Officiating Education
Certification and Educational Resources for WFTDA Officials
Online Training for Certification
The Roller Derby Certification Program for Officials supports the training and recognition of performance for all flat track roller derby Officials. To attain all levels of certification, Officials must complete a set of online training courses and a test.
Visit the Roller Derby Certification Program for Officials Online Training portal to learn more. Note: we’ve transitioned to a new online learning platform. Read the FAQ for more information.
Tournament Head Official Mentor Program
The Tournament Head Official (THO) Mentor program provides support to all levels of THOs, whether new to the position, transitioning to a different level of THOing, or THOs wanting to hone specific skills.
The program is designed to offer a customized approach to each person based on their requested needs, covering topics from pre-tournament duties, selections, communication, working with host leagues/leadership, in-tournament duties, handling issues, post-tournament duties, etc. Mentors are members of the WFTDA Officiating Education committee with years of experience as Tournament Head Officials at all levels.
Applicants must already be selected in the THO role as the tournament specifics will be used in the mentorship and training.
Visit the THO Mentor Program page to learn more and apply.