Essential Guide
How does it work?
Find out where our activities take place, how our 6-week cycles work, the levels and prerequisites, the right equipment for skating, and all the useful information you need!
Address
Our group classes and open practices take place here:
CCLSCA, 1700 Atateken Street, Montreal.
The locations of our private lessons depend on the chosen disciplines: outdoors, studio, skatepark, ice rink, etc., and are determined at the time of booking.
How We Roll
Class Organization
Our group classes and open practices are organized in 6-week cycles.
Sign up for the cycle to guarantee your spot for 6 weeks, or take drop-ins* for more flexibility.
For adults 16+. See the cycle calendar →
Our other activities are one-off events (workshops, events) or on demand (private lessons) and open to all ages.
Possible Courses
→ LEARN TO SKATE
With our ROLLER SKILLS program (3 levels), discover skating from scratch and consolidate your basics.
→ EXPLORE A DISCIPLINE
Once you have mastered the basics, specialize: ROLLER DANCE 3 levels, SLALOM 2 levels, SKATELESQUE 2 levels, and ROLLER FITNESS.
→ PRACTICE & GET INSPIRED
Skate at our OPEN JAMS (open practice with music) and our EVENTS.
→ FAST-TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
Improve faster with our PRIVATE LESSONS and OUTDOOR WORKSHOPS.
*Exception: For SKILLS 1 discovery classes, only the first two weeks of each cycle are available as drop-ins..
Levels
The basics include:
forward and backward, turning, stopping, and transitions.
Discovery
First steps · No prerequisites.
Beginner · Basics understood but not yet stable.
Introduction
Solid Beginner · Basics acquired and controlled one at a time.
Consolidation
Intermediate· Basics are fluid, connected, and include variations.
Mastery
Advanced· Specialized and autonomous within a discipline.
Expertise
Activities by Level and Skates
Cycle
Other formats
*Exception: First Steps (Discovery level) registered for Skills 1 are accepted.
Equipment and rental
Are you starting SKILLS classes? Here's the equipment you need!
→ QUAD SKATES
(Classic 2x2 wheel skates) · Rental available throughout the cycle for students enrolled in SKILLS on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
→ INLINE SKATES
(Also known as "rollerblades") · Rental available during the first two weeks of the cycle for students enrolled in Wednesday SKILLS classes.
In collaboration with Solo Inline.
→ PROTECTIVE GEAR
Knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, and helmet.
Mandatory for beginners, recommended for all levels.
Rent your equipment
Please contact us at least 24 hours in advance:
We will bring your kit directly to your class.
A kit includes: skates + protective gear (knees, elbows, wrists).
Bring your own helmet.
Buy your equipment
Visit Lowlife for quad skates, and Solo Inline for inline skates.