About Joining KVRD
AM I ELIGIBLE TO BE A KVRD SKATER?
KVRD welcomes cisgender, transgender and intersex women and gender non-conforming participants over the age of 18.
HOW DO I LEARN TO PLAY?
We teach would-be skaters how to play. Visit the Join Us page for information on Skate School.
HOW DO I BECOME A REFEREE?
If you are interested in being an on-skates referee or NSO (non-skating official) for the league, please contact kvrd.league@gmail.com. We are actively looking to expand our roster of skating and non-skating officials.
AM I TOO BIG / TOO SMALL TO DO THAT?
No matter what size you are, there’s probably a position that works for your body type. A wide range of sizes can help build a team with varied skills that creates a stronger unit.
HOW OFTEN DO YOU TRAIN?
We currently hold practice once a week. As our league continues to grow, we will look at adding additional practices during the week.
WHO TRAINS THE SKATERS?
We have a Training Committee that plans and runs practices. Among our trainers are skaters with extensive derby experience and knowledge. We have created a solid training plan for several levels of play so all can continue to grow as roller derby athletes.
DO YOU GET HURT?
As in any sport, we train hard and do our best to play safely, but the possibility of injury IS there.
DO SKATERS GET PAID?
No. All skaters, refs and all the support staff put in many hours for their love of the sport and our shared desire to see it grow. Our wide range of backgrounds and skillsets help with the administrative, promotional, and production needs of our organization.
CAN I DROP-IN AT A PRACTICE?
Active derby skaters and refs from active bouting roller derby leagues may visit some practices, depending on their prior experience. For more info, check out our Visiting Skaters page.
I ALREADY SKATE FOR A LEAGUE. CAN I TRANSFER IN?
If you have skated with an actively competing league for a minimum of one year, and you have been an active skater within the last six months, you may be eligible to transfer into KVRD. Please visit our Transfer Skater page for more information.