American Roller Sports Offering $19,000 in Cash Prizes at American Championships

Skaters from Bob LaBriola’s skating club pose for a photo with their personalized banners at the 2023 American Artistic Roller Skating Championships. Photo Credit: Ulises Escobar

Get ready to lace up your skates and feel the adrenaline rush as American Roller Sports proudly presents the 6th Annual American Roller Sports Speed Skating Championship, set to blaze into Hermitage, Pennsylvania, from June 10-14, 2024. This isn’t just any skating competition – it’s the epitome of speed skating excellence!

ARS Speed Skating Championships to Award $13,000 to skaters
From June 10-14, Hermitage, Pennsylvania will be transformed into a hub of excitement and competition as skaters from every corner of the nation gather to showcase their skills and determination in the heart-pounding races of the American Roller Sports Speed Skating Championship. With thousands of attendees and viewers tuning in around the world and having been showcased on the Olympic Channel in the past, this event promises to be a spectacle not to be missed.

The highlight of this year’s championship is the legendary Inline Race of Champions on Friday, June 14, a test of speed and endurance that will push skaters to their limits with an astonishing prize purse of $10,000. This thrilling showdown will see competitors vying for the title of the fastest skaters in America.

But there’s more excitement in store for 2024! Introducing the Quad Portion to the Race of Champions to be held on Tuesday, June 11, where the action is hotter and the stakes are higher.

For the first time ever, the American Roller Sports Speed Skating Championships will include a Quad Race of Champions, offering a cash prize of $3000! Skaters will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and compete for glory.

With our prize purse soaring to an astonishing $13,000, the competition has never been more fierce.

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The schedule for the American Speed Skating Championships is jam-packed with thrilling events:
Monday, June 10: Practice, Quad Time Trials, Quad IAG
Tuesday, June 11: Quad Relay, Quad Race of Champions
Wednesday, June 12: Inline IAG Time Trials, Inline IAG
Thursday, June 13: Inline Relays, Rookie Time Trials
Friday, June 14: Rookie Inline, Inline Race of Champions

ARS artistic skating championships to award $6000 to coaches
The American Roller Sports Board of Directors is pleased to announce a new contest for artistic clubs. A total of $6000 will be awarded to the top three artistic clubs with the largest number of skaters in the combined “C” divisions of dance, figures, freestyle, and creative at the 2024 American Championship.

For those eager to witness the artistry of skating, the American Artistic Skating Championships will take place from June 30 - July 6, 2024, at Piccadilly Palace in Union, Missouri. Awards totaling $6000 will be distributed among the top three artistic clubs with the most “C” division skaters.

The schedule for the American Artistic Skating Championships is as follows:
Sunday, June 30: Practice Day Youth/B, Youth Opening Ceremony, Youth/B Official Start (PM)
Monday, July 1: Youth/B Official (continued)
Tuesday, July 2: Youth/B Official (continued), Practice Day C Events (PM)
Wednesday, July 3: American “C” Championships, Social Skate (PM)
Thursday, July 4: Adult Practice (AM), Adult Opening Ceremony, Adult Official (PM)
Friday, July 5: Adult Official (continued)
Saturday, July 6: Adult Official (continued), End of Championships

So mark your calendars, gather your team, and join us for an unforgettable week of speed, skill, and excitement at the American Roller Sports Championships in Hermitage, Pennsylvania and Union, Missouri! For more information and to ensure your team and skaters are registered, visit www.americanrollersports.com.

Author

Lynette Rowland
Lynette is the editor and publisher of Rinksider Magazine and director of communications for the Roller Skating Association. She has been with the RSA since 2012 and has more than 23 years of publishing and communications experience. She can be reached at [email protected] or by calling 317-347-2626 Ext. 107.