Brick House Betties

Wishing our Cinder-Hella a great birthday! She’s been cleaning up at the skate park lately, but we can’t wait till she’s kicking our butts on the derby track again #rollerderbygirls #comoxvalley #quaranteam

Wanna get your new year off on the good foot?! Contact Cumberland Recreation about the next Intro to Roller Skating program, coached by us :) If BC health measures allow, it starts Jan.10 (otherwise, stay tuned - we'll update as we know more). If you've rolled with us before, sign up & come back for more!

Let me hear ya say you're ready for the holidays! You know the Betties <3 a good groove... Hoping all our friends, fans, & derby-fam will have fun dancing to this :) https://youtu.be/aVgj8HAvey4

These twin teen DJs have taken a great roller dance song up a notch! Rollerskaters celebrate the disco way / give your feet the freedom / let’s bounce today... Skate & enjoy!

Hoping if we all play it safe through the holiday season that the Betties can roll together again in the new year within our health protocols. Stay healthy & funky, y’all

We miss our game. This’ll help a little

New health guidelines issued today (Nov. 24/20) mean Fri night roller skating is suspended immediately & until further notice. Please stay tuned & we will post new skate dates as soon as indoor group sports & recreation is cleared to start again. Stay safe & healthy. We'll roll together again soon <3

The latest health guidelines mean indoor group recreation has been benched & the Betties are back to rolling individually at home. We hope BC can bend the curve back down again so everyone can stay healthy & safe. Take care & stay funky <3 To our Intro to roller skate program peeps: SO sorry you'll miss your last session. Y'all were doing great! Hope to see you soon.

Halloween theme Open Skate tonight! 3 spots left... See 1st comment for info to BOO-oook!Halloween theme Open Skate tonight! 3 spots left... See 1st comment for info to BOO-oook!

Testing if we can still do blocking drills... that’s not weird, right?! #physicallydistanced #rollerderby #roomonthebroom #rollergirls #stayhealthyandfit

The only thing between you and outrageous success is continuous progress. Legs has been working on this coffin move for weeks & she’s killin’ it! #rollergirl #skatelife

Thankful on this wild wet long weekend to cozy up with our skates. Thanks to YOU too - friends, fans, derby fam, & real fam - for your & support #comoxvalley #rollerderby #skatelife #stayhealthyandfit

Register for Fri night skates "drop in" sessions at Cumberland Recreation. Bring your wheels (inline or quad), a helmet & a mask, & let's ROLL! Thx John Bonner for the fun video :)

6 months since we last skated together in this gym... SO glad to have our 1st practice back today! #2020 #comoxvalley #rollerderby #rollerskatinglife #stayhealthyandfit #nstagood

Wanna roll? Gotta register! See ya Fri

FYI: Drop in roller skate is cancelled tonight. We just called the CRI & they said no registrations, so can’t run the session this week. Make sure to sign up weekly & let’s try again next Fri!

Bring your wheels & mask & join us tomorrow for Fri night skates! + You've got until midnight tomorrow to vote us your FAVOURITE LOCAL RECREATIONAL SPORTS TEAM in the Comox Valley Record Newsroom Reader's Choice Awards! https://northisland.secondstreetapp.com/CVR-2020-Readers-C/

We're back! Join the INTRO TO ROLLER SKATING program, coached by Brick House Betties members. Combine fun and fitness to learn basic skills (falls, stops and crossovers) and some roller dance. No previous skating experience necessary; coaching is tailored to ability and interest. The program will follow a graduated Covid-safe plan (limit: 12 participants). The Betties may be able to lend skates and protective pads, but supply is limited; please bring your own gear if possible. All participants required to have their own helmet and mouth guard. Please contact [email protected] with questions about gear or loans. Sundays 9:30 - 11:00 am Sep 13 - Nov 29: $88/11 (no session Oct 11) Register at: www.cumberland.ca/recprograms or call 250.336.2231

Nerd Roller Skates made our team some gold blinged roller skate masks so we put them to work in the ramp #cib #cibcrew #maskson #stayfitstayhealthy #comoxvalley #rollergirls #quaranteam #moxirollerskates

Sometimes we ride just 2 wheels #comoxvalley #rollergirls #stayfitstayhealthy #quaranteam #independentwoman #raindontcare #shemeansbusiness #cruiserbettie

Sweeeet when teammates in yer bubble help top up tricks! #comoxvalley #rollerderbygirls #chicksinbowls #stayfitstayhealthy #quaranteam #summertimevibes

Get on the good foot... (Enjoy the ear worm!) We tried out another distanced cross training activity #stayfitstayhealthy #comoxvalley #rollerderby #quaranteam #doubledutch #summertimevibes

Whether your long weekend was about projects or relaxing, we hope ya had fun! #quaranteam #goals #stayhealthy #staysafe #comoxvalley #rollerskating #crazylegs #summertimevibes

We tried another team sport! Enjoy a great weekend but stay physically distanced & #stayhealthy #comoxvalley #rollerderby #quaranteam #summertimevibes

