All right, everybody, you know the drill(s)! Join us on Saturday, March 24 for two hours of roller skating goodness! If you missed the fantastic drills we learned last time, don’t worry. We’ll go over them again. Because, who doesn’t want to perfect the backwards snowplow? We’ll also take a look at some other great […]
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Raw Meat March 17: A Snowy Day in March
That’s right, my special snowflakes! We have a special guest coach this week. Snow Crash is fresh from the LA Derby Dolls’ March Radness boot camp, and she has some amazing drills to share. So, wrap up well, put on your best snow pants, and come ready for a cool dose of awesome. When and […]
Raw Meat March 10: It’s Jammer Time!
In addition to the usual roller skating basics (stops, fall, agility, jumping, skating safely with other people), this week we are going to take a look at some jammer basics. For example, what’s that thing they do when they wave their hands around and slap their hips? Who are we? Raw Meat Vancouver is a […]
Raw Meat Roller Skating: You Spin Me Right Round
Join us on Saturday, March 3 for two hours of roller skating fun. Prepare to be spun in all directions as we work on transitions! We’ll also go through lots of skating basics, and some derby strategy drills, so there will be something for everyone. I hope to see you there! Who We Are Raw […]
Raw Meat Roller Skating February 25: Come on Out!
Join us on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 5-7 at Thunderbird Community Centre, 2311 Cassiar St. (near Rupert Skytrain in Vancouver) to learn to roller skate, learn roller derby drills and strategy, and have fun! Raw Meat Vancouver is a roller skating/non-contact roller derby drills group for women who want to learn to roller skate, learn […]
Raw Meat Roller Skating Feb. 18: Ground Meat
Mwahahahahahaha…I mean, Hi, Everybody! This week, in response to popular demand, we are going to focus on roller skating form, crossovers, and a little speed skating 101. If you can’t do crossovers yet, this will give you some tools to get closer. If you are already a speed demon, you can always get lower, and […]
Raw Meat is profiled in the Langara Voice
Raw Meat is profiled in the Langara Voice!
Raw Meat Roller Skating: Fluffy Bunny Lovey-Dovey Time!
It’s that time of year again…all hearts and roses and lovey-dovey whatnot. And what do we all love? Roller skating, that’s what! This week, in honour of St. Valentine, we’re going to focus on getting all up close and personal with your fellow skaters. In fact, it’s going to be downright snuggly-wuggly. Think partner drills, pace-lines, […]
The Twelve Days of Roller Skating
On the first day of skating, My mean coach said to me, “Skate like you’re squatting down to pee.†On the second day of skating, My mean coach said to me, “Build buns of steel, Skate like you’re squatting down to pee.†On the third day of skating, My mean coach said to me, “I’m […]
Raw Meat Roller Skating: Join us December 10
On December 10, do join us for two hours of roller skating, non-contact roller derby drills, and general awesomeness. We meet from 5PM to 7PM at Thunderbird Community Centre, 2311 Cassiar St., near Rupert Skytrain Station. This session will be two hours. There are just two Raw Meat sessions left in 2011. December 17 will […]