TRANSITIONS / TURNING AROUND

This skill is one of the core skills that will help you feel so much more confident with your skating. Being able to turn around at any speed will support your confidence no end!

Level 3 skaters:

We will re-cap the fundamental process of turning as well as offer other ways to turn around. We will also look at how foot and body positioning supports smoother turns.

Level 4 skaters: We will look at slowing your turns, make them continuous and ensure you can turn both ways with some drills.

Please note, our teaching group is not split. We all start with a warm up, followed by Level 3 skills and progress to Level 4 skills, as we expect skaters attending this session to decide where they fall. Our coaches are experienced coaches and skaters - there to support and develop you. During the individual practise parts of the session, we will offer feedback and suggestions for improvement.

You are welcome to put skates on in the hallway so that we can start our warm up promptly. If you arrive late to the session, please ensure you check in with a member of our team and do your best to catch up.

Please expect these skills to take many weeks or months to develop, depending on your previous experience, confidence and amount of practise.

To get the most from this session, we suggest you can already:

• roll forwards and lemon / bubble

• can skate backwards a little

• are becoming more comfortable when crossing your feet

• can demonstrate at least one stop with control

• can fall safely

• starting to turn

General things to remember

• The ability level for this class is very very wide,  we will help you identify your next steps for progression.

• Emphasis in this class is on good technique

• Growth mindset in our skaters is encouraged - this class is designed to push you out of your comfort zone, however all exercises are optional.

• Many of these skills will likely take months or years to perform confidently on a range of surfaces and from high speed - this class gives you the opportunity to practise with coaching support.

• While we would love you to take part in the whole session, our approach is person-centered. That means you do what feels safe for you.

What size hire skates do I need?

We recommend you ask for your regular shoe size.  If you try skates on and they're not right for you, we are happy to swap them. Our skate hire is available in full sizes only, from UK 3 - UK 15. You no longer need to book a specific ticket to tell us what size you require.

I have a Skate Pass monthly membership, do I still need to book?

Yes, please still book your spot. Please remember that if you are not able to make it, our cancellation policy does still apply.

Can I bring my own refreshments?

Yes of course.  Although please make sure you are not eating and drinking while you skate, that includes chewing gum.

I wear inline skates, can I come?

Yup. We welcome all wheely-booted folks.

I don't identify as a girl, can I come?

Absolutely!  Roller Girl Gang was founded and is run by women, with the support of our fantastic volunteer team, to provide better access to roller skating for all genders and identities, especially marginalised folks.

Can I collect my shop order?

You absolutely can, simply select 'Collect at Sports Hall' on your online order and allow at least 24 hours for our team to process your order.  You can contact the shop directly on +44 7479 430404 .

How do I find the venue?

The Ramgarhia Sikh Sports Centre is near Sheepscar Interchange on Chapeltown road. Drive in through the ornate gates and up the slope to the sports hall at the back of the site.

There is plenty of free parking outside the front of the sports centre. Bus stops are right outside the gate.

Please wait in the hallway outside the sports hall until invited in, as we will be finishing the earlier class.

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Ticket Terms and Conditions:

• If you require sizes UK 13 - 15, please double check that we are storing these skates at the venue you are attending in advance as we only have one pair in these sizes.

• Under 18s  must be accompanied by a guardian or responsible adult

• All identities and genders are welcome.

• We welcome inline skaters.  Skateboards, scooters and heelys are not allowed.

• You authorise Roller Girl Gang to take photographs and video of the session to share on their website and social media. Please speak to instructors or marshalls at the session if you do not wish your image to be included.

• Published event times reflect venue availability time - you may be asked to remove your skates up to 15 minutes before the published end time in order for us to clear the venue on time.

• We are happy to refund/reschedule tickets if you tell us by email more than 24 hours in advance of the class.  Please email skate@rollergirlgang.co.uk  We are not able to accept cancellations via social media DMs.

• By booking you accept our cancellation, COVID and  respect policies as well as our liability waiver

• You undertake all activity at your own risk. Roller Girl Gang cannot be held responsible for any accident or injury.

Wellness Policy:

By booking a ticket, we will assume you are well and there are no reasons you should not be roller skating.

It is impossible to provide an exhaustive list of conditions which would prevent you from skating.  If you are in any doubt regarding your fitness to skate, please consult a medical professional before booking a ticket.

If you feel you have a reason, medical or otherwise that your skating ability may be impaired, you must inform a member of the RGG team at the start of the session

If after talking with a member of the team you decide not to skate, no refund will be given unless the required 24 hr notice period has been met.