Want to learn to play roller derby? We’ll teach you!
Each year, we host a new skater intake for those interested in living their own roller derby dreams. To stay updated on our plans for the next New Skater Intake (NSI), please join our mailing list, and follow our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.
Our 2026 New Skater Intake course starts on 11 January 2026. The sessions will be held at Benfield Sports Centre, Benfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4NU from 9am to 11am.
What you will learn
You will be taught skills from the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA)’s Beginner Curriculum
Join us for our exciting 16-week New Skater Intake program! Each week, you’ll participate in two-hour sessions led by our experienced coaches, where you’ll be on skates and learning the ropes of roller derby.
Throughout the New Skater Intake, you’ll gain a solid understanding of skating fundamentals, such as how to stop, change direction, and navigate confidently around others. You’ll also be introduced to essential roller derby moves and skills, including safe engagement in full-contact elements of the sport—all within a supportive environment.
In addition to on-skate practice, we’ll provide valuable off-skate learning to help you orient yourself with roller derby, including the game’s rules and the basics of officiating. This will empower you to explore various pathways in the sport, whether as a Skater, an Official, or a Non-skating Official. We welcome individuals from total beginners to those with prior skating experience, as long as you’re over the age of 18.
The cost for the sessions is £30 for each four week block.
Kit Hire – Cost per week
Full Kit £5, Skates only £3, Pads £1 or Helmet £1
This can be paid on the day, we prefer card payments for sessions and kit rental, however if you would rather pay with cash, please let us know.
Please email NSI@newcastlerollerderby.co.uk to register for the course and to receive updates, including dates for our upcoming free taster session in November.
In the meantime, if you’d like to see how our 2025 NSI got on click here https://youtu.be/GuTU4sHFnVY?feature=shared/
