Roller derby is a fast-paced, full-contact sport played on quad roller skates. Two teams skate around a track while blockers work together to stop the opposing jammer from scoring points.

It’s athletic, strategic, and incredibly fun — whether you’re playing, officiating, volunteering, or cheering from the stands.

Peach State Roller Derby is North Metro Atlanta’s home roller derby league, based in Cobb County.

We are a skater-run organization focused on teamwork, athletic growth, and building a welcoming community through roller derby.

Our league includes skaters, referees, non-skating officials, volunteers, and fans who make every practice and bout possible.

No experience required.

Many of our skaters start completely new to skating or contact sports. Our New Skater Training program teaches:

• Basic skating skills

• Derby rules and gameplay

• Safe contact techniques

• Stops, falls, and pack skating

• Team strategy

If you’re willing to learn, we’ll help you get rolling. Contact recruitment@peachstaterollerderby.com to find out how you can get started.

The best way to start is by attending a recruitment night or signing up for our New Skater Crash Course.

You’ll:

1. Meet the team

2. Learn about equipment and expectations

3. Try basic derby skills

4. Decide if derby is right for you

We also invite you to observe a practice before committing.

If you’re willing to learn, we’ll help you get rolling. Contact recruitment@peachstaterollerderby.com to find out how you can get started.

Many practices and special events take place at
Sparkles Family Fun Center of Kennesaw and the Northeast Cobb Family YMCA.

Please reach out if you would like to observe practice before showing up as our schedule fluctuates during the year. 

Required safety gear includes:

• Helmet

• Mouth guard

• Wrist guards

• Knee pads

• Elbow pads

Limited loaner gear and derby skates may be available for beginners in our New Skater Crash Course.

Absolutely.

Our training starts with fundamentals — including learning derby rules in socks before skating — so everyone builds confidence step by step.

You don’t need to be fast, athletic, or experienced to begin.

There are two main roles on the track:

• Jammers – score points by passing opponents

• Blockers – work together to stop the opposing jammer

Skaters learn and practice multiple roles during training.

Yes — and we need you!

Roller derby depends on volunteers and officials to run games safely and smoothly. You can participate as:

• Referee (on skates)

• Non-Skating Official (NSO)

• Game day volunteer

• Event support crew

No skating experience is required for many roles.

Referees skate on the track enforcing rules and calling penalties during gameplay.

Non-Skating Officials manage timing, scoring, penalties, and statistics off-skates. Both roles are essential to every bout.

Peach State Roller Derby hosts live bouts throughout the season at Sparkles of Kennesaw

Visit our Buy Tickets pages for upcoming events.

Roller derby is a contact sport, but safety is a top priority.

Skaters learn controlled contact, proper falling techniques, and gameplay rules before participating in scrimmages or bouts. Officials help maintain safe, fair gameplay at every event.

Skating members must be 18 or older

Volunteers must be 15 or older. Fans of all ages are welcome at games (event policies may vary)

You can support the league by:

• Attending bouts

• Volunteering

• Becoming a sponsor

• Joining our mailing list

• Sharing events with friends

• Purchasing league merchandise

Community support keeps roller derby thriving in North Metro Atlanta.

We partner with local businesses in Cobb County and organizations that want to support community athletics.

Sponsorship opportunities may include event promotion, branding visibility, and community outreach partnerships. Visit our Sponsor Us page to learn more.