How one student’s initiative is bringing the Concordia community together
Among the many clubs to choose from at Concordia, there is one that takes communal building up a notch.
The Concordian spoke with Asma Kattan, a human relations major and founder of the roller skating club, about how she got the idea to form it.
“I am the founder of the roller skating club, I’ve curated it and put all my heart into it. [I wanted] the community to have a place where people can get together to share one hobby and interest and gather to rollerskate,” Kattan explained.
When Kattan was looking for a club to join at Concordia, there was nothing that was remotely close to what she was looking for.
She made a call to the CSU and got all the information she needed to start her own club at Concordia. Kattan was told that she had to write up a cover letter, a constitution, and petitions.
“We needed around 50 petitions and we exceeded that amount. It was so fulfilling. There is so much big interest for our club now and it is getting bigger and bigger,” Kattan said.
For Kattan, the main goal of the club has always been to unite people and allow them to truly learn from each other.
Roller skating is a great way to improve your overall fitness level because it is essentially a full body workout.
The CSU roller skating club is extremely active on their social media. Their Instagram handle is @rollerskatingclubmtl. On their feed, they have posted many photos and videos from their events that were held in August before school started.
The Concordian was curious to know what the club’s future plans are, going into winter.
“We usually in the summer head to open tennis courts. In the winter, which is about eight months in Canada, we have it in private indoor safe-gated venues,” Kattan explained.
Kattan has planned four big roller skating events for the winter months.
For newcomers who want to join the club, Kattan reassured The Concordian that there are full safety measures put in place.
“Precautions are important. We have first of all a tutor that makes sure what level each person is at. So if you’re a beginner, we definitely recommend wearing the protections for roller skating. Most of the people that are members have their own equipment. They’ve been around,” Kattan said.
The club makes all participants sign a waiver of the terms and conditions that outline that the participants are solely responsible for their own safety and security.
If you’re looking for free food, music and lots of good times, look no further. Sign up for the club using this link!
