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.
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!
Newbies
PICK YOUR PERSON: A GUIDE TO CHOOSING YOUR DERBY NAME
Pick Your Person: A Guide to Choosing Your Derby Name By Park And Wreck You’ve finally decided to strap on those skates and get out on the track, bumpin’ hips with the best of them, the wind flowing through your helmet. Now if only you had the perfect name to Read more…