About Universal
Skating Academy
Building champions on wheels for over two decades. From foundational balance to representing India at international championships.
Pioneering Roller Sports In Thane Since 2001
Universal Skating Academy was founded in 2001 with the dedicated mission to promote roller skating at District, State, National, and International levels.
Universal Skating Academy is associated with various reputed schools and institutions, promoting and teaching roller sports to hundreds of passionate students. Building champions for over 20 years now, the academy has earned an exceptional reputation in national and international roller sports by presenting skaters to compete alongside elite athletes at major international events.
Our Objective
Our objective is to promote roller sports across India by developing disciplined, professionally trained speed skaters who represent Thane, Maharashtra, and India on prestigious tournament podiums.
Our Vision
Our vision is to build healthy, confident, and resilient youth through structured athletic training, scientific biomechanics, and zero-compromise safety protocols.
Scientific, Individualized Coaching
Our coaching encompasses beginner through elite competition levels. Training heavily focuses on each individual student with structured warm-ups, speed workouts, core stability routines, and race strategy to rapidly accelerate skill development.
Custom Warm-Up Regimes
Specifically designed dynamic mobility, ankle strengthening, and dryland muscle activation drills before every session on wheels.
Individual Skill Focus
Low coach-to-student ratio ensures continuous personalized posture correction, edge control assessments, and accelerated learning curves.
Tournament Preparation
Road sessions, rink pacing, psychological race mindset conditioning, and RSFI federation tournament qualification pathways.
Sanket Kashikar
Founder & Head Coach · 20+ Years Coaching
More About Head Coach
Sanket Kashikar
The instructor staff is led by Coach Sanket Kashikar, a CIC Certified Coach who has performed at the National level and has been coaching athletes for the past 20 years. Coaches under him possess up to 8 years or more of certified teaching experience.
“Skating is not just about winning medals — it is a transformative journey that builds physical strength, unwavering discipline, and the quiet inner confidence that empowers children for life.”
Locations & Rink Facilities
Korum Mall Center (Flagship Rink)
Korum Mall, Near Cadbury Junction, Next to Cadbury Gate, Off Eastern Express Highway, Thane (West) 400606
Flagship Center — Fully Operational Year-Round (Well-shaded rink with washroom facilities)
Walk-Highstreet Mall Center
Walk Mall, Hiranandani Estate, Hiranandani Estate Road, Thane (West) 400607
Operational in Dry Season (Note: Not operational during rainy season)
Laxmi Narayan Residency Center
Laxmi Narayan Residency, Shivai Nagar, Opp. Devdaya Nagar, Thane (West) 400606
Operational in Dry Season (Note: Not operational during rainy season)
Over 500+ Medals Across District, State & Nationals
Explore our complete year-by-year medal archive from 2010 through 2025 championships including the Best Club Trophy at Achievers kandivli and international medals in Thailand.