How to skate with PFM

Are you affiliated with a roller derby league (rollergirl, referee, coach, etc.)? If so, start here. Otherwise:

1. Join our forum. Introduce yourself to the PFM skaters and find our latest practice schedule.
2. Tell us when you’ll be coming. Email joinpfmrollerderby.org to introduce yourself and let us know which practice you plan to attend. This email reaches our coach (Nate) and our New-Skater Contact (Jackie) who can answer any questions about our group or what to expect. One of our coaches will assess your skating skills at your first practice (see General requirements below).Note: The first Sunday practice of each month is generally reserved for PFM core members only. Check our calendar for details and any schedule changes.
3. Get skates and pads. PFM generally doesn’t have equipment available to borrow, and the rink doesn’t rent us skates for practices, so you’ll need to have your own roller skates and protective gear. The following are required:
   • Quad roller skates
   • Knee pads
   • Elbow pads
   • Wrist guards
   • Helmet
   • Mouthguard

   To buy your gear locally, check out Fast Girl Skates, run by two of the current Rat City Rollergirls. They are willing to answer any questions you may have and get you set up with the gear you’ll need to get started.

   You can still come if you don’t have all of this equipment, but you will only be allowed to spectate.

4. Bring $8. The drop-in skater fee is $8/practice, payable in cash at the beginning of practice; or $6 if you’re currently affiliated with a roller derby league (rollergirl, referee, etc.).

League skaters

1. Tell us when you’ll be coming. If you’re affiliated with Rat City (rollergirl, alumna/retired, coach, ref, etc.), email joinpfmrollerderby.org to introduce yourself and let us know which practice you plan to attend. This email reaches our coach (Nate) and our New-Skater Contact (Jackie) who can answer any questions.
   If you’re affiliated with Jet City, contact Nate.
   If you’re affiliated with another league, you can skip this step.
2. Bring $6.The drop-in fee for league-affiliated skaters is $6, payable in cash at the beginning of practice. Please note that at this time, speed skaters who aren’t roller derby affiliated (e.g. Team Lightning members) are not eligible for the “league skater” rate.

If you’re interested in coaching a PFM practice, please contact our coaches (coachespfmrollerderby.org).

General requirements

• You must be able to skate around the rink without falling and without holding onto the wall.
• You must be willing to learn and work with our group.
• Health insurance and USARS insurance are both recommended.