Roller Skating Foundation

02/04/2026

🎓💵 APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP MONEY! Are you a roller skating athlete or gearing up for your first year of college? The Roller Skating Foundation has an incredible opportunity just for you! We are thrilled to announce $13,000 in scholarships available to six outstanding applicants. Whether you’re rolling into college after a year or less off, or looking to pursue trade school, this scholarship can help you achieve your dreams.

If you're connected to RSA member rinks or RSM member affiliates as a family member or employee, you're also eligible to apply! Use the scholarship funds to support your athletic pursuits or to cover tuition and other educational expenses.

Don’t miss out on this chance to glide smoothly into your future. Apply today and let the Roller Skating Foundation help you roll towards success!

Deadline is March 31

Find applications at: https://www.rollerskating.com/scholarships.html

12/02/2025

Did you know that today is ? Over the past 13 years, Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

The Roller Skating Foundation is a 501(c)3 that was created to promote physical fitness, provide scholarships and grants, promote family values, safety, and risk management programs, and utilize donations to support the advancement of the roller skating industry.

Every year, we provide up to $18k in grants to schools and up to $13k to roller skating athletes and students entering college. Your donations help to provide opportunities to educators and students throughout the country.

🎓 Know a student or roller skating athlete preparing for college? If you are a student or roller skating athlete or know someone entering college for the first time, click here to learn more about our scholarships: https://www.rollerskating.com/scholarships.html

🍎 Know a teacher who could use extra financial support for their classroom to take their students roller skating? If you know a teacher who would like to apply to our grant program for their class, click here to learn more about our year-round grant program: https://www.rollerskating.com/grants.html

🎁Can’t make a financial donation? No problem — roll in with a Silent Auction item instead! Every year at the RSA Convention and Trade Show, we host a Silent Auction (as well as a live auction for large prizes during the Welcome Reception). Your donations are critical to helping us raise money for grants and scholarships: https://web.rollerskating.com/atlas/forms/general/19

Any amount that you can help us with throughout the year is appreciated. You can make a one-time donation or even set up a monthly donation with our online form!

Thank you for being a vital part of the Roller Skating Foundation community. Your support keeps our mission—and our skaters—moving full speed ahead! 🛼💙

https://www.rollerskating.com/donate.html

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08/19/2025

🎓 Celebrating the Future of the Roller Skating Industry – 2025 Scholarship Winners Announced!

The Roller Skating Foundation, the foundation arm of the Roller Skating Association, is proud to award $13,000 in scholarships to students who exemplify leadership, dedication, and excellence both in the classroom and within the roller skating community.

🏆 Academic Scholarships
• Trent Bennett – $5,000
• Ava Pitts – $3,000
• Narra Pagtakhan – $2,000

🛼 Athlete Scholarships
• Alivia Spitz – $1,000
• Vance Youngren – $1,000
• Narra Pagtakhan – $1,000

We’re honored to support these exceptional individuals as they pursue higher education and continue to represent the values of our sport and industry.

📈 Investing in the next generation of leaders, athletes, and advocates strengthens the future of roller skating and recreation as a whole.

➡️ Learn more about our Scholarship program at: https://www.rollerskating.com/scholarships.html (Deadline is March 31 every year.)

🎓 Celebrating the Future of the Roller Skating Industry – 2025 Scholarship Winners Announced!The Roller Skating Foundation, the foundation arm of the Roller...

08/19/2025

🚨TAG A TEACHER ALERT! 🚨

Tag a teacher who should see this important grant notice!

Roller Skating Foundation Grants Application Due September 1: Get Your Students Rolling!

Teachers & nonprofits—bring the joy of roller skating to your students with a field trip to an RSA member roller skating rink. The Roller Skating Foundation gives away $18,000 in grants every year to fund unforgettable, active learning experiences that boost fitness, focus, and confidence.

Why apply?
• Active, standards-aligned movement kids love
• Safe, supervised environment at local rinks
• Easy digital application (save your info for next round)

Deadlines: Sept 1 or Feb 1 (winners notified ~45 days after each deadline)

How to get started (2 steps):
1. User our Find a Rink feature on www.rollerskating.com to find an RSA Skating Rink nearest you (or visit https://web.rollerskating.com/search)
2. Click on About > Roller Skating Foundation > Grants and then on the link to the form to apply (or visit www.rollerskating.com/grants)

Questions? 317-347-2626 ext. 107 or [email protected]

Let’s skate toward healthier, happier classrooms—apply today!

05/07/2025

🛼🎓 We’re Excited to Announce Our 2025 Scholarship Winners!

Thanks to your support of the Roller Skating Foundation, we’ve awarded $13,000 in scholarships to some amazing young leaders and athletes who represent the heart of the skating community.

🌟 Academic Scholarships:
• Trent Bennett – $5,000
• Ava Pitts – $3,000
• Narra Pagtakhan – $2,000

🏅 Athlete Scholarships:
• Alivia Spitz – $1,000
• Vance Youngren – $1,000
• Narra Pagtakhan – $1,000

💬 Join us in congratulating these hardworking, passionate recipients! Their achievements inspire us all, and we can’t wait to see what they do next.

💖 Want to support future scholarships? Visit https://www.rollerskating.com/roller-skating-foundation.html to learn more about how to donate or get involved.

03/31/2025

The Roller Skating Foundation hosts an Online Auction every year at the RSA Convention and Trade Show, and we’re looking for awesome donations!

Got gift cards? Event tickets? A product to donate? Unique experiences? Autographed merch? We want them! Your donation helps us support education and roller skating programs across the country — and here’s the best part: We give away $31,000 every year in grants and scholarships!

Let’s roll together for a great cause! 💙

Click here to sign up to donate an item for our online auction: https://web.rollerskating.com/atlas/forms/general/19

03/31/2025

The Roller Skating Foundation hosts an Online Auction every year at the RSA Convention and Trade Show, and we’re looking for awesome donations!

Got gift cards? Event tickets? A product to donate? Unique experiences? Autographed merch? We want them! Your donation helps us support education and roller skating programs across the country — and here’s the best part: We give away $31,000 every year in grants and scholarships!

Let’s roll together for a great cause! 💙

Click here to sign up to donate an item for our online auction: https://web.rollerskating.com/atlas/forms/general/19

02/13/2025

🚨DEADLINE APPROACHING! The Roller Skating Foundation will be giving out up to $13,000 in scholarships in 2025.

Applications are open to roller skating athletes age 16+ or high school seniors about to enter their first year of college, university or even a trade school who meet eligibility criteria.

Visit our website today at www.rollerskating.com/scholarships to download the forms at the bottom of the page to get started!

Roller Skating Foundation Scholarships

10/17/2024

🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨 The Roller Skating Foundation ramped up its support for schools nationwide by increasing annual grants up to $18,000! 🎉 These grants will give students an unforgettable chance to roll into fun and fitness at RSA member rinks across the country! 🛼✨

👉 TAG YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER 🍎 or share this with the inspiring educators you know to make sure they don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Encourage them to apply today at www.rollerskating.com/grants and let’s get those students skating! 🙌

10/15/2024

The Roller Skating Foundation will be giving out up to $13,000 in scholarships in 2025. Applications are open to roller skating athletes age 16+ or high school seniors about to enter their first year of college or trade school who meet eligibility criteria. Visit our website today at www.rollerskating.com/scholarships to download the forms to get started!