All You Need To Know

What Is Flat Track Roller Derby?

This ain’t your parents’ roller derby! Flat track roller derby is a fast, contact team sport requiring speed, strategy, and athleticism. Created in 2001 in Austin, TX, it’s now played worldwide in over 80 countries on any flat skating surface.

What Is WFTDA?

We rank among the top 10 roller derby clubs worldwide per the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), the sport's global authority. WFTDA governs rules, divisions, rankings, safety, and competition standards. Nearly 500 teams across 30 countries compete for WFTDA Playoffs and Championships, aiming to win the Hydra Trophy.

So, You Elbow and Punch Each Other, Right? 

Nope! Flat track roller derby demands speed, strategy, and athleticism. Legal contact zones exist, but using hands or arms to push, trip, kick, or headbutt is forbidden. Violators are sent to the penalty box.

Any Other Questions?

Please reach out to skate@angelcityderby.com with any additional questions!

Who Can Participate?

Practices are open to Angel City league members and visiting drop-in skaters with derby experience. Email skate@angelcityderby.com to become a member.

If you’re interested in becoming an Angel but don’t have roller skating or derby experience, check out our New Recruits programs.

How Can I Become A Member As A Transfer?

If you’re interested in transferring to become an Angel, please Email skate@angelcityderby.com.

Do I Need Gear?

All skaters need a full set of skating gear (mouth guard, helmet, elbow pads, wrist guards, knee pads, skates) to attend practice.

Do I Need Insurance?

Every skater must have active WFTDA Insurance to attend practice. To get covered:

  1. Purchase WFTDA Personal Accident Medical Insurance ($70/skater/year) at wftdi.com.

  2. Email insurance@angelcityderby.com the following:

    • Screenshot of purchase confirmation

    • WFTDI Skater ID number

    • Name

    • Derby Name

Angel City Derby recommends having personal health insurance in addition to WFTDA Insurance.

Where Are Games & Practices?

We practice and host bouts at a our private facility in DTLA, Check out our experienced Derby Players page.

 

Can I Hold An Event At the Angel City Warehouse? 

You sure can! Please Email events@angelcityderby.com for more info or Check out our warehouse page!

How Can I Participate If I Don’t Skate? 

We are always seeking non-skating members for various roles. Volunteers needed for events, fundraisers, and more. Email events@angelcityderby.com to join!

How Can I Become An Official?

If you’re interested in becoming and Angel City Official, Check out our Officials page or please Email officials@angelcityderby.com.

How Can I Sponsor The Angels?

Oh, You wanna hang with us!? For all sponsor inquiries please email sponsorship@angelcityderby.com.

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