The Season is Now February to November!
Check out the
Schedule to see when our next bout is!
Want to help out your awesome Roc City Roller Derby league? contact
Col Lision to become a RCRD volunteer!
What Will We Do at the Fresh Meat Clinic
The basics to the more advanced skills! If you have never skated, or just aren't that good, or even if you are an expert skater, the clinics will cover just about anything you need to know to get you on your way to being a Roc City Roller Derby dame. The try-outs are not until February, but these clinics will get you started so that you can practice and prepare for February.
Try-outs for the 2010 season are still being designed, but will definitely require a basic WFTDA skill assesment. You can find this list of skill requirements on the WFTDA website just to give you a bit more information, but these are also the things we will try and go over in the clinics. The Rules are also listed on the website as well, there are a LOT of rules to learn so start reading them now!
What to Wear
You will want to wear something that is comfortable and moves with your body. Jeans and pants do not work, because your pads need to go over them. Also Shorts and Skirts are fine, but we do wear tights and fishnets for more than aesthetic reasons. Your skin will appreciate the protection from sliding on the floor. Leggings are also are a great choice and my personal favorite because they are a bit thicker and protect a little better against rink rash!
For the clinics we would prefer for you to have your own safety equipment if you can provide it. We will have some equipment you can borrow, but it will be first come first serve and we will not have enough for everyone. So please come prepared, and bring as much of your own gear as possible.
Here are some equipment basics... you MUST have all of these things in order to skate! (again if you are missing a couple we will have a few amounts to lend out) Inexpensive sets of starter knee, elbow, and wrist guards can be found at Target and Walmart for around $18.
Basic Equipment
pair of quad roller skates (the low ankle ones)
knee pads (the better, the better- speaking as a previously injured player due to faulty knee pads)
elbow pads
wrist guards
mouth guard (you must bring this and have it formed to your mouth- it does no good without it being formed so read the directions to do this before attending)- they cost $1
helmet (this should fit you snug without hurting)
insurance card
i.d.
Q&A
What if full contact is not for me, do I have a place at Roc City Roller Derby?
If hurting yourself scares you, or maybe the full contact is a bit too much, or maybe you like wearing black and white stripes.... We are always in search of new referees and volunteers as well, so come out and give it a try! We can find a spot for you!!
What If I can't make it to the First Fresh Meat Clinic?
Not to worry, We will be having one, once a month until February Try-Outs, so stay tuned for the next Date!!
Our season runs from May to November with recruitment during specific times of the year. Our fresh meat co-ordinator, STONEWHEELZ Stella, can fill you in on the rest of the details if you contact her. Thanks!
