Auld Reekie Roller Derby is back for the FINAL HOME GAME of the year…

STRANGER SPINS!

Come and join us for a last hurrah before we take a wee break for winter hibernation.

First up, Auld Reekie’s challenge team the WHEELERS take on Scottish mixed team the HOPPERS – what strange things will happen on track? 

After a short burrito break, we’ll bring you Auld Reekie’s All Star Reserves Team v our lovely neighbours Dundee Roller Derby for the headliner game, 

With an all 80’s themed sound track to the day, ride on over on your chopper, bring your deely boppers and style your dodgiest hair cuts for the day!

WHEN
Sunday 19th November 2023

WHERE
Dalkeith Community Leisure
4 Cousland Road, Dalkeith EH22 2PS

TIMINGS
12:30 – Doors Open
13:00 – Game 1 Start – Wheelers v Hoppers
15:00 – Game 2 Start – Auld Reekie All Star Reserves v Dundee Roller Derby

REFRESHMENTS
Grab a Bonnie Burrito special from the food truck in the car park to keep you going between games, and be sure to visit our home baking stall for a snack or three afterwards!

VENDOR VILLAGE
Keep an eye out for announcements of our vendors for the day – but you can be sure there will be plenty of team merchandise up for grabs so don’t forget to bring cash! 

BUY TICKETS HERE!

We’re delighted that our very own Gerry Waterston (Ger) attended the Volunteer Edinburgh ‘Inspiring Volunteer’ awards ceremony on the evening of 7^th June at the City Chambers, to accept an individual volunteering award in the category of ‘Sports Volunteering’.  Presented by Robert Aldridge Rt. Hon. Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, the evening was a celebration of volunteers across Edinburgh. 

Ger has been an absolute staple as our Finance Committee Spokesperson over the past few years and her contributions helped Auld Reekie come out of the pandemic in good enough shape to continue and grow and most importantly to get back on skates!

Well done Ger!!

A full list of all Volunteer Awards can be found here.

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Auld Reekie Roller Derby bringing you Top Tier Roller Derby!
With support from Leap Sports Scotland.

Watch Auld Reekie’s All Star Team take on their latest Five Nations Tournament opponents in this home double header event. We welcome visiting teams from Birmingham, Dublin and Milton Keynes for this final match up in the Five Nations Tier 1 season.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

WHEN
Saturday 10th June 2023

WHERE
Dalkeith Community Leisure
4 Cousland Road, Dalkeith EH22 2PS

TIMINGS
12:30 – Doors Open
13:00 – Game 1 Start – Dublin Roller Derby v Rebellion Roller Derby  
15:00 – Game 2 Start – Auld Reekie All Stars v Birmingham Roller Derby

REFRESHMENTS
Grab a Bonnie Burrito special from the food truck in the car park to keep you going between games, and be sure to visit our home baking stall for a snack or three afterwards!

VENDOR VILLAGE
Keep an eye out for announcements of our vendors for the day – but you can be sure there will be plenty of team merchandise up for grabs so don’t forget to bring cash!  

Huge thanks to Leaps Sport Scotland for supporting this event, as part of this year’s Festival Fortnight

We can’t wait to see you there!

We are 15 years old! Thank you to everyone that has supported us these last years and we’re so excited to see what the next 15 bring!

THE UK FIVE NATIONS ROLLER DERBY TOURNAMENT HAS BEGUN!

Auld Reekie have not one, but two teams competing this season, and first up is our amazing All Star Reserves who are competing in Tier 3 – ‘The North’.

In an exciting double header, watch Leeds B Team take on Sheffield Steel, followed by our very own All Star Reserves challenging Nottinghams’ Hellfire Harlots.

WHEN
Saturday 25th March

WHERE
Dalkeith Community Leisure
4 Cousland Road, Dalkeith EH22 2PS

TIMINGS
12:30 – Doors Open
13:00 – Game 1 Start – Leeds B v Sheffield
15:15 – Game 2 Start – Auld Reekie Reserves v Nottingham Hellfire Harlot

REFRESHMENTS
Grab a Bonnie Burrito special from our food truck in the car park to keep you going between games, and be sure to visit our home baking stall for a snack or three afterwards!

VENDOR VILLAGE
A plethora of skate and non skate related stalls will be there on the day for all of your browsing needs. Obviously you’ll need to pick up some of our new Auld Reekie merchandise too.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE.

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Auld Reekie Roller Derby are bringing back the bootcamp!
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

Sunday 5th February 2023
12:30-5:30 PM

Could you do with some dedicated time to:

• Work on skills improvement?
• Explore strategy for gameplay?
• Find your focus after returning to roller derby?

Auld Reekie’s All Star skaters and coaches have got you! Join them for a whole afternoon of focused training in a supportive space.

Take part in THREE amazing sessions led by All Star skaters, and then put everything into practice in a guided scrimmage suitable for all levels.

Level: beginner to intermediate skaters (contact ready); anyone who wants to invest in some additional skate time

Age: 18+

Gender Policy: WFTDA

Session Content

• Jammer Skills with Sharlotte & Helena
• Defence & Offence Avoidance with Pope & Legs
• Offence & Star Pass with Jess & Caito
• Guided Scrimmage (jam starts, short plays, power jams)

We’re so excited to host you! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

Clash of the Capitals! 
Auld Reekie Roller Derby v London Roller Derby: Double Header!

