Why You Should Try Roller Derby!
- TRD admin
- Jun 13
- 3 min read
Tampa Roller Derby encourages and welcomes anyone to join our league. We are open gender and have skaters of all ages (18+), experience, ability, body size, and orientation. So even if you’re not sure roller derby is for you, why not give it a try? You won’t know until you give yourself a chance! Many of our members have started with a little curiosity and then surprised themselves with what they could do and how much they loved it. Some of our veteran members have been with us for 10+ years!
Why Join a Roller Derby League?
Because it’s awesome—but here’s a bunch of great reasons why:
🛼 Get Fit (and Have a Blast Doing It)
Build strength, speed, and stamina without boring workouts.
Improve balance, coordination, and agility while zooming around the track.
It's a full-body workout disguised as pure fun.
👯 Make Friends & Find Your People
Meet an amazing, supportive crew of teammates and league mates.
Be part of a tight-knit community that cheers you on (on and off the track).
Whether you're new in town or just looking for a new circle, derby brings people together.
💪 Boost Your Confidence
Learn new skills and surprise yourself with what your body can do.
Push your limits and come out stronger—mentally and physically.
Feel empowered every time you lace up your skates.
🌈 Proudly Be Yourself
Derby celebrates all shapes, sizes, genders, and backgrounds.
Show your flair with fun gear, fierce derby names, and killer style.
It’s a space where individuality shines and everyone belongs.
🌟 Learn Life Skills (Seriously!)
Practice teamwork, leadership, and quick decision-making.
Get involved in coaching, organizing, or helping your league grow.
Take pride in something bigger than yourself.
🎉 It’s Just Plain Fun
Skating is addictive—in the best way.
The games are intense, the community is passionate, and the vibes are unbeatable.
Plus, where else can you wear fishnets and a mouthguard?
Roller derby is more than a sport. It’s a full-on experience. So if you’re looking for fitness, friendship, and fierce fun, derby’s waiting for you!
Ready to Roll?
Whether you're a total newbie or a skating pro, there's a spot for you in the derby world. Tampa Roller Derby holds open recruitment several times a year and the next recruitment night is July 27—we’d love to see you there!
This informational meeting is a chance for anyone interested to meet league members, ask questions, get fitted with gear, and get on skates to start learning some basics. From there, recruits can sign up for the Quad Killer boot camp, an 8-week program where skaters come to training twice a week to sharpen their skating skills, learn roller derby game rules, and progress to giving and receiving contact until they are deemed bout ready!
After meeting certain criteria, skaters advance from QK1 to QK2 level training, and after completion of the program they join regular weekly league practices. They can also attend QK3 practices to continue to work on honing their skills among other skaters at their level.
To join the fun, fill out the membership form and email your questions to info@tamparollerderby.com. All you need to start is a water bottle and a mouth guard. Loaner gear is available if you don’t have skates or safety gear.
Your derby journey starts with one push—are you in? 💥