Making the Most of Open Skate

Fountain City Roller Derby roller skating at an open skate

Awesome job for attending an Open Skate! The more time you spend on your skates, the more comfortable you will get on them!

Toolkit for Practice

We have compiled a list of items found in many vets bags. Don’t run out and buy everything on this list, every skater likes different things.

Knee Strengthening

Knees are important and it’s important to strengthen them for roller derby. They will take a beating, but here are some exercises to help.

Ankle Strengthening

Roller Derby Ankle Strengthening

Ankles. If you want to play roller derby, chances are good you’ve got a pair. Chances are also pretty good, they aren’t as strong as you would want them to be.