The Junior Roller Derby program accepts new skaters in the spring and fall. Try-It sessions are available at the spring intake.
In the Junior Skating Program, ages 8-17 will learn to safely skate, then work up to teamwork and contact. All skaters start at Level 0 and work their way up! The junior program focuses on 4 levels of game play (from the Junior Roller Derby Association website):
Level 0 (Beginners): These kids are non-contact, non-scrimmaging and just learning to skate. Most of them have never been on skates before.
Level 1 (Positional play only / non-contact): These players are just starting to learn the game, and how to block positionally. We place a lot of emphasis on positional blocking; it makes everyone a good player to be able to block this way right out of the gate.
Level 2 (Pushing, leaning, no hitting): Minimal contact, more learning of strategy of the game, playing using pushing and leaning, and learning how to hit safely.
Level 3 (Full contact): WFTDA standard play, with very minor modifications to the rule set. Continuing strong emphasis on strategy and game play.
Junior Roller Derby Season January – July September – November
Practice Schedule Practices are Sundays and Wednesdays. Practice time is dependent on skating level. There are no Sunday practices on long weekends or special observances (Mother’s Day, etc.) The LRDG uses Team Snap to communicate the practice schedule and other events with skaters, board members and parents. You will be added to the league’s page after registration. See the new skater intake page for more information.
Junior Roller Derby Fees $20 membership fee – due at season start (one membership per family) Skating fees are generally due April, September and January. Fees vary depending on venue rental fees. Fees generally work out to $10 per practice. See the new skater intake page for more information.
Gear Rental:See the new skater intake page for fees *Includes skates, helmet, wrist guards, knee pads, elbow pads. Limited sizes available. Fees are the same for partial loans (eg: skates only). Security deposit will be returned when skater purchases their own gear and returns all items. It is recommended skaters purchase their own gear as soon as possible as proper fit is important for safety.
Payment Options: Cash, cheque made out to the Lethbridge Roller Derby Guild at in-person intake or etransfer to treasurer@lethbridgerollerderby.ca.
Uniform Costs Approximately $70/jersey – LRDG board of directors will be accepting uniform orders after spring intake. More information to come.
All skaters are expected to have their gear for first practice. But if your gear is delayed, please still attend practice – there is lots of for you to still learn!
In order to skate, players must have the following gear:
Roller skates
Helmet
Knee pads
Wrist guards
Elbow pads
Mouth guard
We can recommend several Canadian roller derby retailers. All have online stores and can work with you via email to help determine the best size for the skater.
In the Adult Roller Derby 101 Program, adults aged 18+ will learn to safely skate, then work up to teamwork and contact. When skaters pass minimum skills, they may graduate into Deathbridge City Rollers practice or the ref program. You will learn:
Roller derby rules: Introduction to basic game play
New Skater Roller Derby Season January-July September – November
Practice Schedule Practices are Sundays and Wednesdays. Practice time TBA. There are no Sunday practices on long weekends or special observances (Mother’s Day, etc.) The LRDG uses Team Snap to communicate practice schedule and other events with skaters, board members and parents. You will be added to the league’s page after registration. See the new skater intake page for more information.
New Skater Roller Derby Fees $20 membership fee – due at season start (one membership per family) Skating fees are April, September and January. Fees vary depending on venue rental fees. Fees generally works out to $10 per practice . See the new skater intake page for more information.
Gear Rental:See the new skater intake page for fees *Includes skates, helmet, wrist guards, knee pads, elbow pads. Limited sizes available. Fees are the same for partial loans (eg: skates only). Security deposit will be returned when skater purchases their own gear and returns all items. It is recommended skaters purchase their own gear as soon as possible as proper fit is important for safety.
Payment Options: Cash, cheque made out to the Lethbridge Roller Derby Guild at in-person intake or etransfer to treasurer@lethbridgerollerderby.ca.
All skaters are expected to have their gear for first practice. League rentals are available. But if your gear is delayed, please still attend practice – there is lots of for you to still learn!
In order to skate, players must have the following gear:
Roller skates
Helmet
Knee pads
Wrist guards
Elbow pads
Mouth guard
We can recommend several Canadian roller derby retailers. All have online stores and can work with you via email to help determine the best size for the skater.
Season runs January to July, September to November.
The Deathbridge City Rollers, is the 18+ travel team. Skaters who have graduated from the Roller Derby 101 program and have passed their minimum skills they may graduate into Deathbridge City Rollers practice or the ref program. You will learn:
Advanced skating skills
Advanced pack work
Game play and strategy
Dames Roller Derby Season February – mid July September – November
Dames Roller Derby Fees $20 membership fee – due at season start (one membership per family) Skating fees are due April, September and January. Fees vary depending on venue rental fees. Fees generally worksout to $10 per practice or $200ish per practice block. See Team Snap for up-to-date information.
Payment Options: Cash, cheque made out to the Lethbridge Roller Derby Guild at in-person intake or etransfer to treasurer@lethbridgerollerderby.ca.
Skaters who graduate from the Roller Derby new skater program may choose to join the league as a ref. Referees (or Zebras) keep skaters safe during game play and also help at practices officiating drills and scrimmages. Zebras skate for FREE once they graduate from the Adult Roller Derby 101 program in return for reffing services at practices and games.
Opportunities exist for referees to shadow experienced refs and attend training sessions to hone their skills. WFTDA Skating Skills Assessment for Referee Certification provides the guideline for minimum skating skills required in order to begin reffing. Becoming an experienced ref will open opportunities to travel around Western Canada reffing in a wide-variety of games. Chat with your New Skater Coach if you think reffing would be a good option for you!
You must attend the Roller Derby 101 Registration Night and graduate from the program prior to learning to ref. Watch our website or Facebook Page for information about upcoming registration nights!
Zebras skate for FREE once they graduate from the Roller Derby 101 program in return for reffing services at practices and games.
NSOs and Volunteers
Season runs February to November.
Non-skating officials (NSOs) help officiate the game of roller derby, working with the referees. If you’re new to roller derby, you will be matched in a position that’s right for you and all training will be provided. Plus you get into games for FREE!
NSO positions include:
Jam timing
Penalty timing and tracking
Score keeping
Line tracking
General volunteers are the heart of the LRDG. Not only do they help out on game day in various roles, they are essential to the success of fundraising and other special events we host. Volunteers attend all events for free and get to take advantage of volunteer perks (like free food)!
General volunteer positions include:
Ticket sales
Merch sales
Track setup/tear down
Help at fundraising and special events (car washes, bottle drives, auctions, parades, recruitment events and more)
Announcing
Photographer
Videographer
To sign up for NSO and volunteer positions, contact us via our Facebook page or watch for volunteer callouts through our Facebook events
YOUR FIRST PRACTICE – ALL ON-SKATE PROGRAMS
By first practice all skaters must have paid their fees, registered for insurance and filled out appropriate paperwork.
Please bring and wear
Mouthguard – you will not be allowed to skate without one
Water bottle
Comfortable clothing – t-shirt and shorts or athletic pants
Socks
Provincial health care card
Skaters are expected to wear all required equipment. Adult-sized rentals will be available at the first practice. First-come, first-rent.
Helmet (skateboard or hockey)
Elbow pads
Wrist guards
Knee pads
Roller skates
Gear rental fees will not be reduced for partial equipment loans