Summertime coastin’ on the West Coast, yo #comoxvalley #rollerderby #quaranteam #rollerskating #summervibes #happy

The Betties sure missed skating in the Canada Day parade today. While we wish ALL our friends & fans in the CV a happy day, we also want to respectfully acknowledge that we appreciate being able to skate, live, work & play on the Unceded traditional territory of the K’òmoks & Pentlatch First Nations. #comoxvalley #indigenousrights #rollerskating #equality #ohcanada

It’s Global Pride 2020 Day! The Betties honour, support & our LGBTQ2IA+ teammates & community every day! #pride #loveislove #LGBTQIAPLUS #equality #rollerskating #quaranteam #globalpride

Our most dedicated Fresh Meat skater is also... Twisted! This is CorkSkrew, #505. The handiest of household tools, CorkSkrew always works hard & with a smile. She's no... whiner! We how she perks us up after a tough day. Take a sip: http://brickhousebetties.ca/corkskrew/ Photo by team sponsor: Re Bastien Photography #comoxvalley #rollerderby #quaranteam

Delicious & definitely saucy, this versatile rookie is easily everyone's favourite brunch dish! Meet #880, Legs Benedict! Served with farm fresh eggs & goat milk, you'll want seconds. So good, she'll leave you in a hollandaze! Order up: http://brickhousebetties.ca/legs-benedict-880/ Photo by team sponsor, Re Bastien Photography #comoxvalley #rollerderby #quaranteam

Bibbidy bobbidy boo - Meet Cinder-Hella #24! She ain't no princess, in fact - she'll mop the floor with ya! This rookie does her kettlebell workouts with prize-winning pumpkins so her crashes can knock opponents on their ashes! Stay up late: http://brickhousebetties.ca/cinder-hella-24/ Photo by team sponsor, @Re Bastien Photography #comoxvalley #rollerderby #quaranteam

Okay, here we go... Time to meet our 2019-20 new Betties! Let's start with #10, Karodynamic - We were happy to welcome this dynamite transfer from AB. POW! She packs a punch & keeps on kickin'! There's no stopping the determination of this Brick House Betties rookie, who's packed with positive energy. Check it: http://brickhousebetties.ca/karodynamic-10/ Photo by team sponsor, Re Bastien Photography

We’ve been wanting to introduce our new recruits who would have debuted this season... like these 2 speedsters who are still skating strong during the closures! Stay tuned this next week to meet our rad new Betties #stayfitstayhealthy #comoxvalley #rollerderby #quaranteam

No doubt, we wish we were hosting the game we had scheduled for tonight. Despite COVID putting our season on hold, we are still proud to work together. Rather than dancing the hustle & playing a game, our team has added the following message to our website today. During the last few weeks of BLM protests, we’ve listened, processed, learned & discussed our team theme. We love our Betties logo, but realized that we needed to examine our biases & privilege as a team & as skaters.... We know silence is not an option & we all have a responsibility to be anti-racist. #blmmovement #equality #skatelife Inspired by the history of skate culture, our team name and logo celebrate the fun and funk of skating in the '70s. It was an empowering time of positive progress for women & people of colour, all set to a great soundtrack. Black culture has important significance in roller skating history. The Brick House Betties stand in solidarity with the black, indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC) across the world who are standing up and demanding justice. We are committed to supporting our BIPOC teammates, roller derby and the larger community. Visit our About Us page: http://brickhousebetties.ca/

What better day than Juneteenth - which celebrates Black Freedom - to see ‘United Skates,’ a doc about racial discrimination in the roller rink. We’ve been watching & discussing it, & think you should too. No matter the situation, we’re gonna roll... But we know we can do better - together. https://youtu.be/0BADk7n0x6A #blmmovement #equality #unitedskatesdoc

Skating practice together looks a little different these days, but we’re glad to be back on 8 wheels #comoxvalley #rollerderby #stayfit #stayhealthy #keeponrolling #quaranteam

After the storm, a !! We will get through this together #stayhealthy #staypositive #comoxvalley #quaranteam #blueskiesahead #riedellskates #moxirollerskates

Cheers to 8 wheels, a few good friends, 2 metres & a gorgeous evening #quaranteam #comoxvalley #rollerskating #stayhealthy #keeprolling

Give careful thought to who you'll "double your bubble" with... Sure, more faces (still in big spaces) but don't get all up in their gear (yet)! #comoxvalley #rollerderby #socialdistancing #quaranteam #stayhealthy Caption for derb folx: it's always shocking when someone takes the "Smell my gear" dare!

#mondaymotivation #skatepalettechallenge 70s yellow, brown & gold are #funky Thx for the idea @jiggydust We our #rollerskates #moxiskates #s1helmets #radarwheels #comoxvalley #gladstonebrewery

It's gonna be a nice weekend but BC isn't set to "double its bubble" for another week, so hang tight on #socialdistancing y'all! #rollerskates #comoxvalley #staysafe #quaranteam

Thinkin' about future thrift shop finds when this is done makes us wanna put on skates & Macklemore to get our groove on! Stay positive, y'all

Practices now be like... #comoxvalley #rollerskates #stayathome #staysafe #moxiskates #pyjamastyle #keeponkeepingon

You used to do HIIT & Tabata. Now it's PB&J! Make those sweatpants do their job. Set a timer for 22 mins & try Cinder-Hella's AMRAP (as many reps as possible). This workout's goal is 5 rounds in the 22 mins! PS: shout out to team sponsor, Windsor Plywood Courtenay.

