Sydney Roller Derby League's skater development plans are officially open!
Level 1 and Level 2 are both open for signups. Which one is most suitable for you?
LEARN TO SKATE - Level 1 summer intake
Level 1 is our core skating skills program - for beginner to intermediate skaters. If you are brand new to roller skating, or you want to refresh and develop your skills, this is the level for you! Whether your goal is roller derby, street skating, or you just want to get some skate experience, Level 1 with Sydney Roller Derby will:
take you through solid skate basics,
teach you how to adjust and maintain your gear,
loan you skates and pads to try before you buy, and
give you safe space to practice on our dedicated indoor track at our home training ground.
Where: Dunc Gray Velodrome, 27 Carysfield Road Bass Hill
When: Sundays 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Start Date: 23 March 2025
This ten week program is fully gender inclusive
Skaters who complete LEARN TO SKATE - LEVEL 1 are in a primo position to continue to Level 2 - ROLLER DERBY FUNDAMENTALS, where we teach skills specific to the game of roller derby and to begin shadowing our incredible referee crew to become a referee or Non Skating Official (NSO).
What will I need?
- Quad roller skates (not in-line skates)
- Helmet (appropriate for skating, sorry bicycle helmets don’t count)
- Wrist Guards
- Elbow Pads
- Knee Pads (Ideally vert style - you want some padding in there)
Don't have all your gear yet? Don't stress!We know getting into skating and a full kit is a big financial commitment, so we now have a small "gear library" you can borrow skates and safety gear from to start off with - but please be aware, it's a shared resource, and we can't guarantee there'll be enough for everyone, so it's always better to bring your own if you can!
If you'd like to ask some questions about suitable gear and how borrowing works, feel free to drop us a message on social media or email skateprograms@sydneyrollerderby.com
Already feel pretty nifty on a pair of roller skates and just want to learn derby stuff? Check out Roller Derby Fundamentals with Sydney Roller Derby League, or email us for more info.
Want more information?
Check out our FAQs below, if you can't find an answer here drop us a line at skateprograms@sydneyrollerderby.com
Who is it for?
Level 1 is open to anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn beginner roller skating skills (Level 1 is strictly non-contact).
When, where and how much are the sessions?
Do I need to know how to skate?
By attending Level 1 will I be able to join a team and play derby?
What if I can't make every session?
Is full payment required if I can not make all the sessions?
Does SRDL provide gear or will I need to purchase and/or borrow my own?
What gear did I need again?