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Glossary / Roller Derby Lingo

Announcers, fans, and players frequently use specialized derby terms. Check out these commonly used words to brush up on your derby lingo and have a better understanding of the game at your next bout.

  • BANKED TRACK

    An oval-shaped track that is angled toward its center.  The track is more slightly angled in the straightaway, and more sharply angled in the turns.

  • BOUT

    A roller derby game

  • BLOCKER

    A player trying to assist her team’s jammer through the pack while preventing the opposing team’s jammer from getting through the pack.

  • CALLING OFF THE JAM

    An action a jammer does by repeatedly putting their hands on their hips, thereby ending the play; this can only be done by the lead jammer. The official indicates the jam has ended with 4 short whistle blasts.

  • CUTTING THE TRACK

    When a player is knocked out of bounds and advances position when they re-enter the track.

  • FLAT TRACK

    An oval-shaped playing surface on the flat ground. Often on smooth concrete, wooden floors, or sport court.

  • INFIELD

    The out-of-play area in the middle of the track.

  • JAM

    A period of game play lasting no more than 60 seconds (banked track) or 120 seconds (flat track) during which teams compete to score points. A jam may end when time elapses or when the lead jammer calls off the jam.

  • JAMMER

    Identified by a helmet cover with a star, the player who scores points by passing players on the opposite team; the jammer does not score points until their second pass through the pack.

  • LEAD JAMMER

    On the banked track it is simply the jammer that is in the lead once they have cleared the pack once; on the flat track it is the first jammer through the pack without penalties and maintains lead jammer status until the end of the jam. Once assigned, the lead jammer can call off the jam at any time during the jam.

  • NON-SCORING/INITIAL PASS

    The jammer’s first pass through the pack wherein no points are scored.

  • PACK

    The largest group of blockers and pivots from both teams; upright, inbounds, and skating within proximity of each other. Blockers and pivots must stay within 20 feet of the pack in order to legally make contact with other skaters.

  • PIVOT

    PIVOT – A special type of blocker, designated by a striped helmet cover, that often is the play caller and controls the speed of the pack on the track during jams. In the case of a star pass, the pivot may serve as the backup jammer.

  • POWER JAM

    A jam (or portion of a jam on the flat track) in which one team’s jammer is in the penalty box leaving the opposing team’s jammer the only point scorer on the track.

  • PROXIMITY

    Proximity is defined as not more than 5 feet in banked and 10 feet in flat (as measured from the hips) in front of or behind the nearest pack skater.

  • STAR PASS

    A special play in which the jammer can pass her helmet cover to the pivot which then allows the pivot to be the jammer and therefore score points for her team for the remainder of the jam.

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6060 Federal Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92114

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GAME ON! TODAY! 2p Gates 3p Rookie Showcase 4:30 GAME ON!  TODAY!

2p Gates
3p Rookie Showcase
4:30p Maine Event - CA Coyotes vs SoCal Derby

There will be no regularly scheduled classes or sessions at Derby United.  Today is bout day!
🚨Cece is coming to town 🚨 You heard that ri 🚨Cece is coming to town 🚨

You heard that right, from ATL to SD, @skatefantacee is coming to town!!! She’ll be spending Saturday, July 9th with all her friends at Derby United!  Morning workshops for all skill levels. Evening skate party.  All levels and styles welcome!  Link in bio to register now. 

Special Guest: Cece aka. @SkateFantacee
Saturday 7/9/2022 

9:00am-10:00am
Session 1: Beginner Workshop 
INTRO TO MOVEMEANTS

10:30am-11:30am
Session 2: Beginner/Intermediate Workshop
BEYOND FOUNDATION: Slow Walk & More

12:00pm-1:00pm
Session 3: Intermediate Workshop
UNIQUE CHOREO: ATL RYDE/STRYDE moveMEANTS

8:00-11:00pm
1st Official Worldwide Rollout Day Party
Adult 18+ Special Session

Music:  Live DJ Mr. Hek - HipHop, R&B and the best skate jams

Theme: Neon Night - Wear your brightest colors for a bright Worldwide Rollout Day Party!!!
New sign! New risers! Fresh paint! And so much mor New sign! New risers! Fresh paint! And so much more will be ready to go this Saturday for our FIRST BANKED TRACK ROLLER DERBY GAME IN TWO YEARS!!! This place was built to be a safe long term home for derby and now banked track will return!!!