#socialdistancing got you missing skating? KaroDynamic says: Get a workout clearing all the junk off your cement pad, then play "farm derby"! #stayathome #stayhealthy #stayfit #comoxvalley #rollerderbylife #keeponkeepingon #quaranteam

Hey homeschooling parents & learners: don't forget PE & recess are important parts of the school day! #comoxvalley #rollerskating #socialisolation #stayhomestaysafe #stayhomestayfit #juniorrollerderby Stone Cold Stellas JR. Roller Derby #thekidsarealright #distanceeducation

Our rookie Legs Benedict shares a tip for skating downhill into the weekend: slow down safely while still moving. Good advice for these times! #slowyourroll #comoxvalley #rollergirls #rollerskatinglife #socialdistancing #happyfriday #keeponkeepingon

When part of your family cohort is as cute as the Easter Bunny, it's a treat to #stayhome ! #comoxvalley #rollergirls #stayhomestaysafe #keeponkeepingon #quarantinelife #aparttogether

Wishing y'all an active yet physically distanced happy long weekend within your own sunny neighbourhood! #socialdistancing #comoxvalley #rollergirls #keeponkeepingon #quarantinelife

On World Health Day, Betties send our to all the health workers out there. Quarantining is working, y'all! Fun banner by Re Bastien Photography

We're thinking of of our derby fam & fans, while we're all rollin' in isolation #rollerderby #comoxvalley #stayhomestaysafe #keeponkeepingon Image by our talented @rebastienphotographer

Our friends at Roller Skate Victoria are hosting a live stream roller disco dance party right now! https://www.facebook.com/rollerskatevic//1447384895443867/

Some Betties had a responsible "pack" tonight b/c we miss our weekly practices. BIG Betties to ALL the ESSENTIAL WORKERS out there, inc healthcare professionals (6 on our team!), grocery & gas clerks, custodians, agriculture, drivers, law, & IT! We may be apart, but we're in this together. Thank y'all #stayhomestaysafe #comoxvalley

Hey Brass Knuckle Derby Dames... Just b/c we aren't playing derby & roller discoing with each other tonight doesn't mean we can't get our groove on, right?! We know you were looking forward to seeing us do The Hustle -- now y'all can learn it & join in when we get to play again :D

We'd been looking forward to starting our season this weekend, but - given the current state of things - all Betties' practices, open skates, & games are suspended until further notice. No need to stop skating though! Find a spot & try some of these moves while social distancing. Please stay safe & healthy, y'all <3 https://youtu.be/ekQxYNUolas

Bottle drive today at the Courtenay Return-it Depot (account #578 or The Brick House Betties)! We aren't setting up a table because of weather conditions, but if you want to drop off bottles and support our team please return them under our account. The account is ongoing, so you can make a donation whenever you want to!

Leave now to join the Betties Fri night open skate at the CRI & you can still get in 1 hour of roller skating! The 2nd most fun way to burn 600 calories

Help us fundraise for our season! Text for pick up, or come see us this Sat BIG thanks to all you jive turkeys out there.

Our season starts this month!! https://www.facebook.com/events/492822494738682/?ti=icl

Hey Betties Fans! Please help us get ready for our upcoming season. See you at Courtenay Return-It Depot March 7, or text us to visit ya for pick up :D

Update: sorry y'all, but this Fri Feb 28 open skate is cancelled as the venue has another booking. See ya soon.

Sometimes we just kick it old school. Join us at open skate this Fri! #rollerdance #rollerderby #comoxvalley #moxirollerskates

Take your Palentine for a skate date!

Get pretty in pink this Friday & bring your Valentine’s date to our open skate for 80’s fun! #cumberlandrecreation Friday 7-8:45 PM $4 drop-in fee All welcome! (with own skates or blades) #see?werenotalwaysaboutthe70s #rollerskating #comoxvalley

Friday fun day! #lifeisbetteron8wheels #rollerskating #comoxvalley

Hey - it's FRIDAY! Come skate with us tonight :D

A great turnout for the @brickhousebetties Learn to Skate program through Cumberland Recreation! Everyone looked great on skates!

Get out & do something fun this weekend... Our Fri night open skate is on now till 8:45 at the CRI. And Fresh Meat intake starts again on Sun AM! Check our sites for info.

How do ya like THIS gift?! Starting Jan. 3 (TMO!) from 7:00-8:45 PM, Cumberland Recreation will offer drop-in roller skating sessions each Fri (supervised by a Bettie!). Dust off yer roller skates & blades b/c we get access to the other 3/4 of the gym while the rock climbers do their thing. CRI drop-in fee applies ($2 ages 5-18; $4 ages 19+) Fun for all :)