Join the Pack / Fresh Meat
Whether you've never worn skates or you're a seasoned skater looking for a new league, we have a place for you.
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 • 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 (Ages 8-17)
Youth League • Level-Based Contact
Build confidence, balance, and leadership in a supportive, fun team environment. Junior skaters learn positional blocking and derby fundamentals safely.
- ✓ Mentored by veteran BARD skaters
- ✓ Level 1 (Non-contact) to Level 3 progression
- ✓ Family-friendly events and junior mixers
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 & Open Gender Policy
Brookings Area Roller Derby is committed to fostering an open, safe, inclusive, and empowering sports space. We welcome cisgender women, transgender women, intersex individuals, and gender expansive or non-binary participants across our teams. Our officiating, coaching, volunteer, and junior support positions are open to individuals of all genders. Discrimination, racism, and harassment have zero place on our track.
Fresh Meat & Volunteer Intake
Fill out this quick form or reach out directly on Facebook. A league coordinator will reach out within 48 hours to invite you to our next practice session!