Are you at least 18 years old, female, and think you have what it takes to be a Charlotte Roller Girl? Then attend one of our Recruiting Sessions to find out how!
Being a Roller Girl takes time and plenty of hard work, but the rewards are endless! Not only will you learn how to play derby and whip your body into bout-ready shape, you’ll also be taking an active role in the Charlotte community through volunteer work. Not to mention finding your place in a diverse family of strong, driven, and committed women from all walks of life!
For more information on joining the Charlotte Roller Girls, contact us at and come to one of our recruiting sessions! Before attending, we encourage those that are interested to visit the Women’s Flat-Track Derby Association (WFTDA) website to learn the basic rules of roller derby.
Join the League as a Skater
Dues: Monthly Dues are $35.00, due by 1st of the Month.
Primary Health Insurance: ALL skaters are required to carry primary health insurance on an ongoing basis in order to be an active skater with CLTRG.
WFTDA Insurance: You must obtain AND maintain a WFTDA membership, even if you have primary health insurance. The fee is $60.
Required Equipment: We recommend the Pro-Shop at Kate’s Skating Rink in Gastonia. See the “Helpful Links” section for additional suggestions. If you have questions about what kind of gear to buy, especially pads, please talk to any member of the league!
- Quad Skates
- Helmet (multi-impact)
- Mouth Guard
- Wrist Guards
- Elbow Pads
- Knee Pads
Roller Derby is a high impact, full contact sport and we take big hits and hard falls. Pads and helmets are the only things between your fragile bones/head and very hard surfaces.
Training / Practices
Practice Schedule: Practice is at CLTRG Warehouse. Our practice venue is located in the North Davidson neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. Newbie practices are held on Thursday & Sunday. For information about exact times please contact .
Below is a list of everything you need to get started as a Charlotte Roller Girl!
- Get all of your required GEAR
- RSVP for the New Skater Workshop
- Go skating before the workshop
- Get together your money!
$10 – Workshop Fee (per workshop attended)
$60 – Insurance Dues (once per year)
$35/month Skater Dues
How to become a Ref
Wondering where the guys fit in? Want to get involved but just not interested in being a skater? We’ve got an important place for you! The CLTRG family includes and depends on a whole host of both female and male referees, coaches, trainers, and volunteers in order to keep it up and running. Whatever you’ve got to offer, whether it’s a special skill or just your time, we want you on board! And don’t forget the most important job of all: fan! Contact us for more information.
Volunteer/NSO (Non-Skating Official) with the League
There are many ways to be involved with the league. It’s more than just skaters! We need volunteers and non-skating officials to help us at scrimmages and bouts. If you’d like to be involved with the league, but aren’t keen on skating, we have a spot for you. Contact us for more information.
