Join Us
The San Diego Derby Dolls welcome new and transfer skaters! The Dolls are made up of women age 18 and over, and our Junior league hosts an 8-week Junior Camp for girls ages 7-17 throughout the year. We are the only team in the world Ranked Nationally in both Banked and Flat Track.
We're also always looking for men and women of all ages to join our Stripes Crew of Referees and non-skating officials.
No experience is required. Even if you have never roller skated a day in your life, the Dolls can teach you! Every new adult league member joins the Derby Dolls via our Boot Camp program. During this time you will get personal instruction and assessments from veteran Derby Doll Coaches. Transfer skaters usually breeze through Boot Camp quickly to make their way into our bouting ranks.
What to Expect at Orientation:
- Our Boot Camp Coaches will introduce themselves by reviewing our league history, goals and achievements, and they'll go over some basic FAQs that most new Campers ask, including:
- When Boot Camp is held and what skaters can expect from Boot Camp practices
- Boot Camp levels and testing protocols
- Practice time and financial commitments for Boot Camp and after graduation
- How Boot Camp graduates get recruited to a bouting team
- A gear overview, with info on requirements and recommendations on fit and brands
- Safety and insurance recommendations and requirements
- We will also be performing a basic off-skates physical orientation, so please bring water and wear comfortable workout clothing & athletic shoes. This orientation is designed to give future Dolls an idea of our workout regimen, and help interested new athletes determine if they're ready to start training on wheels. We'll run through basic skating postures and skills and give you a baseline idea of the balance, fitness, agility, endurance and strength you'll develop as a Boot Camper. Our coaches will also provide guidance for any participant who would like to be given further direction on how to improve their general fitness in preparation for learning how to skate.
What to Bring to Orientation
- Water
- Workout clothing & athletic shoes
- A photocopy of your Driver's License or State-issued ID. No one may enter our practice facility without valid identification.
- $40 for USARS insurance if you decide to sign up for Boot Camp. USARS accepts personal checks, cashiers checks and credit cards.
Boot Camp Orientation is the 3rd Monday of each month. Please contact our boot camp recruitment head at lholbert99@yahoo.com to reserve a spot and get directions to our awesome practice facility.
Junior Camps are held year round starting at 8-10 week intervals. Please contact sdjrderby@hotmail.com for more information about how to enroll your Junior Derby athlete.
Stripes. Know you want to be a Referee? Contact Smashely at smashley530@gmail.com for more information.
Thanks and see you trackside!