New skater intake

Next Intake April 2025
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 on loaner gear !

Meet coaches and other skaters!

Ask questions about the league or sport!

Register to start attending practices!

Follow our Facebook or Instagram pages for more info.

No experience required

Whether you are a junior or adult skater, we’ll teach you everything you need to get started!

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.

Spring 2025 Roller Derby Gear Pickup and Registration :
Date: TBA • Time: TBA
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 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.

SPRING PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Dates TBA
Lethbridge Curling Club
JUNIOR LEARN TO SKATE AND PLAY
Sundays* and Wednesdays Time TBA
ADULT LEARN TO SKATE AND PLAY
Sundays* and Wednesdays Time TBA
*No practices on long weekends

SPRING ROLLER DERBY FEES
$20 Membership Fee
$200 Skating Fee
$100 Gear Loan
$57.50 Roller Derby Canada Insurance
Fees are due at registration on April 2025

To register in-person April 2025:

Attend spring roller derby registration (juniors must have a guardian present)
- 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)
- If you own your own gear, you can register early! Click here
Join Heja, our team communication platform
- LINK TO COME
Register and pay for Roller Derby Canada Insurance
- Want to register for insurance early? Click here!
- Pay $57.75 or $31.50 to pamtera@rdcservices.org
Pay applicable fees:
- $220 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 ($220) is due at new skater registration April 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 ($57.75) is due direct to Roller Derby Canada Services and must by paid by first practice
- Bring insurance email confirmation to first practice.

First practice: April 2025
Location: Lethbridge Curling Club
Junior Learn to Skate and Play: Time TBA
Adult Learn to Skate and Play: Time TBA
(More info will be sent in your intro letter)

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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.

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.

APRIL-JULY, 2025 Date and time TBA
Lethbridge Curling Club
Junior Practice:
Sundays 1-3 p.m.
Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m.
Adult New Skater Practice:
Sundays 3-5 p.m.
Wednesdays 7:30-9 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)
$57.75 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 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