requirements, gear & rules
Interested in becoming one of the muddy river roller girls?
Here are the requirements to meet derby standards!
Here are the requirements to meet derby standards!
- Be 19 years of age or older
- Be female (men can participate in the form of referee,
coach or volunteer) - Have the proper gear (listed on right)
- Be able to commit 1-2 nights a week of practice
where to get your gear
Neon Skates MTL
Roller Bug
RollerGirl.ca
Maritime Sports
required gear
The most major requirements for derby is that you have all the correct gear to protect yourself from nasty spills!
The most major requirements for derby is that you have all the correct gear to protect yourself from nasty spills!
- Roller skates (sorry, no roller blades in derby!)
- Helmet
- Knee pads
- Elbow pads
- Wrist guards
- Mouth guard
- FISHNETS!
rules
Here are the official rules from the WFTDA (Women’s Flat Track Derby Association)
Here are the official rules from the WFTDA (Women’s Flat Track Derby Association)
- WFTDA STANDARDIZED FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY RULES
- Appendix A: WFTDA Officiating Standard Practices
- Appendix B: WFTDA Track Design
- Appendix C: WFTDA Referee Hand Signals
- Appendix D: WFTDA Minimum Skill Requirements
- Appendix E: WFTDA Written Rules Test
- Appendix F: WFTDA Officiating Verbal Cues