Be a part of the best sport EVER!
Ready to give roller derby a whirl? Join our Protostars programme!
This programme is a beginners entry point to joining Auld Reekie Roller Derby. If you have previous experience with another Roller Derby club, please email coaches@auldreekierollerderby and we can advise the best pathway or you.
Protostars Programme – Beginners Level
This 10-week programme consists of weekly two-hour sessions where you will be on skates and learning with our experienced coaches.
During the programme you will learn about the fundamentals of skating, including how to stop, change direction and get comfortable skating in proximity to other people. You will also learn roller derby moves and skills, including an introduction to the full-contact elements of the sport, in a safe and controlled environment.
Plus additional off-skates learning to guide you through your roller derby orientation, the rules of the game, and the basics of officiating so you can choose your pathway into the sport.
We accept anyone from absolute beginners, to those who have skated a lot before – you just have to be over the age of 18.
Gender Statement
In line with the Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby Association Gender Policy, all those who identify as women, trans women, intersex women and/or gender-expansive may train and compete as skaters of Auld Reekie Roller Derby if women’s flat track roller derby is the version and composition of roller derby with which they most closely identify.
All genders may train as skating and non-skating officials, and join as non-skating members in other capacities.
When can I start?
The new programme runs from Tuesday 17th September – Tuesday 19th November, 2024 , (7-9pm) at Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Edinburgh, EH6 8JQ.
How to book your place
Tickets for the next Protostars intake will go on sale on Friday 9th August (10am). Tickets are limited and will be on a first come first serve basis.
The full 10-week programme costs £100.
Book your place here!
Subsidy
Want to request a subsidy for the Protostars programme starting September 2024? Here is the application form. Please only fill this form in if you are definitely booking on to our programme.
Subsidies will be offered on a first come, first served basis.
More information
For more information, join our Facebook ‘information’ group or check out the New Skater FAQS page.
Group Activity
Fancy a roller derby taster session with a group of pals? Are you a sports team or community group and want to do some team bonding with a fun activity? Get in touch with us and we can organise a one off activity afternoon to get you on skates and take you through some of the fun basics!
Groups of 12 or more people – please contact us on coaches@auldreekierollerderby.com for details.