Learn to Play Roller Derby

Come roll with Cincinnati Junior Roller Derby and get a taste of what it takes to be a roller derby athlete! Get started with forward + backward rolling, safe falls, effective stops, transitions, beginner contact drills and more! 

All skill levels welcome. Gear (Helmet, Elbow Pads, Wrist Guards, Knee Pads) strongly encouraged, but not required.

Dates:

8/9 from 3-4pm followed by Indie Pop Skate

9/26 from 5-6pm followed by Cincy Rec Fest Kickoff Skate Party

10/17 from 5-6pm followed by Halloween Skate with CRG

What to Expect at Junior Roller Derby 101 Instructional Sessions: 

Participants at the Riverfront 101 instructional sessions can expect CJRD coach-led, 1-hour sessions that will be low to no contact and include cover basic roller derby instruction, including but not limited to beginner drills, how to fall safely, rules of the track, safety and more!

What to Wear?: Participants are strongly encouraged to attend with quad-style skates (in-lines and high-top skates are discouraged, however will not be turned away), helmet, elbow pads, knee pads and wrist guards. A mouthguard is optional. 

Cincinnati Junior Roller Derby Website: CJRD - Home

About CJRD: CJRD is Cincinnati's first junior roller derby team. The organization was founded in 2011 by retired Cincinnati Rollergirls Lauren (Miss Print) Bishop and Kathy (Panterrorize) Kissing, who wanted to bring the competitive, full-contact sport of flat track roller derby to all ages in the Cincinnati-area.The team is currently made up of beginner to advanced all gender skaters between the ages of 7 to 17. The organization is all volunteer run, including coaches who are current and former adult skaters. CJRD is a proud member of the Junior Roller Derby Association.