WE ARE TXJRD!
SERVING AUSTIN'S YOUTH!
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.
Our Mission is to provide young people 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/games. We welcome skaters at all levels from beginners to more advanced derby players.
WORKING WITH ALL AGES!
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.
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 games throughout the year. The TXJRD Black & Bluebonnets compete in Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) sanctioned games from January-May. 2024 marked TXJRD's first appearance at JRDA play-offs in June. In 2025, TXJRD hosted the first ever Junior Roller Derby playoffs in Texas. Winning their first medal in postseason ever with a 3rd place finish.
NEW SKATERS!
We welcome new skaters who are 8-17 years old. If you are interested in learning to play roller derby and joining TXJRD, the first step is to submit an Inquiry Form and get on our mailing list. Before you can get on the track to practice with Texas Junior Roller Derby, you must have the following:
- QUAD SKATES (absolutely NO inlines)
- Helmet certified for skating
- Mouth guard
- Elbow pads
- Knee pads
- Wrist guards
- Water bottle
If you have questions or need more information email us at TXJRDBOD@gmail.com.
JOIN US!
New skaters can get started by joining one of our School of Derby Sessions where we will teach you how to skate and the basics of roller derby. We host these sessions several times each year. Our next program begins on Sunday January 11, 2026. You may register for TXJRD's School of Derby below.
Support Our Skaters and League
Team Sponsorship
TXJRD is committed to helping Austin-area youth develop athleticism, confidence, competency, leadership skills and a sense of belonging to something greater than themselves. For many of our skaters, roller derby is the first organized "sport" they have been a part of. Whether they are part of our recreational program or compete on the travel team, our skaters find a place where they can be themselves and be accepted for all of who they are.
Make a Difference
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.
A-La-Carte Support
A-La-Carte Support
TXJRD has been committed to skaters from the Austin area since 2012 and we draw young athletes from all over Austin and the surrounding areas. We are invested in offering our programs to any young person who wants to be a part of TXJRD regardless of financial situation.
MVP LEVEL SPONSORS
