LEARN HOW TO ROLLER SKATE WITH US!
The Brick House Betties can help get you started on 8 wheels with our Intro to Roller Skating program offered through Cumberland Recreation.
Program registration is open! 8 Sessions from Sept. 8 - Oct. 27, 2024.
Contact www.cumberlandrec.ca or 250-336-2231 to register (program #9197).
Intro To Roller Skating (101)
In our beginner program, you will learn basic skating skills like stance, balance, stride, falls, stops, & more. All skill levels are welcome and skaters may choose to repeat the program again in January to build their skating skills foundation. It's fun!
Where? Cumberland Rec Centre
2665 Dunsmuir Ave,
Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0
*Safety gear, mouth guard, helmet, and roller skates are NOT provided.
Please see Equipment Checklist below + CONTACT US with any questions.
Intro To Roller Skating (Derby edition)
Interested in ROLLER DERBY? Please contact www.NIRDS.ca > North Island Roller Derby's intro program offers derby-focused skating skills, agility, and teamwork.
EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST:
- Helmet (skate, hockey, or bike OK)
- Wrist Guards + Elbow + Knee pads
- Roller skates (indoor wheels + adjustable toe stops)
- Mouthguard (available at sports stores)
- Water bottle + comfortable athletic clothing + good attitude!
Shop for roller skating and derby-specific gear online at: RollerGirl.ca
Need to borrow gear to get started?
The Brick House Betties have limited temporary 'loaner gear' for you to try.
Once registered, please contact us with your shoe size. If we have temporary loaner skates &/or protective pads available, we’ll try to accommodate you.
NOTE: first-come-first-served; limited sizes available. All skaters are expected to purchase their own gear to continue in the program.
