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Calgary Roller Derby (CRD) is a roller derby league based in Calgary, and calgaryrollerderby.com is its official information hub. The league describes itself as "strong, athletic and revolutionary," says it has been running for 17 years, and fields teams that compete locally and travel internationally. The site is built for three main audiences: people who want to join or train as skaters, fans looking for teams and schedules, and anyone interested in volunteering, officiating, sponsoring, or transferring in from another league.
What the league offers
CRD operates several adult teams plus a junior program, and its site is organized around them.
| Area | What the site says |
|---|---|
| All Stars | The league's WFTDA travel team, competing internationally "at the highest level of our sport" |
| Jane Deere | The B-travel team, playing across Western Canada |
| B-52 Bellas | Described as fearing nothing, with one mission: victory |
| Thrashin' Lassies | A team with a playful, hard-hitting description |
| Cut Throat Car Hops | Currently on hiatus |
| Official-ly Awesome | Listed among the teams (officials) |
| Calgary Junior Roller Derby | Youth program for ages 6–17 |
The site also has sections for how roller derby is played, sponsors, joining, and schedules.
Calgary Junior Roller Derby
Calgary Junior Roller Derby (CJRD) is open to kids of any gender between the ages of 6 and 17. It follows the same Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) rules as the adult league, with some adjustments around contact.
The site lists these intake details:
- Fall intake: registration open until September 9th, 2026; first practice September 9th for level 2/3 and September 10th for rookies/level 1.
- Winter intake: registration opens February 2027.
If you're signing up a child, note that the fall registration deadline and first practice dates fall in the same week, so plan equipment and paperwork ahead of the deadline rather than after it.
How to get involved
The site points to several paths depending on what you want to do:
- New skaters: registration is open for new skater training, with a "Learn More Here" link on the join section.
- Drop-ins: all CRD league practices are open to skaters from surrounding leagues; the site links to full drop-in details.
- Volunteers, officials, and transfers: email [email protected] and say what you're interested in.
- General and media inquiries: [email protected] for general information, [email protected] for media.
The site does not publish pricing, membership fees, or practice locations in the material available, so check with the league directly before assuming cost or logistics.
Following the league
CRD maintains a Facebook page, an Instagram account, and an email contact, all linked from the site. The site footer credits graphic design to Bazinga and photography to Cary Schatz and Shaun Savage Photography.
If your goal is to skate, the fastest route is the join section for new skater training or the drop-in details if you already skate elsewhere. If your goal is to watch or support, the teams and schedule sections are where to start.