Roller Derby 101 – The Winter 2023 Session
Posted on January 6, 2023
We are so excited to announce that we will be running another roller derby 101 session this winter 2023! If you would like learn how to play roller derby or skate this is the perfect time to do so!
Who?
All genders ages 18 and up welcome!
When?
Saturday for 2 hours (11am-1pm) from February 4th to April 29th.
Where?
Old Ottawa Technical High School – Mustang Gym (440 Albert St, Ottawa, ON)
Covid safety:
To do our best to ensure the safety of our most vulnerable community members, OVRD league policy is that
a) all skaters must wear masks at all times except to drink
b) all skaters must be prepared to provide proof of vaccination (3 doses) at their first practice.
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. No refunds.
TO REGISTER:
1) Complete OVRD’s Roller Derby 101 (Winter 2023) Registration Form
2) Register for WFTDi skating insurance under “Annual Membership” ($50) though this link
- Make sure to check “Ottawa Valley Roller Derby” as your league – NOT Ottawa Roller Derby
- Enter 02/04 (February 4th) as the membership activation date.
- Pay your $50 insurance fee to WFTDi
3) E-transfer your $170 registration fee to finance@ottawavalleyrollerderby.com with the security question “Who Do We Roll With?” and Answer “OVRD2023”
**If this payment method is not accessible to you, or if you would like financial aid, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you. **
If you have any questions, please reach out to rollerderby101@ottawavalleyrollerderby.com
Roller Derby 101 – The Fall 2022 Session
Posted on July 25, 2022
We are so excited to announce that we will be running another roller derby 101 session this fall 2022! If you would like learn how to play roller derby or skate this is the perfect time to do so!
Who?
All genders ages 18 and up welcome!
When?
Saturdays from 11am to 1pm from September 24th to December 10th 2022 (12 weeks).
(Note: Subject to change – the Date and Time will be confirmed a week or two prior to the first practice)
Where?
Old Ottawa Technical High School – Mustang Gym (440 Albert St, Ottawa, ON)
Covid-19 safety:
To do our best to ensure the safety of our most vulnerable community members, OVRD league policy is that
a) all skaters must wear masks at all times except to drink
b) all skaters must be prepared to provide proof of vaccination (3 doses) at their first practice.
Gear:
All skaters must wear a helmet (skateboard or hockey, NOT bicycle), knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, roller skates, and a mouth guard.
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.
Cost:
The cost of the session is $170 (not including $30 insurance fee) with financial aid available if required. No refunds.
TO REGISTER:
- Complete OVRD’s Roller Derby 101 (Fall 2022) Registration Form
- Register for WFTDi skating insurance by completing their Online Membership Form
- Make sure to check “Ottawa Valley Roller Derby” as your league – NOT Ottawa Roller Derby
- ENTER 09/24 (September 24th) as the membership activation date.
- Pay your $30 insurance fee to WFTDi
- Pay your registration fee through ONE of the options below:
- E-transfer of $170 to finance@ottawavalleyrollerderby.com
- Use the security question: “Who do we roll with?” and Answer: “OVRD2022”
- E-transfer of $170 to finance@ottawavalleyrollerderby.com
- Paypal ($176.68) to finance@ottawavalleyrollerderby.com
- Please note this takes into account the $6.68 PayPal Processing Fees
**If these payment methods are not accessible to you, or if you would like financial aid, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you. **
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at rollerderby101@ottawavalleyrollerderby.com
We’re excited to have you on board. Happy skating!
Roller Derby 101 – the summer 2022 session
Posted on June 16, 2022
Ottawa Valley Roller Derby is back and will be holding a new session of Roller Derby 101 this summer! If you think you’d like to learn how to play roller derby or skate, this is your chance!
Who?
All genders, ages 18 and up welcome!
When?
Tuesday nights from 7pm to 9pm, June 28th to August 16th 2022.
Where?
Rideau Curling Club (715 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON)
Covid-19 safety:
To do our best to ensure the safety of our most vulnerable community members, OVRD league policy is that
a) all skaters must wear masks at all times except to hydrate
b) all skaters must provide proof of vaccination (PLEASE EMAIL PROOF TO: rollerderby101@ottawavalleyrollerderby.com)
Gear:
All skaters must wear a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, and a mouth guard.
Gear rentals are available for 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 check out LowLife MTL in Montreal or RollerGirl.ca in Vancouver – both ship equipment.
Cost:
The cost of the session is $170 (not including $30 insurance fee) with financial aid available if required. No refunds.
TO REGISTER:
- Complete OVRD’s Roller Derby 101 (Summer 2022) Registration Form
- Register for WFTDi skating insurance by completing their Online Membership Form
- Make sure to check “Ottawa Valley Roller Derby” as your league – NOT Ottawa Roller Derby
- ENTER 06/28 (June 28th) as the membership activation date.
- Pay your $30 insurance fee to WFTDi
- Pay your registration fee through ONE of the options below:
- E-transfer of $170 to finance@ottawavalleyrollerderby.com
- Use the security question: “Who do we roll with?” and Answer: “OVRD2022”
- E-transfer of $170 to finance@ottawavalleyrollerderby.com
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- Paypal ($176.68) to finance@ottawavalleyrollerderby.com
- Please note this takes into account the $6.68 PayPal Processing Fees
- Paypal ($176.68) to finance@ottawavalleyrollerderby.com
**If these payment methods are not accessible to you, or if you would like financial aid, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you. **
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at rollerderby101@ottawavalleyrollerderby.com
We’re excited to have you on board. Happy skating!
Ottawa Valley Roller Derby 
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