Want to Play Roller Derby?
Join NCRD!
Join a Sport Like No Other
Roller derby and our Skating 101 program offer an inclusive, all-gender, safe space to practice and train for adults over 18. Competitive skaters, casual skaters, drop in skaters, referees, volunteers, coaches, all are welcome!
Roller derby is a fast-paced, full-contact sport played on quad roller skates. Visit our What is Roller Derby page to find out how the game is played.
WHERE TO START?
Our 6-week training program called Skating 101 is designed to teach you the basic skills of roller skating. Once the program is complete you can then integrate into our regular roller derby practices where you will learn the additional skills of hitting, game-play, and pack-work. Visit our Skating 101 Page for more details.
Are you already an experienced skater? Contact us to challenge the program to begin the practice integration sooner.
We practice hard and we give it 100%. Derby is not for the faint of heart.
WHO CAN JOIN?
Pretty much everyone! Our program (which runs on Thursdays) is 18 and up. Any body type, fitness level, skill, or experience is welcome once they either complete the Skating 101 program or can challenge the program (contact us). NCRD accepts anyone willing to put time and heart into roller derby. We will work with you to gain endurance, strength, and balance.
For official bouting and games, any self-identifying woman can play, including those who are transgender and gender diverse.
INSURANCE
Each skater is required to be insured. NCRD insures its skaters through WFTDI (World Flat Track Derby Insurance). The cost is around $56/yr.
You will need to purchase insurance prior to skating with us on Thursday nights or prior to playing in a bout. *Referees must also purchase insurance.*
WFTDi World Flat Track Derby Insurance website:
COST
Monthly membership is $60/month and is due by the first of each month via cash, cheque, or electronic transfer to finances@ncrd.ca.
Referees and coaches are crucial volunteers to the league and do not pay dues.
LOCATION
Our practice facility is at the NCU Community Center (300 Wessex) and when we bout, it is at the same location.
Nickel City Roller Derby members travel from all corners of our fair northern city; Hanmer, Chelmsford, Azilda, Lively, Minnow Lake, Downtown, Wanup… we do it because we love it! There are carpool options between league members.
NCU COMMUNITY CENTER, CURLING RINK AREA. 300 WESSEX ST.
WHEN IS IT?
Regular Roller Derby Practice takes place on:
THURSDAY nights from 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Check back on our website for date and time updates or email info@ncrd.ca.
JOIN OUR REFEREE CREW
Our referees keep our skaters in check, and are a crucial part of every roller derby league.
Want to join our league and be part of this amazing sport and community for free? Our refs can join in warm-ups and in no-contact skating drills while also helping run drills by calling any penalties they spot. During official bouts, our referees officiate games and often travel with the team.
First join our Skating 101 program to learn roller skating basic skills, and once complete, we will help you learn all about the sport, it’s rules, and how to referee!
BUT I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS!
No problem! Just send an e-mail to info@ncrd.ca, and our Membership Committee will be more than happy to give you all the info you need.