Here’s a collection of resources that can help you get started on your roller derby journey!
Local Community Groups
- FoCo Skate Club – Find new friends who love to trail skate, go to the skate park, and more!
- FoCo Used Skate Gear Yard Sale – Buy or sell used skate gear in your local community!
General
- The Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby – The official resource from the Womens Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA)
- Basics of Play – Roller Derby Wikipedia – A really good starting point if you are completely clueless about the sport.
- Silicon Valley Roller Girls Glossary of derby terms – A useful glossary for terms used in the sport.
- Roller Derby Compendium for Freshies Worldwide – An international Facebook group for Beginners or Raw Meat and Fresh Meat Skaters and everything in between.
Skills & Training
- The FCRD Derby Skills blog
- Roller Derby Athletics & Iron Octopus Fitness – Training tips to help you develop your body for
derby and avoid injury. - Get on Skates! Check out Rollerland Skate Center for Open Skate Sessions or FoCo Skate Club to post a local trail skate opportunity!
Gear
- The Skate Wheels Reference Guide can help you find the right wheel for the right surface!
- Sk8 Ratz – FCRD’s favorite local skate shop!
- Looking around for used gear? Check out FoCo Used Skate Gear Yard Sale, Roller Derby Recyclables or Derby Deals group on Facebook!
Rules
- The Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby by WFTDA
- Studying for the written test? Quiz yourself so you’re ready at Roller Derby Rules Test
Gameplay & Strategy
- How to get the most out of watching a derby bout live?
- WFTDA Archives – to watch some real roller derby!
- Roller Derby Junkies – A gif gallery of roller derby moments illustrating strategies, skills, or rules.
Still want more? Check these out
- Flat Track Stats – Stats & Rankings
- Five on Five Media
- r/Roller Derby – There is a subreddit for everything, even roller derby! Ask the world of roller derby all your questions or share your insight with others!
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