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Hellions of Troy Roller Derby 2010 Recruitment Info
Next Recruitment Night: Monday, August 16. Be there!
Who can join?
Women over the age of 18 can join the Hellions of Troy as skaters, and we also welcome both men and women to be referees, coaches, and volunteers. We ask that interested skaters have basic skating skills before beginning our training program. “Basic skating skills” means you can stay up on skates and participate in an open skate held at any local roller rink.
What are the rules of roller derby?
Roller derby is played on an oval track while wearing speed skates. There are two teams of five on the track, out of an overall roster of 14 skaters on the bench per team. Each team has a jammer, who scores a point for each opposing player she passes. As the jammers race around the track, the four blockers maneuver their jammer through while simultaneously trying to stop the other jammer. The head blocker, called the pivot, sets the pace of the pack and acts as the last line of defense. Each jam lasts up to two minutes; bouts are an hour long.
What do I need to join?
Every skater will be required to wear a helmet, wrist guards, elbow pads, kneepads, mouth guard and quad roller skates. Talk to us for advice on the best equipment to buy. Most equipment can be bought at a sports store or online, at sites such as bruisedboutique.com and sincityskates.com. Skaters also must buy supplemental skate insurance (about $55 for a year and a half) and pay monthly league dues.
What if I haven’t skated since junior high/my hair was feathered?
We train all levels of skaters. We ask that interested skaters have basic skating skills before beginning our training program. “Basic skating skills” means you can stay up on skates and participate in an open skate held at any local roller rink. With commitment and practice, the league can then teach you to maneuver around the track and learn proper blocking, hitting and whipping techniques. We take great care in training our fresh meat and make sure that they have the proper training, experience and confidence before putting them into a bouting situation. With regular practice, new skaters can participate in a bout in as quickly as three months. Please go to the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WDFTA) to check out the rules of roller derby and minimum skating requirements: www.wftda.com
Sign me up! How can I join the Hellions of Troy?
You can contact us through hellionsrecruitment@gmail.com or at hellionsoftroy@gmail.com. Potential recruits are always welcome to visit us and watch a practice and can always request a recruitment packet. We hope to see you soon!