when: 27 August 2022 | venue: Peter Forsyth Auditorium | cost: Free | address: Francis Street corner, Franklyn Street, Glebe NSW 2037 | tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/wip-wear-it-purple-roller-derby
published: 25 Aug 2022, 5 min read
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City of Sydney and University of Sydney's Roller Derby League present this free event celebrating Wear It Purple Day.
Get your skates on and join us for a fun skating workshop and roller derby demo just for young rainbow people and their supporters aged 15 to 25.
No skating experience needed. The learn to skate workshops will teach you the basics and then you'll get to chance to learn some cool roller derby moves from passionate skaters in the league.
Experienced skaters and spectators also welcome.
This also a great opportunity to find out more about joining a roller derby team.
What to bring:
Skates: bring your own roller skates if you can. Some skates will be available to borrow on the day in men's sizes 4 to 9 and women's sizes 5 to 10. If you need other sizes, contact usydrollerderby@gmail.com before the event.
Helmet: Helmets are compulsory for all skaters and are not available to borrow.
Protective gear: Knee and elbow pads are optional. We encourage you to wear them if you have them.
Water bottle: bring your own reusable water bottle.
Socks and comfortable clothes: You'll need to wear your own socks and clothes you can easily skate in. Purple outfits and accessories encouraged!
People aged 15 to 17 years need to be accompanied by an adult.
Bookings are essential.
City of Sydney aim to deliver inclusive and accessible events. If you have any particular access or communication needs please contact Matthew Sparksman, youth and community worker on 02 9246 4507.
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City of Sydney and University of Sydney's Roller Derby League present this free event celebrating Wear It Purple Day.
Get your skates on and join us for a fun skating workshop and roller derby demo just for young rainbow people and their supporters aged 15 to 25.
No skating experience needed. The learn to skate workshops will teach you the basics and then you'll get to chance to learn some cool roller derby moves from passionate skaters in the league.
Experienced skaters and spectators also welcome.
This also a great opportunity to find out more about joining a roller derby team.
What to bring:
Skates: bring your own roller skates if you can. Some skates will be available to borrow on the day in men's sizes 4 to 9 and women's sizes 5 to 10. If you need other sizes, contact usydrollerderby@gmail.com before the event.
Helmet: Helmets are compulsory for all skaters and are not available to borrow.
Protective gear: Knee and elbow pads are optional. We encourage you to wear them if you have them.
Water bottle: bring your own reusable water bottle.
Socks and comfortable clothes: You'll need to wear your own socks and clothes you can easily skate in. Purple outfits and accessories encouraged!
People aged 15 to 17 years need to be accompanied by an adult.
Bookings are essential.
City of Sydney aim to deliver inclusive and accessible events. If you have any particular access or communication needs please contact Matthew Sparksman, youth and community worker on 02 9246 4507.
Go see WIP it: Wear It Purple roller derby workshop 2022.
WIP it: Wear It Purple roller derby workshop 2022 is on 27 August 2022. See start and end times below. Conveniently located in Glebe. Call 02 9246 4507 for details.
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