Officials and Volunteers

Referee Training

In roller derby, our referees are referred to as Skating Officials, because they have to skate to keep up with the pack. If you're new to skating, check out our New Skater Program!

If you can already skate, the best way to learn the the rules and penalties is to come out to our practices. Fill out the form below or contact us for our practice schedule.

For more information about becoming a Skating Official, you can check out WFTDA's Officiating Resources.

New Skater Program

For those who have limited experience skating or have never even strapped on a pair of skates in their entire lives!

You learn skills such as:

For more details check out our League Member Info page.

Non-Skating Officials

There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to putting together a roller derby bout, and that includes super important officials who help with all kinds of jobs such as:

Of course there's many other responsibilities of NSOs. The best way to learn is to join us at a bout! If you're interested in officiating opportunities, please fill out the form below and check out WFTDA's Officiating Resources.

FAQ

How much does it cost to become an official?

Learning to officiate with SCRD is absolutely free!

Are men eligible to ref/NSO?

Yes! Being an official is open to all genders.

Is it true that I can ref using roller blades?

Yes! Skating as an official can be done either on quad skates or roller blades.

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