Roller Derby Battle of the All-Star Teams on June 14
Posted on June 2, 2025
It’ll be a battle of the All-Star Teams at St. Laurent Complex on Saturday, June 14th. Peterborough Area Roller Derby (PARD) is rolling into town to face the Ottawa Valley Rapids and the newly formed Ottawa Valley Riptides.
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. This is a family-friendly and licensed event. We’re serving Broadhead Beer as well as various ciders and hard seltzers in the 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 Crashers vs. OVRD Rapids (Travel A-Team) WFTDA Sanctioned
Start of game #2: 8pm (approximately): PARDy Animals vs. OVRD Riptides (Travel B-Team)
It’s going to be a SMASHING good time! We hope to see you at St. Laurent Complex on Saturday, June 14th.
RSVP on our Facebook Event and share with your friends:
https://www.facebook.com/events/555101464343814
Photo credit to the awesome Rob Peters.
Referee and NSO Sign up Sheet for June 14
Roller Derby Double Header in Ottawa on May 31
Posted on May 15, 2025
Ottawa Valley Roller Derby will be presenting their 2025 season opener on Saturday, May 31st with two full-contact flat-track roller derby games taking place at St. Laurent Complex.
In the first game, the incredible players of Ottawa Junior Roller Derby will be facing off against the Kingston Roller Derby Juniors. Our second game will feature our House League teams: Valley Cats vs. Street Rats. These two rivals be facing off all season, culminating in a final house league championship on August 16th.
Tickets: $15 – available at the door (Kids 10 and under get in free. Limit 2 kids per adult, please).
Location: St. Laurent Complex (525 Côté Street)
Time: The doors will open at 5:30pm, and the first game will kick off at 6pm.
This is a family-friendly and licensed event. We’re serving Broadhead Beer as well as various ciders and hard seltzers in the 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 – Kingston Roller Derby Juniors vs. Ottawa Junior Roller Derby
Start of game #2: 8pm (approximately) – OVRD House League Battle: Valley Cats vs. Street Rats
It’s going to be a SMASHING good time! We hope to see you at St. Laurent Complex on Saturday, May 31st.
RSVP on our Facebook Event and share with your friends:
https://www.facebook.com/events/679046164925542
Photo credit to the amazing Jeff Campbell (left image) and awesome Rob Peters (right image)
Note: We are still seeking NSOs and referees for this event. Referee and NSO Sign up Sheet for May 31 here.
We’re also seeking volunteers to help run the event, if you’d like to help on bout staff please send an email to volunteer@ottawavalleyrollerderby.com
Roller Derby 101 – Winter 2025 Session
Posted on January 13, 2025
The next session of Roller Derby 101 begins January 18th, 2025.
Full details: ROLLER DERBY 101 WINTER 2025 REGISTRATION FORM
Who?
All genders ages 18 and up welcome! No previous skating experience required!
When?
Saturday’s from 11am to 1pm. Our first practice will be January 18th and the program will run for twelve weeks (With holidays, this means the program will end May 3rd)
Where?
Old Ottawa Technical High School – Mustang Gym (440 Albert St, Ottawa, ON) (second floor of the South Building)
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 for safety reasons each person needs their own helmet and mouth guard. If you are renting gear and/or skates, please also fill out the rental form HERE
If you are thinking about buying your own gear checkout our local roller derby shop Rideau Rollers online or in person at 787 Somerset St. W. 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 winter session.
Payment plans and grants are available if cost is a barrier for you, including a grant for Indigenous skaters. Please select the applicable option in the payment question below if you would like to take advantage of one of these supports and reach out to finance (finance@ottawavalleyrollerderby.com) to discuss details.
** 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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