Vancouver weather hasn’t been great this summer, but Snow in July? You best get inside to stay warm. Don’t even think about the seawall. This week’s Meaty session will be led by Snow Crash (that’s me!). We’ll cover edging and some scrimmage drills. I can promise you won’t melt, but you will sweat. Please bring […]
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Raw Meat Roller Skating July 21: Dark Skate Rises
So there’s a new Batman movie out this weekend but none of you are going to go see it. This is because you are committed. You want to get better at skating. While the Dark Knight may Rise on the silver screen, your skating skills will rise by coming to this session. Steve and Snow […]
Raw Meat Skaters can now qualify for CRDI Insurance
The cost is $25. Please follow the instructions in the form below, and list your league as Raw Meat. Any questions about this should be directed to CRDI Insurance. This insurance offers the necessary personal needed coverage to attend various roller derby bootcamps and events. Please read through the coverage statements to understand what this […]

Raw Meat “Meaty” Session July 14: The Tao of Pow!
When: July 14, 10 AM to 12 PM Where: Royal City Curling Club, 75 East 6th Avenue, New Westminster What: 2 hours of advanced roller skating and roller derby drills (there is a skill requirement to attend this session) How much: $12 This week, get ready to have your spiffy derby socks knocked off by […]
Raw Meat Vancouver Roller Skating July 14: Slow Burn
When: July 14, 2012, 12:30 to 2:30 Where: Royal City Curing Club, 75 East 6th Avenue, New Westminster What: 2 hours of non-contact, all level roller skating and roller derby fun How much: $12 Ever hear that expression, “Pain is just weakness leaving your body?†Let’s see if it’s true, shall we? This week, we […]
Raw Meat Roller Skating July 7: Hot, Hot, Hot!
When: July 7, 2012, 12:30-2:30 Where: Royal City Curling Club, 75 East 6th Avenue, New Westminster What: two hours of roller skating! Wheeeee!!! How much: $12 This weekend, we’re bringing the heat at Raw Meat, as we work through basic roller skating skills, drills and thrills that will get you all hot and bothered. Expect […]

Raw Meat “Meaty” Session July 7: Feeling Risquee
Break out a little somethin’ somethin’, and be prepared to get all hot and bothered as our special guest coach Risquée Bisnatch works you into a lather. After these challenging roller skating skills and roller derby drills, you’ll feel it in muscles you didn’t know you had come Sunday morning! When: July 7, 2012, 10am […]

Roller Skating Flow Chart
Rhia Charko, one of our Raw Meat skaters, has created a flow chart that pretty much sums up the experience of learning to roller skate.

Raw Meat Roller Skating June 30: Red, White and You
Hey, I don’t skate with sticks, or chase a puck. I wait for the ice to come OFF the rinks, not be put on. My game doesn’t require a Zamboni, but Zam Bone-y Drive Her sure sounds like a really, really great name. Our team has a pivot, and there is no goalie. I block […]

Raw Meat Meaty Session June 30: Get Stopped
When: June 30, 10 AM – Noon Where: Royal City Curling Club, 75 East 6th Avenue, New Westminster How much: $12 What: 2 hours of advanced roller-skating awesomeness. This session has skills requirements. Speak to a coach at our 12:30 session (all levels welcome) if you have questions. From thwarting international cyberterrorism to halting crimes […]