Join – Maine Roller Derby

There’s a place for you in our derby family!

Whether you’re looking to roll, ref, or just help out, or if you want to learn more about the tryout process, gear, and things you can do to prepare for our next recruitment, continue reading below!

JOINING MAINE ROLLER DERBY
Maine Roller Derby is a diverse group of various ages and backgrounds. We are athletes who work constantly to promote and advance our sport and our league. We’re tough on the track, but also some of the most fun around. Ask us questions about anything roller derby. If there’s one thing we love to do, it’s talk about derby!
WHERE ARE YOUR PRACTICES?
HOW MUCH TIME DOES IT TAKE?

Being a member of Maine Roller Derby requires a significant time commitment. Practices, meetings, bouts, promotional events and committee work are expected from every member. But all are fun and worth every minute! We have two to three scheduled practices per week and there are attendance requirements for participation.
I WANT TO JOIN AS A(N)...

SKATER

As an MRD skater you will train hard and have fun. Suddenly you’ll be talking all about trucks and bearings and jams and blocking. You will participate in fundraisers and make appearances at public events. You’ll meet skaters from other leagues across the country… and you’ll be doing it all with the most badass people in Maine.

WHO CAN JOIN?

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?

I WANT TO TRANSFER TO MRD/USED TO PLAY BUT HAVEN'T IN YEARS

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

The biggest expense to joining derby is the equipment, but we’re happy to loan you our old gear while you learn.

All skaters are required to pay $40 monthly for dues which pays for our rink time.

Supplemental health insurance is required for approximately $70 per year, and we very highly suggest you carry primary health insurance.

We train to be strong athletes who can avoid injury, but as with any sport some injuries do occur.

OFFICIAL

We are always looking to grow our officiating crew! Many of our new recruits go on to become regular officials at our bouts and for other Maine leagues.

Officials can be any gender and must be 18+. If you are interested in becoming a part of our officiating crew, please contact officiating@mainerollerderby.com.

I CAN'T SKATE. CAN I STILL BE AN OFFICIAL?

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED AS A SKATING OFFICIAL?

VOLUNTEER

Maine Roller Derby wouldn’t be what it is without our volunteers! We welcome statisticians, announcers, mascots, EMTs, flyer promoters, creative designers, general bout-day support, and MORE.

You don’t need any previous experience. We’ll teach you anything you want to learn! Interested in volunteering, but not sure what you want to do? Email us!

Missed Tryouts?

Skate Lab is a roller skating program designed for women who want to boost their fitness, improve their skating skills, and build meaningful connections in a supportive, welcoming environment. Formally Derby Lite and Derby Skate Club, a new program is now led by retired MRD skater Headbutty Holly. Sessions are at Happy Wheels in Westbrook, and include non-contact derby style drills, roller dance and more. It’s a perfect start to build skills for tryouts.