Skate Scene USA, 1183 Memorial Dr, Chicopee Massachusetts

• Operator: Bruce J. Broyles[1]
Bruce Broyles previously operated the United Skates of America rink nearby.[1]
The Broyles family previously operated the Broyles Arena in Pittsfield.[5]
• Manager: Broyles family
• Pro/Coach: Bob Easton (Speed) [3]
• Organist: [?]
• DJ: [?]
• Floor size: 80' x 180'[1]
• Floor type: Maple wood[1], clear coated
• Primary reason for closing: New property owner foreclosed after purchasing his mortgage.[5]
• Opened: June 1990[1] - 1999[5]

• Skate Scene USA became Rock N Rollerskate for a short time. (See website image below.)
(No other info about Rock N Rollerskate at this time.)

The Broyles family were busy operating rinks for many years.
1952-1987 - William & Doreen Broyles operated Broyles Arena, Pittsfield, MA
1952-1954 - Robert Broyles was the manager of Broyles Arena, Pittsfield, MA
1954-1958 - Robert Broyles operated Broyles Skateland, Salisbury, Maryland
1976-1987 - Bruce Broyles was the manager of USA Rink, Chicopee, MA
1987-1989 - Bruce Broyles leased the USA Rink, Chicopee, MA
• 1990-1999 - Bruce Broyles operated Skate Scene USA, Chicopee, MA

• Currently, it's Planet Fitness as pictured at top of page.




With the move to the new building complete, it's time to open!













Skate Scene USA's last competition.


Closed August 8, 1999.




Found this in the Internet Archive.
I can't confirm if this was an attempt or
just hope to bring back skating to the closed rink.
If you any info about this, please let me know.

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