Lethbridge Roller Derby Guild
An 8+ open roller derby league. Home of the Deathbridge City Rollers and Windy City Wipeouts.
New skater intake
Next Intake April 16, 2025 • 7-8:30 p.m.
Lethbridge Curling Club
#110 – 74 Mauritania Rd West
Drop in, pick out your roller derby gear, try rollerskating, then register for our junior (ages 8-17) and adult (18+) open gender programs at new skater intake!
At registration you can…
Try rollerskating with our loaner gear !
Meet coaches and other skaters!
Ask questions about the league or sport!
Register to start attending practices!
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Intake night is free!
Come try out rollerskating and meet other skaters. If you like, it, register to start attending practice.
Skates and gear available
If you decide to join, you can rent gear. Limited sizes – we recommend purchasing your own gear ASAP. Please purchase a mouth guard.
No experience required
Whether you are a junior or adult skater, we’ll teach you everything you need to get started!
Spring 2025 Roller Derby Gear Pickup and Registration :
April 16, 2025 • Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Lethbridge Curling Club
#110 – 74 Mauritania Rd West
At roller derby registration, you’ll be able to try on roller derby gear, rent loaner gear, try rollerskating, meet your coaches, meet other members, learn about the LRDG, register and pay fees. First official practice for new members is April 30, 2025! See below for registration and practice information.
Registration is open to junior skaters aged 8-17 and adults aged 18 plus! Skaters will need a provincial health care card to complete registration.
JUNIOR (ages 8-17) Practice schedule, fees and dues
SPRING/SUMMER PRACTICE SCHEDULE
April 30-July 2
Season resumes September 2025
Lethbridge Curling Club
JUNIOR LEARN TO SKATE AND PLAY
Sundays: 1-2:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 5:30-7 p.m.
*No practices on long weekends
SPRING/SUMMER FEES & DUES
$20 Yearly Membership Fee
$200 Skating Dues
$100 Gear Loan
$55 Roller Derby Canada Insurance
Payments are due April 16, 2025
ADULT (18+) New skater practice schedule, fees and dues
SPRING/SUMMER PRACTICE SCHEDULE
April 30-July 2
Season resumes September 2025
Lethbridge Curling Club
ADULT LEARN TO SKATE AND PLAY
Sundays: 4-5:30 P.M.
*No practices on long weekends
Select Wednesdays following long weekend/recognition days 8-9 p.m.
SPRING/SUMMER FEES & DUES
$20 Yearly Membership Fee
$150 Skating Dues
$100 Gear Loan
$55 Roller Derby Canada Insurance
Payments are due April 16, 2025
To register in-person April 2025:
- Attend spring roller derby registration (juniors must have a guardian present)
- April 16, 2025 • 7-8:30 p.m., Lethbridge Curling Club
- Learn about practice schedule, gear required, insurance and fees
- Get fitted for loaner gear (if applicable)
- Register! This includes:
- Registration paperwork (digital form only)
- Join Heja, our team communication platform
- Link will be provided at registration
- Register and pay for Roller Derby Canada Insurance
- Want to register for insurance early? Click here!
- Pay $55 or $30 to pamtera@rdcservices.org
- Pay applicable fees:
- JUNIOR
- $220 membership and skating fees
- $100 gear rental fees
- Etransfer to treasurer@lethbridgerollerderby.ca
- ADULT
- $170 membership and skating fees
- $100 gear rental fees
- Etransfer to treasurer@lethbridgerollerderby.ca
After registration you’ll receive:
A league intro letter via Heja…
- Confirmation of first practice and what to bring
- Facility procedures
- You will need to purchase a mouth guard prior to first practice
Insurance confirmation…
- Email from Roller Derby Canada Services after insurance payment is received (e-transfer only).
- You will need to show email insurance proof at first practice.
Payment information
- Gear loan fee ($100) must be paid on registration day.
- Skating and membership fee is due at new skater registration April 16, 2025
- E-transfer info (preferred method of payment)
- E-transfer to treasurer@lethbridgerollerderby.ca
- In the notes section, please list the skater’s Firstname Lastname.
- Cash or cheque payments available during new skater intake.
