Wagon Wheel Roller Skating Renewed Adult Culture
Owners Jon and Elisa Odlin have revitalized the historic Casper rink to foster community and support local roller derby.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Ice Skating
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Since purchasing the historic Wagon Wheel Roller Skating rink in December 2022, Jon and Elisa Odlin have renovated the space to boost local adult skate culture. The effort includes support for the A'Salt Creek Roller Derby, a nonprofit league that rebranded as gender-inclusive in 2023.
Why it matters
The owners intervened to prevent the closure of a venue that first opened in 1948, ensuring the facility remains available for future generations. By updating the space and hosting dedicated events, they have created a renewed hub for local athletic and social engagement.
The skating rink, which first opened in 1948, now supports an adult derby roster of approximately 20 skaters. While a standard competitive roster requires 15 members, the league relies on member dues and $5 ticket sales to fund its ongoing operations.
The players
Jon and Elisa Odlin
They are the current owners who purchased the rink to prevent its permanent closure.
A'Salt Creek Roller Derby
This is a gender-inclusive nonprofit league that uses the facility for practice and competitive bouts.
The details
Renovations at the rink in Mills include the addition of arcade games and the commissioning of murals to modernize the interior. The A'Salt Creek Roller Derby continues to operate as a gender-inclusive nonprofit with practices held on Monday and Wednesday evenings.
Timeline
Wagon Wheel Roller Skating originally opened in 1948.
The local roller derby history began in 2009.
Jon and Elisa Odlin purchased the facility in December 2022.
The A'Salt Creek Roller Derby team reformed in spring 2023.
The next scheduled adult skate night occurs on October 15, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The transition to a gender-inclusive structure reflects a broader evolution in the sport of roller derby that aims to expand participation. This shift positions the local league to build multiple competitive rosters as it recruits new members from the community.
The current roster of 20 skaters exceeds the 15-person competitive minimum, providing the league with depth for future tournament play. Interested participants can join the league's practices every Monday and Wednesday to work toward official roster placement.
The takeaway
Supporting historic local venues helps maintain community spaces that offer unique athletic and social opportunities. Residents can participate in these activities by attending scheduled adult skate nights or supporting local derby bouts.
Further reading
Learn more about local skating programs by visiting the Ice Skating section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Oil City News.
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