Join us!

Interested in Big Easy Roller Derby? There are several ways to get involved, both on skates and off! We’re always looking for new skaters and non-skating officials and volunteers.

Fill out the form at the bottom of the page and we’ll get in touch!

Become a Big Easy Roller Derby Skater

2024 New Skater Intake Dates:

Saturday, September 28, 8:30am-11am @ B.E.R.D. Warehouse – 3632 Desire Pkwy, New Orleans, LA

Monday, September 30, 6:30pm-8:30pm @ Skate Country Westbank, 1100 Terry Pkwy, Terrytown, LA

Saturday, October 5 8:30am-11am @ B.E.R.D. Warehouse – 3632 Desire Pkwy, New Orleans, LA

Click here for the 2024 Registration Form

We hold our new skater intake called Derby 101 each year. This introductory bootcamp is designed to teach skating fundamentals while building the strength and endurance necessary to play a full-contact sport.

No prior skating experience required! Many of our skaters had never been on skates when they started! If you do have skating experience, DERBY 101 is still a great fit for you, because it will teach you derby-specific skating skills and help to build your strength and endurance.

A limited amount of skates and protective gear are available to borrow. We recommend bringing your own or borrowing a friend’s if possible. Mouthguard required!

Volunteer as a Non-Skating Official (NSO)

Want to be involved but don’t want to skate? We’re always on the lookout for more EMTs, refs, scorekeepers, concession stand workers, penalty box timers, photographers, videographers, and more! If you’ve got the time, we’ll find you a job. 🙂

Skater & Volunteer Interest Form

I am interested in*
- Skater Intake (for skaters new to roller derby or new to skating!)
- Transferring to Big Easy (for experienced derby skaters)
- Non-Skating Official or Volunteer
Legal Name*
First Last
Derby Name
If you have one
Email*
Have you skated before?*
- No - I'm new
- Yes - for fun on my own
- Yes - as a BERD Rec'ing Krewe member
- Yes - as a BERD Competitive Skater
- Yes - on another derby team
Skating Experience*
How did you hear about us?*
Phone
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Rec Skating / Open Practice

(Jan. 2024 update: Rec on pause until further notice)

Rec’ing Krewe sessions run year-round on Wednesday nights from 6:30 – 8:30.

Fill out the form below to get started, and join the facebook group for updates!

The Big Easy Roller Derby Rec’ing Krewe is a recreational roller derby league consisting of those who have never skated, but are interested in learning about roller derby, veteran skaters looking to keep a small amount of roller derby in their lives, and others who are looking for an opportunity for exercise and fun. All men and women over 18 are eligible to play, no matter your skating experience!

How it Works

Open practices or free skates are held on Wednesday nights at the BERD Warehouse from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. It is a $5 drop-in fee per person if you are not a BERD member. It is free for BERD members

What You Need

You will need quad roller skates (no roller blades), knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, a helmet, and a mouth guard. We are lucky enough to have a derby store nearby to help with all of your gear questions – Skates may need to be ordered from the manufacturer – so the sooner you stop in the better!