In The News

June 6th , 2007

Not Just Ice Anymore: Pettit Welcomes Roller/Inline Skaters

During the summer months, the Pettit National Ice Center is featuring inline and roller skating on its famous Olympic Oval. This exciting new activity is possible while the Oval’s ice is removed as part of seasonal maintenance.

Inline skating sessions will officially begin Monday, June 11 and are currently scheduled for weeknights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is just $3 and individuals must bring their own skates (no marking wheels or breaks, please). The 400-meter indoor Oval provides a fun environment for all skaters – while the cool indoor temperatures are a relief during hot, humid Milwaukee summers

One group that has already discovered the excitement of roller skating on the Olympic Oval is the Brewcity Bruisers. The Bruisers are Milwaukee's flat-track Roller Derby League and are comprised of five all-female teams that compete locally and around the country in various bouts. "The Pettit was a new experience for us and so far it has been fantastic! Our skaters come to the Pettit Center because they love the perfectly smooth surface. It's ideal for building endurance and staying cool as the summer months approach," said Jennifer "Jenerous Beattings" Guenther, a member of the Brewcity Bruisers. "We jump at the chance to skate at the Pettit Center."

The Bruisers roller skate on the Oval each Monday and invite everyone to join the fun. The Brewcity Bruisers will also hold a skate-a-thon fundraiser at the Pettit Center on Saturday, July 7. This time the ladies will cruise around a special track on the Pettit Center parking lot. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Pettit Center.

For more information on roller/inline skating on the Oval, please contact Rob Multerer 414.266.0100, ext. 132 or by email at rmulterer@thepettit.com.

Contact: Rob Multerer
Director of Operations
Pettit National Ice Center
414.266.0100, ext. 132
rmulterer@thepettit.com