FAQ

When is the Fresh and the Furious this year?

Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 11:00am - 10:00pm 

and Sunday July 7, 2024 from 10:00am  - 6:00pm*

*Timing is subject to change. 

Where is the tournament held?

This year, the tournament is held at the Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena at 340 Chaplin Crescent, Toronto, ON. 

What's the parking situation?

Parking at the venue is free but extremely limited. The Fresh and the Furious attracts a lot of people, so try to carpool. 

What about transit?

The venue can be reached by the Route 32 Eglinton Ave West bus 

FROM EGLINTON WEST STATION (15 minutes)

Take the Route 32 Eglinton Ave West bus heading eastbound.
Get off at Gardiner Rd
Travel east to Chaplin Rd
Travel north on Chaplin Rd, arena is on the east side

FROM EGLINTON STATION (15 minutes)

Take the Route 32 Eglinton Ave West bus heading westbound.
Get off at Spadina Rd
Travel east to Chaplin Rd
Travel north on Chaplin Rd, arena is on the east side  

What about spectator tickets?

Spectator tickets will be available both online and at the door. Ticketing information coming soon!

Is there an after party?

Yes!  Stay tuned for more details!

What's the floor like?

The floor is polished concrete.  

Why is the tournament 2 days? 

To accommodate the same number of teams as in previous years, the event is 2 days. We previously had 2 tracks at another arena, which is why we were able to have the tournament in one day.

Why did the requirements change? 

Since minimum skills tests are no longer a requirement for leagues to assess players' ability to participate in games, we have adjusted the requirements based on the time a player has completed a foundational program and has been assessed by their home league that they are ready and safe to participate in a regulation scrimmage/game. We have also taken learnings from previous Fresh tournaments in our decision to adjust the participation requirements. Ultimately, our goal is to make this tournament fair and fun for all the players starting their Roller Derby journey! 

Is there a junior bracket or junior teams participating?

 No, there is no junior bracket and junior teams are not permitted to participate in the tournament. We do however have an open junior scrimmage on Sunday, July 7th to open the final day of play. The scrimmage consists of 2 twenty minute periods. Although not part of the tournament, the juniors who participate in the scrimmage will still see the same amount of track time as any team eliminated after the second round.