Information for Prospective Skaters:
The Steel City Derby Demons are looking for a few good women! If you’re interested in becoming a derby girl and skating with us, we will be holding tryouts on Sunday, March 7, 2010.
Potential skaters must be female, at least 21 years old, and have solid skating skills. In order to try out, you must attend a pre-tryout bootcamp in order to get a better grasp on what we are all about.
The pre-tryout bootcamp is Saturday, February 20 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Contact us at joinSCDD@gmail.com to register for the bootcamp. You may not attend the bootcamp unless you register!!!
Other requirements: Skaters must wear safety gear including helmet, mouth guard, wrist guards, knee pads, and elbow pads. Rental skates and pads will be available at the rink at no cost if needed but our pad supply is limited so if you have equipment of your own, please bring it! Affordable mouth guards can be purchased at any sporting goods store.
Key basic skills covered during the tryout include:
- Derby Form/Stance
- Endurance
- Stopping (3 basic types)
The SCDD is a proud member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. To learn more about the Woman’s Flat Track Derby Association’s “basic skating skills”, go to www.wftda.com.
Other Requirements:
Skaters must wear safety gear including helmet, mouth guard, knee, wrist, and elbow pads. Rental skates and pads will be available for no cost at the rink if needed. Affordable mouth guards can be purchased at any sporting goods store (the moldable type works best).
There will be a $5 Rink Fee and Photo ID is required. Skaters must sign a waiver prior to participating.
*BEWARE!!!*
We take our training very seriously. Many skaters are on the rink 2 times a week or more. Recruits must be aware that roller derby can be life consuming (but rewarding).
Please email SCDD recruiting at joinscdd@gmail.com if you have any questions would like more information. We look forward to skating with you soon!!!
