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About Us
WestSide Roller Derby is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit roller derby league based in Footscray and Braybrook. We are a community-focused club committed to making roller derby accessible, inclusive, and empowering for people 16+ of all genders, backgrounds, and abilities.

We are proud to be an open gender roller derby club in Melbourne’s west to provide a safe, supportive environment where everyone, from first-time skaters to experienced competitors, can learn, grow, and belong.

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What is Roller Derby?
At the competitive level, roller derby is a fast-paced, full-contact team sport played on roller skates. Two teams compete on an oval track, with one skater from each team (the jammer) scoring points by skating past members of the opposing team, while blockers work together using strategy, strength, and teamwork to stop them.

While it’s known for being exciting and physically demanding, roller derby is also highly tactical and adaptable. Skaters bring different strengths to the track, speed, agility, power, communication, and game awareness, making it a sport where many body types, skill sets, and personalities can thrive.

At the recreational and developing skater level, roller derby is played as at non or modified contact level, with skaters working through all the skills necessary to be safe and confident on roller skates.

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Why Roller Derby Is Inclusive?

  • Roller derby was built from the ground up as an inclusive, skater-led sport, and at WestSide we proudly continue that tradition by fostering a culture where everyone is respected, supported, and able to belong.
  • Many of our members had not found a sport that felt like “home” before discovering roller derby, and we are especially proud to be welcoming to people of all genders, including open-gender play, with a strong representation from the LGBTQI+ community. We offer multiple pathways to suit different skill levels and goals, welcome complete beginners with no prior skating experience, and provide meaningful opportunities, roles both on and off skates, including referees, non-skating officials, and volunteers.
  • With a strong emphasis on consent, safety, and mutual respect, our focus extends beyond competition to participation, confidence-building, and genuine community connection.

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What We Do:
WestSide Roller Derby offers a clear development pathway, including:

  • Come & Try sessions for those who want to give roller derby a go

  • Learn to Skate programs for complete beginners

  • Modified Contact training to safely develop roller derby skills and strategy

  • Full Contact roller derby for recreational and competitive skaters

  • Scrimmages, home-team games, and interclub games with clubs across Victoria and Australia

Members are supported at every stage, with coaching, mentoring, and opportunities to progress at their own pace.

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More Than a Sport:
Roller derby is about teamwork, resilience, and empowerment - values that are central to WestSide Roller Derby. Our members form strong connections on and off the track, supporting each other through training, competition, and life beyond derby.

Whether you’re looking to try something new, return to sport, build confidence, or find a welcoming community, WestSide offers a place to belong.

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Get Involved:
You don’t have to be a skater to be part of WestSide. We welcome:

  • Skaters of all experience levels

  • Officials (referees and non-skating officials - no experience required, we will teach you!)

  • Volunteers and supporters

  • Spectators and community members for our games and events

If you’re ready to roll, we’d love to meet you! Click here for information on how to join.