Founded in 2021 to bring roller derby to Bloomington, Indiana and neighboring communities, Bloomington Roller Derby is a non-profit skater owned roller derby league. We are not currently a WFTDA-member league, but we play under WFTDA rule set to provide a safe, competitive, and standardized roller derby experience. We welcome skaters, officials, volunteers and fans of all skill levels to join us—whether you’re looking to play, support, or just enjoy the action on the track!

Our team approx. has 35 members including skaters, coaches, and NSOs (non-skating officials), governed by a skater-run Board of Directors.

Learn about the BRD’s name origins here.

Bloomington Roller Derby plays flat track roller derby by WFTDA (Women's Flat Track Derby Association) regulations. Weekly practices are held year round, with scheduled bouts and scrimmages both at home and away.

In addition, BRD hosts annual skills camps for new skaters and participate in special events such as, the local pride festivals and parades in Bloomington, IN.

Anyone over the age of 18 is eligible to train and in-house scrimmage with us regardless of skill level, gender, or sexual orientation!

Skaters must be in good standing, fall under WFTDA’s Gender Policy and hold WFTDA insurance to participate in scrimmages/bouts with other teams once they are considered an afiliated skater.

Learn more on our Membership Info page on how to join BRD!

We follow WFTDA’s commitment to inclusive and anti-discrimination practices in relation to all transgender women, intersex women, and gender expansive participants, and aims to ensure that all skaters’, volunteers’, and employees’ rights are respected and protected. Click here for more info.

Weekly practices are held year round, twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays at Western Skateland (930 W 17th St, Bloomington, Indiana, 47404).

Contact us for more info on joining a BRD practice whether you are a new skater, new volunteer, transfer skater, or a drop in

*Scrimmage and special event locations vary and will be announced with the event.

Yes! Everyone (new to skating, new to derby, or just new to the BRD) is welcome to join.

Rental skates are available from Western Skateland and safety gear may be borrowed from the our league’s loaner gear.

Contact us for more details!

Our league has loaner gear for brand new, first time skaters before you commit to buying gear.

Check out our Derby Gear page for more details.

Each skater is required to have the following gear which will typically cost around $300-$500:

• Quad skates with toe stops

• Helmet

• Mouth guard (must be provided by skater)

• Knee pads

• Elbow pads

• Wrist guards

In addition to gear, Bloomington Roller Derby League members pay $10 in monthly dues to support the team and pay $15 per month for Western Skateland’s rink membership where the team practices.

Each skater, once affiliated with the team, is also required to purchase WFTDA (Women’s Flat Track Derby Association) insurance annually ($75).

*Bloomington Roller Derby strives to minimize the cost barrier that comes with joining roller derby. Contact us with questions or concerns about cost if you are interested in joining us.

Yes! We are always looking for NSOs (non-skating officials) and volunteers to help with events and general administration.

Contact us for more details!

Yes! Western Skateland is also home to B-Town Banshees Roller Derby for skaters ages 7 - 17. Reach out to the Banshees directly for information on their practice and scrimmage schedule.

Yes! If Bloomington Roller Derby was a TV show we’d receive a PG rating.

Children 6 and under receive free admission to all BRD events. Kids of all ages will most definitely enjoy watching an action packed roller derby bout and the opportunity to meet the skaters.

Check out our The Game & Myths page to learn about how the game is played and common myths of roller derby.