Must be dual certified and contain the following stickers inside:

• CPSC bicycle helmet standar

• ASTM F1492 skateboard helment standard

Recommended Brands:

• S1 Lifer

• Triple Eight (dual certified)

Derby Skate Features:

• Low-profile ankle

• low or flat heel

• adjustable toe stops

• indoor wheels (hardness 91A-95A)

• toe guards recommended to protect the skate

Suggested starter skates (available at various retailers):

• Riedell Dart

• Riedell R3

All skaters must have a mouth guard!

• Boil & Bite work well and can be remolded as the skater grows or their teeth change.

• For skaters with braces, many orthodontists will help fit the boil & bite guards to protect braces.

• A case is suggested to keep it safe!

Player Suggested Brand:

• Sisu (available at various retailers)

Hard shell elbow pads are required

• Many pads come in a set with elbow, knee, and wrist guards.

Recommended Brands:

• TSG

• 187 Killer Pads

• Triple Eight

• Pro Tec

• Smith Scabs

Well fitting Wrist Guards are required

• Many pads come in a set with elbow, knee, and wrist guards.

Recommended Brands:

• TSG

• 187 Killer Pads

• Triple Eight

• Pro Tec

• Smith Scabs

Knee pads with thick foam padding and hard shells are required

• Falling on knees is a skill that is practiced in derby!

• Don't skimp on padding here, knees take a lot of impact in derby (intentional and accidental!)

Recommended Brands:

• TSG

• 187 Killer Pads

• Triple Eight

• Pro Tec

• Smith Scabs

Skaters use a variety of methods to bring their gear to and from practice. 

• Wheeled suitcases

• rolling bags

• skate bags

• duffle bags

• totes

• skate leashes (plus a bag for helmet, pads, and mouth guard)

• backpacks

The best method is one that will be used!

Padded Shorts/Impact Shorts

• OPTIONAL

• Some skaters use padded shorts for practices to help alleviate some of the hard falls that are bound to happen.

• There are a variety of sizes and price points available

Toe Guards/Toe Caps

• OPTIONAL

• Protects the skate toe from wearing out during knee slides or T-stops

• Completely optional but a fun way to customize skates!