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Vancouver is Awesome: Roll into the new year with this fun-loving workout that makes you rethink how you exercise
Vancouver is Awesome Full Article East Vancouver’s Rolla Skate Club offers a youthful, entertaining and enthusiastic alternative to your humdrum fitness routine Photo via: Rolla Skate Club It’s a tale as old as time. New year, same resolution to commit to working...
Welcome to ZenPlanner!
Hello Lovely Members, We wanted to let you know that we’re going through a breakup. Yes, that’s right - we’re saying goodbye to our scheduling software Glofox as of December 31. But don’t worry - we’re on the rebound and will be moving forward with ZenPlanner. (You’ll...
Rolla Small Business Feature
Creative holiday gift ideas, supporting our amazing Rolla community.Support Small & Shop Local! Blackcherry Raven Amy Wiebe Lau Contact: Contact@blackcherryraven.com | Visit their Website | IG: @BlackcherryRaven.art Abstract expressionist art. Accepting...
Rolla x We Should Be Friends Collab
Rolla Skate Club is so excited to announce our collaboration with We Should Be Friends Vancouver! We Should Be Friends members are invited to join us for an unforgettable, connection-making & skills-building evening of rollerskating fun. WSBF Vancouver was created...
Don’t forget to check-in!
We strive to take the best care of all of our members, and knowing what classes you like and how often you’re here helps us do that. Help us take care of you by checking in every time you come to Rollerland. (Bonus - checking in avoids any unnecessary class no-show...
No-Show and Late Cancelation Fees
Our prime time classes are filling up and our waitlists are growing! This means that some members aren’t getting into the classes they want, which bums us out immensely. An even bigger bummer is when people don’t show up for classes they’ve registered for and someone...
Rolla on Dragons’ Den!
We are thrilled to announce that we made the Season Premiere episode of the Dragons’ Den, Season 18! As we say in rollerskating,...
Rolla Members: Summer Hiatus Information
Hey Rollas! It’s official - the dates for our summer hiatus from Rollerland are July 30th to September 11th inclusive. Our last day of classes and events at Rollerland will be Saturday, July 29th, and we'll be back in the building on Tuesday, September 12th. Don’t...
Benefits of Rollerskating
Hey skaters! Did you know that beyond being fun, rollerskating has a ton of added benefits to your mental and physical health? As the world's first Rollerskating Gym, we want to show you how rolling on eight wheels can add to your typical exercise routine. Check out...
Rolla Pathways – What’s Your Skate Goal?
Hey skaters! We've created a graphic demonstrating the different Rolla pathways to help you make the most of your membership at Rollerland to get you to your ultimate skate goals! We recommend a minimum of 3 months of consistently skating 1-2 hours a week, via our All...
Rolla Skate Club Face the Dragons!
We took Rolla Skate Club into the Dragon's Den! Rolla Skate Club co-founders Lucy and Carla flew to Toronto for filming on May 22nd where they pitched for investment in the next stage of Rolla Skate Club - taking this business model out into the world!! Over the next...
How to Get Into the Classes You Want!
We're a busy place and lots of people want to skate! That means our most popular classes fill up quickly. Here are some insider tips and tricks to help you get into the classes you want. Plan Ahead You can book a class 8 days in advance, so if you know there's a...
Skate History & Style | Skate Culture Series #1
Rollerskating is Not a Trend - Understanding & Respecting Skate Culture Rollerskating is rooted in Black culture, and the style, technique, and dance moves that have captivated so many of us have been created by and kept alive by Black rollerskaters worldwide long...
Instructor Feature: Harry “Travelling Shoes” Turner
Harry 'Travelling Shoes' Turner is a highly talented rollerskater, singer, teacher, preacher, postal worker and community activist out of Birmingham Alabama. He has also recently joined us at Rolla Skate Club as a Certified Instructor, so we wanted to take a moment to...
The Amazing Race Canada
“I have a top secret project to talk to you about” This was the tantalizing approach we got when one of our skaters in the film industry reached out back in early 2020. “Ok, we’re listening! What’s up” She went on to ask us to help produce a rollerskating segment for...
Prepping your Roller Skates for Outdoor Skating
Prepping your Rollerskates for Outdoor SkatingHappy Summertime skaters! We all know what summer means: it's time for outdoor skating!! So let's talk about getting our skates ready for outdoor skating. The good news is most rollerskates only require a few quick changes...
Press Release: Rolla Skate Club hosts first post-pandemic Roller Derby Bout at the PNE
Join us in making rollerskating history! Rolla Skate Club is proud to present the first roller derby bout ever to be held at the historic Rollerland Building at the PNE in East Vancouver. Friday June 3rd 6pm-7pm: All Ages Skate 7pm-8.30pm: Roller Derby Bout...
Meet the Rolla Team: Coach Marcela
Get to Meet Coach Marcela! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rolla Skate Club Vancouver (@rollaskateclubyvr) What's your name? Marcela When did you start skating? November 2020 Tell us a bit about your skating history: I...
Meet the Rolla Team: Coach Cupid!
Meet Coach Cupid (she/they)! 🛼 Coach Cupid has been spreading the joy of rolling at Rolla since 2019. They've taught everything from the kids programs to the derby bootcampers and are especially loved by our adult beginners for their patient and encouraging...
Parking at Rollerland
Parking is FREE for Rolla Skate Club members and guests, but parking locations change regularly due to other events taking place at the PNE's many venues. Please see below for upcoming changes and alerts. Full PNE parking map can be found at this link. We are located...