Roller Derby Boot Camp:: Houston

FAQ

What is this Roller Derby Boot Camp about?
Roller Derby Boot Camp a recruiting/training program for South Side Roller Derby.

I was wondering if you could give me more information about South Side Roller Derby's teams and boot camps.
SSRD has 7 competing teams, and 1 "team" of FreshMeat (aka new chics, that are bumping up their skills in order to be able to be drafted to one of our competing teams!) In order to be on FreshMeat, you'd have to complete Tryouts with flying colors (be able to skate well..take hits..falls..etc). In order to to learn these skills (if you dont have em already) come to our BootCamps (Held every Monday from 8-9pm) BootCamp classes are 10 dollars per class, and you must have quad speed skates, pads, and a helmet in order to participate.

Once you've learned your mad skills at bootcamp, then you try out, pass, and join our cult! after you've been in the cult (aka been on the league!) for 30 days...you'll be elegible to be drafted to a competing team. (once you joined the league...practices are held Monday/Wednesday/Thursday*7-9pm*/Saturdays*team practices in the mornings* - dont have to make every practice..but need to make most.)

I'm already on a league. Can I just come workout with yall?
We love seeing other girls form other leagues pop in and skate with us. So if your ever in the Houston area come skate with us.

I don't want to be in roller derby can I just come skate for the work out?
Yes!! Come get sweaty :o)

What kind of gear do I need?

You will need:

PADS - "ProTec" helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards:
http://www.xsportsprotective.com/protec-street-pads-combo-pack.html

SKATES
You Need Skates.
You can get a lot of help finding out your options by joing Roller Derby Boot Camp Yahoo Group http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/RDBC/ and just post a question.

When is the next class?

Class Schedule

What If I get drafted to the league (South Side Roller Derby)

You must be prepared to pay $50/month to be a South Side member.

Membership includes:
• 3 practices a week

• Free Admission to all South Side Roller Derby Events
• Voting Power In League Operations

• Option to serve on a committee(s).

• Drafted to South Side`s "Fresh Meat" team

You will be a member of this team until SSRD holds its
official draft. Until then, you will be getting the
training you need 2-3 days a week to be drafted to one of our 7 competing teams.

You will be expected to attend practice 2-3 days per week to be
drafted to a competing team.

Is there a particular type of skate we should have?

yes join Roller Derby Boot Camp's Yahoo Group and ask questions
it's full of South Side Vets that can talke skate shop with you all day long.. :o) http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/RDBC/

One thing for sure roller derby is strictly on quad skates no roller blades.

If you have any more questions contact us

or join the yahoo group http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/RDBC/

Roller Derby Resources

How To Play

The History Of Roller Derby

Roller Derby Today

South Side Roller Derby Images & Video (South Side Girls.)

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