Well, we’re back to the season of early sunsets, and nasty rain. Roller skating out doors is not going to be possible (much) over the few months, unfortunately. But, that’s why there’s Raw Meat! Want to keep your skating sharp over the winter, or learn to skate so that you can tackle the seawall and […]
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Raw Meat Hoodies for Pre-Order! Yay!
Update November 23: Orders have now closed. Raw Meat hoodies are awesome, and we are ordering more! Hoodies are available in two styles: the original Sin-e-Star sleeveless hoodie, and now, also in warm and cozy long-sleeve Track Star version. We’re taking pre-orders until November 23, and then it will take a few weeks for them […]
Five reasons why roller skates are better than hoverboards
Great Scot! Is it the future already? We were promised hover boards! But, while we don’t have them yet, we do have roller skates, and roller skates, frankly, are better. Here’s why: 5. To heck with garbage! When roller skates run out of gas, you get to fuel their engine (you) with cake. Or maybe […]
October 17: Skate. October 19: Vote!
This Saturday, join Raw Meat Roller Skating to learn to roller skate, roller derby-style. On Monday, Oct. 19, vote in the federal election. Why should you do both things? Well, at their heart, roller derby and politics have a lot in common. They are both full-contact sports that attract passionate, committed players (who frequently stink […]
October 10: Thanks-skating
The cranberries are picked, the toferky is stuffed, the yams are yamming, and it’s time to take stock and give thanks. (Warning: cheesy listicle ahead) Here are a few reasons why I’m thanking for the awesome Raw Meat community: Roller skating is super fun. All the skaters who come out each week to learn to […]
October 3: Falling for Roller Skates!
Well, we are officially into the session of changing leaves, early sunsets, and pumpkin-spice everything, and there’s no better way to celebrate fall than by falling a few times while learning something awesome. In fact, the very first thing you’ll learn at Raw Meat Roller Skating is how to fall safely, so that you can […]
Sept. 26: Plant the seeds of roller skating!
It’s officially fall, and there’s no better time to plant the seeds of the awesome roller skater you want to be. Come join us this Saturday from 5 to 7 PM at Thunderbird Community Centre (2311 Cassiar St., near Rupert Skytrain) to get your skate on! Whether you just want to learn to roller skate, […]
Raw Meat Roller Skating Sept. 19: Back to Thunderbird Community Centre!
Hello Skaters! On Saturday, September 19, the Raw Meat Vancouver Roller Skating fall/winter session begins! From September 19 until April 2016, we’ll be at Thunderbird Community Centre, 2311 Cassiar St., Vancouver, every Saturday from 5-7 PM. Join us to learn to roller skate, roller derby style. Sessions at Thunderbird are $7 each. Sessions are drop-in, […]
August 22: Try, Try Again!
Hello, Meaties! August 22 is our last session of the year at Royal City Curling Club, so be sure to come out and enjoy one last roller skate on the beautiful, beautiful floor before it gets iced over for the winter. After this Saturday, Raw Meat will take a two-week break, and then we’re back […]
Raw Meat Roller Skating Aug. 15: Penultimate Challenge
Planning to try out for a local league this fall? Excellent. New to roller skates, and need to know the basics? Perfect. Know everything there is to know, and just want to get on skates? Ideal. No matter your experience on roller skates, this is the session for you! We only have two more sessions […]