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Are you ready to roll with us

We are Wollongong's all-inclusive roller derby league. We cater to skaters from 7 years and up, and have been established in the Illawarra since 2009. We are home to three roller derby teams: The Steel City Derby Dolls (woman-identifying and non-binary team), Steel City Rollers (mixed team), and Nuts and Bolts (Junior League).

Want to join the league?

If you are new to roller derby, you will need to start in our Learn To Skate program. If you are a returning skater or have skated with another league, you might be able to start at a higher level.

Learn to Skate program

Not interested in playing roller derby but would still like to learn to skate for fun and fitness? Our beginner-friendly roller skating class is for you. Our learn to skate program will teach you everything you need to know, from how to fall safely, weaving, backward skating, cross-overs, one-footed glides, and even jumping. We even have skates and some protective equipment free to hire as part of your lesson.

Our next adult four-week Learn To Skate and Learn program will commence on Tuesday, 17 February 2026 from 6:30pm - 8pm at URAC in the University of Wollongong. Following the program, skaters can choose to continue for fitness and progress their skating skills without the pressure to join in on any contact roller derby drills.

Junior roller derby and junior learn to skate

Nuts and Bolts are our Junior roller derby team and they are always looking for new skaters. Children aged 7 to 17 years are able to skate with our junior league, with the next intake for new skaters commencing on Tuesday 17th February 2026. Our junior classes take place at the same venue as our seniors, with classes running every Tuesday during school terms from 5pm to 6:30pm.

We also teach junior learn to skate, along side our roller debry program. Your child will be taught all the basics of roller skating, they can then decide if they would like move onto learning how to play junior roller derby.

Returning to roller derby?

If you are a returning WIRD member, please sign up as a returning member, and we will be in touch. If you are transferring from another league or have recently been a member of another league, please sign up as a new member and contact us at info.wird@gmail.com

Membership fees

All Membership types = $20 + insurance + training fees
The four-week learn to skate program (Senior skaters only) is $70.

For further details on membership fees, please contact us.

What gear do you need?

Image of a roller skater in a black helmet and purple quad saktes. Around her is arrows pointing to her safety gear. The text says; mouth guard, wrist guard, quad skates, knee pads, elbow pads, multi-pact helmet.

To start, you will require a mouth guard, wrist guard, knee pads, elbow pads, a helmet, and quad skates. We also have skates and safety gear you can borrow free of charge, though we cannot guarantee your size will be available.