Phoenix, AZ., June 2012—BH Skating International and StudioSk8 ™ is partnering with the Metrocenter Mall of Phoenix to bring ice skating back to the future. The mall had a recreational ice skating rink in the 70s and 80s and coming soon: a 21^st century eco-fantastic recycled plastic skating facility. Green thumbs up. All shoppers are invited to join the ‘Skate for Fun’ revolution.

With the installation of an1800 square foot rink, one of Arizona’s largest malls will help see that old trends find new friends. Set at the heart of the property the hybrid rink will offer mall-walkers and hipsters alike a chance to experience artistic exercise.

Metrocenter was once the largest mall in Arizona, retro met cool just after opening in1973 and it was ‘radical dude’, according to the film Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure which was partially filmed there.

The recreational space will feature “Skate for Fun” public sessions and special events such as “So You Think You Can Skate” exhibition plus assorted hockey challenges kid’s events which only require a pre-registration application.

Opening May 24^th and extending through July 1^st  from 12p.m. to 6 p.m. the site will be open 7-days a week. Look for it at 9617 North Metro Parkway West inside the mall located on the first floor of the Northeast Atrium in front of Dillard’s Clearance Center.

For more information please visit www.bhskating.com. For general inquiries please call: 623-242-9262 or via e-mail kyle@bhskating.com.  (cont.)

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Kyle admits that the most unique name held by any one lifelong pet was: Tyson-oven-ready-chicken. KP, as nick-named by friends, loves water — as in lakes, ponds and pools but he’ll take that in the frozen form for skating or au natural for any kind of water-sports, “… water helps me find clarity and I get a nostalgic feeling too”, says Kyle.

Kyle likes asparagus, delivery food, and happy music. He votes his Mac computer to be the most important office necessity and says the best advice he’s ever been given is that ‘success and money have nothing to do with each other’.

If asked to show up accordingly for whimsical Friday’s with no instructions, he says he’d wear 70’s shorts and neon colors. WELCOME Kyle, it’s nice to meet you!

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Recently we’ve been talking about yet another contest and may the entries keep on coming. So if you haven’t heard, bring your cameras when you come ice skating. This contest is about taking photos of your children while they are skating at StudioSk8. The object is to capture the fun being had, the more joy in the photo the better the chances are of a winning a membership to StudioSk8 for June. Entries can be submitted from April 10- May 20 to kyle@bhskating.com

If you’ve ever secretly dreamed that you might be the winner of a sweepstakes or raffle then stick with us, we are constantly drumming up ways to win! In fact, during our March sweepstakes, every single participant was given a 50% off coupon — just because we felt generous.

Private rentals are priced starting at $75 per hour for members and $99 per hour for non-members. And the staff here follows an effective itinerary and throws parties that are all just a bit different from the last.

Come to a real 21st Century party place and watch your children, dance, play, laugh and get this —- learn how to ice-skate in the process. Interactive exercise at its finest! We know we are waiting for you, so what are you waiting for?!? Drop the remote, drop the video game controller and come skate with us!

Promise you’ll be happy you did!

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Right around the corner from our headquarters is Joy Christian School, and this past weekend the school had a carnival for its students. Being so close in proximity to us, BH Skating decided to shut the doors of StudioSk8 for Saturday and spend the rest of the weekend giving back to our community.

The donated rink was just another attraction sitting among many carnival games and rides and more than a few smiling faces. The kids paid just $1 to skate and those donations went right back to the Joy School Booster Club.

“no way! it’s ONLY one dollar?!?, “ this was one statement we did not get sick of hearing and it sure made the trip more than worth it. Hundreds of new skaters tried hybrid ice-skating all while getting some vitamin D.

Sweepstakes winners to be announced!

Most of these skaters in our network have harvested their craft from a young age—often in the single digits. For us it is no secret as to why people are impressed. The sport demands commitment, and adaptability, skills which are built and entangled into the very act over time.

An innate characteristic of skaters seems to be that nothing is louder than the desire to skate. As a group, they have grown up wanting to skate, so they adapt around every set back. They adapt to new techniques, new equipment, new rules, and even new bodies as they grow. They love to skate and soon everything, even skateable plastic is something to be conquered and embraced.

Spectators marvel as they do what they do and with another adaptation skating on the hybrid sheet looks effortless. “It is fun to watch someone having fun.”

We are pleased to introduce pro skaters, Jennifer Don and Themi Leftheris.

Meet Barb, our office manager. With her swift right-brained ways she keeps all the numbers and balances exactly in place. Barb is our resident observer, she loves watching the classes, and the skating demos and one day soon we think we just might get her suited up for a lap o f her own.

Barb, or as her friends call her, ‘Barbie’ is positive, friendly person and she has an affinity for birds; “birds represent freedom”, she says. A self proclaimed motorcycle enthusiast, Barb likes cucumbers, cooking and springtime; she finds post-its and caffeine to be office necessities.

I asked her: if you were told to dress accordingly for ‘whimsical Friday’s’ how would you accomplish this? “…Well, probably with some carousal earrings and a tiara…,” she said.

Cupcakes and kids and games –Oh MY!! We had snacks, balloons, and a second-grade class who taught their teacher something — just how to ice skate. We had hula-hoops and tag and kick-ball on ice. We even had a pair team dazzling onlookers with technical tricks and professional tips. Our youngest skater was 3 and our oldest, 43, proving it can be fun redefining fun. The atmosphere reminded me of the recreational roller skating days of the 70s.

Needless to say, we hope the party goes on all month long! And YES we’re open, (including FREE skate rental and discount coupons for return visits and memberships starting in April). Times to visit: Tu-Fri 4-6 pm and each Saturday (12-4pm). Our schedule is morphing and informal but we will try to keep you up-to-date on any changes via the blog. Looking forward to meeting you!