DO YOU WANT TO SKATE ROLLER DERBY? OF COURSE YOU DO!!! DO YOU WANNA REF ROLLER DERBY? OF COURSE YOU DO!
Derby 101 is back and we want YOU to skate with us! We will teach you everything from putting on gear to skating safety and everything on up to cross-overs and jumps! So come out and SKATE WITH SMRD!
Derby 101 dates and times
- To be announced soon
Time: TBD
Where: TBD
Derby 201 follows upon successful completion of Derby 101 for an additional 3 weeks.
How to sign up for Derby 101!
Southern Maryland Roller Derby Registration Form – Please fill this out first if you have not done so already.
Derby 101 Fees – How to Pay
TBD
Mandatory to skate at Derby 101
Must be 18 or older. There is no age cap.
Primary medical insurance is mandatory for all skaters and referees.
Bring your government photo ID and primary insurance card.
Mandatory gear to skate at Derby 101. No Gear = No Skating. No exceptions.
What to bring to Derby 101
Required Gear
Helmet
Mouth guard
Wrist guards, elbow and knee pads
Quad speed skates (Referees may use inline skates)
Optional Gear
Butt pads
Tailbone guard
Shin guards
Water or sports drinks and snacks to refuel.
Additional Helpful Information
Wear tennis shoes and athletic clothing (long pants, leggings or tights are recommended to avoid rink rash). A high level of physical fitness is not necessary, only the willingness to improve. Extra exercise and/or training will benefit you as an athlete.
It Is Recommended That You
**Attend our learn to skate sessions to get acquainted with your skater legs**
Go outside! Skate in parking lots, on paved trails, tennis courts and/or concrete pads.
Work on exercises that target and strengthen the quads and hamstrings, i.e., one leg balancing, squats, lunges, and donkey kicks.
Do sit ups and squats. Lots of them. Build up your core and leg muscles.
Shopping
There are several websites that offer rookie packages where you can get your complete setup (required gear and skates) for a couple hundred bucks. Also when you join our league you will gain access to our discount code!
These are just a few sites:
Bruised Boutique (use our special discount code for 15% off “freshmeat” packages and 10% regularly priced items when you fill out the application)
Wicked Skatewear (SMRD Discount code for 10% off when you fill out the application)
www.ebay.com or www.craigslist.com – Check out lightly used gear
There are also several facebook groups for used derby gear…usually only “slightly used.”
If you have any questions on gear, please email recruiting@somdrollerderby.org and we’ll get ya squared away.
We are also lucky enough to have a brick and mortar derby shop within mostly reasonable driving distance.
Derby Star Pro Shop @ 7820-E Wormans Mill Rd., Frederick, MD 21701 301-663-0007
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