Queers on Quads

We are a Portland, Maine-based LGBTQIA+ quad roller skating community designed to create new skate friendships and encourage our skaters’ street, park, and outdoor skills. All skill levels welcome!

You can find us rolling around the Greater Portland Area during the week. Check out our Instagram or our Events page for event updates!

Want to roller skate with us?

Just show up to join us for a scheduled community group skate! Event details can be found on our Instagram or our Events page.

 

Greater Portland Area, Maine, USA

04101

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FAQs

  • We generally meet at the Portland, South Portland, and Gorham skate parks. Sometimes we make it up to the Lewiston (Kennedy) skate park!

    For cruises or street skating, we usually choose random locations in the greater Portland area, so don’t forget to stay tuned via our Events page..

  • We meet up once or twice a week. A meetup is anywhere from 1-3 hours. Stay tuned for the latest event details!

  • We welcome ALL LGBTQIA+ skaters and their allies who are on quads! Roller blades and skateboards are welcome to join, but our group does mostly know about the maintenance, practices, tricks, and dynamics of quad roller skates.

  • We always have different kinds of skate meetups, and some of them are in places designed for brand new skaters to learn safely.

    Our community can help you figure out your gear, skate setup, wheels, and safety. We can teach you how to fall properly and feel great when you skate!

    If you’d like a more personal touch, please reach out to Coco and she will be happy to meet up and teach you during a paid one on one session.

  • Some of our members have used, preowned skates and accompanying skate gear that are in great condition, that they are willing to donate or sell to new skaters. We also know where you can get brand new skates if that’s your style!

    Brands we prefer are:     Moxi, Antik, Bont, Riedell