The Wheel Deal (Vancouver Premiere!)

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The Wheel Deal (Vancouver Premiere!)

Join us on Saturday, September 20, as we premiere the first three episodes of The Wheel Deal documentary series! This is a series following the rise and fall and rise again of Vancouver’s first roller derby team: Terminal City. (And yes, this is the sport on rollerskates where people slam into each other at full speed.)

Terminal City Roller Derby used to be one of the top teams in the world. But in 2023, the league almost collapsed. Now the league is back in a big way, and is playing their first competitive season in five years. This series follows Terminal City and the unique array of people in it — as they figure out who they are as individuals, and as a team.

We’ll hear how the league first started over nachos and beer at the Lamplighter pub in 2005, how the movie ‘Whip It’ caused roller derby to explode across North America, and how the pandemic caused a mass collapse across the globe. But despite these challenges, and the bruises, broken bones, and concussions, you can’t keep the players away from derby.

Saturday, September 20
Doors 3:00 pm | Event 3:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
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Partial proceeds from this event will go towards Terminal City’s tournament travel costs, so they can keep roller derby financially accessible for all.

THE WHEEL DEAL is made possible with the support from TELUS STORYHIVE, and will be available for free on TELUS Optik TV.

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**Every ticket comes with entry into the door prize draw featuring giveaways from Rolla Skate Club (a one-month all access membership worth $189, including gear rentals, classes, open skates, and events), a gift certificate towards a tattoo with Whips Inks, and cozy handmade goods from a local artisan.**

*Must be 18+ w/ID for entry. Must be 19+ w/ID bar service.
*Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes are not accepted for this event.
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*Please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats, and time for treats at concession.

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The Wheel Deal (Vancouver Premiere!)

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