Tryouts

SCDG Members Must:

• Be 21 or older
• Attend all practices (2 - 4 times per week) unless arrangements have been made
• Pay league dues
• Participate in promotions
• Volunteer at bouts in which they are not skating
• Bring own safety gear (knee, elbow pads, helmet, mouthguard)
• Pass the WFTDA's minimum skill requirements if they hope to qualify to bout
• Own skates to practice
• Maintain a dignified attitude and cause NO DRAMA!

Proficiencies Required:

The skater must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

• Skating Posture:
  • Bends at knees and hips with shoulders back
  • Swings arms fluidly
• Stride
  • Has steady, confident, fluid strides
  • Uses both feet to push forward on straight-aways
• Crossovers
  • Performs smooth crossovers while skating at a brisk pace going into and coming out of turns
  • Uses both feet to push during crossovers
• Speed
  • Completes 5 laps around the track in one minute or less
• Stops
  • Skater must come to a complete stop from a brisk pace, using proper form and without losing her balance
• Other Skills
  • Performs one-foot glides with each foot for the length of the straight-away with good balance
  • Can move easily and fluidly from one side of the skating lane to the other
  • Has basic concept of Roller Derby sport

REFEREES WANTED!

• Male or Female
• 21+
• We will train you to skate!
• Must attend all ref practices and game days.
• Must be willing to advance in skating skills.

Interested? Email the .