Come roll with us
Whatever your age, body or skill level, there's a role with your name on it. On skates or off.
Three ways to join as a skater.
Dip a toe or dive straight in, there's a starting point for either.
- All genders welcome*
- Training: The Rise in Maylands
- Gear: Hire gear and skates available
* We follow the WFTDA gender policy for bouting/team skaters. All genders welcome through Level 2.
Have a Go Day
2 hoursA free, no-pressure taster day. We'll get you up and rolling and show you what derby training is like. 18+, and total beginners are the norm.
- WhenA Sunday before each new cycle begins, contact us for the next date
Learn to Skate
3 weeksThe first three weeks of Derby Foundations, covering basic skating only, no derby. Do the three weeks and stop there, or continue on if you want to learn derby.
- WhenThe first 3 weeks of each cycle, Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons
Derby Foundations
11 weeksOur full beginner course (Level 1), taking you from your first laps to being ready for Level 2, where you learn safe contact.
- WhenThursday evenings and Sunday afternoons
Email signup [at] warollerderby.com.au to sign up, to work out which start is right for you, or to find out current prices.
Already skating with another league? Transferring skaters are always welcome, get in touch and we'll sort out your transfer.
Contact usGet your stripes on.
Refs keep the game fair and safe, calling penalties and running the play. You can officiate on quads or blades, so it's a great way in if you love derby but aren't sold on taking contact. Seven refs work every game, and we train you through the rules and skating from the ground up. Bonus: refs who've been with us 12 months or more have their WARD membership fee covered, and don't pay training fees.
Sound like you? Get in touch at officials [at] warollerderby.com.au
The brains beside the track.
NSOs keep the score, the clocks and the penalty box honest. There's no skating involved, we train you into the role, and a bout cannot happen without a full crew of them. NSOs don't pay training fees either.
Sound like you? Get in touch at officials [at] warollerderby.com.au
There's always a job going.
Every league runs on its volunteers, and there's a job to suit whatever you've got to give. First aid, running the door at games, bake sales and raffles, photography, socials, event crew, fundraising, you name it. Give an hour a month or a night a week. Either way you'll end up in the middle of everything fast.
Sound like you? Get in touch at volunteer [at] warollerderby.com.au
Thinking about joining?
Take a look through our frequently asked questions and common hesitations we hear all the time. If you have a question not answered here, just contact us.
Am I too old to play roller derby?
Not likely. Our median member age is around 38, and we have skaters joining in their 30s, 40s and 50s. There are even skaters in their 70s across Australia. Roller derby welcomes adults of any age.
I skate on inline skates (blades), can I join?
Skaters play on quad skates, but referees are welcome on quads or blades. If you already skate on inlines, officiating is a great way to get involved while you decide whether to make the switch to quads.
I am a man, can I join?
Yes. All genders are welcome to train as a skater through Level 2, and to referee, officiate and volunteer with us. For bouting and team skating, we follow the WFTDA gender policy.
I am under 18, can I join?
WA Roller Derby welcomes anyone 18+. If you're under 18, get in touch and we can point you towards junior roller derby options in Perth.
I have never skated before, or I cannot skate at all, is that a problem?
Not at all. Most people who join have never skated before. Level 1 starts from the absolute basics, standing, balance and falling safely.
I do not want to be a skater, what else can I do?
Plenty. You can train as a referee, become a non skating official handling scoring and timing, or volunteer on event crew, bench coaching, marketing or photography. We'll train you for whichever you pick.
Is WA Roller Derby a safe and welcoming space?
Yes. We're an LGBTQIA+ friendly, neurodiverse-affirming league. We have members of every background, age and body type. Training is built around consent and safety from day one.