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JOIN GRR

Have you come to one of our bouts and wondered how you could become a Gainesville Roller Rebel?
We are a growing team always looking for new skaters, refs, officials, and volunteers!

BECOME A SKATER OR REFEREE

Officials and RiffRaff pose as a group at the MLK center

Who can become a skater?

Our competitive skating team is made up of women, gender expansive, and gender non-conforming people over the age of 18.

Who can become a referee?

Our referee team is made up of folks of all genders who just really love rules for some reason and are also over the age of 18.

What else do I need to know?

As of 2021, in order to attend Gainesville Roller Rebels practices all participants must show proof of vaccination against Covid-19.

Practices are held at a number of local venues and are closed to the public. If you are interested in joining our team as a skater or referee please contact [email protected]

New Skaters & Refs

New Skater Program

The Gainesville Roller Rebels’ New Skater Class is a 10-week intro to roller derby. This progressive weekly program has been designed to teach new skaters the basics of roller derby and skating fundamentals. If interested, this is an entryway to join the Gainesville Roller Rebels. No prior skating or roller derby experience is required!

  • Who: Anyone 18+
  • When: Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:00pm
  • Cost: $50-$75 sliding scale (loaner skates and gear are available for a refundable deposit)
  • All participants must pre-register.
  • Signups for the Fall 2024 New Skater Class are currently closed. Check back here for information about upcoming classes!

Participants must provide proof of vaccination. If you have a medical exemption, please contact [email protected].

For questions or more information, contact [email protected].

New Skaters and Refs Facebook Group

The best way to keep up with skating opportunities and other GRR events is to join our New Skaters and Refs Facebook group.

This group is an amazing resource for anyone looking to learn more about skating! We regularly make helpful and informative posts like: 

  • how-to videos and instructional guides on foundational skating techniques
  • skating drills you can try on your own
  • what gear to buy and how to maintain it
  • off-skates exercises for conditioning and injury prevention

Find out more by joining the New Skaters and Refs Facebook group or by contacting us at [email protected].

Experienced Skaters & Refs

If you are an experienced skater or referee interested in joining GRR or checking out our practices, please contact our Training Committee at [email protected]. 

Currently, practices for experienced skaters and refs are being held on Monday and Thursday nights from 6:30 – 9 pm. Please note that there is a $5 charge for drop-in skaters and that you must present proof of vaccination.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

A volunteer operates the livestream camera at a GRR bout

Who needs skates to be awesome?

We wouldn’t be where we are without our amazing, hard working volunteers! We are always looking for officials, medics, and other volunteers. 

There are many ways to help the league — you can work at bouts, help coordinate events, perform, officiate, and more! 

Anyone 18-and-up can volunteer and we take volunteers throughout the season.

If you’re interested in volunteering for our 2024 home season, please fill out our 2024 Volunteer Form. You can also contact us at [email protected] or check out our GRR Volunteers Facebook Group!