Want to learn to skate on quad skates and try what that much-talked-about roller derby feels like?
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The Beginners’ Course starts on 12.9.2025. Course is held in Sturenkatu Stadin ammattiopisto on Thursday at 18–20 and Pasilan Urheiluhalli on Fridays at 18–19:30. The course consists of 10 skate sessions and a few sessions (dates to be added) to study roller derby rules.
A participation fee of 70€ must be paid before the beginning of the course and the receipt is to be brought to the first practice. Skate and gear rent for the duration of the beginers’ course is 30€.
Training times:
- Friday 12.9. at 18-19:30 Pasilan Urheiluhalli
- Thursday 18.9. at 18-20 Stadin ammattiopisto
- Friday 19.9. at 18-19:30 Pasilan Urheiluhalli
- Thursday 25.9. at 18-20 Stadin ammattiopisto
- Friday 26.9. at 18-19:30 Pasilan Urheiluhalli
- Thursday 2.10. at 18-20 Stadin ammattiopisto
- Friday 3.10. at 18-19:30 Pasilan Urheiluhalli
- Thursday 8.10. at 18-20 Stadin ammattiopisto
- Friday 9.10. at 18-19:30 Pasilan Urheiluhalli
- Thursday 16.10. at 18-20 Stadin ammattiopisto
Venues:
Pasilan Urheiluhalli, Radiokatu 22
Stadin ammattiopisto, Sturenkatu 18-22
Viikin monitoimitalo, Maakaari 3
Herttoniemenrannan liikuntahalli, Petter Wetterintie 5
Beginners’ courses are held a few times a year as low-entry courses where we practice skating techniques with quad skates and the basics of roller derby. The course teaches the basics, rules, and skating techniques of roller derby from the very beginning. No previous sporting background, skating skills, or knowledge of roller derby rules is required. After the minimum skills tests, the participants can join the all-league training sessions and our recreational team.
Beginner trainings are on Thursdays and Fridays, but reserve Tuesdays for roller derby too. On Tuesdays, our competitive teams play scrimmages, a.k.a. practice games against each other. Beginners are welcome to watch or officiate!
The age requirement for the course is 16 years.
We organize minimum skills tests a few times during the season to ensure all our players are safe for themselves and others. After you have completed your minimum skills, you can join the Kallio recreational team and participate in games.
The beginners’ training fee is 70 € for the period and should be paid after the first training. If you need to rent gear, the rent is 30€ for the duration of the course until your first minimum skills test. After that, be prepared to get your own equipment. For other members and ex-members of the league the rent is 30 € monthly.
Prepare to buy a mouth guard quickly. We strongly recommend SISU Aero guards, medium size.