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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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…
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!