Unleash Your Inner Roller Girl | South Side Roller Derby

UNLEASH YOUR INNER ROLLER GIRL! ⚡

12 Weeks to Derby Ready | 1st Class 100% FREE

No experience needed. No credit card required. Step onto the floor, build real confidence, master speed and footwork, and roll with an empowering crew of women!

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2006
ESTABLISHED
20 YRS
EXCELLENCE
10,000+
ATHLETES EMPOWERED
500+
SERVED ANNUALLY
100%
BY FEMALES, FOR FEMALES

NOT JUST A CLASS—IT’S YOUR NEW TRIBE!

Whether you haven't skated since childhood or you've never put on a pair of quad skates in your life, our Roller Derby Boot Camp isn't just a class—it's the first and only program of its kind, designed to transform you into a confident, skilled skater ready for the track!

  • Build Raw Strength & Speed: Master balance, crossovers, agility, and stopping with power.
  • Empowering Community: Train in a dedicated, protected female athletic space focused on lifting women up through sportsmanship and athleticism.
  • Zero Intimidation: Learn at your pace in small group classes with supportive coaches and experienced mentors.
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YOUR PATH TO DERBY DOMINANCE

🔥 FIRST 4 WEEKS: BOOT CAMP FOUNDATIONS

This intensive four-week progressive program builds your abilities from the ground up, ensuring you master every essential technique you need to enter into our Roller Derby 101 Program!

Week 1: Foundations of Power & Agility
  • The essential derby stance, how to fall safely, and how to get back UP fast.
  • Forward rolling, stroking, and lateral movements.
  • Scissors/bubbles for nimble track navigation.
  • "Push like a pro" techniques for speed and agility.
  • How to roll low and stealthy for tactical advantage.
  • Crucial balance and edge work, including pressing edges and single-foot skating.
Week 2: Mastering Movement & Control
  • The "art of duck running" – a fast, explosive running technique on roller skates.
  • Seamless crossovers for cornering power.
  • Backward skating fundamentals, backward scissors, and bubbles.
  • Smooth transitions from forward to backward and backward to forward.
  • Intermediate lateral movements for enhanced track control.
Week 3: Advanced Techniques & Blocking Basics
  • Powerful two-foot slaloms.
  • Advanced backward edging and backward cross pulls.
  • Blocking 101: shoulder checks, hip checks, and body checks (when the real fun begins!).
Week 4: Showcase Your Skills!

Review everything learned in the first three weeks and participate in your skills assessment for readiness into Roller Derby 101. Show off your progress and advance on your roller derby journey!

⚡ WEEKS 5–8: DERBY 101 & INTERMEDIATE SKILLS
  • Skating in Formation: Learn pack awareness, positional skating, and communicating with teammates on the track.
  • Beginner Blocking 101: Practice safe, effective contact techniques with live skaters.
  • Intermediate Derby Footwork: Refine lateral hops, apex jumps, quick stops, and rapid directional changes.
🏆 WEEKS 9–12: SCRIMMAGE READINESS & GRADUATION
  • Live Scrimmage Drills: Put your footwork and blocking into practice in real-time game scenarios.
  • Draft Readiness: Prepare for league team selection with strategy, jammer/blocker positioning, and game rules.
  • Graduation: Complete your 12-week progression, earn your derby readiness status, and get ready to hit the track for competitive play!

CLASS SCHEDULE & AGE GROUPS

Junior Roller Derby Group
JUNIOR GIRLS (AGES 7–9)
MONDAYS @ 6:00 PM

A playful, high-energy introduction to skating fundamentals, balance, and derby movement!

Junior Varsity Roller Derby
VARSITY GIRLS (AGES 10–17)
MONDAYS @ 6:00 PM

Build essential speed, footwork, and track confidence alongside awesome friends and positive mentors.

Women's Roller Derby Class
WOMEN’S READINESS (18+)
MONDAYS @ 8:00 PM

Master athletic footwork, train hard, and build serious physical confidence alongside experienced role models.

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JOIN A LEGACY OF EMPOWERMENT

For 20 years, South Side Roller Derby has maintained an unwavering commitment to female sports development. Our track is a place where you can push your limits, celebrate real progress, and build lifelong friendships with women who support your journey.

LOCATION & PRICING DETAILS

📍 Training Facility: Pearwood Skate Center — 1230 Broadway St, Pearland, TX 77581

💥 First Class: 100% FREE (No Credit Card Needed)
💖 Continuing Tuition: $95/month (4 Classes per month)

CLAIM YOUR FREE PASS NOW

Lock in your spot for the next Monday session!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need my own skates and gear for my first class? Rental skates are available at the rink! We will guide you on proper protective gear during your first session.
What if I don't know how to stop or balance? That is exactly what this class is for! We teach you falling, stopping, and balance step-by-step from ground zero.
What happens after my first free class? If you love the experience, you can complete your registration for $95/month to continue your 12-week progression!