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Skate Basics course starts 7 August!
Join us for our legendary skate basics course – learn the foundations of skating over three months.
No experience necessary!
Cape Town Rollergirls and a team of experienced skaters will aim to teach you all the basics of quad roller skating, including:
– Stopping and falling safely
– Forward strides and cross-overs
– Backward skating and 180° turns
– and so much more!
You will receive a download link when you have checked out and paid – this link is VERY IMPORTANT. Please ensure you fill out the form, view our welcome pack and watch the video on how to fall safely before joining the course. Everything you need to know is in the download link, so check your emails 🙂
Lessons begin on Thursday, 7 August 2025 and continue every Thursday evening for 12 weeks.
Additional self practice on the sidelines is available every Tuesday evening during the 12 weeks.
Time: 7–9pm (Thursdays & Tuesdays)
Duration: 12 weeks (August, September, October) with 12 lessons and 11 self practice sessions (23 opportunities to skate).
Last Thursday will be the assessment for those who want to play roller derby.
Location: Sunningdale Sports Complex (Blouberg area) https://maps.app.goo.gl/572jyL5HyjUdevHZA
Course fee: R440 per month (billed monthly) second and third month will be invoiced accordingly.
Additional cost to rent skates and/or protective gear: R120 per month (billed monthly) second and third month will be invoiced accordingly.
Please note your skates and safety gear fee covers rental for self practice evenings as well.
By purchasing this product you are paying for the first month only. You will then receive invoices for the remaining months with EFT or payment link details.
Must be 16+
Helmets + Safety Gear are mandatory.
No inlines allowed, venue policy.
Please note: we have created a safe and supportive environment for womxn in this programme, and currently accepting applications from women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community at this point. We have limited spots for men.
We have trained first aid skaters at every practice.
Please note refund policy and terms and conditions below.
If you’re learning to skate and not sure where your skate journey is taking you – welcome and we are happy to have you! If you’re learning with the intention of playing roller derby, this sport will change your life! It is hard work, and very rewarding. In order to qualify to take the final assessment and level up to our Derby Fundamentals course, you will need to attend minimum 80% of our learn to skate sessions.
