In the JUNIOR program, girls and boys aged 8-17 will learn to safely skate, then work up to teamwork and contact. 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.

In the ADULT program, women and men 18+ start in the fresh meat program. There, skaters will learn to skate and learn basic skills of falling, footwork and skating in close proximity to each other, while building up strength and endurance. From there, skaters move up through three more levels:

• Fresh meat program: These skaters are non-contact, non-scrimmaging and just learning to skate. Most of them have never been on skates before. Skaters remain in this program until the fresh meat coach deems them safe for the next level.
• Developing skater program: These skaters are deemed safe for basic game play by the Fresh Meat Coach, eligible to attend full-skate practices and begin integrating themselves into practice drills within their level. Skaters learn the rules of the game through participating and watching drills and scrimmage. At this point, skaters may choose to support the league by becoming a referee, a good non-contact alternative to participating in the sport!
• Modified skater program: These skaters are working on achieving their WFTDA Minimum Skills Requirements and have not yet passed all full requirements. Modified skaters participate in all drills and are aware of game rules and can comfortably scrimmage and participate in home and away invitational events.
• Full-skate program: These skaters have passed all WFTDA Minimum Skills Requirements. These skaters are eligible for game rosters and home and away invitational events.