Big Easy Roller Derby 101!

Want to get involved with Roller Derby? Curious, but don’t know how to skate? Looking for a fun way meet new people? Interested in being a part of the action in other ways, such as refereeing, stats, score tracker or penalty tracker? There are so many ways to get involved on or off skates in addition to on or off the track!

Come to Derby 101 with the Big Easy Roller Derby to get you rolling – or whistling – your way to getting involved with New Orleans’ local, WFTDA roller derby league! Don’t know how to skate? No problem, we’ll teach you!

Don’t have gear? That’s okay! Please bring your own mouthguard (available in the sporting goods section), but otherwise loaner gear and skates are available. Please see Q&A below for details. Interested in officiating, on or off skates? This intake is for you, too!

This is an all-genders intake designed to get you involved in the Roller Derby community in New Orleans.

*NEW SKATER ORIENTATION *

DATES/TIMES

Sat. 01/21/2023 @ 8:30 a.m.

Mon. 01/23/2023 @ 6:30 p.m.

COST:
$5 per session!

LOCATION:
BERD Warehouse- 3632 Desire Pkwy, New Orleans, LA 70126

HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Email membership@bigeasyrollerderby.com with your name, contact information, and let us know if you need to borrow any gear (skates or safety equipment).

Q&A:
Q: What should I bring/wear to skate?
Comfy workout clothes (many of our skaters wear shorts or running style capris/leggings), tennis shoes, gear if you have it, and your interest in roller derby!

Q: I don’t have quad roller skates. Do you have some I can borrow for my first session?
Yes! Email membership@bigeasyrollerderby.com to give us a heads up that you will need skates.

Q: What sort of equipment or gear do I need?
We have loaner gear! However, we do recommend that you bring your own mouthguard (available online or in the sporting goods section) and a helmet (a bike helmet works!). Please contact membership@bigeasyrollerderby.com to sign up and ask about loaner gear – including skates!
A full list of gear is:
-Quad Skates
-Helmet
-Mouthguard
-Knee Pads
-Elbow Pads
-Wrist Guards

Since gear can be an investment, we recommend that you email membership@bigeasyrollerderby.com to get more information before purchasing!

Q: I don’t know how to roller skate… Is that okay?
Absolutely! A good number of skaters had minimal to no skating experience before starting roller derby. We will teach you how to skate, from the wheels up.

Q: Can I use inline skates?
Roller derby skaters can only skate with quad roller skates – per the rules of WFTDA, our governing body.

Q: I already know how to skate in quads. Is Derby 101 still for me?
Yes! Derby 101 will introduce you to the foundations of skating specifically for roller derby, basic derby concepts, and will help you build a strong foundation of strength training.

Q: I have a different question. Who do I talk to?
Email our Membership Manager, at: membership@bigeasyrollerderby.com!Follow the Big Easy Roller Derby Facebook page for more about us: https://www.facebook.com/BigEasyRollerDerby/