Get Involved
Fill Out the Interest Form
Want to learn to play Roller Derby? Feel like wearing the stripes on skates? Like to keep your feet on the ground but want to help out? Think you've got what it takes to coach? Have a sister league that's looking for more teams to bout against? Interested in adding a Roller Derby league sponsorship to your business's efforts? All of those forms of engagement start in one place: with our Dockyard Interest Form. Please fill out this very brief form with your basic contact info and a little more about what you'd like to do with Dockyard, and someone will get back to you soon!
Skate with us
Calling all skaters interested in roller derby in Tacoma! The Dockyard Derby Dames are looking for WFTDA eligible skaters of all ages, sizes and skill levels to join our league. Fill out our interest form or contact dyddbruisers@gmail.com for information on the process to join or transfer to our league. All new skaters with minimum skills are accepted into our “New Bruiser” group until they are draft eligible for one of our three home teams. You will learn the basics of skating and the skills and knowledge to be ready for basic roller derby.
You can also visit us at our New Kids On the Dock Facebook page for more information.
Referees & Non-Skating Officials
If you're a whistle-blower who looks amazing in stripes and loves being in charge, becoming a referee might just be your thing. We are always recruiting referees and non-skating officials (NSOs) to the “Dockside”. No experience is required. All you need are skates and safety gear to begin. If you want to get involved without the gear, become an NSO and help us keep score, track penalties and keep stats.
How to Become a Ref or NSO
For a ref, step 1 is to purchase equipment. Email dyddbruisers@gmail.com for info on the kind of gear needed and to inquire about possible loaners while you gather yours. Next step for both NSOs and refs is to come to as many Wednesday Scrimmages as you can to learn the ropes! Read up on the rule book and future refs can join in on our next Ref School. And that's about it!
Medics
We need all the help we can get with all the injuries we acquire from playing a full-contact sport on roller skates. If you are an EMT and would like to attend our bouts for free, become a DYDD Medic. If you are interested, please fill out our interest form.
(Photo on right by Maxine Guenther)
Become a Sponsor
When you partner with Dockyard Derby Dames, you become part of an organization that attracts local media attention in all news outlets. From more traditional forms -- television, newspaper and radio -- to up-and-coming media -- blogs, streaming video, and social media -- Dockyard Derby dames puts your business in the spotlight.
Please fill out our Interest Form to provide us with more information and we will get in touch with you ASAP!