- Insurance payment ($55) is due direct to Roller Derby Canada Services and must by paid by first practice
- Bring insurance email confirmation to first practice.
First practice: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Location: Lethbridge Curling Club
Junior Learn to Skate and Play: 5:30-7 p.m.
Adult Learn to Skate and Play: 8-9 p.m.
(More info will be sent in your intro letter)
FAQ
What can I expect at registration?
You will fill out digital paperwork to register, as well as insurance. You may also try on loaner gear which is available for rent. You will have the opportunity to try rollerskating before you register at the spring session. Please bring your provincial health care card.
Can I try rollerskating before I sign up?
Try-it sessions are available at spring intake (April). Sorry, there is not try-it session available during fall intake (September).
Where does roller derby practice take place?
We skate at the University of Lethbridge gym from September to November and January to April. We skate in the Lethbridge Curling Club April to July.
When do you practice?
Future schedules subject to change due to venue availability.
APRIL-JULY, 2025 April 30 – July 2
Lethbridge Curling Club
Junior Level One/Two Practice:
Sundays 1-2:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 5:30-7 p.m.
Adult New Skater Practice:
Sundays 4-5:30 p.m.
Select Wednesdays following long weekend/recognition days 8-9 p.m.
SEPT. 22 – DEC. 8, 2024 , JAN. 19-MARCH 30, 2025
University of Lethbridge Gym
Junior Learn to Skate and Play:
Sundays 3-5 p.m.
Adult Learn to Skate and Play:
Sundays 7-8 p.m.
How much to join roller derby?
Fees vary depending on venue costs for each skate session. Here’s what fees have been previously.
Fees
$20 yearly membership fee
$100 skating fees Fall session, September – November (one practice/week)
$100 skating fees Winter session, January-April (one practice/week)
$200 skating fees Spring/Summer session, April-July (two practices/week)
$55 yearly insurance
Plus gear, uniforms and travel costs.
Do I have to skate all year?
We take time off between each skate session. We typically take a few weeks’ break in December/January, April, July/August/September.
Some skaters sign up for spring/summer session. Others only sign up for the fall/winter sessions.
If skaters want to progress and grow with their team, it’s recommended they join spring/summer, fall and winter skate sessions.
What gear do I need? How much to rent roller derby gear?
Roller derby package includes:
Roller skates, helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards.
$100 deposit with $50 refund when gear is returned.
Please buy a mouth guard for first practice!
I want to buy my own gear. Where should I go?
We can recommend several Canadian roller derby retailers. All have online stores and can work with you via email to help determine the best size for the skater.
Nerd Roller Skates • Calgary, Alberta
Toe Stop Derby Shop • Edmonton, Alberta
Bad Girlfriend Skates • Morinville, Alberta
RollerGirl.ca • Vancouver, B.C.
When do I pay?
Membership fee, league dues and gear rental can be paid at registration or via e-transfer by April 16, 2025. Cash and cheque are also accepted.
Each member will pay for their own insurance directly to Roller Derby Canada Services Inc. Please pay by first practice. You will need to show email confirmation of insurance at first practice.
What should I wear to practice?
Wear athletic clothing that you can easily move in. Avoid baggy pants as knee pads do not fit over them.
About the Coaches
Coach Right Meow
Coach Meow (she/her) has been a roller derby coach for the Lethbridge Roller Derby Guild since 2012 and a 2019-2020 and 2022-2023 Junior Team Canada Coach. She earned her Bachelors of Arts and Education at the University of Lethbridge in 2024 and is a Skate IA certified instructor.
Coach Cherri Blaster
Coach Cherri (she/her) has been a skater, coach and ref with the LRDG since 2010. She is a Skate IA certified instructor, teaches in person and online rollerdance classes and runs recreational skating events through Roller Skate Lethbridge
Coach TNT
Bio to come
Coach Gongshow
Bio to come
Coach Shredher
Bio to come
About the Lethbridge Roller Derby Guild
The Lethbridge Roller Derby Guild represents an all-inclusive gender neutral league for both juniors and adults. Striving to be a positive role model both on the track and in the community. We use the passion we have to uphold the rules and values of flat track roller derby.
Visit our “about us” page for more!