Join us for an evening of rollerskating and joyful movement at our Black history month celebration event!
This will be an open space for QTIBPoC+ of all ages (16+) and skating abilities who would like to celebrate Black culture altogether.
There will be a group skating lesson at the start with Rollerstop professionals so that everyone feels comfortable, followed by an hour of free skating around the rink. Rink staff members and coaches will also be there to support you the whole time.
Skate hire and protective equipment is included in every ticket however feel free to bring your own skates if you'd prefer.
Our skating will also be soundtracked by local Queer/Trans Black DJs <3
If you want to come along and just watch from the sidelines - please select the free ‘observer’ ticket. Please note, we cannot accept any last minute skaters on the day so please only get this ticket if you are 100% you don't want to skate.
Light African and Carribbean snacks and drinks will be provided too.
Feel free to come dressed in your cultural attire to celebrate our history together.
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Important information (please read carefully)
All QTBPoC+ aged 16+ are welcome to this event however please remember that we are here to celebrate Black people and culture together.
We need to give Rollerstop numbers for the event one week in advance (ticket sales will close on 2nd October), and have been advised others cannot pay on the day/join last minute unless there are cancellations. If you join our waiting list or email us we will let you know if this is possible.
We are not allowed to enter the venue before our allocated slot so please meet outside the venue at 7:55pm.
Rollerstop is a dry venue. Anyone who arrives in, or is subsequently found to be in an intoxicated state will be asked to leave and no refund will be provided.
If you need travel expenses (public transport) reimbursed we can do this for you, just keep your receipt and bring it along with you.
If there is anything else that would help you to access the event or if you have any questions please email Mahasin at Mahasin@exhale.group, they will also be at the event to help out and offer support to those who need it outside of the rink.
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Rink rules
Roller skating, like any sport, comes with some risk of injury. While this is normally only a few bumps and bruises, there is the potential for more serious injury. To minimise the risk of serious injury, we have guidelines to help make the experience a safer and more enjoyable one for everyone involved.
The rink rules are for everyone’s safety, our skate marshals job is to ensure the rules are enforced, please be mindful of how you are behaving and support our staff in providing a safe skating environment.
- All skaters must skate in the same direction.
- Keep moving on the rink.
- No pushing or playing tig.
- Absolutely no food or drink on the rink at any time.
- Read all information before entering rink.
- Wear the protective equipment provided
- Alert staff of any first aid emergencies
- Be considerate and support new skaters
- Skates only on the rink – no shoes
- ROLLERSTOP STAFF RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE ANYONE FROM THE RINK WHO IS DEEMED TO BE PUTTING THEMSELVES OR OTHERS IN DANGER.
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