Frequently Asked Questions
We play at multiple venues across the valley, see specific events for venue details. Our home venue is Bell Bank Park in Mesa, Arizona. Check the schedule page or go to Facebook for information on the latest games.
Ticket prices to watch AZRD games live and in-person vary depending on the event (e.g. double-header vs multi-day tournament). Tickets can be purchased online or at the door on the day of the event.
Currently tickets can be purchased online or at the door. We are always looking for more ticket outlets. If you or your business are interested in becoming a ticket outlet, please contact us about sponsorship.
Our derby bouts are family-friendly. You’ll see several of the skaters’ own children cheering them on!
Roller derby is not unlike full contact football or hockey. It’s not unusual to see a player in roller derby get injured in a bout.
For a basic overview of gameplay, take a look at this video. For more in-depth information on the rules of flat-track derby, check out the official WFTDA Rules page.
We absolutely love being able to showcase local talent at our bouts! Please contact us.
Volunteers/Skaters/Officials
During the regular season, we offer one coach-led practice on most weeks for our junior skaters and our adult Smash Squad group, and two coach-led practices on most weeks for our derby-ready skaters. Skaters at all levels are also expected to cross-train on their own between practices.
Juniors Practices
Juniors practices are usually held on Sunday mornings at Broadway Recreation Center in Mesa, Arizona.
Adult Practices
Smash Squad: Our Smash Squad skaters currently practice on Wednesday evenings at ASU Sun Devil Fitness Complex in Tempe, Arizona.
Derby-ready Skaters: Our derby-ready skaters currently practice on Tuesday evenings at Arizona Athletic Grounds and on Sunday afternoons at Broadway Recreation Center. Both facilities are located in Mesa, Arizona.
Please visit https://calendar.arizonarollerderby.com for practice times.
Not a problem! Not only does AZRD accept transfer skaters, we also offer roller derby training no matter what your skill level. Whether you have never skated before or may have ice hockey or figure skating experience, we can help you learn the skills needed to join us on the track. If you don’t enjoy the thrill of a contact sport but still want to participate we are always in need of referees and officials. For more information contact us.
There are skating officials and non-skating Officials (aka NSOs). Skating officials wear the vertical striped shirts and watch for safety, call penalties for illegal moves, and track points. NSO’s wear all black shirts with “OFFICIAL” on the back. They record points, run the scoreboard, track timing in the penalty box, and track penalties for players.
– Learn the WFTDA Officiating Cues and practice them.
– Shadow others during a game.
– Read about becoming a WFTDA Certified Official.
All skaters are also asked to learn to officiate. We are actively building this skill into our regular practices.
We have member and non-member volunteers. As a part of membership, we ask that members try to volunteer 32-hours per year to help run our organization. Non-members can join our volunteer contact list to be alerted when we need volunteers.
– Officiating
– Track Setup
– Medics
– Photographers
– Announcers
– Event Specific
– Coaching & Training
– Marketing & Communications
Sponsors
AZRD is always looking to partner with members of our community. Please visit our Sponsors page to learn about our sponsorship opportunities.