Learn to skate with OVRD – Roller Derby 101 Fall 2019 Session
Posted on August 15, 2019
We are excited to announce that we are recruiting new skaters for our next session of Roller Derby 101.
About the Fall Session of Roller Derby 101
Date and Time: The fall 2019 session begins Tuesday, September 17th and ends Tuesday, October 29th.
It will be running twice a week:
- Tuesdays from 8:00pm-10:00pm
- Saturdays from 11:00am-1:00pm
*There may be some exception dates and/or last minute changes to the schedule – please watch out for weekly e-mails from the RD101 Coaches to keep fully updated on the schedule.
Location: Ottawa Tech Adult High School (440 Albert St. at Bay) in the Mustang Gym (gym entrance is on Slater St.)
Price: The cost of the session is $250, which includes the registration fee ($220) and mandatory skating insurance ($30).
About OVRD’s RD 101 program:
We offer a safe and welcoming space for you to develop your roller derby skills. Prior skating knowledge, of any kind, is an asset but definitely not a requirement. Open to adults 18 + (juniors are taught at a different program) and to all genders and gender expressions.
This training program is designed to teach roller skating to new and novice adult skaters.
- Learn to skate, stop, fall, and hit safely
- Learn the rules and gameplay of roller derby
- Meet new friends, have fun, and work hard
Equipment:
You will need quad roller skates, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, a helmet, and a mouth guard – Check Out Neon Skates (100-379 Danforth Ave. http://www.neonskates.ca) for equipment.
If you don’t have the gear you’ll need to participate in the program, email us ASAP, as we may have gear for you to borrow temporarily.
Awesome! How do I sign up?
1 – Fill out the following registration form before September 15th
2 – Send your payment of $250 before September 15th
Payment for the session can be made by:
E-Transfer ($250) to finance@ottawavalleyrollerderby.com.
Use the security question: “Who do we roll with?” and Answer: “OVRD2019”
OR
Paypal ($256.68) to Finance@OttawaValleyRollerDerby.com
*Please note the total takes into account the $6.68 PayPal Processing Fees*
If these payment methods are not accessible to you please let us know, and we’ll arrange a different way.
Other questions?
E-mail us at: RollerDerby101@OttawaValleyRollerDerby.com
House League Championships on August 17th at Bernard Grandmaître Arena
Posted on August 1, 2019
Ottawa Valley Roller Derby presents our last full-contact flat-track roller derby game of 2019. It’s the culmination of the season long House League Tournament and it’s all going down at Bernard Grandmaître Arena (309 McArthur Ave.) on Saturday, August 17th. The House League Championship contenders are: Centre Block and West Block. The doors and the beer garden will open at 5:30pm. The game kicks off at 6pm with two 30 minute periods.
Tickets $10 – available at the door (Kids 10 and under get in free. Limit 2 kids per adult, please)
This is a family-friendly, licensed event. Bring your camping chairs and get cozy in the Beer Garden and don’t forget your I.D.
Hope to see you at Bernard Grandmaître Arena (309 McArthur Ave.) on Saturday, August 17th!
RSVP on our Facebook Event and share with your friends:
https://www.facebook.com/events/749706042131992/
Why not let Brew Donkey do the driving and register for their Crush’d & Brews’d Tour on August 17th. You’ll get free entry into the Championship event as well as a complimentary beer and a gorgeous giant soft pretzel or small bag of popcorn. https://www.brewdonkey.ca/products/crushd-and-brewsd-august-17-2019
Either way, we hope to see you at Bernard Grandmaître Arena on Saturday, August 17th!
Hometown Throwdown on August 1st at Brewer Arena
Posted on July 19, 2019
On Thursday, August 1st East Block and West Block will be vying for a spot in the final game of the House League Championships. You won’t want to miss this last Thursday night Hometown Throwdown!
Doors at 8pm / Game starts at 8:20pm (Two 20 minute periods)
Brewer Arena at 200 Hopewell Ave. in old Ottawa South near Carleton University
Admission is pay what you can at the door on Thursdays.
RSVP on our Facebook Event and share with your friends: https://www.facebook.com/events/207339986873503/
Family-friendly event. No beer garden on Thursday but all the same full-contact smash ‘em up FUN! See you there!
Ottawa Valley Roller Derby 
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