Learn to skate with Glasgow Roller Derby

Heard of roller derby and want to get involved? Here’s your chance!

We will teach you everything you need to know to become part of our next generation of players and referees. 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 near Anderston Station, or take a look on “UK Roller Derby Recyclables” on Facebook.

We may be able to loan some 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
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