Want to be a referee?

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We welcome people of all genders, 18+ who are interested in becoming a referee. This is a great way to become involved in the sport and increase your fitness on skates, whilst avoiding contact.

Trainee referees join the league as ‘Hatchlings’ and complete the training programme.

Once trainee referees complete their basic skating skills they also shadow our referees to start learning referee skills and the rules of roller derby.

Contact us for a Hatchling information pack and the start date of the next intake. for a Hatchling information pack and the start date of the next intake.

How often do we train?

You will train with our ‘hatchlings’. Check the latest training times.

What equipment will I need?

To officiate roller derby you will need:

  • quad skates
  • a skate helmet
  • aggressive/plastic cap knee pads
  • elbow pads
  • wrist guards

All new skaters joining the ‘Hatchlings’ must have all this kit for their first training session.

Roller derby is a full contact sport so good quality safety kit is a must. This is true even for referees who will not be participating in contact drills. Even if you are on a budget, a minimum set up of elbow, knee and wrist guards are required. If you arrive at a training session with kit that does not meet our minimum safety requirements, you will not be able to skate.

For more information contact us for a Hatchling information pack and the start date of the next intake. for a Hatchling Information Pack, which includes a ‘Beginners Guide to Roller Derby Kit’ section.

How much does it cost?

As we are a skater owned and skater run team, we have to charge fees in order to cover hall hire costs, insurance and keep the league running.

All new skaters pay monthly subs. Check the latest fees.

What does training involve?

New skaters joining the league as ‘Hatchlings’ at the beginning training programme. During this time we work on the skills needed to pass the WFTDA ‘minimum skills’ test.

Once trainee referees complete their basic skating skills they also shadow our referees to start learning referee skills. Your training then progresses towards refereeing roller derby games in public.

When is the next intake for new skaters?

For information on the next intake contact us for a Hatchling information pack and the start date of the next intake.

We encourage all potential members to come along to our games and events to learn a little more about the sport and the team – you might also pick up some of the rules along the way!

If you can’t wait to get involved, you could consider joining us as an NSO (Non Skating Official) member.

Get in touch today!

We encourage all potential members to come along to our games and events to learn a little more about the sport and the team…