Saturday June 4th
Arizona vs San Diego
Gates @ 4p
Bout @ 5p

$17 in Advance
$20 at the Event

Hard hitting banked track roller derby coming your way at this public all ages event. Beer, snacks, merchandise and more! 

Link in bio.
90 Throwback Skate Night is here for summer! Begi 90 Throwback Skate Night is here for summer!  Beginning THIS FRIDAY night Mr. Hek will be spinning your favorite top one 100s from the 1990s. Like to dress for the vibe?  Bust out yer favorite 90s outfit. 

This night will be open to skaters *13 and over*. You heard that right!  You asked for a night teens could be included, so for summer, take them out skating every Friday night.  Under the flashing lights with our live DJ @misterhek 

Please note: Now that summer is here and college is out for most students, we will no longer be hosting College Night on Fridays.  All people are always welcome but the college discounts have now ended.
📣 GAME ON! Banked Track Roller Derby is final 📣 GAME ON! 

Banked Track Roller Derby is finally BACK here in San Diego!!!

June 4th, 2022
Arizona Derby Dames vs San Diego Derby United
4p Gates
5p Bout

$17 in Advance
$20 on Game Day

Wanna know more?  Link in bio to tickets and detailed info. 

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ROLLER DERBY IS BACK! This Saturday we welcome ba ROLLER DERBY IS BACK!

This Saturday we welcome back live public roller derby games here in San Diego.

San Diego’s own SoCal Derby will be taking on Long Beach’s Badfish Roller Derby.  Here at our outdoor facility at 6060 Federal Blvd. San Diego, CA 92114.

12 noon Gates Open
1p First Whistle

- Beer sold by our non-profit partners at Roll Out Inc
- Refreshments
- Merchandise!

Buy your ticket in advance (link in bio) or on site while they last. 

This Saturday May 14, 2022

@badfishrollerderby 
@socalderby 

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Lots of game day prep around the facility! We pau Lots of game day prep around the facility!  We paused live events for two years, but don’t worry, we are coming back stronger than ever.

✅ Popcorn ready
✅ Bleachers going in
✅ Risers being built 

We’ll be ready for you THIRS SATURDAY for the first flat track game back since February 2020.

Badfish Roller Derby from Long Beach takes on San Diego’s own SoCal Derby in this women’s flat track roller derby bout. 

Grab ticket now.  Link in bio.  Or $15 at the door.  12p Gate.  1p First Whistle. 

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@badfishrollerderby
Happy Mother’s Day from all of us to us of you! Happy Mother’s Day from all of us to us of you! 😘❤️

Bring Mom to skate!  Public All Ages Skating until 5p today.
Who you rolling with tonight? Bring the whole squ Who you rolling with tonight?  Bring the whole squad down for session.  We have rental skates for everyone and a ton of selfie stations to catch all your group photos 📸💖😃

Adult 18+ Public Skate:
Tuesday 7-10p - R&B
Thursday 7-9p - Rhythm Practice
Friday 8-11p - Hip Hop/College Night
Saturday 8-11 - Hip Hop

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It was such an incredible joy to welcome Eric and It was such an incredible joy to welcome Eric and his entire family back to our place today.  Eric and his team are the contractors who built the Derby United facility.  We are forever grateful. 💖
We spend our weekends with so many special kids. We spend our weekends with so many special kids.  All Ages Sunday Skate Session is 12-5p. 

Have a bored teen?  Need to get the kids out today?  Wanna do something active? Wanna make your parents take you somewhere special?  Come on down to our facility.  Walk ups welcome. $15 includes a skate rental.

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Another Thursday Night Practice Session in the boo Another Thursday Night Practice Session in the books.  Basking in the post-session after glow.

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Guest Host: @therollergay 

Saturday April 30th, 8-11p
Adult 18+ Special Session

Pride Come Early This Year!
$20 Event Admission includes entry and rentals

This will be a queer-powered skate party with light instruction from Josh aka @therollergay™ . Josh specializes in helping newer skaters feel groovy in an hour or less at a RollerSlay™ event. He'll be sharing basics for beginners and tips for intermediate skaters, sharing his style of smooth flow while traveling, shuffling, finding rhythm, styling transitions, and his most popular request, toe jamming.

