After decades of absence, roller blades are making a return to the rink in Esquimalt.
The first session of a summer-long weekly roller skate will be at the Archie Browning Sports Centre tonight starting at 7 p.m.
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Roller Skate Victoria is supplying all of the skates, which people of all ages can rent for $4.20. Admission into the rink is an additional $5.75, bringing the total to $9.95 per person.
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There will be three instructors on scene to help anyone who might need a few tips with the classic quad-style skates.
Roller skating nights will continue to run on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. from April 26 until August 30. An official skating party is scheduled to happen on May 24.
Some helmets will be available for people to borrow, but participants are encouraged to bring their own helmets if possible.
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