Positional Derby, Age 7–11

Tootsy Rollers

Our Tootsy Rollers are the youngest members of our team, ranging from ages 7 to 11, and they're fantastic! At this level, they learn all the skills they need to skate safely while having fun. They also work with teammates and coaches to develop their positional derby skills. It’s important to note that Tootsy Rollers don’t do full contact. Our Tootsy Rollers teams participate in games throughout the year.

Positional Derby, Age 12–18

Division 1

This division is made up of skaters aged 12-18. Div 1 is perfect for those ready to take their positional blocking skills to the next level. It’s a great entry point for older skaters who are just starting, too! Whether you’re a new skater from New Skater Camp, League Tryouts, or a transfer skater, Div 1 has you covered.

Our focus is on developing fundamentals and positional blocking skills. It’s also an excellent opportunity for our skaters to work with more advanced gameplay strategies. We always stress the importance of trying our best and having fun doing it!

Throughout the year, our Div 1 teams compete against each other and at times, other teams from the Puget Sound area.

Full Contact Derby, Age 12–18

Division 2

Division 2 (Div 2) teams offer full-contact derby for skaters aged 12-18, without requiring travel.

Div 2 is designed as an introduction to full-contact roller derby, with skaters moving up from either Div 1 or Tootsy Rollers. Alternatively, they may enter via New Skater Camp or transfer from another league. Selection for Div 2 is determined based on coach recommendations.

Full Contact Derby, Age 12–18

ULTRA VIOLETS

Ultra Violets (UV) are Seattle Derby Brats' B-travel team and are limited to an average of 18-22 players who are selected via tryouts every season. They compete at an advanced level and bout against other junior league’s travel teams locally, nationally, and with our friends in Canada.

The focus of the Ultra Violets is teaching high level derby skills and strategies, with an emphasis on personal accountability for effort, both on and off the track. At this level, skaters are often in a specialized role (meaning they skate and train in one role for the season – blocker, jammer, pivot). Rosters are competitive, and playtime IS earned. 

Full Contact Derby, Age 12–18

GALAXY

Galaxy are three-time national champions competing in the highest level of the all female division in the Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) Championships, first winning in 2015, then successfully defending their title in 2016 & 2017. They compete at Champs annually and are currently ranked third in the female division for the 2022-2023 JRDA Final Regular Season Rankings.

Galaxy are our A-travel team and average 18-22 players who are selected via tryouts every season. The focus of the Galaxy is refining high level derby skills and strategies, with an emphasis on personal accountability for effort, both on and off the track. At this level, skaters specialize by position. Rosters are competitive and playtime IS earned. 

Galaxy plays against other league’s travel teams locally, nationally, and with our friends in Canada.  

GALAXY COACHES

Coach Lacey

  • Played 13 years of competitive roller derby for Rat City Roller Derby (2006-2019)  and two world cup cycles with USA Roller Derby

  • Created a banked track team, Team Legit, that existed for 4 years; won the banked track national championship in its third year

  • Has been coaching young skaters since 2008 and is passionate about giving skaters a space to grow, build confidence and develop new skills

  • Coached I-5 Rollergirls Junior Roller Derby League 

  • Has hosted dozens of training clinics for all aged athletes around the world to help further the reach and impact of the sport

  • Has coached Galaxy since 2020

  • Knows firsthand how effort and attitude directly correlate to improvement and success

Coach Vito

  • Experienced Galaxy and former UV coach

  • Played with Puget Sound Outcast from 2010 until retiring from playing last year

  • Coached I-5 Rollergirls Junior Roller Derby League - Undefeated for two years; Winning record after one loss the following year

  • Coached Grave Danger of Rat City Roller Derby - 2x Championship Winner 

  • Coached Rat City Roller Derby All Star team - Took team from 26th to 9th in the Nation

  • Coached Team USA West - Won Gold at the first Junior Roller Derby World Cup

  • Coached Team USA Roller Derby - Won Gold at the World Cup 

All photos by Anthony Floyd Photography