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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: Rojen
Meet Rojen! Rojen is our new Community Builder here at Rollerland🤩 Rojen (she/they) has been a constant and colourful presence at Rolla YVR since we first opened our Rollerland facility in December. We are so excited to be working with her to further our...
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 Loca!
Get to Meet Coach Loca! How do you like to be called? I like to be called by my short derby name "Loca" ( Loca Smoke-Ya) When did you start skating? I started skating 11 Years ago. Tell us a bit about your skating history: Besides skating in my teens, I really started...
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...
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...
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...
Celebrating Black Rollerskating Culture
February is Black History Month so we thought that a great way to kick start this month will be to share a little bit of the history behind roller skating, roller dance and showcase the Black skating community and their long history and contributions to this amazing...
Creating a Welcoming Space at Rolla Skate Club
Everyone should feel welcome at Rolla Skate Club! We launched this business from a desire to help people, and make people feel really good about themselves, using rollerskating as the tool. Our goal was to take the “special sauce” that we got from roller derby, that...