were talking directly to me. Now had she not done everything she did with Shalamar, Jody wouldn’t be the person she is today- lets put that out there-, her or James Ingram. But had she not stepped out on faith we wouldn’t have experienced the great things she brought us in the 80’s and early 90’s. Shoot… Diana Ross launched herself from the platform the Supremes set yet we all know she is our supreme diva, Patti La Belle had two groups with hit songs but we love her “on her own”. The Jackson Five was HUGE, but look what Michael inspired in generations following him. Matter of fact, lets run down a list of wonderful groups and the wonderful individuals who expanded our musical horizons over the years.

The Ike and Tina Turner Review—Tina Turner

Gladys Knight and the Pips—Gladys Knight

Herald Melvin and the Blue Notes—Teddy Pendagrass

Commodores—Lionel Richie

Rufus—Chaka Khan

New Edition—Bobby Brown

Public Announcement—R. Kelly

Tony Toni Tone—Raphael Saddiq

Digital Underground—Tupac

N.W.A—Dr.Dre, Ice Cube

Leaders of a New School—Busta Rhymes

The Fugees—Wyclef, Lauryn Hill

Junior Mafia—Lil Kim

B2K—Omarion

Destiny’s Child—Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Letoya Luckett

Wu Tang Clan—Ol Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, Ghostface Killa, Rza, Gza, Inspecta Deck, U God, M.e.t.h.o.d. Man!, (like how the say it on the 36 chambers album!)

But y’all get the point. Things don’t happen overnight, and as I work diligently to add my name to a lineage of trend setters, I have experienced first-hand what these individuals must have felt in reinventing themselves and fine tuning their vision. But sooner than later, the newest addition to that list will be Danity Kane.

—D.Woods!!!!

WOW..................................................

Hey shout to my girl Lei we just showwing her some luv

2009-07-06T01:50:00.000-07:00

CHECK HER OUT AT
http://www.youtube.com/LEEBABEXO

BABIES, on them 8's

2009-07-06T01:35:00.001-07:00

SunRise Session

2009-06-18T16:24:00.002-07:00

ECCT in DEL

2009-06-18T16:24:00.001-07:00

Aug 1 party lets go gett'm

2009-06-18T16:23:00.001-07:00

Philly Finnest

2009-06-18T16:22:00.000-07:00

My new FAV rappin Reppin DMV

2009-06-17T17:26:00.001-07:00

My man maql Geez let's go............

2009-06-17T09:26:00.000-07:00

FRIST FRIDAY ( HOSTED BY ARE BIG BROTHER CLUB PHILLY SK8 CONNECTION)

2009-06-16T20:06:00.002-07:00

MORE CREWS

2009-06-16T20:06:00.001-07:00

Kitty Kat Ladies
Jersey's Finest
Untouchables
Hood times
Philly World Rollers
Lavish Life Entertainment
Master Rollers
Midnight Rollers
Dreamteam
Rolling Out Entertainment
Silver and Gold Unlimited
Synergy Entertainment
and many, many, more......

Crew Night More Info

2009-06-16T20:04:00.000-07:00

Crews that going to be in the house

NEW SKATE PARTY ( CREW NIGHT )

2009-06-04T00:28:00.000-07:00

News Just In Skate party 6/20/09 yup another saturday night party They calling this one Crew Night. U KNOW THE LEAGUE AND HOODTIMES WILL BE IN THE HOUSE KILLING IT SO COME OUT AND SHOE US SOME LOVE

2009-06-02T01:12:00.000-07:00

Justice League

2009-06-02T00:40:00.000-07:00

First thing First this is a blog to let everybody in the skate world about the League and the things we get into. First let me introduce the members

Co-Capo
Brutha-2nd man aka Vp
Coya-1st Lady
Lark- Biz man aka adviser

We skate out of philly / NJ but we get around to alot of near by states and rinks. Like North NJ,B-more,DC,VA,Del,NC and more to come.

just stay turned and hold on for the ride