I just want to check it out first before I decide to join ... What to do? 

We encourage you to check everything out before you decide to join! Come see a practice... try on some skates and gear... get a feel for the skates and try it out! We provide the skates and gear for you to try it, once you are hooked you will want to order your own!

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What's involved to join the league?

To join, you sign our membership agreement, pay dues (TBD/yearly), volunteer to help the league, go to practices, fundraising and promotions and meet new friends and have a ton of fun! There could be some travel involved when playing games, however the league fundraises to help with expenses.

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What equipment do I need to get started?
Besides quad roller skates, you are required to wear a multiple impact helmet (hockey helmets are perfect), elbow and kneepads, and wrist guards at all times on skates. A moldable mouth guard is also required (you can get this at most dept or sporting stores).  You may use loaner skates and equipment for approx. 4 weeks, at which time you will be expected to have your own quad roller skates and equipment.

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How much does the equipment cost?
Start-up costs can vary depending on the quality of the skates and equipment you purchase. For instance, skates range anywhere from $100 to upwards of $700. There are several great online resellers and dealers of quad roller skates and roller derby equipment; skate shops (like All About Derby, Rumbling Rage, Busted Skate, www.skateneon.com and www.rollergirl.ca to name a few) offer fresh meat packages geared towards new skaters but bear in mind that it can take between 2 and 3 weeks for delivery and custom skates take anywhere from 6 to 10 weeks.

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How long will it take before I skate in a game?

First ... practice you must! It takes time and hard-work to feel comfortable in your skates; you've many skills to practice practic practice to stengthen your muscles and skate skate skate.  It's not like any other sport where you sign up and play the next cay... Safety is important! Once Minimum Skill Testing is done and you've passed, you will be able to participate in scrimmages so you will learn the rules of the game.. and then when you are ready, you may be eligible to make the roster list for games.

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What happens at Fresh Meat practice?
At Fresh Meat practice you will learn the skills needed to pass the minimum skills requirement test used to assess your ability and safety level. By passing the minimum skills requirement test (“mins”), we can be confident that you’ll be able to enter full league practices with the skills you need to scrimmage safely. At the end of the fresh meat session, if you pass mins and have read and understand the latest version of the WFTDA rules, you will join our league, and we will register your derby name and number with the international roster. As a full league member you will be eligible to be rostered for team play if you meet all the requirements to play.

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Do I have to know how to roller skate?
No. We will teach you how to roller skate, to fall, and the skills needed to skate for roller derby. We all have members of all different skill levels, but, with lots of practice and hard work, almost anyone can become an awesome skater.

 

Do I have to be a certain size to play?
Absolutely not! On the track there are advantages to being big or small, short or tall. Our league has a variety of body types, as do most other leagues.

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What if I get hurt?
We try to do everything possible (strength training, lots of practice and communication) to minimize injuries, but be prepared to get hurt occasionally. Sprains, strains, pulled muscles and fractures are just a part of a roller girl’s life. If you get injured it is important to report the injury immediately. RCR has secured insurance for its members and for Fresh Meat. In order to take advantage of its benefits, prompt reporting is essential. With the exception of head injuries, it is at the discretion of the coaches and your captains to request a doctor’s note before you return to the track. Any injury to the head, however, requires clearance from a doctor. We try very hard to prevent skaters from further injuring themselves and others at practice. Please be honest with yourself and with your coaches if you are injured.

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If you have more questions please contact us anytime through our Facebook page, email. or through the contact page on this site!