Durango Roller Girls is a flat-track roller derby league based out of breathtaking Southwest Colorado. DRG was founded in 2009 and is skater-owned, operated, and not-for-profit. We are an official member league of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association.

By the players, for the players. DRG treats roller derby as the serious and competitive sport it is. We are not a recreational roller derby league. DRG members train hard and live derby. We take pride in our professionalism and athletic skill. We provide a safe environment for strong, dedicated people to come and identify with their strengths, get physically fit, have a good laugh, and feel a part of something, all while playing a true contact sport.

A DRG member recognizes and appreciates each skater’s accomplishments and what they can bring to the league – as each of us, no matter our size, skill level, and ability, has something great to offer.

We have set structures and policies that our players adhere to in order to ensure we conduct ourselves professionally, act in the best interest of the league, and keep ourselves and others safe at all times. DRG members also pride themselves on our connection with the community through quality relationships with our sponsors, volunteers, and fundraisers. The Durango Roller Girls are excited and honored to do our part to help this sport grow and capture the interest of people across the world.

Roller derby is a fast-paced contact team sport that requires speed, strategy, and athleticism. The flat track version of the sport evolved in 2001, and has quickly grown to encompass more than 400 leagues worldwide. This is in large part due to the ease of setting up a flat track - it can be done on any flat surface that is suitable for skating, such as skating rinks, basketball courts, parking lots, and even airplane hangars.

This greatly reduces the capital needed to start up a roller derby league, and allows small groups of people to get a fledgling league off the ground. The DIY spirit that drives the sport allows roller derby leagues to create their own unique identities and adapt their structures to reflect their local communities. Want to learn more about the sport? Check out WFTDA.com/the-game.

Have you ever thought about becoming a part of DRG? We want YOU! Roller derby is an incredibly unique and rewarding physical and mental challenge. It is massively empowering, both through pushing your own limits, and the amazing built-in community of people surrounding you as your team and family. We’re ready to train with you, sweat with you, laugh with you, fall down with you, get up again, and leave it all out there on the track. Are you?

When are tryouts?

To become a skater or member for Durango Roller Girls, you must be at least 18 years old.

There will not be a “make it or break it” tryout right away. If you’ve never skated before, that’s okay! We will train you. We want you to have time to build your skills and get a feel for the sport before being tested. Safety is very important and you can not learn these skills and drills overnight.

What gear do I need?

Skates, helmet, mouth guard, elbow pads, knee pads, and wrist guards. If you don’t have gear yet, come watch us practice and ask questions. We also have a limited amount of gear we can lend to new skaters during their first few practices, but be sure to bring your own mouth guard!

Need gear recommendations? Check out our resources page.

do I have to know how to skate to tryout?

Don’t be too scared by the term “tryouts.” Being a derby skater is a lot more than just being a good skater. Yes, we will primarily be looking for skating skills, but we also look at your potential as an athlete and a member of the league. Throughout the tryout process, we try to get to know your personality AND your skating skills.

How can I get ready for tryouts?

Come get to know us, see our bouts to gain an understanding of what’s involved, and even volunteer! Check out our practices and learn about the sport. The official rules can be found at wftda.com/rules. We are also here as a resource for you - ask questions! Then skate, skate, and skate some more! The more comfortable you are on your skates, the faster you will pick up the game.