09/02/2026
Itโs official: Retro Skate is under new ownership as of today. ๐ผ๐
We wanted to take a moment to introduce ourselves and share a little about the people behind the next chapter of Retro Skate. โจ
If you donโt know us, weโre Shane and Brittney Carpenter. We both grew up here in Fairmont, so this community has always been our home. ๐ก๐
Skating has been a part of Shaneโs life for as long as he can remember. ๐ผ He began skating at age two and later competed in national speed skating events. ๐ Interestingly, skating also played a significant role in the start of our relationship, as we both worked at a local rink when we first started dating. โค๏ธ๐ผ
Over the past few years, Shane has been building his career in real estate, but when he found out Retro Skate was going to close, we decided to purchase it. ๐ โก๏ธ๐ผ It felt like something we had to do, or there would never be another skating rink in Fairmont. This place has brought a lot of joy to our community, and weโre excited to help write the next chapter. โจ๐
Today, weโre parents of two boys, ages 10 and 5, who keep us busy cheering them on and coaching them in various sports. โฝ๐๐ฃ We know how important it is for kids to have a place where they can be kids, make friends, have fun, and create memories. โค๏ธ
Our hope is to make the rink more than just a place to skate. ๐ผ We want it to be a safe, fun, and welcoming place for kids and families in our community. ๐คโจ
Weโre truly thrilled about whatโs coming up and deeply appreciate all the support weโve already received. ๐ We have a lot of ideas, a lot of work ahead of us, and most importantly, a lot of excitement about bringing Retro Skate into its next chapter! ๐๐ผโจ
We hope youโll come skate and/or bounce with us, support us, and most of all, make some memories with us. ๐ผ๐โจ
Welcome to the next chapter of Retro Skate! ๐๐ผ
โShane & Brittney ๐