White Rock Skate Center

04/21/2022

Can you believe it’s been a full year since Kelly Clarkson sang “My Way” by Frank Sinatra in honor of White Rock Skate and Chuck on The Kelly Clarkson Show?!? 💜🛼🪩💖

06/04/2021

ICYMI:

Our episode is airing again today! Make sure to tune in to see Leslie tell Kelly about White Rock Skate on The Kelly Clarkson Show! Check your local listings!

04/23/2021

Thank you Lake Highlands Advocate for the wonderful article! If you haven’t seen this episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, make sure you check it out!! Thank you so much Kelly Clarkson, Jason Halbert, and the entire TKCS crew for such a wonderful version of this song and for allowing us a place to share a story that means so much to us!! 🎶🌻

Did you catch the Kelly Clarkson Show Tuesday? During the program, Kelly sang Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” at the request of Lake Highlands High 2004 grad Leslie Connor. After the performance, she asked why Leslie loved the song. Leslie explained that her grandfather, Charles, built White Rock Ska...

04/21/2021

In case you missed The Kelly Clarkson Show today, Kelly sang “My Way” by Frank Sinatra. Leslie, Chuck’s daughter, requested it and got to tell fellow Texan, Kelly Clarkson, a little bit about the history of our rink. Thank you all for the kind words you’ve sent our way today! 🛼💗

04/19/2021

If you’ve ever skated at White Rock Skate, you know how much Frank Sinatra means to us! Don’t miss The Kelly Clarkson Show tomorrow (Tuesday, April 20th) to see a wonderful Kellyoke and to hear Chuck’s daughter, Leslie, tell Kelly Clarkson about the history of our rink!

Check your local listings: https://prod-kcshow.kellyclarksonshow.com/exclusives/where-to-watch

05/19/2019

Does this song catch anyone else’s attention everytime this ad comes on? Sure makes me miss that giant circle and those crazy birthday balloon hats!! 🎈🎶

If you follow the instructions to the "Hokey Pokey" song, you might find that exercising and staying fit are as easy as putting your right arm in and bringing it back out. Listen to the song a bit more and you'll find dancers who feel encouraged to shake it all around. With the Apple Watch Series 4....

10/17/2018

October 16, 2016:

Can you guys believe it’s been 2 years since we ended the last session ever?! We definitely miss seeing you guys every weekend! Please share a photo or memory with us and let us know what you’re up to nowadays.

10/17/2017

Well.... the day has come. White Rock Skate Center officially closed its doors one year ago today, on Sunday, October 16, 2016.

Tonight, we honor Chuck, the true heartbeat of the skating rink. We also wanted to share something Chuck’s daughter Leslie wrote last year:

“‘Twas the night before closing,
When all through big D.
The people were asking,
"OH! How could it be?!"

The signs were all posted.
The people, they knew.
The line would be long.
So tough to get through.

The smell, the pictures,
memorabilia too.
They weren't quite sure
What tomorrow, they'd do.

Come Monday, it's different.
White Rock Skate would be closed.
But Chuck gets to retire!
(And he isn't opposed).

One more session, it's on!
See you at 1 o'clock!
One last Hurrah!
Thanks for skating at White Rock!”

10/16/2017

Day 7 in this countdown to... tomorrow.

Tonight, we’d like to thank the group that stuck with us until the bitter end. This photo was taken after the very last Friday night session White Rock Skate ever had. We miss seeing your smiling faces every weekend, but are so very thankful for your hard work and dedication. We may be in different cities or states and at different jobs now, but we think of you guys often and are sending our love today, and everyday. ❤️

10/15/2017

Day 6 in the countdown to October 16th and today we’d like to honor Austin and Sarah on their wedding day. Austin worked for us for many, many years and we are so thrilled for you. You look wonderful, and Sarah is just beautiful! Here they are pictured with Chuck and his wife, Laura.

(Isn’t her dress stunning?)

10/14/2017

Yesterday was day 5 of this countdown to October 16th. We dropped the ball on posting, but didn’t want to skip it, so here goes:

On day 5, we’d like to share a photo of JulieAnn, Mason, and SarahLyn with Chuck. We’ve had several sibling pairs work for us through the years, but this was the first (and only) sibling trio. We are so thankful for the Coker family. They made such a huge impact on the rink, their coworkers, our customers, and most importantly, us. They definitely prove that family isn’t always blood.

Thank you for all you’ve done for us.

10/13/2017

Day 4 of the countdown to October 16:

Ever wonder who is responsible for the wonderfulness that was White Rock Skate Center?

Well, you know Chuck... here he is pictured with (from left to right): his sister Cathy, his father Charles (the man who built WRSC), Chuck (Lord of the Rink), his wife Laura, and his mother Betty.