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Posted on April 26, 2024
Ottawa Valley Roller Derby will be presenting our season opener on Saturday, May 18th – 2 flat-track roller derby games at St. Laurent Complex.
In the first game, the incredible players of Ottawa Junior Roller Derby will be facing off against the PARDy Juniors of Peterborough. Our second game will feature the first game of our House League teams. New for 2024, our adult players have been split into 2 full-contact teams: Valley Cats and Street Rats. They’ll be facing off all season culminating in a final house league championship in August.
Tickets $15 – available at the door (Kids 10 and under get in free. Limit 2 kids per adult, please).
St. Laurent Complex (525 Côté Street)
The doors will open at 5:30pm, and the first game will kick off at 6pm. Bring your camping chairs for track side seating in the beer garden and get up close to the action!
This is a family-friendly and licensed event. We’re serving beer in the Vimy Brewing Company Beer Garden starting at 5:30pm. Don’t forget your ID, and your camping chairs because alcohol is not permitted in the tiered seating.
Schedule:
Start of game #1: 6pm – PARDy Juniors (Peterborough, ON) vs. Ottawa Junior Roller Derby
Start of game #2: 8pm (approximately) – OVRD House League Battle: Valley Cats vs. Street Rats
The games consist of two 30-minute periods with a short half time.
It’s going to be a SMASHING good time! We hope to see you at St. Laurent Complex on Saturday, May 18th.
RSVP on our Facebook Event and share with your friends: https://www.facebook.com/events/1149379789394444
NOTE: We’re always looking for volunteers to help us run they event. If you’re interested in earning volunteer hours contact us here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JjP8UxlLynMn6jAiTLA78iPvgzKxisWPW7tMLOBS-z0/edit?usp=sharing
OVRD’s 2024 Home Season Dates Announced
Posted on April 10, 2024
Ottawa Valley Roller Derby is excited to announce our dates for the 2024 home season of competitive flat-track roller derby games. In 2024, there will be 4 family-friendly sporting events from May through August. Licensed events are being held on May 18th, June 22nd, July 13th, & August 17th at St. Laurent Complex (525 Côté Street).
Saturday, May 18
Game 1: PARDy Juniors (Peterborough, ON) vs. Ottawa Junior Roller Derby
Game 2: OVRD House League Battle: Valley Cats vs. Street Rats
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1149379789394444
Saturday, June 22
Game 1: TORD All Stars (Toronto, ON) vs. Ottawa Valley Rapids
Game 2: Toronto Toxins vs. OVRD Freshies
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/323913454043135
Saturday, July 13
Game 1: Royal City Roller Derby Bruteleggers (Guelph, ON) vs. Ottawa Valley Rapids
Game 2: OVRD House League Battle: Valley Cats vs. Street Rats
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1163446528343898
Saturday, August 17
Game 1: Roc City Roller Derby (Rochester, NY) vs. Ottawa Valley Rapids
Game 2: OVRD House League FINALS: Valley Cats vs. Street Rats
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/787790966584909
All events this year are being held at St. Laurent Complex (525 Côté Street).
Doors 5:30pm / Game #1: 6pm / Game #2: 8pm.
Tickets $15 – available at the door. Kids 10 and under get in free. Limit 2 kids per adult.
Roller Derby 101 – Fall 2023 Session
Posted on August 21, 2023
Ottawa Valley Roller Derby will be holding another terrific session of Roller Derby 101 starting in October 2023. If you would like learn how to play roller derby or just perfect your roller skating skills skate now is the time.
Registration form here!
Who?
All genders ages 18 and up welcome!
When?
Saturday mornings (11am – 1pm) beginning October 14th. The program runs once a week for twelve weeks.
Where?
Old Ottawa Technical High School – Mustang Gym (440 Albert St, Ottawa, ON)
Gear:
All skaters must wear a helmet (skateboard or hockey, NOT bicycle), knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, roller skates, and a mouth guard. Skaters must also have knee pad covers (can be specifically made or you can use knit hockey socks pulled over the knee pad).
Gear rentals are available for skates, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards but each person needs their own helmet and mouth guard.
If you are thinking about buying your own gear checkout our local roller derby shop Rideau Rollers or Montreal’s Lowlife MTL. You can also take a look at their stock to see examples of gear that is appropriate for roller derby and roller skating. Gear can also be bought second-hand through a variety of gear-selling groups on facebook.
Cost:
The cost of the session is $170 (not including $50 insurance fee) with financial aid available if required. As this fee goes directly towards our venue rental costs, it is unfortunately NOT refundable. It can; however, be rolled over to future 101 sessions if you are unable to attend the fall session.
** PLEASE NOTE: In addition to this registration form, you will also need to register for WFTDi skating insurance under “Annual Membership” ($50) though this link: https://www.wftdicanada.ca/auth/signup
If you have any questions, please reach out to rollerderby101@ottawavalleyrollerderby.com
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