We Need a Home — For Roller Derby, For Community, For Everyone

Salt Lake Roller Derby is a nonprofit that fosters an inclusive, supportive flat track roller derby community in the Salt Lake Valley — and we need your help to secure a long-term space where we can thrive.

About Our Community

Salt Lake Roller Derby provides a home for athletes, officials, volunteers, and fans — from beginners to nationally ranked competitors. We welcome all ages, ethnicities, and gender identities, proudly creating a supportive, inclusive space where everyone belongs.

Our current home, The Derby Depot, has been a hub for four leagues, countless friendships, and weekend games and tournaments that bring people together — but that space will soon close. We’re working urgently to make sure derby in Salt Lake doesn’t disappear.

Why Space Matters

Roller derby isn’t just a sport — it’s physical, fast, and high-energy. To skate safely and host events, we need a space that:

  • Has enough open floor for a regulation flat track
  • Has adequate ceiling height and clear, pillar-free layout
  • Includes restrooms, parking, and accessibility
  • Supports safe, regular practices and game events

Spaces like these are rare and expensive. Without them, our community loses more than floors and walls — we lose connection, growth, and opportunity.

The Real Barrier: Resources

The challenge isn’t just finding a space — it’s having the funding and stability to secure it once we find one.

That means money for:

  • Lease deposits & build-out costs
  • Safety upgrades & track installation
  • Insurance, utilities, and operational needs
  • Accessibility features for all athletes
  • Rent stability so we aren’t displaced again

Your donation gives us the ability to act when opportunity knocks.

Your Impact

Every dollar brings us closer to a home we can build and count on.

Giving Levels (examples)

✨ $25

Help cover basic utilities and operational costs

✨ $100

Support safety gear, padding, and track materials

✨ $500

Contribute to lease deposit funding

✨ $1000+

Make a real dent in build-out and expansion costs

Real Stories

I’ve always been a very athletic kid. I just didn’t really have a sport I super fit into. This is where I learned to skate. This is where I learned how to play derby. This has been my home for the past, like eight years of my life.

Spencer McClinton, league member

I don’t know many mom/kid duos that hang out as much as we do. Having this space has been really important… I joined when I was 38 years old. And a lot of people would be like, that’s really old. It’s all genders, it’s all ages, it’s all sizes, it’s all abilities.

Krista Rail, league member

For Property Owners and Serious Space Partners

We are not publicly soliciting open leads or random listings.
If you are a property owner, licensed broker, or organization with a space that clearly:

  • Meets documented size and accessibility needs
  • Has long-term lease potential
  • Can support a nonprofit community athletic space

…we do want to hear from you.

Keep Derby Rolling

Roller derby is more than wheels on the ground — it’s empowerment, inclusivity, strength, and connection.
 Your help today makes it possible for this community to keep growing.

Donate to build a lasting home for derby in Salt Lake Valley.