Now Recruiting for 2021!

Skaters • referees • volunteers

Fountain City Roller Derby Recruitment Date

Must be 18 years +
No experience required
All genders welcome

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PREPARE FOR BOOTCAMP

1. ATTEND (SOME OF) THESE important dates

Check out the dates below! Due to COVID-19, our recruitment process looks a little different than in previous years. We are dedicated to the safety of all of our skaters, volunteers, fans, and future members. We are hosting informational meetings hosted on Zoom and Facebook Live. And don’t miss the outdoor skate sessions! These are free events and there is no obligation to sign up for roller derby at this time.

Recruitment Night 1: Zoom Meeting

Join us for an informational meeting hosted on Zoom. This is a free, open event. There is no obligation to sign up for roller derby at this time.

Recruitment Night 2: Zoom Meeting

Join us for an informational meeting hosted on Zoom. This is a free, open event. There is no obligation to sign up for roller derby at this time.

SKATE WITH FCRD: PARK SKATE 1

Join us at one of our outdoor skate sessions. These are not tryouts or an obligation to sign up for roller derby. This is a free, optional skate to meet up with some FCRD skaters.

Recruitment Night 3: FACEBOOK LIVE

Join us for an informational meeting hosted on Facebook Live. This is a free, open event. There is no obligation to sign up for roller derby at this time.

SKATE WITH FCRD: PARK SKATE 2

Join us at one of our outdoor skate sessions. These are not tryouts or an obligation to sign up for roller derby. This is a free, optional skate to meet up with some FCRD skaters.

2. SPEND SOME TIME ON SKATES

You want to skate but the rinks are not open. 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 compiled a list of outdoor skating spots around Kansas City. These include skate parks and outdoor skating rinks. Please practice social distancing and wear proper safety gear while skating! Check out the list!

3. READ ABOUT ROLLER DERBY

Get more insight into roller derby by reading about roller derby! Here are a few posts from our blog to get you started. There are tons of roller derby blogs and Facebook groups out there if you can’t get enough here!

I've Decided to Take the Leap

by Party in the Back

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. So what should you focus on besides not trying to fall down? READ MORE…