New to the Club
Two Ways In
How joining works depends on whether you've skated before. Pick the path that fits.
Aged Six to Nine?
Start with a beginners session. You don't need kit, experience or a booking — just get in touch and come along.
- Your first three sessions are free
- We lend you a stick and pads, and skates where we can
- For ages six to nine
- Beginners run Sundays, 15:00–16:00, North Herts Leisure Centre
Nine or Older?
Most competitive players start by nine, so if you're older than that — whether you've played before or you'd be starting from scratch — you'll need to be assessed before joining a team, to make sure you're placed with players training at the right level.
A Head Coach will check your basic skating skills first:
- Crossovers
- Turns, both left and right
- Backwards skating
- Hockey / skid stops
What to Expect
Roller hockey is played on quad skates with a stick and ball, five a side, on a hard court. It's fast, it's a team game, and beginners are moving around confidently within a few sessions.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes you can move in
- Trainers for getting to and from the rink
- A water bottle
- Your own skates if you have them — we'll try to lend a pair if not, though we can't always guarantee your size (see the kit page for where to buy your own)
How old do you have to be?
We run teams from Under 11s to seniors, and a beginners' group for six-to-nine-year-olds. The youngest start at around six; the oldest members are in their seventies.
Parents
You're welcome to stay and watch, and most parents do. The club is family-run and a lot of our coaches, referees and timekeepers started as parents on the sideline.
When We Train