Learn to Roller Derby with RVRG
Posted on July 29, 2015
The Rideau Valley Roller Girls will be running our next introductory roller derby program (aka our Fresh Meat program) starting in mid-August. The 4 month, once a week program is designed to teach roller skating and the basics of roller derby to complete newbies. We offer a safe and welcoming space for you to develop your skating and roller derby skills before joining in our regular league practices. You are welcome to join us to learn how to roller skate with no intention of playing or refereeing roller derby. All are welcome!
RVRG Fresh Meat Training will be held at Carleton University’s Norm Fenn Gym on the following days:
Mondays in August from 6-9pm and Sundays in September, October & November from 9:30am -12:30pm
Occasionally new or novice skaters who are interested in playing roller derby do so well in the fresh meat program that they are fast-tracked to joining league practices as soon as they are able to pass the minimum skill requirements. We require skaters to have participated at 50% of the fresh meat practices before they are allowed to attempt the minimum skills assessment.
RVRG has 3 home teams with a lot of open spots on our rosters. Graduates of the RVRG Fresh Meat program, who wish to join the league, will be recruited to home teams and given the chance to try out for our 2 all-star teams.
• No experience on quad roller skates is necessary
• We will train you to skate, stop, hit and fall safely
• We are accepting adults 18 and over, all genders
• Must be willing to work hard and fall often
• Come meet new people & have FUN!
The cost is $225 ($125 due at the first practice)
You’ll also need Roller Derby specific insurance which is an additional $30
Are you interested? Let us know by emailing us at freshmeat@rideauvalleyrollergirls.com.
Come on out and have some fun!
July 25th Home Team Championships at Pinecrest Rec. Complex – LAST GAME OF THE SEASON!
Posted on July 15, 2015
It’s the culmination of our season with this final game for RVRG at home this summer: Our 2nd annual RVRG Home Team Championship Finals.
Come check out our season ending, full-contact, flat-track, roller derby game at the Pinecrest Recreation Complex (2250 Torquay Ave. – near Baseline and Woodroffe) on Saturday, July 25th!
The Rideau Valley Roller Girls present:
Slaughter Daughters vs. Riot Squad – Home Team Championship Game
Doors open at 7:00pm and the action begins at 7:30 pm.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.
(Kids 10 and under free. Limit 2 per adult please.)
Advance tickets are available online at: rvrgjuly25.brownpapertickets.com
Or in Person at:
Monopolatte (640 Somerset West. Ottawa, ON) www.monopolatte.com
and Neon Skates (285 St. Patrick St. in the Byward Market) www.skateneon.com
Will delicious Clocktower Brew Pub beer be available for sale on the slab? Yup! The Clocktower Beer garden will be pouring beer, cider and coolers before, during and after the game. So bring your ID and camping chairs if you want to settle in comfortably as alcohol is not permitted in the tiered seating.
Here is the the Facebook Event to share with your friends and family:
www.facebook.com/events/104889909857472/
About the Teams:
Riot Squad
Riot Squad had a late start in the season, May 16th was their first game of 2015 and they showed that they were ready to play. Narrowly defeated by Slaughter Daughter, Riot Squad had been losing in the first half but came out and dominated the 2nd period. Other teams should take notice. Coached by Sister Disaster, the Riot Squad are indeed ready to RIOT.
Slaughter Daughters
The Slaughter Daughters are RVRG’s founding team and were consistently ranked number one in 2012 and 2013 on the Canadian Roller Derby Ranking for home teams. With the reshuffle of the league’s home team talent in 2014, SD kept a killer roster of fast jammers and impressive blockers. Riot squad had better watch their backs because SD is hungry for the Championship this year.
Free Roller Derby Day – Saturday, July 11th
Posted on July 8, 2015
Multiple Roller Derby leagues based in Ottawa (including the Rideau Valley Roller Girls) will be hosting a series of short games to showcase the world’s fastest growing sport. Marion Dewar Plaza in front of Ottawa City Hall is the setting for the Free Roller Derby Day – Saturday, July 11th, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Skaters and officials from Women’s, Men’s, and Junior (9-18) Roller Derby leagues will be on hand to answer questions about the game. Come learn how to join as a skater or as a referee, or where you can see even more roller derby in the city. Free Roller Derby Day will culminate with a black and white full contact co-ed scrimmage.
Come spend the afternoon enjoying free outdoor roller derby and the amazing food trucks that will be on site to satisfy your hunger. Modern flat-track roller derby is storming the nation’s capital. So, join the Facebook Event, grab your friends and family, and come check out the Free Roller Derby Day at City Hall on Saturday, July 11th!
Ottawa Valley Roller Derby 
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