Roller Derby Summer Taster Sessions WAX Gym 2026

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Roller Derby Summer Taster Sessions

Newquay – Wax Gym 7-9pm
Tuesdays: 7th July / 4th August / 1st September / 29th September

Also at Penzance – Penzance Leisure Centre 7-9pm
Wednesdays: 1st July / 29th July / 26th August / 23rd September

Want to find out more about roller derby? We are running Summer Taster Sessions at both of our usual training venues (in Newquay and Penzance) across the summer and they are the perfect opportunity to come along & give it a try in a fun, no-obligation environment.

What Can I Expect?
At our two hour taster sessions you will get the chance to meet some of the team, learn some basic footwork & drills, get a flavour of how our sessions run and hopefully watch a few derby demonstrations to see what it’s all about! Our Summer Taster Sessions are open to adults (18+) of all fitness levels. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities, and are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Cornwall Roller Derby proudly trains as an ‘Open To All’ league.

What Do I Need?
To take part in the session you will need quad skates, a helmet and a full set of pads (wrist, elbows and knees).
No kit? No problem! Whether you’re a complete newcomer to the sport or skating, returning to skating after a break or just looking for a new challenge & community, we will be able to get you started! Although these taster sessions are best suited for people with some skating experience already, we are able to provide full loan kit on a first come first served basis to get you skating safely.

When and where are the sessions?

Community Rate – £5 per session (£8 with kit hire)
Helps covers the cost of running our training session. Kit hire includes includes full kit hire (skates & protective equipment)

Access Rate – £0 per session 
Available for LGBTQIA+ people, those from low-income households or anyone facing financial barriers to take part. 
No questions asked. We trust our community to choose the option that they need.

Support Another Skater – £10 per session
Pay a little extra to help fund supported places and make roller derby accessible to more people in our community.

What to bring
Comfortable sports clothing, a water bottle, kit – including quad skates (with toe stops), wrist guards, elbow pads, knee pads & a helmet. If you don’t have your own equipment, let us know on the form below and we’ll do our best to help!

Ready to give it a go?
Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance using the form below.

Summer Taster Session Booking form: https://forms.gle/jzu6DrTaL3Hxcgg19

Come along, meet new people, learn new skills, and experience the excitement of roller derby for yourself. If you have any questions that are not answered above please feel free to give us a shout on Facebook or Instagram where we’ll be more than happy to help!

We can’t wait to skate with you!