Since March 16th roller skating centers across Massachusetts have been closed. Closed to their local communities and closed to the many families they serve. Closed for an afternoon of family fun. Closed birthday celebrations. Closed for youth athletics. Closed for safe, healthy fun. For over four months! These are important pieces to the community. Places for kids to experience joy and happiness Places for people to burn off some energy. Something desperately needed today.

We ask for your support to show that the public is ready to skate indoors again. If you miss your local rink keep reading.

• With such a large footprint, skating centers have the space to allow lots of physical distancing.
• Everyone skates in the same direction, something the grocery stores struggle with. We have been doing this for decades. 
• Cleaning protocols are in place and facilities are prepared.
• Staff is trained on new procedures and ready to get back to work.
• Partnering with the Roller Skating Association, many rinks across the country have successfully opened. Massachusetts' rinks will be no different.

For several weeks bowling and movie theaters have been open. Health clubs and hair salons are back in business. Even the casinos are allowed to open their doors. Roller skating has been left behind as one of the last businesses allowed to open. With no hope in sight and no scheduled date to look forward to.

Please sign this petition to voice your concern that your local business is suffering and to reopen roller skating in Massachusetts.