Intro To Roller Derby : Rollerskating 101, Derby Edition

Roller derby is a team sport to score points – except there is no ball. Skaters first develop strength and skating skills, then progress to strategy, teamwork and gameplay. Derby is a contact sport that includes non-contact reffing and an inclusive community.

Interested in playing Roller Derby? The NIRDS get you started on four wheels through our Rollerskating 101: Derby Edition Classes taught through Cumberland Rec Centre in September and January. This beginner level rollerskating class teaches skills such as safe falls, stops, crossovers, transitions, and backwards skating using a roller derby fitness curriculum. Have fun and get sweaty while building the strength and stability to progress to derby or other skating pursuits!

All fitness or skill levels welcome – whethor you have skated before or not at all!
• Learn your own pace
• Positive & supportive environment
• Join an inclusive & empowering community

REGISTRATION OPEN!

September 13 – December 13, 2026
Sundays 11 AM – 12:30 PM
16 yrs + | $108
Exception dates: Nov 8, Nov 29

Cumberland Rec Centre
2665 Dunsmuir Ave,
Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0

GEAR & EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Need to borrow gear to get started? NIRD may have limited temporary ‘loaner gear’ for you to test out. Once enrolled with the program, please contact us with your street shoe size (please state if women’s or mens size). If we have them available, we’ll try to find temporary loaner skates & protective padding to try the class. Please note, this is first come-first-serve with limited sizes available – all skaters are expected to purchase their own gear.

New skaters MUST bring their own mouth guard (available at sports stores such as Sportchek), helmet (hockey or bike is ok to start) & water bottle. Wear athletic clothing & bring a great attitude!