May 5, 2011 - May 5th is finally here. After months of preparing we are officially launching “Think Green”. On Edge Skating is pleased to announce that we have partnered with Pepsico and Waste Management to offer one of Colorado’s first Pepsico Dream Machine Kiosks at our synthetic ice rink.
Starting today you can come into our facility and use the kiosk to recycle aluminum cans & plastic bottles ( Pet 1 ). The proceeds go to Entrepreneur Boot Camp an organization that helps post 9/11 disabled vets start their own businesses. The kiosk is done in partnership with Greenopolis and offers reward points each time you recycle for discounts at local and national merchants.
We are so pleased to be able to offer this service within our community and invite everyone out with us to Think Green. Now in one place you can recycle cans, plastic bottles, and used ink cartridges here at On Edge Skating. Our official press release can be seen below.
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April 12, 2011 - On Edge Skating would like to welcome Eclipse Figure Skating Blades to the OES family. Eclipse provides 3 different options for freestyle skaters Volant, Mist, and Infinity. They haven’t forgotten about ice dancers either with the Eclipse Dance model. These blades have some very unique features which include Heat Tempering to give edges longer life between sharpening’s, Automated Chrome Relief to offer more consistent edges, Full Silver Welds, and 1075 High Carbon Steel for strength. To find out more about these blades check them out in our Blade Store
March 8, 2011 - On Edge Skating would like to welcome Flowerdaze to the On Edge Skating family. Flowerdaze is a Michigan based clothing maker for figure skaters. Among their many offerings include a complete line of leggings, practice dresses and custom made competition dresses for skaters and more. In the near future they will also be coming out with a skating shorts line. We look forward to working with Flowerdaze! You can find some of their items in our store here
February 2, 2011 On Edge Skating has launched a fundraising drive to expand the rink size from 15’x15’ to 21’x30’. People can donate funds either through the On Edge Skating site here or through Indie Gogo The group is trying to raise a about 10K for the expansion. The owners of the rink want to have a facility that local youth hockey, Mesa State College Hockey, and area figure skaters can use as well as offer additional community projects at. Help them spread the word! For more information on this program or the Marketing Partners Program ( which also goes towards growing the rink size) contact the rink at 970.812.4109
January 28, 2011: On Edge Skating announces their skate recycling program The Green Skate Initiative A unique program where advanced and competitive figure skaters can recycle their old skates. The program benefits skaters just starting out in skating or low level skaters who for one reason or another can’t afford new skates. For more info on this unique program visit the link above.
November 2, 2010: On Edge Skating has opened it’s doors at it’s new location. Just off North Ave in Grand Junction, CO. Our rink features a 15’ x 15’ synthetic rink, parents observation deck on the second floor, Off Ice training room, full service Pro Shop and free wireless through the whole facility.
We will be holding an open house on Thursday Nov 4th from 4-6PM as well as on Saturday Nov. 6th from 12-4PM. Come see our facility, skate for free if you have your own skates!
August 12, 2009: A deal was reached today with Paramount Skates. On Edge Skating will now serve Colorado and Utah as the only factory direct representative in this area. We look forward to working with Paramount. Paramount Skates are the fastest growing blade manufacturer in North America. Their blades have taken modern blade making to the next level. Made from an aviation aluminum alloy the blade is lighter, quicker, and has a longer blade life then traditional blades. Most skaters in the junior and senior level blades are getting up to 120 hours of skating time between sharpening.
August 14, 2009 A deal was worked out with Jackson Skates USA distributor Damscheroder Distributing. On Edge Skating looks forward to adding the Jackson Ultima and Matrix figure skating blades.
January 2, 2010 On Edge Skating has partnered with 2003 World Team member Ryan Jahnke and founder of My Skating Mall www.myskatingmall.com MSM is a soon to be launched website porthole that will help fund grassroots skating through out North America. When shoppers make purchases through MSM partners 10% of the purchase price benefits the purchasers local skating clubs. We are looking forward the official launch in March of this year.
Grand Junction Business Aims to Bring “Green Rink” to
Colorado’s Western Slope
August 25, 2010 – Grand Junction, Colorado: Grand Junction-based On Edge Skating is heading up a movement to bring ice skating back to the Grand Valley. “On Edge Skating is a business for skaters by skaters,” owner Charles Crawford said. On Edge Skating has been looking for investors for the project for over a year, but with the recent closure of the Grand Valley’s only skating rink, a greater sense of urgency has been added to their plan.
“We want to open a rink with a new, improved version of synthetic ice,” said Crawford. “Synthetic ice has several advantages over traditional ice, which include lower up-front and operational costs and less negative impact on the environment. Unlike other groups in the area, we’re trying to bring an environmentally friendly ice skating option to Western Colorado.” Synthetic ice has been on the market for some time. Crawford was involved in some of the original test markets for early versions of synthetic ice. He admits that the early products were not much like skating on real ice but the technology has, “come a long way since those days.”
“Not all synthetic ice products are equal, but after extensive research we feel that we have found the best available product and we have developed a relationship with the manufacturer of the surface," Crawford continued. “Today’s synthetic ice products allow skaters to be able to do anything on it that can be done on traditional ice, including figure skating jumps and spins, as well as playing hockey. Also, synthetic ice uses considerably less energy, water and chemicals than traditional ice surfaces.”
Crawford and his business are hoping to find investors in the near future so that local figure skaters and hockey players will no longer need to drive one and a half to two hours to get on the ice. Skating offers a great recreational option for local youth. Interested individuals may contact
Crawford via e-mail at charles@onedgeskating.com or by calling (970) 589-7706 and learn more about the project at www.onedgeskating.com
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On Edge Skating
2457 1/2 Theresea LN
Grand Junction, CO 81505
970.589.7706