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We want to meet you! We are always interested in new and transfer skaters.

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SCRD Skaters about to play the SoCal Cuttlefish in July 2019, Photo Credit Tristan King Photography.

Attention New Skaters!

New to derby or returning after a few years away? Never skated before but want to learn? We would love to have you join us at our upcoming Skate Camp! Skate Camp starts early May 2023. If you want to join Skate Camp to learn to skate or brush up on skills, please send us an email at SCRDPR@gmail.com.

Do I need experience to join?

No experience is necessary! If you are over the age of 18, we will teach you everything you need to know, whether you want to learn to skate for fun, skate as a derby player, skate as a referee, or help out with being an official without skates. We also are looking for announcers, volunteers, and even a loud cheering section. You can participate in roller derby in some capacity regardless of your previous experience – just ask us how you can get involved. We’ll teach you everything you need to know.

How can I be involved as a nonbinary individual? Will I be welcome?

Yes! South Coast Roller Derby strives to be inclusive of all members of our community. Anyone who identifies as a woman or most closely identifies with a Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) affiliated league is welcome to join us as a skater as long as they are over 18+ years old. We are actively having more conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion here at South Coast, and we want you to join the discussion and action on the track! Anyone 18+, including men, are welcome to be a referee or volunteer. All together, this means ALL are welcome to join the league as either a skater, ref, or Skate Camp participant—regardless of age, size, or body type. SCRD subscribes to the WFTDA Statement about Gender, and we are happy to talk to you about joining if you have questions or concerns. Just email Autumn, our Public Relations Chair, at scrdpr@gmail.com to get started!

I am not in shape, I have a disability, and/or I have a chronic illness. Can I still participate?

Yes! Several of our skaters are just starting out in their journey toward health, or have been working hard to take care of their bodies and minds their whole lives. We support one another on and off the track and try to incorporate stretching and outside exercises where we can to improve our skating skills, even without strapping on skates. We welcome you just as you are, and we will help you either learn to skate or to officiate off skates. Persons with disabilities are welcome, and we will see how we can get you involved in the action either on or off the track. Just email Autumn, our Public Relations Chair, at scrdpr@gmail.com to get started!

I am interested in getting started as a new skater. When can I join?

Normally, our Skate Camp takes place about two or three times a year. We are starting our next Skate Camp for new skaters on April 5, 2022, and that camp will run for about two months. If you want to hop in midway through Skate Camp, we are happy to accommodate you! Please just email SCRDpr@gmail.com to learn more about how to get started as a new skater or how to join Skate Camp sometime after April 5 at a prorated rate. We will also advertise when we have another Skate Camp open, possibly toward the end of 2022 or early 2023.

What will I need for Skate Camp?

If I am interested in transferring from my current league to SCRD, what do I do?

We love transfers! Come join our family. For transfer information, please email us at SCRDpr@gmail.com.

I don’t know much about roller derby. How do I learn more?

Come to a bout, visit us on Facebook or send us an email. We’re passionate about this sport. We’re happy to answer all of your questions.

Here’s a great one-minute overview of roller derby:

What are some other ways to get involved with South Coast Roller Derby?

We welcome people of all genders (ages 18+) as referees, non-skating officials and members of our Events Team. Please contact us at SCRDPR@gmail.com to learn more.

We look forward to seeing you on the track!

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