Want to join 709 Roller Derby?
Interested in skating? Let us show you the ropes; become a Skater or Referee!
Learn the Basics
We regularly run recruitment events that offer participants the opportunity to try quad skating and learn some basics of roller derby. During a recruitment event, we teach participants basic skating form, including: finding your balance, "derby stance", strides, falling, and stopping. We also provide information about the sport and introduce you to the coaching staff, executive board, as well as some skaters and referees.
Don't have any gear? Not to worry! Let us know when you sign up for the next recruitment event and we'll lend you some gear.
What happens after Recruitment Night?
709 Roller Derby's skater and referee training is a 12-week Learn to Skate program called Fresh Meat. Fresh Meat begins with the basics of stance, falls, and stops, then progresses to skating in a pack, before getting to contact with other skaters.
If you are leaning towards becoming a referee, you will also learn the basics of skating. When skaters intending to play roller derby begin learning contact, you will move towards referee-specific skills. You will also be introduced to roller derby as a sport, learning rules and game play.
You will need your own gear to take part in the Learn to Skate program. At the end of the program, you will be assessed for your ability to skate and play safely. This is your ticket to being a rostered skater or referee.
We are not currently open for registration for our recruitment events or our Fresh Meat program. Our next registration cycle will open late summer 2026.
If you would like to know more about joining our league, or if you are a skater from another league looking to skate with us, please contact us directly and we would be happy to help!
Want to volunteer instead?
709 Roller Derby welcomes new volunteers and non-skating officials year round! Volunteering your time with 709 Roller Derby is a great way to get to know the game and the league before joining Fresh Meat.