Venue requirements.

How much space you need

The right amount of space depends on how many skaters you’re expecting.

• Up to 20 skaters: 2,500–3,000 sq ft minimum
• 20–40 skaters: 3,000–5,000 sq ft
• 40–60 skaters: 5,000–7,000 sq ft
• 60–100 skaters: 7,000–10,000 sq ft
• 100+ skaters: 10,000+ sq ft

Rule of thumb: ~100 square feet per active skater, plus room for seating, skate rental, and DJ setup. Bigger is always better — a slightly-too-small space feels crowded and less fun.

Quick reference for common spaces: a high school basketball court is roughly 4,700 sq ft (84′ × 50′). A middle school gym is usually 5,000–6,000. A large church hall is often 3,000–5,000.

What kind of floor works

Great flooring

• Smooth polished concrete — the gold standard for mobile skating
• Sealed hardwood — like most gym floors
• Vinyl composition tile (VCT) — many older gyms and community centers
• Terrazzo — very smooth, works well
• Sealed epoxy floor coatings — increasingly common in warehouses

Sometimes workable — ask us

• Textured or unsealed concrete — may work but wears skate wheels faster
• Some laminate flooring — depends on the specific product
• Very low-pile carpet tiles — possible with limits

Won’t work

• Standard carpet — skates won’t roll
• Gravel, dirt, or grass
• Rough asphalt
• Uneven brick or stone — trip hazards, skate damage
• Painted or waxed floors with slippery finishes — safety hazard

When in doubt, send us a photo of the floor. We can usually tell from an image whether it’ll work.

Ceiling clearance

• Minimum: 10 feet of clear ceiling
• Recommended: 12+ feet
• Ideal: 15+ feet

Higher ceilings help sound travel properly, allow lighting fixtures to be positioned effectively, and give the space a more open feel. Most gyms, warehouses, and event halls easily meet this. Basements, low-ceiling banquet rooms, and residential garages often don’t.

Power requirements

We bring our own equipment but need access to standard electrical outlets.

• Minimum: 2 dedicated 15-amp / 120V outlets (one for sound, one for lights)
• Recommended: 3–4 outlets on separate circuits
• Location: outlets should be within 50 feet of our setup area
• Extension cords: we bring heavy-duty extension cords, but shorter runs are better for sound quality

For outdoor venues or venues without adequate electrical access, we can bring a portable generator for an additional fee — ask us in your inquiry.

Load-in and vehicle access

We arrive in a step van loaded with all equipment. What we need to unload cleanly:

• Vehicle access within 100 feet of the event space (closer is better)
• Clear pathway for wheeled equipment carts — no stairs preferred, though short flights are manageable with advance notice
• 60–90 minutes for setup before your event
• 30–45 minutes for tear-down after

Elevators: if your event space is on an upper floor, freight elevator access is required — passenger elevators are usually too small for our equipment.

Stairs: a few steps are fine; a full flight significantly increases setup time and may not be feasible depending on the equipment quantity.

Parking: we need a parking spot for the step van for the duration of your event. Most venues have this covered; some urban locations may require special arrangements.

Setup area within your space

Inside your event space, we need dedicated areas for:

• DJ booth — about 6′ × 6′ with electrical access
• Skate rental table — about 10′ × 4′ near the entrance
• Rink boundary — we bring soft boundary cones, but a natural boundary (walls, columns) works too
• Skater seating — 20+ chairs for putting on skates and taking breaks (please provide)

If your venue can provide tables and chairs for skater seating, that’s a huge help. If not, let us know in your inquiry and we can arrange rental.

Restrooms and amenities your venue provides

• Restrooms accessible to your guests during the event
• Water access for drinking water and cleanup
• Trash disposal for event waste
• Backup first aid — we bring basic supplies, but a fully-stocked kit at your venue is a great backup
• Air conditioning or ventilation — skating generates heat, and well-ventilated spaces are much more comfortable

Timing you’ll need

For a typical 3-hour skating event:

• We arrive: 90 minutes before start
• Setup: 60–75 minutes (skates arranged, sound and lighting tested, DJ ready)
• Buffer: 15–30 minutes for guest arrival before official start
• Event: 3 hours of skating, lessons, party time
• Tear-down: 30–45 minutes after event ends

Total venue access needed: roughly 5–5.5 hours for a 3-hour event.

Common venues that work well

• School gymnasiums (elementary, middle, high school)
• Community center multi-purpose rooms
• Church fellowship halls
• Corporate event spaces and atriums
• Fitness center basketball courts (off-hours)
• Warehouse spaces
• Museum or event venue spaces
• Large residential garages (for intimate parties)
• HOA clubhouses
• Fairground exhibit halls

Unsure whether your specific venue will work? Reach out and we’ll help you evaluate.

Quick checklist

Before booking, confirm your venue has:

• At least 3,000 square feet of open space (more for larger events)
• Smooth flooring — concrete, wood, VCT, terrazzo, or sealed epoxy
• 10+ foot ceiling clearance
• Standard electrical outlets accessible within 50 feet of setup
• Vehicle access within 100 feet
• Availability for 5+ hours total (for a 3-hour event)
• Restroom access for guests

All seven? You’re ready to book.