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Niagara Roller Derby's Junior Team

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The Niagara Junior Roller Derby Juniors is a welcoming space where youth ages 8–17 can learn to skate and develop the skills to start playing roller derby in a supportive, inclusive community.

 

Founded in 2013 with just a handful of skaters, the league has grown, and many of the original juniors have advanced to adult leagues or even national teams.

 

We welcome skaters of all skill levels, including those with no previous skating experience. The only requirement is a willingness to try roller derby and have fun while learning!

 

Roller derby, like many team sports, offers physical activity, teamwork, and strategy. But it also provides skaters the opportunity to build confidence, gain empowerment, and make lifelong friendships within an inclusive community they create with others.

 

Our junior league focuses on developing skating skills in a safe, non-contact environment at first. Beginners will start by learning the fundamentals, such as how to fall safely, skating stride, stopping, and turning. As skaters progress, intermediate levels will introduce more advanced techniques like blocking, jamming, strategy, and other derby skills. We ensure that full-contact play is only introduced when skaters are ready and have advanced to our Level 3 designated play. This structured approach helps skaters build confidence and skill while maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere.

 

Our experienced coaches, all skilled roller derby players from Niagara Roller Derby, provide valuable guidance and instruction. We also ensure certified first aiders are present during every practice for safety.

 

Practice Information

The Junior team practices every Thursday evening from 6-7pm at Haig Bowl Arena in St. Catharines.

 

Whether you’re just starting out or have experience, we’ll help you improve your skills and be part of a safe, empowering environment where all skaters are valued.

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For more answers to your questions, check out our FAQ section HERE.

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If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out,

and we'll get back to you promptly as we can.

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​​​​The Future of Canadian Derby is Here.​​​