Question 1

What gear do I need to join?

Accepted Answer

Skaters are required to wear elbow pads, wrist guards, knee pads, a hemet, and a mouth guard. Skates must be quad-style and capable of switching wheels and toe stops. Due to the need for ample agility, it's recommended that skaters avoid high ankle skates like Moxis and opt for lower cut "derby style" skates. If you're new to the sport and don't want to invest in all the gear, SCDC has protective gear to freely borrow during practice, but you'll have to bring your own mouth guard. Skates are available to rent for an extra fee.

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Question 2

About Mouth Guards

Accepted Answer

Beyond protecting your teeth during impact, mouth guards play an essential role in preventing and minimizing concussions. While on the track, skaters must be wearing their mouth guards at all times. Most skaters use custom moldable SISU brand mouth guards, as they offer more protection and comfort than cheaper bulkier brands.

Question 3

About Skates

Accepted Answer

With so many brands and setups out there, choosing your skates can be intimidating. SCDC recommends investing in a beginner skate package such as Riedell R3s or Riedell Darts. It's also worth checking out groups on Facebook for used roller derby gear for great deals on used skates before jumping into buying a $300 pair of brand new skates.

Derby is best played with low cut skates. While high-ankle skates like Moxis may work for boot camp, low ankle skates offer more dexterity that's required for quick movements during gameplay. Look for a set of skates that have adjustable toe stops and replaceable wheels.

Skates must be quad style (no rollerblades, sorry!) and have toe stops.

There are hundreds of types of wheels available for your skates. Most players are happy to let others test out their wheels to see what type works best for your skating style. Beyond the wheels that come with your skates, we also recommend getting a pair of outdoor wheels so you can join us on trail skates and outdoor practices. (Sometimes we'll even skate to an ice cream shop!)

Question 4

About Wrist Guards, Elbow Pads, and Knee Pads

Accepted Answer

Players are encouraged to purchase their own gear (used or new), as we have a limited amount of protective gear available to borrow. Because falling is a part of the sport, it's recommended that skaters invest in extra-thick knee pads to ensure ample safety and comfort. Some popular brand of protective gear we love are Triple 8, S1,Scabs,187s, and Smiths.

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