Club Merchanise
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Where can I skate around here?
Click here for a variety of ice skating venues in the state.
Where can I buy skates around here?
Used skates: look for our "Skate Swap" at least once a year by watching this website's Classified Ads page or our Facebook page for announcements about upcoming skate swaps.
New skates can be purchased at:
Hockey Source (in Pasco) carries Jackson and Reidell figure skates and blades and can special order other products as needed. Proper fit is critical; having your foot measured correctly is essential. For skates purchased at Hockey Source, their staff will select a skate appropriate for your skating level and help you fit your boot properly. Click here for more information.
Online - while online purchases of skates are generally discouraged by club leadership, Jackson and Reidell figure skates are readily available online at sites like amazon.com and figureskatingstore.com. Measure your foot using the manufacturer's guidelines.
How do I take care of skates?
Wipe off your blades and use cloth "soakers" to cover your blades in your skate bag so that the blades do not scratch or nick.
Blade guards are used to protect your blades when you are walking around the rink. Don't store your blades with guards on; the moisture trapped in the guard will cause your blade to rust.
Soakers and guards can be purchased at the Hockey Source or online.
"Air out" your skates to prevent mildew and prolong the life of the padding inside the skate. Don't leave skates in a hot car for extended periods of time.
Blades should be sharpened about every 40 hours of ice time.
Hockey Source (Pasco) sharpens beginner to the most advanced (Pattern 99 and Gold Star) blades. Work can be completed in a few hours. $12
Toyota Arena (Kennewick) sharpens figure skating and hockey skates at the lobby counter. Work can be completed in a day. $8
Skaters can also take their skates to be sharpened by someone that specializes in sharpening figure skates.
Bill Dodd (Coeur D'Alene) NorthWest Skates
Larry Muxlow (Spokane): 509-926-9402
Vicky Zanders (Portland/Seattle): 503-329-5180
Rick Stephens (Seattle): 206-546-2431
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