Raised in the rinks of Indiana and now skating in the streets of Atlanta, Josh is always ready to pop up for a good queer roller gathering wherever they may take place and can't wait to meet queer skaters and allies here in San Diego.

Music: Live DJ @misterhek will be providing @therollergay™ 's curated selection of 90s-2000s/house/tropical/ remake/hip-hop.

Theme: Pride Come Early // RollerSlay™

Moonlight Roller is generously providing Josh with some swag and goodies to share with his new friends here in San Diego.

Pre-sale tickets recommended. Entry will be available at the counter on the day of the event while they last. 

Derby United is located off the 94 freeway in Southeast San Diego. You will find our outdoor skating venue at 6060 Federal Blvd, San Diego, CA 92114. Daytime temperatures can be very warm. Nighttime temps can be cool. Please plan accordingly.
Help Wanted! We’re hiring. There is still tim Help Wanted!  We’re hiring. 

There is still time to apply for a job at DU.  Head over to our website Help Wanted page or click on the link tree in IG bio.
How you gunna spend your birthday? Come skate wit How you gunna spend your birthday?  Come skate with us!  Every weekend we host all ages sessions perfect for parties. 

Saturdays:
1-3p & 5-7p
Sundays:
12-5p

Designated party area.  Outside food and beverage allowed. Groups of 15, 30 or more. Drop us a DM to find out more!

1: Mikey’s 18th Birthday
2: Alexandra’s 8th @charlieman70 
3: Peyton’s Birthday

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Second Half 178 OC - 129 SoCal Second Half 178 OC - 129 SoCal
SoCal vs OCRD Halftime score 95-36 SoCal vs OCRD 

Halftime score 95-36
We are so excited to announce the launch of Colleg We are so excited to announce the launch of College Night here at our outdoor roller skating facility!  Come skate with us under the lights to live DJ Hr. Hek as he spins the best popular music and skate jams every Friday from 8-11p. 

Every Friday night this Spring, we'll be offering a huge discount to our friends with an active student ID. Just $10 for this Adult 18+ session with rental skates included at no extra charge.  Discount available for on site purchase only. 

Have friends who aren't in college?  The session is open to anyone 18 and over at our regular rate of $15 per entry.  Rental skates are always included at no extra charge. 

Want to know more about our spot and what we offer?  Check out derbyunited.com for more info

Can't wait to see you and your whole squad at College Night, beginning this week! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions at all about this or any event at our facility.

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Wishing Myles @mylesunion the very best in the nex Wishing Myles @mylesunion the very best in the next chapter of his career. ✨💖✨

Ever wanted work at Derby United?  We have a part time position available. Click “Help Wanted” button in our linktree in bio to apply.

Love skating?  Enjoy making people feel welcome?  Can work nights and weekends?  This could be a perfect fit for you!

Here are the skills that make a candidate a good fit:

✨ Comfortable working with the public in person. It is our goal to make every guest feel welcome from the moment they enter our facility.  Staff engagement with our visitors is how we do that.

✨Handle telephone inquiries. Must be able to speak clearly and understandably on the phone.

✨ Comfortable on a computer and able to quickly learn our registration software that is used daily for registration and check in.  Must be able to teach guests, in-person and on the phone, how to interact with our registration software.

✨ Knowledge of how roller skates are assembled.  Must be able to help service our rentals as well as our guests skates.

✨ Must be able to roller skate well and be on skates for 2-4 hours of floor guard position as needed.  Any weekend shifts may include long floor guard positions.

✨ Comfortable with large groups of children.

✨ Knowledge of basic first aid to recognize the severity of injuries

✨ Facility maintenance duties including cleaning restrooms and empty trash cans

✨ Must be able to lift 50lbs.  Heavy lifting during the facility opening and closing is a regular part of daily duties.

✨ Must be able to learn audio and light production including sound system, speakers, lights and more.

➡️ Seeking a candidate who is available part time (20hrs currently available, $18/hr).

Current available shifts:
Fr 4:30-11:30p
Sa 12p-8p
Su 11:00a-5:30p

Interested?  Click the link in bio to apply.
Family photo 📸 Met so many of our neighbors to Family photo 📸

Met so many of our neighbors tonight.  Thank you so much for bringing the whole fam out to see us. See you next week 💖
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