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Who Can Join?
Ages 7–17. Skaters need to have passed Level 3 of Skate Academy at Skateworld San Diego. From there skaters will enter the program in the Fundamentals of Derby class.
Already have roller derby experience? Please fill out the interest form and we can get you placed! Reach out to skate@caderby.com if you have additional questions.
Schedule & Pricing
Please note: Practices are CLOSED to everyone except current league members. If you would like to drop in, please fill out the Interest Form.
Practice Times:
Tuesdays
Starbursts (ages 10 and under)
Shooting Stars (ages 10-17)
Wednesdays
All league practice
Sundays: Scrimmages/games, 1–2x per month
Cost:
Yearly Registration Fee: $25 due January of each year OR when you officially join SDYRD.
Monthly Dues: $75/month – includes all practices, public skate sessions, scrimmages, games, and Power Skating
Additional Costs: Jerseys, travel, away games, etc.
Gear
A skater’s first derby practice is free, so they can try it out and make sure SDYRD is a great fit (This does not apply to skaters starting in Skate Academy. They must enroll and finish that first). Full gear is required to participate in practice:
- Helmet
- Mouth guard (required - we do not loan these. We recommend the youth SISU 3D mouthguard)
- Knee pads
- Elbow pads
- Wrist guards
- Roller skates
We have most gear and skates available to borrow except mouth guards. Gear is also available for purchase at Fritzy’s Roller Skate Shop - though we recommend not waiting until right before the first practice to shop, its important that they have the proper time to try on and test our their new skates or gear.
Levels of Play
Fundamentals Of Derby A focused class for newer or returning skaters to fine-tune the skills required to be a safe and effective derby player. We emphasize core strength, body positioning, transitions, stops, skating in tight spaces, quick movements, and building confident muscle memory for gameplay scenarios. Prerequisites: Completion of Skate Academy Level 3 OR Approval based on prior experience (case-by-case review)
Starbursts- ages 10 and Under
Depending on participation, we may form in-house teams, explore regional travel, and schedule fun scrimmages to introduce younger skaters to the sport.
Shooting Stars - ages 10-17
For skaters ages 10 and up working toward full contact and advanced gameplay. Focused on gaining experience through scrimmages and regional competition. Will play regionally in Southern California and may travel as far as Arizona.
Additional Info
Volunteers
Our head coaches are Christina and Brett Stang. We are actively seeking additional coaches, officials, and administrative volunteers to support the program. Please contact us at skate@caderby.com
Communication
League updates will be sent via the SDYRD Discord channel. Please ensure your contact info is up to date on your registration form and you have accepted the discord invite.
Drop Off Policy
Parents are welcome to drop off their child for practice as long as they:
Pick up their child inside the building at the end of practice, or arrange for a designated coach/parent to escort their child out.
At this time, drop-offs are not allowed for practices or events that begin after 5:00pm.
Skaters can earn a Good Conduct Token (awarded for positive behavior and responsibility) to redeem for permission to attend a public skating session without a chaperone.