Auld Reekie Roller Derby presents a match up not to be missed – a clash of capital city teams, Edinburgh’s Auld Reekie Roller Derby v London Roller Derby.   

What’s better than one Roller Derby match up? TWO of course! 

Auld Reekie Roller Derby is delighted to welcome London Roller Derby to Edinburgh for the first time, since 2018 and we have a fantastic double header of games.

TIMINGS

12:30 – Doors Open
13:00 – Game 1 Start – Auld Reekie Reserves vs. London Batter C Power
15:15 – Game 2 Start – Auld Reekie All Stars vs. London Brawl Saints

We will be fundraising for our chosen charity on the day, and of course this wouldn’t be roller derby if there wasn’t a batch of amazing new MERCH and also the famous CAKE and SNACK stalls – so don’t forget to bring cash! There is also a rumour of our fave food truck and the obligatory on day raffle! 

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE.

Be a part of the best sport EVER!

Our Beginner Programme consists of:

Block 1 – FOUNDATIONS: 6 weeks from Tues 20 Sept – Tues 25 Oct
You will learn how to skate, stop, change direction – generally having fun and getting comfortable and stable on skates ready for roller derby!

Block 2 – PROGRESSION: 6 weeks from Tues 1 Nov – Tues 6 Dec
You will learn some basic roller derby moves and skills, including an introduction to full contact elements of the sport – in a safe and controlled environment

‘Foundations’ is open to all including those who have never skated before and ‘Progression’ is aimed at those who have skated before (or attended our 6 week Foundations block) and can skate, change direction and comfortably stop’.

Each Block consists of…*  Weekly 2 hour on skates session every Tuesday from 7-9pm with our experienced coaches*  Additional off-skates learning (delivered via Zoom and Facebook Groups) to guide you through roller derby orientation, the rules of the game, and the basics of officiating so you can choose your pathway into the sport.

We accept anyone from absolute beginners, to those who have skated a ton before – you just have to be over the age of 18.

In line with the Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby Association Gender Policy, all those who identify as women, trans women, intersex women and/or gender-expansive may train and compete as skaters of Auld Reekie Roller Derby if women’s flat track roller derby is the version and composition of roller derby with which they most closely identify. All genders may train as skating and non-skating officials, and join as non-skating members in other capacities.

All sessions will be held at Leith Academy – please note, occasionally venue changes may be required if Leith Academy is closed for holidays or exams.

During the programme you will learn in a friendly and inclusive environment:- A basic understanding of roller derby and the fundamentals of skating- How Roller Derby is played, who is involved, game parameters and safety- Feeling comfortable on skates and confident with physical proximity to others

Please note that cancellations and refunds can only be accepted up to 1 week prior to the event start date. 

Register your place

FANCY GIVING ROLLER DERBY A TRY?

Always wondered what it would be like, but didn’t want to commit?

Auld Reekie Roller Derby are holding a FREE roller derby taster event on Sunday 3rd July from 10am – 11:30am.

Open to over 18’s only

Register your place

 

What happens in a Taster Session?
Our experienced coaches will welcome you, and get you kitted up and ready to skate. We’ll run through some safety guidance and then it’s all fun and games as we teach you some roller skating basics, fun skills, and talk a LOT about how much we love playing roller derby!

If you love it, we’ll also send you more information about how to sign up for our next 6-week New Skater Programme.

Do I need to know how to skate?
Not at all! Our experienced coaches will show you the basics and keep you safe.

Do I need my own skates and safety equipment?
No – if you don’t have your own roller skates, we can lend you a pair. We can also provide you with elbow pads, knee pads, wrist guards and a helmet if needed. The only safety equipment you’ll need to supply yourself is a mouthguard – these are necessary and must be fitted to your teeth before the Session.

What should I wear?
Wear something comfortable that you can move in. Most of our skaters practice in a t-shirt or vest top and leggings or shorts. Remember, you’ll wear knee pads and elbow pads on top, so avoid thick or bulky clothing. 

What else should I bring?
Water, spare socks, and a mouthguard pre-moulded to fit your teeth. Sisu-brand mouthguards are favoured by most derby skaters but not the cheapest, so any mouthguard will do to start.

 

 Auld Reekie are BACK!

For our first roller derby event since 2020, we’re bringing you not just one exciting edge of the seat game, but two!

And not only that, thanks to generous support from cash-4-clubs.com, entry to these games is FREE!

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE.

Join us for a Fantastic Community Celebration – a Double Header of games featuring:

13:00 – Auld Reekie All Stars v The Northern All Stars

15:15 – Back to Black v Pack to the Future (both teams featuring Auld Reekie + Guests)

Don’t forget to pay a visit to our amazing merch stall, and of course our ‘world famous’ cake stall! ***BRING CASH***

We’ll also have donation buckets at the door collecting for Ukraine.

If you fancy something more filling, the Bonnie Burrito food truck will be outside most of the day, for all of your burrito needs

Register your places and get ready to stomp your feet and chant!

Auld Reekie You’re so FINE!

photo credit – Krzysztof Jaros Roller Derby