Welcome freshers and students.  We would love to offer you a safe space to skate in and dedicated monthly sessions, free for student members.  We have a goody bag for you too.

Sign up at our special event and enjoy a free skate on us - including hire skates!

What's included?

• A Skate Sanctuary tote bag
• A water bottle
• A sticker pack
• A lanyard 
• Your membership card
• A free drinks card

To sign up, we simply need see proof of student ID valid for the academic year 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2025. 

Our sign up offer is valid until the end of September 2024.

From October 1st, you'll still be able to sign up as a student member and receive a welcome pack, but it will cost you £50.

You'll complete your Sanctuary Student Pass. We will need to see this at every student event in order for you to enter for free.  If you lose your Sanctuary Student ID you can replace this for £1.

Normal entry to our monthly student nights is £3.  Skate hire is £2 extra if required.

FAQs

What does 'Skate Friendly' mean?

Our studio is a smaller, more intimate space than a sports hall, intended to encourage people to connect through movement.  That means, people may be dancing in shoes OR skates.  As well as connection, The Skate Sanctuary is a place to develop new skills. It is not a space for fast laps during public sessions - you will be asked to stop if we feel other people are having to compromise their movement by staying out of your way. If you refuse to alter your skating, we may ask you to leave and no refund will be given.  If you really want to skate fast at The Skate Sanctuary, please book a private session!

Can I hire skates?

Yes, you can hire skates or protective equipment for £2.

Do I need to sign a waiver?

Yes, everyone who skates with Roller Girl Gang needs to sign a waiver.  For sessions at The Skate Sanctuary, you will complete a paper waiver the first time you come. This will be kept securely in digital form for one year, so that you do not need to sign each time. We ask that you let us know if your circumstances change, including  emergency contact details.

I have a Skate Pass, 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?

Please support us by buying our soft drinks and snacks.  Of course please bring your own refillable water bottle though.!  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. You may find some skills do not translate directly to inline skates, however we can all do our best.

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.

What do I do if I have a problem?

Please speak to one of our staff if you need assistance. We have a Respect policy in place to keep everyone feeling as safe and supported as possible. In case of accidents, we always have at least one trained first aider in the room.

Will the shop be open?

As it is within The Skate Sanctuary, it is no problem to collect an order or check out items you may need.  We are not able to support skate fittings during the disco though.

How do I find the venue?

The Skate Sanctuary is near Aldi on Harrogate road, just off Macaulay Street on one side, and Mabgate on the other.  Access to Mabgate Mills is via Macaulay street and there is free parking at the venue after 5.30pm and at weekends.

Bus stops are on Harrogate Road / A61 (number 42 bus)

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Ticket Terms and Conditions:

• 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 10 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.