Beginner Roller Derby – Practice focuses on skate skills needed for derby, ie. plow stop, T-stops, using toe stops, transitions, agility and stride.  Intermediate skaters will also work on contact skills needed to play the game, ie. taking and receiving hits, rules of the game and basic strategies. Open to skaters of any gender 18+. Full gear required: helmet, elbow and knees pads and wrist guards.

Advanced Banked – Attendees must have been a bouting-level roller derby player or passed MSRs for any roller derby league. Open to skaters of any gender 18+. This practice focuses on banked track skate skills and game strategy. Full gear required.

SoCal Derby – Attendees must have current WFTDA insurance.  Open to women and non-binary skaters 18+. Interested in attending practice or joining SoCal? Reach out to SoCal Derby directly at socalderby@gmail.com.

CalSquad – Open gender program for skaters 13+.   Intended for skaters who have been playing roller derby for at least 2 years.

We have programs that train on both surfaces. When you start attending Beginner Roller Derby practices, you will be able to practice your skills on the banked and flat track so that you can play with the all the programs of Derby United, including SoCal Derby and CalSquad.

All roller derby programs require use of quad roller skates, helmet, knee and elbow pads, and wrist guards.  Mouth guards are required for contact.

Rental skates are available at no extra charge and rental protective gear is available for $5 per practice.

Ready to get your own gear?  Need help with recommendations?  Go see our friends and very knowledgable skate and gear specialists at Sin City Skates in person at their Kearny Mesa San Diego location or online.