Learn to skate with Glasgow Roller Derby

Learn to play roller derby with us! We will teach you everything you need to know to become part of our next generation of skaters. There is absolutely no skating experience required to sign up – our beginners course will teach you all the basics from standing up, stopping, skating styles, jumping, backwards skating and more!

Important information
You must be over 18 to sign up

Glasgow Roller Recruits (GRR) is open to all genders, but be aware that we're a Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby Association (WFTDA) roller derby league so our teams are as per their gender statement

Participants MUST have:
- a helmet
- mouthguard
- elbow pads
- wrist guards
- knee pads
- quad roller skates.*

*If you are looking to get yourself some kit we recommend a trip to 5th Blocker Skates in The Savoy Centre, or take a look on “UK Roller Derby Recyclables” on Facebook.

We may also be able to provide kit for the first 12 weeks. Please let us know if this is required!

Regular training time will be 6-8pm on Thursdays at Park Villa.

Venue accessibility
- Ramped/sloped Access, and/or manual doors
- Mobility impaired walker
- On-site parking
- Accessible toilet
- Step-free standard toilet
- Baby changing facility
- Seat(s) available

https://glasgowrollerderby.org/events-calendar/2025/05/22/learn-to-skate-with-glasgow-roller-derby-rr5me-tcegy-xfyrd-7sdz7-pec6t-7cmne

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