Stepping onto wheels and skating isn’t easy, but that’s exactly the point. The Roller Club at Utah Tech University is encouraging students to get out of their comfort zone.
What started as an idea between coworkers has grown into a small community. The club meets every Tuesday from 8 to 10 p.m. at Classic Skating. Admission for students is $5. This includes admission and skates. Normally, the price would be $9 for admission and $4 for skate rentals. The club offers a low-cost, social community for students looking to unplug from academic stress.
The club started in the fall 2025 semester after president Charles Bryson, a senior music major from Dallas, and vice president Gavin Hart, a senior music education major from Grand Junction, Colorado, had the idea to get more students to come to Classic Skating — formally known as The RinQ.
Bryson and Hart both work at Classic Skating, which is about 10 minutes from campus. They both enjoyed their job and roller skating, and wanted to also create a community for students to come together.
“It was our idea to bring in more traffic,” Hart said. “We are students, and we wanted it to be cheaper for students.”
At the club, students are surrounded by disco balls, music, LED lights and a refreshment stand. The large rink gives everyone plenty of room to skate — and even fall down and get back up again. For students not wanting to skate but still enjoy the atmosphere, seating is available to watch and take a break.
“There is not a whole lot to do in St. George outside of hanging out with other people, so we figured this would be fun, we like doing this [skating],” Bryson said.
In previous meetings, the group has collaborated with clubs like the LGBTQSO+ Student Organization. Bryson said he is looking forward to collaborating with other clubs in the future. One of the goals of the club is to bring more communities together in a fun and welcoming environment.
“It is absolutely so much fun, and anybody who’s even thinking about trying it out should come and give it a shot,” Tatyana Hanson, a sophomore general studies major from Tooele, said.
One of Hanson’s favorite things about the club is the music requests. She said they play anything from classical music to the “Epic: The Musical” soundtrack.
Bryson encourages all students to come, no matter the experience level. The club plays music and hosts games throughout the night. There are also more experienced skaters available to help those who are learning or need tips.
“At the end of the day, especially with school and work, it is fun to come [and unwind],” Bryson said.
More information, club updates can be found on the Roller Club’s Instagram.
