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Premiere Texas Junior Roller Derby League in Austin, TX
Premiere Texas Junior Roller Derby League in Austin, TX
Located in Austin, TX, the birthplace of modern flat track roller derby, Texas Junior Roller Derby (TXJRD) is a 501c3 non-profit junior sports club, focused on developing team spirit, building character and cultivating leadership through roller derby. We enjoy spending time together and as we build on individual strengths and abilities to work towards a common goal as a member of a team.
Our Mission is to provide young people ages 8-17 with the opportunity to engage in the sport of roller derby. We actively work to build a sense of community and belonging through practices, social activities and scrimmages/bouts.
TXJRD works with 8-17 year olds who range from being beginners with no prior experience to more advanced derby players. Roller Derby is a full contact youth sports club with skaters at three skill levels:
Level 1 - Beginner. There is no contact at this level.
Level 2 - Intermediate. There is minimal contact at this level.
Level 3 - Advanced. This is full contact play and eligible for the Travel Team.
Our level 1 & 2 skaters get multiple opportunities to practice their developing skills with other skaters in derby mash-ups. Level 3 skaters compete in scrimmages and and bouts throughout the year. The TXJRD Black & Bluebonnets compete in JRDA sanctioned bouts from January-May. 2024 marked TXJRD's first appearance at JRDA play-offs in June.
Roller Derby is a fast-paced, full contact, inclusive sport played on quad skates. Each "bout" consists of two, 30-minute periods played in “jams” that can last up to 2 minutes. Skating officials and non-skating officials monitor the game from inside and outside of the track to ensure safety and fairness.
Each team starts with a "pack" of four skaters playing defense (“blockers”) and one player playing offense (“jammer”). The jammer must pass each opposing blocker while staying within the bounds of the track in order to make a legal lap.
The jammer wears a star helmet cover and is the only skater who can score points. Jammers score points by passing opposing blockers hip.The first jammer to pass the opposing group of blockers (the “pack”) on their initial lap is designated as “lead jammer.” The lead jammer has the power to stop the jam before two minutes are up. After an initial lap, jammers get one point for each opposing blocker they pass.
The blockers attempt to stop the opposing jammer from passing them while assisting their own jammer in getting past the pack. Skaters block opponents with their hips and shoulders. The blocker with the striped helmet cover is called the "pivot." The pivot can become the jammer mid-jam. Blockers may not hit other skaters in or with their hands, head, or feet. Doing so leads to a penalty.
Penalties are common and happen without stopping the game. Players report to the penalty box for 30 second penalties and then return to gameplay.
We welcome new skaters at various times of the year. Interested 8-17 year olds are invited to come watch our practice, learn about roller derby and get more information about the team. An adult should accompany each visiting skater. New skaters can get started with junior roller derby by joining one of our Introductory Sessions where we w
We welcome new skaters at various times of the year. Interested 8-17 year olds are invited to come watch our practice, learn about roller derby and get more information about the team. An adult should accompany each visiting skater. New skaters can get started with junior roller derby by joining one of our Introductory Sessions where we will teach you how to skate and the basics of roller derby. We host these sessions several times each year.
The first step is to submit an Inquiry Form and email us about about attending one of our sessions for interested skaters. These sessions take place several times each year. If you have questions email us at TXJRDBOD@gmail.com.
Before you can get on the track to practice with Texas Junior Roller Derby, you must have the following:
TXJRD has been committed to young skaters from the Austin area since 2012 and we draw young athletes from all over Austin and the surrounding areas. We are committed to helping our skaters develop athleticism, confidence, competency, leadership skills and a sense of belonging to something greater than themselves whether they are a part of our recreational program or the travel team. We are invested in offering our programs to any young person who wants to be a part of TXJRD regardless of financial situation.
Your contributions will support our skaters in numerous ways including facility rental, insurance, skate gear and maintenance, travel for our travel team, and other league expenses. If you are interested in learning more about how to support TXJRD start here.
We would love to hear from you. If you want additional info about Texas Junior Roller Derby (TXJRD), reach out. Send us a message or if you have an interested skater complete the online Inquiry Form and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Interested skaters will be invited to attend one of our "new skater" practice/tryouts that take place several times each year.
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