New to Rollerskating?

Don’t worry — everyone starts somewhere. Explore our free beginner resources and learn how to get rolling safely and confidently.

Top 5 Tips for Beginner Rollerskaters

New to roller skating? Start here. In this free video series, our Rolla coaches share the 5 most important tips every beginner should know — from choosing the right skates to stopping safely and overcoming common beginner challenges.
Free Top 5 Tips

Virtual Beginner Rollerskating Class

Join a small, supportive live virtual class where you’ll learn the basics of roller skating and start your journey with confidence. Find your joy on eight wheels.
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free live beginner rollerskate class

Come Roll With Us

Join live virtual skating classes with Rolla coaches, get real-time feedback as you learn, and connect with a worldwide community of skaters rolling and progressing together. Share your wins, ask questions, and grow alongside others. Because skating is better when we roll together.

Who is Rolla Skate Club?

Why we roll

  • Rolla was built on the belief that skating can change how people feel in their bodies and in their lives.

  • It’s not about perfect skills. It’s about showing up, trying something new, and being supported by people who are on the same journey.

  • Build confidence, have fun, learn new skills, and connect with incredible people rolling from all around the world.

Meet Your Coaches!

Coach, Co-Founder Luludemon (Lucy)

Coach Luludemon started rollerblading as a kid on the streets of her hometown London. She helped found Terminal City Rollergirls in 2006, and launched Pivotstar - alternative athletic apparel serving the roller derby community soon after! With Camp Pivotstar and Camp Elite, Lulu has coached top-level roller derby athletes and teams from Australia to Europe and beyond. Lulu loves everything about coaching skaters of all abilities, and making classes fun and enriching!

Coach, Co-Founder BiznessTime (Carla)

BiznessTime started roller derby in 2007 and has been coaching and playing ever since! She now loves recreational rollerskating, learning rollerdance moves, and flailing around in skate parks. Before founding Rolla Skate Club, Bizzy (formerly known as "Booty") built a global training community called Roller Derby Athletics, to help derby players around the world kick more ass.

Coach, Admin Wizard Bruiseberry Pie (Alex)

"Bruisey" started playing roller derby in Toronto back in 2007. Currently she competes with the Vancouver Murder (Men's Roller Derby) who are ranked #4 in the world! Her international competitive roller derby career includes a Bronze Medal for Team Canada Women's at the 2018 World Cup, and over 100 games in 5 countries.In addition to coaching recreational skating with Rolla, she is the current Assistant Team Coach for Team Canada Men's Roller Derby. Bruisey also loves playing video games - especially anything Pokemon!

Coach Smarty Pants (Nadia)

Nadia Kean, aka Smarty Pants, loves to teach people how to roller skate. A recent transplant from Austin, Texas, Smarty has been skating for the majority of her life. She is best known for her career in roller derby which stretched over 15 years. Smarty played at 7 WFTDA championship tournaments, 3 World Cups for Team USA, and has coached or played derby on five continents. When Smarty is not teaching at Rolla she’s running her t-shirt company Strong Athletic which supports women and queer people in sports. She is also the co-host of the Strong Athletic Podcast. If you’re ever coached by her, she’ll probably say “y’all” a lot!

Head Coach Sole (Soledad)

Sole is a natural instructor, and has taught everything from kayaking to rollerskating! She's been a Rolla Coach since 2019, and loves sharing her enthusiasm, and Spanish music, with her students. Sole was once known as "La Zole" and sometimes "Ay Caramba!" on the roller derby track with the Terminal City All-Stars where she had a successful international career as a jammer.

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