Department of skate

Getting Rolling!

Congratulations on starting your skate journey! This is a special time in a young person’s life, and you’ll be noticing some new feelings and changes in your body… wait, what are we talking about? Still skating! I love to see how much joy skating brings people. It’s fun, it’s aerobic exercise, it lifts your spirits….

Holiday Gift Certificates!

Got a special rollerperson in your life? Hooray! If you don’t… well, you should get one, cause they’re pretty awesome. You know what else is awesome? Their smile when they open a sweet envelope from you and find something like THIS:How neat is that?! The answer is very. Pick the amount, pick the design, pick…

Bout Days!

Department of Skate is a regular vendor at DC Rollergirls home bouts. Please note that the H Street location will be closed on the following dates, but you can come see us at the bouts! Saturday, November 22, 2014 – Michael & Son Sportsplex at Dulles Saturday, December 13, 2014 – Michael & Son Sportsplex…

We are hosting an Officiating Clinic!

WASHINGTON, DC – where bending rules, looking the other way and greasing palms are an everyday occurrence – ROLLER DERBY STANDS ALONE AS A GLEAMING EXAMPLE OF LEGITIMACY AND REMAINS THE LAST BASTION OF DECENCY, MORALITY, AND RIGHTEOUSNESS IN OUR NATION’S CAPITAL. To keep hope alive and establish a new moral paradigm for the leaders…

International Derby!

Not over your Olympic fever? Us too! Come join us at the Michael & Son Sportsplex at Dulles out in Sterling, VA on Saturday! The H Street location will be closed but you’ll get to see the DC All-Stars taking on Rideau Valley from Ottawa. USA vs. Canada! If you have any special requests, please…

Bout Day!

We will be CLOSED on Saturday, January 18th because it’s BOUT DAY hooray hooray! You can come see us at the DC Armory. Bring the kidlets and your outside voice and come cheer on your favorite rollergirls!

CLOSED on Saturday, April 27th!

Just a reminder: Department of Skate will be CLOSED on Saturday, because we will be WATCHING THE DC ROLLERGIRLS ALL-STARS get awesome against the Philly Roller Girls’ Liberty Belles! You can come visit us at the bout!

Washington City Paper “Best Of 2013” Winner!

Thank you Washington City Paper!! Department of Skate is the 2013 Reader’s Poll winner for TWO categories: Best Skate Shop AND Best New Retail Store!

We are open for business!

Saturday, February 16th at 10am, come party with us at our Grand Opening! 519 H St. NW Suite 50, Washington DC, 20001, 10am-8pm. Bring your kids, bring your dogs, bring your friends*. Bring your pogo-sticks, hula hoops, ribbon dancers and aaaaaall the sparkles! In fact, let us know you’re coming over on our facebook page! …

The Grand Opening! (OH YES, it will be grand!)

Mark your calendars! We are officially opening for business on Saturday, February 16th! Please join us as we open our doors to the public for the very first time! DC’s one and only brick-and-mortar roller derby skate shop is ready to fill your every desire. Come check out the store, see the neighborhood, and hug…