Hello and welcome back to the Hot Mic blog by Neon Entertainment, The Brightest Agency in college entertainment booking! With your new student orientations coming up closer every day throughout the summer, it’s high time to start thinking about your plans for new and returning student orientation events. Instead of patrolling the internet for a fun and unique idea to stand out, check out our portable roller skating rink! 

If you’re looking for a unique and engaging addition to your college event, consider the nostalgia and fun of a portable roller skating rink. Rooted in the 1950s and 60s, roller skating brings back warm memories of simpler times. Fun, energetic, and dynamic, roller skating offers a fantastic avenue for student interaction and engagement.

Embrace the Roller Vibe: Why Choose Portable Roller Skating Rinks?

Imagine the energy of your college event surging as students strap on skates and hit the rink. Lights are flashing, music is pumping, and laughter fills the air. This is the roller disco vibe, and it’s easier than ever to bring it to your campus with portable roller skating rinks!

Portable roller skating rinks are not just a fun throwback to yesteryears, they’re a crowd-pleasing sensation that can transform any college event into a memorable spectacle. More than just a novelty, they create a lively hub of social interaction and laughter that students can’t resist.

What makes them so attractive to event organizers? They provide an inclusive environment where students of all skill levels can participate. Everyone from first-time skaters to seasoned pros can join in the fun. These events aren’t only about skating – these rinks also serve as the perfect stage for theme parties, dance-offs, or other competitions! 

Don’t just take our word for it, hear it from those who’ve experienced it. College events featuring roller skating rinks have been met with rave reviews and beaming smiles. Check a few out from our portable roller rink page! Time and again, they’ve proven to be the standout feature that attendees remember long after the event.

Bring that touch of retro charm, and inject energy and fun into your next college event. Choose a portable roller skating rink, and let the good times roll!

Factors to Consider When Booking a Portable Skating Rink

When planning your portable roller rink party, you’ll want to keep a few key factors in mind. From space requirements to power supply and weather/floor considerations, let’s run through the major points of consideration.

• Space: Our portable roller rink takes up the same amount of space as a standard-size rink (40x60ft or 2400 sqft). However, we also can provide for up to 7200 sqft of rink flooring! 
•  Power Supply: Two (2) 20 amp circuits (1x for lights and 1x for sound)
• Weather/Floor Conditions: We do not recommend placing this event on the grass. We require a hard, flat floor to keep the surface even for the safety of the participants. For indoor hosting, a plastic tarp will be laid out to protect your flooring. If you’re planning on hosting outdoors, keep an eye on the local weather conditions and forecast. 

Unleash Your Creativity: Choose a Theme or Run a Competition For Your Roller Rink!

Picture this: neon lights shimmering off sequined costumes, the rhythmic roll of skates blending with 80s pop classics, and students laughing as they groove and glide around the rink. That’s the power of a theme in action!

Incorporating a theme with your portable roller skating rink isn’t just fun! It’s a chance to create a whole new world within your college event. A theme can turn the rink into a time machine, taking attendees back to the retro eras of sock hops and disco fever, or it can transform it into a futuristic roller derby. The possibilities are as boundless as your imagination!

Planning themed events can seem daunting, but the payoff is absolutely worth it. Themes give students something to rally around. They become more than just attendees—they transform into active participants, adding to the event’s atmosphere with their themed costumes and enthusiastic involvement.

No need to stop with a theme either, why not incorporate some lighthearted competition to drive even more engagement? You could do something like the best dance moves on roller skates to complement your theme! 

Drum Up the Excitement: How to Promote Your Exciting Skating Event

Picture the buzz of anticipation, the flurry of social media posts, the chatter across campus – all building up to the main event. Yes, we’re talking about the thrilling journey of promoting your roller skating event! You don’t want to just get the word out, you want to build a wave of excitement and student engagement leading up to the day of your fun college event! 

Effective promotion can turn your event from just another date on the calendar into the must-attend spectacle of the semester. One way you can start is by unveiling your event on social media. You could do a tantalizing teaser of the rink setup, a sneak peek of the cool prizes lined up for contests, or maybe even a fun countdown to ramp up the anticipation! Find out the music your student body wants to listen to while dancing and skating around. Ask about their favorite memories. Transform your engaging student event into the kickoff spectacle for your semester this orientation! 

Get Your Roller Party Started!

A portable roller skating rink brings unique value to college events. It offers fun and nostalgic entertainment that encourages student interaction and engagement. As you plan for the new academic year, consider the joy and excitement that a roller skating event could bring to your orientation or welcome week festivities.

Curious about our campus enrichment programs for your college event? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@neon-entertainment.com! Check out some of the incredible talents on our roster, whether it’s our speakers, comedians, or musicians (national touring acts and our own roster). We also have incredible inflatables, unique novelty items, and hilarious game shows available! Check out some of our previous writings to learn more.

Speaking of checking out our previous writings, Don’t forget to stay tuned to the Hot Mic Blog, where we regularly spotlight the talented artists on our roster and why our college event entertainment is top-tier. We’re also easily found on social media, especially Instagram, FaceBook, and YouTube!

Reach out today to enquire or book any of these or our other events or artists. Call us at 800-993-NEON, or get more information by emailing info@neon-entertainment.com. Let’s make that spectacular college event you’ve envisioned real. The sooner you start planning, the sooner you can relax!