“Roller skating is for everyone. We invite anyone over 16 who is keen to learn to come along and have some fun.” Swamp City coach Jody Hare said: “If you are interested in playing roller derby, the course is a lead into a more derby-focused programme that prepares skaters to join our league skater roster.” Swamp City’s league has 33 skaters and two teams, the All Stars and the Honourable Māreikura, who train together twice a week. The club is also looking for non-skating officials to provide game-day support in the form of scoring, penalty and time keeping. “Our non-skating officials, or NSOs for short, are what keeps the game alive.