We are looking for new skaters! We encourage anyone who wants to give roller derby a try to come along to our New Skater Training, every Monday, 7:30pm – 9:30pm. The sessions are open to anyone over the age of 18, men and women, and we can provide skates and safety equipment.
The session costs £6 and will teach you all the skills required to skate, stop and fall safely, and allow you to learn and practise the skills required to play the game.
If you are over 18
If you feel like you need a new challenge
If you want to learn what life on 8 wheels is like
THEN WE WANT YOU!
Practice Times: Every Monday night 7.30pm – 9.30pm at The Thunderdome
The training session will start bang on 7:30pm, so please arrive at 7:15pm to get kitted up!
If you’re not already convinced to come and give it a go, read Lauren Disorder’s account of her experience following our New Skater Programme: Braving That First New Skater Session!
For some advice on what to wear, check out advice from Morgue-Anna: Dress Derby!
Upon reaching a good level of competency, you will be asked to sign up to our league and be eligible to join weekly team training in addition to the Monday sessions, while you take your WFTDA minimum skills assessment. Male skaters with an interest in playing the game will be offered the option of joining our brother league, the Knights of Oldham.
Referees and Non-Skating Officials
Fancy a more official role in the game? We need more referees to grow our WFTDA-affiliated referee crew, headed by Level 2 WFTDA-certified referee Matt the Knife. Our referees officiate over bouts and scrimmages for all our teams, and are present at all training sessions to assist with clean, safe play, as well as to educate our skaters to the highest standard of rules knowledge.
If you have a keen eye for detail and a desire to learn, email refs@rcrg.co.uk to sign up. If you want to become a ref, but can’t skate yet, we will teach you at the Monday night sessions until you reach the minimum required for reffing standards, from where you can move on to dedicated referee training with Matt and the team.
Each bout also needs a skilled workforce of non-skating officials to track the scores, time the jams, and manage the penalties.
We encourage all skaters to not only volunteer for Non-Skating Offical (NSO) duties, but also to commit to fully understanding the requirements of the role, and pursuing NSO accreditation. Our head NSO – Minx Subordination – shares her extensive experience with all of our NSOs, training them to meet her exacting standards, and works to ensure that the experience feeds back into their skating with a greater understanding of the rules and procedures.
If you only want to NSO and have no interest in skating, then we’d be delighted to welcome you into the Thunderdome family, train you up, and reap the benefit of your dedicated support. Please email nsos@rcrg.co.uk to sign up.
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Hi
I’m a basic confident skater, I have a casting on Saturday and I have been ask to put some moves together. I can do a few street dance moves on my skates but I was wondering if you coud help me with some simple but effective skating tips. I know it’s short notice but I have just recieved the casting. I’d be grateful if you could help me.
Many thanks
Charlene Roberts 07891192796
Hi Charlene,
I’m sorry, but this is a little short notice. We do have 2 dance skaters amongst our ranks, but we don’t offer dance skate lessons as standard. Perhaps given a little more notice, we could consider putting something together, but on this occasion, I don’t think we can help you. Maybe next time.
Thanks,
Cleo, x
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I would like to become involved in a new challenge and like the idea of getting involved with roller derby. Would be interested in coming along to one of your beginners sessions.? Thanks Janine Thomson.
Hi Janine,
That’s great, please come along to The Thunderdome, any Monday night. The session starts at 7:30pm, so come a little earlier (7:15pm ish) to get signed in and kitted up. Our sessions are run by 4 Rainy City skaters who will look after you. We split the group up into beginner, intermediate and advanced skaters, and work on different skills. In the first session, you’ll learn about falling and stopping safely.
Hope to see you soon,
Cleo, x
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