Satellites is North Star Roller Derby’s training program - an entry point to skating roles within the league. We can take you from learning how to skate forward to landing big hits on the track, all in an inclusive learning environment. No prior skating experience is required!
Registration is now closed for the 2025 Winter Satellites Session.
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Satellites is North Star Roller Derby’s recreational program. This program provides an opportunity to learn and play roller derby without the time commitment or skill level required to play at a competitive level. The overall goal is to provide a safe place to learn, skate, and have fun for roller derby skaters of all skill levels. Whether you have never laced up skates or you’re a retired speed skater, Satellites has a place for you!
Sessions are typically 10 weeks long with one practice each week depending on your level of commitment. We host sessions in the fall (Sept-Dec) and winter (Jan-Apr). There are no tryouts for Satellites! All skaters are required to be 18 years or older, purchase WFTDA insurance (~$80 per year), provide their own gear and proof of primary health insurance.
Levels
While no experience is required, we do recommend trying out roller skating before committing! You could go to a skating rink, the Oval in Roseville, or the US Bank Stadium to practice balancing and propelling yourself forward to see if this is something you feel ready to take on!
Each session begins with an assessment day, where you can try out the basic skating skills needed to play roller derby. With help from NSRD skaters, you will decide which Satellites level is most appropriate for you.
Level 1
Level 1 is for anyone who needs to focus on basics. This level is non-contact, focusing on strength building, individual skating skills, and learning the rules.
Level 2
Level 2 is for skaters ready for contact. Sessions will include more work on refining the basics, as well as work on contact skills and gameplay.
Skaters ready to take the WFTDA minimum skills test may be eligible to join our recreational team, the Cosmos! Cosmos plays full-contact roller derby, and its members are mainly retired skaters, skaters who have gone through NSRD bootcamp, skaters who have played with other leagues or are experienced Satellites ready for the next level.
Interested?
For more information on Satellites, please email skaterinfo@northstarrollerderby.com. You can follow North Star Roller Derby on Facebook and Instagram or s
Photo: Grin Reaper
Photo: Grin Reaper
