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How much does it cost?

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For the 2025-2026 season the monthly fees are TBD. Last season it was $70/mo as a point of reference. We calculate these fees based on how many skaters we have in order to cover venue rental and other expenses.

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Etransfer to gascitytreasurer@gmail.com. Be sure to include skater name in the description! (Cash and Cheque also accepted)

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You need to also buy liability insurance from Roller Derby Canada Services. It is $55 a year.

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Equipment costs can vary anywhere between $300-$400 (roughly) for safety gear and skates for starters. See our equipment page for more info on what to look for.

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What if my budget is a little tight?

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If you are looking to get your child into Roller Derby, you can apply for Kid's Sport Canada for assistance.

We may also be able to assist under certain circumstances, so please feel free to reach out to your coach and we can discuss options!

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Can I buy used equipment?

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Yes! There is a Facebook group called "Roller Derby Buy and Sell (Alberta-ish)" where people will post used gear for sale. Sometimes you can also find some on Kijiji.

Check in with us as we sometimes have skaters looking to sell old gear or parents looking to trade for new sizing. We also have a small amount of skates we might be able to exchange.

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What ages do you take?

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For our juniors, we prefer them to be about 7 or so but since every child is so different this can depend on ability and experience. If you're unsure about your little one please message us and our Junior Coach can have a chat with you!

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For the adult team, you need to be 16+ (Coach and parent approval required for anyone under 18), and there isn't really a maximum! If you're willing, and physically able and safe, we'd love you to come try out derby.

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​I missed your recruitment event, can I still try it?

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If you miss our intake, there's still ways to get involved.

If derby is something you are interested in, we will be happy to try to help where we can and encourage you to join us for our new skater recruitment next season!

If you (or your child) have a strong skating or sports background, we might be able to get you in sooner, please send us a message!

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If you would like more information please don't hesitate to contact us here, or visit us on social media to get in touch!

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Do I need to have skating experience before joining?

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NO! You need zero previous experience in any type of skating to join us. We teach all the fundamentals of skating, falling safely, and gameplay. There are no team tryouts! Once the coaches feel you are safe and physically able, we have you join in on gameplay. You're on the team! 

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I'd like to watch you play, how do I do that?

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Keep an eye on our social media where we will announce any games we will be hosting. Expect games to generally be in the first part of our season, beginning in Fall and ending around our annual Christmas invitational. We will be focusing on away games in spring/summer.

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I don't think Roller Derby is for me, will you still teach me to skate?

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While we do teach skating fundamentals, our focus is getting you ready to play Roller Derby. If you are interested in learning some basic skating skills and would like to be involved in the league in other ways, you are welcome to join us during our new skater intake and attend practices for the first while. 
However please be aware that this is not a skating school, and that we will begin to move forward with derby specific skills and integrate new skaters into gameplay practice. Discuss with a coach what your best options are in this case!

 

Private lessons are not offered.

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When are your open skates? What about Roller Discos?

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As we are a volunteer run league, open skates are subject to the availability of volunteers able to run them, as well as having a place to do so. We are currently not running regular open skates, but may host a try-it night specifically for those looking to try Roller Derby. Keep an eye on our socials for announcements for either public fun skates, or derby try-it nights in the future!

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Roller Discos are a huge undertaking that require a lot of resources, so unfortunately we cannot host discos for the foreseeable future. If you have an itch to have a fun disco-type skate, House of Skate in Calgary is worth the trip!

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Do I have to attend every single practice?

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No! We know people are busy and things happen so you may not be able to make it sometimes. However, skaters are expected to be available for most game days and to attend at least 50% of practices.

Derby is a very physical and technical sport, and practices ensure a level of consistency and safety.

If you are having some issues with attendance please consult with your coach on the best steps moving forward.

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​What does a season typically look like?

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Our seasons usually run from September until late spring or early summer. For 2025-2026 we will run things from September to the end of January, with a mid-season break February-March, and then skating again April to June. We will be at the Cypress Centre Pavilion in fall & winter, and the Curling Club in spring. There will be off-skate practices when venues are unavailable.

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There will be games throughout the season, beginning in September. We will be aiming to host games in the first part of our season, and focusing on travel in the spring/summer.

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Why are you not recruiting juniors for 2025-2026?

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While we are not actively looking to recruit any more juniors to our program currently, we are willing to take in skaters under 16 who have strong skating skills. 
At the moment we have a huge junior program and we are thrilled! Unfortunately, this means we are pretty much at capacity and are working at developing the skaters we already have to be strong mentors for the next time we can take in more juniors. 
If you are looking to have your child be part of derby, please send us a message so we can get you in contact with our Junior head coach and see what options there are.

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