Join the Pack
Whether you've never worn skates or you're a seasoned skater looking for a new league, reach out to us and we'll provide guidance every step of the way.
Find Your Role in BARD
Roller derby takes a full village of athletes and officials. Explore how you can participate.
Adult Skaters (18+)
Adult Division • Mixed Gender • Full Contact
Train in skating posture, pack strategy, hitting, stopping, and apex jumps. We guide you through safety benchmarks step-by-step until you're ready for inter-league bouts.
- ✓ No prior skating experience required
- ✓ Loaner safety pads and skates available
- ✓ Practice 2x weekly at Outdoor Adventure Center
Junior Derby (Youth)
JRDA Program • SoDAK Attack
BARD does not run an in-house junior league, but we proudly support youth derby through SoDAK Attack, a JRDA junior roller derby program based in Sioux Falls, SD. An active group of Brookings-area juniors carpool and commute together every week!
- ✓ Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) league
- ✓ Open to youth skaters ages 8–17 of all skill levels
- ✓ Active Brookings carpool & commuter network
- Visit Sioux Falls Junior Roller Derby on Facebook →
Refs & NSOs
Skating & Non-Skating Officials
Don't want to get tackled, but still want to be in the center of the action? Zebras (skating refs) and NSOs (penalty tracking, scoreboard, jam timing) run every game.
- ✓ Best seat in the house for every bout
- ✓ No dues or equipment fees for officials
- ✓ Full training on WFTDA/MRDA rulesets
Our Inclusivity & All-Gender Policy
Brookings Area Roller Derby is an all-gender, mixed-gender league committed to fostering an open, safe, inclusive, and empowering sports space. We enthusiastically welcome athletes and participants of all gender identities—including men, women, non-binary, transgender, cisgender, intersex, and gender-expansive individuals—across all skating rosters, officiating, coaching, and volunteer roles. Discrimination, racism, and harassment have zero place on our track.
Join the Pack / Get in Touch
The fastest way to join BARD, ask questions about practice schedules, or connect regarding junior carpooling is to message our team on Facebook or send us an email.