Tonya Lowe – Brick House Betties Roller Derby

16Aug 2021 by Tonya Lowe

Intro to Roller Skating sessions are back!

Wanna learn to roller skate? Get rolling with the Betties this fall! Register online with Cumberland Recreation programs at this LINK. Options: > Level 1 Intro to roller skating: Sun 9:30-11:00 AM. 10 sessions Sept 12-Dec 12: $80. Learn basic skating skills (stops, falls, crossovers). > Level 2 Intro to roller skating (ages 18+; mixed): Wed 7:15-8:45 PM. 12 sessions Sept 22-Dec 8: $96. Build on skate skills (skate backwards, transitions, edges). > Or kick it old school at "Friday night drop in" 7:15 - 8:45 PM (register weekly), starting Sept 10. Bring your own gear for a casual skate and roller dance. The Betties may be able to provide short-term loans of gear for the Intro sessions - if required, or you have any gear purchasing questions - please…

02Apr 2020 by Tonya Lowe

Practices temporarily cancelled due to COVID-19

EVENTS

March 16, 2020: Practices cancelled due to COVID-19 closures. Our skaters are encouraged to maintain their fitness individually from home. June 3, 2020: With the OK from BC Health Officials for small groups to gather while socially distanced, Betties in good health may skate at our outdoor practice space. July 2020: We always take July & Aug off from practices, but - as long as health recommendations allow & our skaters are healthy - you may see us in small groups at the Airpark, local skate parks, & our outdoor space. Interested in joining us? Contact us for details & updates.

14Dec 2019 by Tonya Lowe

Intro to roller skating starts Jan 2020

EVENTS, Fresh Meat, New Skaters

Treat yourself for the holidays with our “Intro to Roller Skating” sessions at Cumberland Recreation in the new year! Jan. 12 – Mar. 15. $80 + GST / 10 sessions. Ages 18+. Sundays 9:00-10:30 AM. Members of the Brick House Betties teach skills such as falls, stops, cross-overs, derby stance & more. Dance Crew also available to teach basic roller dance moves. Registration required. Contact: www.cumberland.ca/recreation or 250-336-2231 or in person at the CRI. Need to borrow gear to get started? Once registered, please contact us here with shoe size & general clothing size. We’ll try to find loaner skates & protective padding. New skaters must bring their own mouth guard (available at sports stores), helmet (hockey, snow sports, or bike is OK) & water bottle. Wear athletic clothing &…

13Aug 2019 by Tonya Lowe

Fresh meat (new skater) intake starts Sept 15/19!

EVENTS, Fresh Meat

Wanna join us? We're coaching "Intro to Roller Skating" sessions at the Cumberland Recreation Centre! Sept. 15 - Nov. 10. $64 + GST / 8 sessions. Ages 16+. Sundays 9:00-10:30 AM. Members of the Brick House Betties teach skills such as falls, stops, cross-overs, derby stance & more. Dance Crew also available to teach basic roller dance moves. Registration required. Contact: www.cumberland.ca/recreation or 250-336-2231 or in person at the CRI. Need to borrow gear to get started? Once registered with the Rec Centre please contact us here with shoe size & general clothing size. We'll try to find loaner skates & protective padding. New skaters must bring their own mouth guard (available at sports stores), helmet (hockey or bike is OK) & water bottle. Wear athletic clothing & bring a…

05May 2019 by Tonya Lowe

June 1/19 Home Game

EVENTS, GAMES

The Brick House Betties invite you to the Comox Valley Curling Club JUNE 1st for our only home game this season! Doors open: 6:30 PM / 7:15 Anthem & skater Intros 7:30 Betties VS Brass Knuckle Derby Dames $5 CASH entry (kids ages 5 & under FREE) - ATM on-site Full concession! Team MERCH! 50/50 prize draw! 19+ DRINKS! Roller disco half-time performance by the Betties dance crew. AND a funky good after-party starting upstairs at 9 PM! Bring your lawn chair for track-side (19+) seating... Cheer on local roller derby at this family-friendly event! THX to Stone Cold Stellas JR. Roller Derby & their families for their help. Do YOU wanna volunteer? Free entry & swag if you do! Pls contact us. Game officials (Refs & NSOs): Please sign…

06May 2018 by Tonya Lowe

Join us June 2 @ Roller Derby Inferno!

EVENTS, GAMES

The Brick House Betties & Stone Cold Stellas JR. Roller Derby teams invite you to the ONLY chance to watch ROLLER DERBY in the Comox Valley this season! Roller Derby Inferno JUNE 2, CVSC (arena 1) Doors open: 5 PM $5 cash entry (kids under age 10 FREE) 5:30 Junior Exhibition Scrimmage 7:30 Betties VS Harbour City Rollers Shiprex Cheer on local roller derby at this family-friendly event! Concession. Merchandise. 50/50 prize draw. Roller disco half-time entertainment by dance crew, Roller Skate Victoria! Bring your lawn chair for track-side (19+) seating! Wanna volunteer or be a game official? Free entry & swag if you do! Please contact us & we'll connect you with the event organizers :)