New Skater Intake Day: Learn to skate with Birmingham Roller Derby - Celebrating Pride Month

Name: New Skater Intake Day: Learn to skate with Birmingham Roller Derby - Celebrating Pride Month
Start: 2026-06-02T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-02T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Doug Ellis Sports Centre

Schedule

Tue Jun 02 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Doug Ellis Sports Centre | Birmingham, EN

Birmingham Roller Derby is proud to be a diverse and inclusive league welcoming people of all genders, backgrounds, identities and abilities.
Whether you want to skate, officiate, volunteer or just find a new community - there’s a place for you here.
In celebration of pride month, we are holding a new skater intake day to encourage those who identify as LGBTQ+ to join our league and become part of the exciting sport of roller derby.
Pride Month in the UK is an annual June celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, promoting equality, inclusivity, and awareness of LGBTQ+ rights and history.
You must be 18+ to attend.
All genders are welcome learn to skate through the Academy, complete their minimum skills and take part in non-contact drills.
All genders are welcome to participate as Skating Officials, Non-Skating Officials, or Volunteers.
However, participation as a full contact skater at BRD is subject to the Womens Flat Track Roller Derby Gender Policy (see below)
E-mail: [email protected] to sign up!
*FAQ*
*I don't know how to skate!*
That's ok! You don't need any prior experience. We'll start by teaching you the basics of roller skating on quad skates including stance, falling and stopping safely.
*I don't own any skates/pads!*
Not to worry! We can loan you skates and safety equipment including protective pads - you just need to book in advance so we know what sizes to bring.
*What do I wear?*
Something light and comfortable - gym/leisure wear such as leggings/shorts/t-shirt/vest or whatever you can move easily in. Try to avoid stiff heavy clothing like jeans or anything flowy that could be a hazard.
*What do I need to bring?*
Just yourself, some water and maybe a snack if needed! There may be whistles being blown and roller derby can get a bit noisy so if you're sensitive to sound, we recommend loop earplugs or similar.
*I'm nervous about coming!*
We understand - doing something new and meeting new people is scary. If you want to bring a friend along for support, that's fine! We're a friendly, diverse bunch and we'll do our best to make you feel welcome and safe.
E-mail: [email protected] to sign up!
*Gender Policy*
All genders are welcome learn to skate through the Academy, complete their minimum skills and take part in non-contact drills.
All genders are welcome to participate as Skating Officials, Non-Skating Officials, or Volunteers.
As we are affiliated with WFTDA, participation as a full contact skater is subject to the Womens Flat Track Roller Derby Gender Policy which states;
"Any individual of a Marginalized Gender, regardless of presentation or the gender they were assigned at birth, is welcomed and encouraged to participate in the WFTDA in any capacity, including skating on a WFTDA charter."
https://resources.wftda.org/.../wftda-statement-about.../