About

Who are we?

Wollongong Illawarra Roller Derby (WIRD) is a Mixed gender league that currently has 3 teams.

Steel City Derby Dolls (Senior womens)

Steel City Rollers (Senior mixed gender)

Steel City Nuts and Bolts (Junior mixed gender)

WIRD is a not for profit organisation run by volunteers who are committed and passionate about playing, developing and promoting the sport of flat track roller derby in Wollongong and across Australia. 

What is Roller Derby?

Roller Derby is a full contact sport played on quad skates. Its constant switch between offence & defence creates a very exciting game. Two teams compete in a game with two 30-minute halves, each half is made up of multiple "Jams" that can last for up to 2 minutes with 30 second breaks between Jams. At the whistle, one player from each team called the ‘Jammer’ races for points while 8 “Blockers” (4 from each team) attempt to assist their own Jammer while stopping the opposing Jammer using shoulders, body and hips to hold, block and hit. Points are scored each time a Jammer laps an opposing skater.

For general enquiries email:    info.wird@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook

What will you need to get started?

Non- Skating officials:

NOTHING! Come along to Friday night scrim and we will give you a whistle and a stopwatch, clipboard and pen. This is the best way to learn the rules of roller derby, as you will have a front row seat for all of the action and will be doing our skaters a huge favour by providing them with a real game experience. Beginner skaters are encouraged to take part whenever possible.

Skaters:
All equipment (pictured below) is required before participating in on-skate activities.

WIRD has a small supply of skates and safety gear available to hire.

Please enquire if you do not have your own equipment so we can offer some suggestions..
These items may be purchased from our supporters District Skate shop in Oak Flats. 

Training starts:

Existing members: 25th Jan 2022 (Tuesday)

New members: 4th February 2022 (Friday)

Regular training times and Dates:

Juniors:                Fridays 5:00-6:30pm

Senior level 1:     Fridays 6:30-8:00pm

Senior levels 2+ : Tuesday and Friday nights 6:30-8:30pm

Term breaks:

Our Term breaks run in line with the NSW public school holidays

Training ends:

Date TBC (Late Nov or early Dec)

Location:

Court 3- UOW  Sports HUB.
9 Northfields Ave, Keiraville 2522