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Ginger Ninja

Zombie League Fountain City Roller Derby recreational team
Newbies

Bootcamp Checklist

You’ve made the decision. You want to play roller derby! Here are a few things to consider in order to be ready for the Fountain City Roller Derby training camp.

By Ginger Ninja, 1 year1 year ago
Fountain City Roller Derby roller skating at an open skate
Off-Skates Training

Making the Most of Open Skate

First off, awesome job for attending an Open Skate Session! The more time you spend on your skates, the more comfortable you will get on them! At open/session skates, the rinks provide games to entertain the skaters. A few of those games can actually help you practice your derby skills.

By Ginger Ninja, 1 year1 year ago
Roller Derby Basics

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.

By Ginger Ninja, 1 year1 year ago
Roller Derby Knee Strengthening
Off-Skates Training

Knee Strengthening

Ankles. If you want to play roller derby, chances are good you’ve got a pair. Chances are also pretty good, but they aren’t as strong as you would want them to be before taking to life on wheels and smashing into people.

By Ginger Ninja, 1 year1 year ago
Roller Derby Ankle Strengthening
Off-Skates Training

Ankle Strengthening

Ankles. If you want to play roller derby, chances are good you’ve got a pair. Chances are also pretty good, but they aren’t as strong as you would want them to be before taking to life on wheels and smashing into people.

By Ginger Ninja, 1 year1 year ago
Fountain City Roller Derby Usual Suspects vs. Untouchables
Roller Derby Basics

Toe Stop Drills and Skills

If you are able to utilize your toe stops in a controlled manner, it can take you far in derby. Remember, practice makes you better and practicing on your toe stops makes you more comfortable.

By Ginger Ninja, 2 years1 year ago
Roller Derby falling
Newbies

Falling is Learning

Some day you will fall at practice and a veteran skater will casually glide by, smile, and call out to you in their most cheery voice, “Falling is learning”.
They aren’t saying it to be mean or to tease you.

By Ginger Ninja, 2 years1 year ago
Usual Supsects and Public Enemies of Fountain City Roller Derby
Newbies

I’ve Decided to Take the Leap

You’ve been to the recruitment meeting. You’ve convinced your significant other/family/friends that you really aren’t joking and you are serious about giving this “derby thing” a try. Now what?

By Ginger Ninja, 2 years1 year ago
Newbies

Outdoor Skating in Kansas City

OUTDOOR SKATING IN KANSAS CITY You want to skate but the rinks are not open or you don’t want to dodge kids. Or maybe the weather is nice and you want to take advantage. Skating outdoors is a great way to work on your skills! To help you out, we’ve Read more…

By Ginger Ninja, 2 years8 months ago
Fountain City Roller Derby roller skating at an open skate
Newbies

Spend Some Time On Skates

The Fountain City Roller Derby training session teaches proper skating and roller derby techniques, but the best way to get a head start and to improve quickly is to get comfortable on wheels!

By Ginger Ninja, 2 years1 year ago

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