The River Valley Rollergirls , are Fort Smith's first women's flat track roller derby league. Owned and operated by the skaters for the skaters, the RVRG provides entertainment for the residents of Fort Smith and the River Valley. Currently we are practicing 2-3 times a week at Wheels in Motion in Van Buren, AR.
Check out our practice schedule below or contact the rink for more information, 479-474-3705.
If you are interested in joining the league, either as a skater or a referee, just drop by during one of our regular practices. All practices are held at Wheels in Motion, 1007 Fayetteville Rd in Van Buren, AR. Feel free to sit back and watch or put on a pair of old fashioned roller skates and join in on the fun.
Practice Schedule:
-Every Monday, 6:30-8:30pm -Every Thursday, 8:00-10:00pm @ Wheels in Motion, 1007 Fayetteville Road, Van Buren, AR.If you are interested in skating, refing, volunteering or sponsoring, please contact us by e-mail at [email protected] and we'd be glad to answer any questions you may have.
River Valley Rollergirl League Requirements:
- - Skaters must be female (sorry boys).
- Skaters must be at least 18 years of age.
- Skaters must attend at least 50% of scheduled practices.
- Skaters must provide their own safety gear (helmet, knee & elbow pads, wrist & mouth guards) within 6 weeks from their first practice. The rink will provide speed skates for beginning practices, but you are encouraged to purchase your own pair of quad speed skates as soon as possible.
-Skaters are required to pass a minimum skills test outlined by the WFTDA before participating in contact practices.
-Skaters required to have all of their safety gear to participate in contact practices.
-Participants must submit a copy of their identification (drivers license, birth certificate) for the league to keep on file.
-Skaters must register for USA Roller Sports insurance coverage through USARS, $35 yearly fee.
-Above all, anyone involved whether skating or volunteering MUST have a positive attitude!