WILTSHIRE Roller Derby is recruiting new skaters to join their beginner’s classes.

The weekly, hour-long beginner’s sessions start on Sunday at Cricklade Leisure Centre at 4.15pm.

Roller derby is a team sport played on quad roller skates and involves full contact.

Over the next 12 weeks new skaters will be taught everything they need to know to play roller derby and will then be invited to join the main league to compete in bouts against other leagues from across the country.

Head of coaching, Dani Mawby, said: “The beauty of derby is you don’t have to be super athletic to be part of this strong community sport.

“It doesn’t matter your size, strength or speed there’s always a place for you on a derby team and it’s a great way to improve your fitness too.” Skaters must be female and aged 18 or over. The league is also recruiting male skaters as referees.

Anyone interested, or who wants to more details, can email wiltshirerollerderby @gmail.com