GET rolling this summer by joining Roller Skate Fit Club\u2019s eight-week program for adults.<\/p>\n
No experience is required to join the group which meets on Sundays at Doug Dean Reserve.<\/p>\n
\u201cRoller Skate Fit Club came out of the Ballarat Roller Derby League as what we realised around 10 years ago was that we needed a place people could come where they felt comfortable and we could teach people,\u201d said head coach Rachael Silverman.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe teach you everything you need to know about being on skates and it\u2019s a nice opportunity for people to come together.\u201d\u2019<\/p>\n
Each eight-week block costs participants $70 with insurance also required to keep attendees and teachers safe.<\/p>\n
All equipment is available for hire.<\/p>\n
Aside from the fitness benefits of skating, Ms Silverman said participants love the social aspect.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve seen phenomenal growth in not only people\u2019s skating ability but also their confidence, sense of self and fun and enjoyment they\u2019re coming in with,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cA lot of our members talk about the community that Fit Skate has and the friendships they have made are some of the highlights of their week.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ms Silverman encouraged anyone to come along even if they are a bit nervous about trying skating.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople show up on night one and they\u2019re really nervous and completely out of their comfort zone, and that\u2019s totally normal,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur coaches and the cohort of core Fit Skate members are so lovely and happy to help out.\u201d<\/p>\n