Sk8LikeYou Podcast

Derek Fitzgerald (2x8)

Data emisji: Gru 30, 2024

Derek Fitzgerald is the owner & operator of Happy Wheels Skate Center in Westbrook, ME. Derek’s journey to become a rink owner is special to say the least. Happy Wheels was a staple of both Maine & New Hampshire for decades. Derek himself worked for the company for 25 years prior to owning his own rink. The last Happy Wheels location closed in 2019 & we actually recorded this episode exactly 5 years later. In that 5 years Derek has worked tirelessly, especially during COIVD, to resurrect Happy Wheels and he succeeded. Although the building is brand new, the brand is not & Derek made it his mission to replicate the signature Happy Wheels style & it couldn’t be better. As someone that grew up skating in Maine & Happy Wheels, it is like walking back in time for me and many others. The Maine skating community continues to show gratitude to Derek for re-igniting passion for skating and for returning a staple of childhood to thousands in New England.