Want to learn to skate on quad skates and try what that much-talked-about roller derby feels like?
The next beginners’ course starts on January 2025. The cost of the 10-time beginners’ course is 70 €. Equipment rental 30 €.
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.
The age limit for the course is 16 years.
The next beginner course starts on January 24, 2025, with the following schedule:
(January 10, Friday, Open Skate introductory session 18:00-20:00 at Pasila Sports Hall)
January 24, Friday, 18:00-19:30 at Pasila Sports Hall
January 30, Thursday, 18:00-20:00 at Sturenkatu, Stadin ammattiopisto
January 31, Friday, 18:00-19:30 at Pasila Sports Hall
February 6, Thursday, 18:00-20:00 at Sturenkatu, Stadin ammattiopisto
February 7, Friday, 18:00-19:30 at Pasila Sports Hall
February 13, Thursday, 18:00-20:00 at Sturenkatu, Stadin ammattiopisto
February 14, Friday, 18:00-19:30 at Pasila Sports Hall
February 20, Thursday, 18:00-20:00 at Sturenkatu, Stadin ammattiopisto
February 21, Friday, 18:00-19:30 at Pasila Sports Hall
February 27, Thursday, 18:00-20:00 at Sturenkatu, Stadin ammattiopisto
February 28, Friday, 18:00-21:00 at Pasila Sports Hall – Special extended session (3 hours)
Venues:
Pasilan Urheiluhalli, Radiokatu 22
Stadin ammattiopisto, Sturenkatu 18-22
Viikin monitoimitalo, Maakaari 3
Herttoniemenrannan liikuntahalli, Petter Wetterintie 5
Beginner trainings are on Thursdays and Fridays and Mondays, 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 check that 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 also quickly buy a mouth guard. We strongly recommend SISU Aero guards, medium size.