How Can Kids Join Calgary Junior Roller Derby?

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Calgary Junior Roller Derby (CJRD) is open to kids of any gender between the ages of 6 and 17. To join, register for an intake period — the Fall intake closes September 9th, 2026, with the first practices on September 9th for level 2/3 skaters and September 10th for rookies/level 1. If you miss that window, the Winter intake registration opens February 2027.

Who Can Join

CJRD accepts kids of any gender, ages 6–17. No prior skating experience is stated as a requirement for the rookie/level 1 group, which has its own first practice date separate from the more experienced levels.

How the Program Works

Junior derby follows the same Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) rules as the adult league, with some adjustments regarding contact. That means kids learn and play the same flat-track game the adult teams compete in, adapted for younger skaters.

Key Dates to Know

Intake Registration First Practice
Fall 2026 Open until September 9th, 2026 September 9th (level 2/3), September 10th (rookies/level 1)
Winter 2027 Opens February 2027 Not specified

How to Register

  1. Check the CJRD section of the Calgary Roller Derby website for the current registration link during an open intake window.
  2. Sign up before the intake deadline — for Fall 2026, that's September 9th, 2026.
  3. Note which practice date applies to your skater: level 2/3 starts September 9th, rookies/level 1 starts September 10th.

Questions and Other Ways to Get Involved

For general questions, including junior derby, email [email protected]. The same address handles joining, transferring from another league, and volunteering or officiating. Media inquiries go to [email protected].

If your child isn't ready to commit to a full intake, note that all CRD league practices are open to skaters from surrounding leagues as drop-ins — but that option is described for league skaters, so confirm with the league whether it applies to juniors before showing up.