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Learn to Skate with Glasgow Roller Derby

  • Firhill Sports Complex Hopehill Rd Glasgow, G20 7HU UK (map)

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!

How to join

If you're interested, complete our intake form or get in touch via Facebook or Instagram with the following info:

  • Your name, email, and pronouns

  • If you need to borrow kit, if so which bits and what size (if you don't know, just ask!)

  • Any questions at all you have about Glasgow Roller Derby, learning to skate, or the sessions

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 both short and longer term lease. Please contact us about this if required!