Equitable Skate Project
The Equitable Skate Project is a learn to skate program that exists to provide free training to new and developing roller skaters in the Austin area. Our experienced trainers volunteer 1 hour a week to visit the parks of Austin and provide comprehensive skate education to anyone who wants to learn to skate on 8 wheels. They are not roller derby specific and accessible to everyone regardless of skating goals.
No sign up is required. Classes are at Bartholomew Park at 7PM every Monday. Please subscribe to the mailing list for rainout or cancellation updates.
Equitable Skate Project Learning Levels
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Beginner
Monday 7-8 PM: Skaters in this level have little to no experience on skates. They are learning to stride, stop, and be stable on skates.
Skate stance
Stability while moving
Confident stride
Sticky skate
T stops
Plow stops
Stepping
Skating on one foot
Balance
Skate backwards
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Intermediate
Monday 7-8 PM: Skaters at this level are further developing stops, learning transitions, edgework & footwork. This level exists for skaters who are comfortable skating in a circle and want to learn to level up their skills.
T Stops
Plow Stops
C Cuts and edgework
Transitions
Skating on one foot
Jumps
Some falling
Agility
Tracking
Skate backwards
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Roller Derby
Monday 8-9 PM: Skaters at this level are learning contact and advanced skills like hockey stops. This class is for skaters who are developing an interest in roller derby and want to continue their skate education to derby specific skills.
Hockey stop
Hits (shoulder, hip, full body)
Basic rules knowledge
Positional blocking
Backwards blocking
Pushing against a wall
Basics of bracing
Learn to Skate Today
info@austinrollerderby.com
Monday @ 7PM Bartholomew Park
5201 Berkman Dr, Austin, TX 78723