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February 2025 Rollerskating Events

February 2025 Rollerskating Events

Join us every weekend for an exhilarating roller skating experience at our  20,000 square foot  fully modernized roller rink in the heart of  East Vancouver —fun times guaranteed! Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable time on wheels! All-ages sessions:...

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New Year Eve Collaboration with WildEye Brewing

New Year Eve Collaboration with WildEye Brewing

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Rolla Skate Club and Wildeye Brewing! We're super excited to share that Rolla Skate Club is partnering with Wildeye Brewing for a fantastic New Year’s Eve celebration! This collaboration is particularly special to me, as it highlights the...

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Indiegogo – One Year later

Indiegogo – One Year later

Dear amazing supporters of Rolla, Can you believe it's been a whole year since our Dragons Den appearance and the fantastic Indiegogo campaign? Your incredible support has been instrumental in our progress, and I wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude and...

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Rolla x We Should Be Friends Collab

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...

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Rolla on Dragons’ Den!

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,...

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Benefits of Rollerskating

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...

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Rolla Pathways – What’s Your Skate Goal?

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...

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Rolla Skate Club Face the Dragons!

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...

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Skate History & Style | Skate Culture Series #1

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...

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Instructor Feature: Harry “Travelling Shoes” Turner

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...

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The Amazing Race Canada

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...

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Prepping your Roller Skates for Outdoor Skating

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...

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Meet the Rolla Team: Coach Marcela

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...

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Meet the Rolla Team: Coach Cupid!

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...

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Parking at Rollerland

A rollerskating gym that parties on the weekends! Come for the joyful movement, stay for the welcoming community. s&    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...

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Making a Difference in our Community

Making a Difference in our Community

Our Dearest, most Kickass Rolla community, If anyone knows the power of roller skating best, it’s you. The excitement of choosing your first pair of skates,  the determination in taking your first wobbly roll, the pride when you finally nail a skill you’ve been...

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Wheels for Rolla at Rollerland

Wheels for Rolla at Rollerland

We've gotten lots of questions asking for recommendations on what wheels work best with the brand new polished concrete floor at Rolla Skate Vancouver, so we thought there is no one better to help us out with this than Roller Girl! Below she suggests different wheels...

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