Rollerskating 101: Derby Edition
Roller derby is a team sport to score points – except there is no ball. Skaters first develop strength and skating skill, 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. 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!
• Learn your own pace
• Positive & supportive environment
• Join an inclusive & empowering community
REGISTer now!
Sundays Jan 12 – March 16 (10 classes)
11:00 am – 12:30pm $90
Cumberland Rec Centre
2665 Dunsmuir Ave,
Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0
GEAR & EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Need to borrow gear to get started? NIRD has limited temporary ‘loaner gear’ for you to try. Once enrolled with the program, please contact us with your street shoe size (please state women’s or mens size). If we have them available, we’ll try to find temporary loaner skates & protective padding. 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!
GEAR CHECKLIST:
- Helmet
- Wrist Guards
- Elbow & Kneepads
- Roller skates with indoor wheels and adjustable toe stops (Roller Derby style ‘shoe’ skates recommended)
- Mouthguard
- Waterbottle
Questions? Contact us to learn more!
Looking about gear information? Check out our New Skater Resources page!
