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Are you tired of siting at home bored out of your mind? Why not put your boredom on the back burner and come and join the Rogue Rollergirls right here in Fayetteville! Think you've got what it takes to roll with us? Here is where you will find everything you need to know to be a Rogue Rollergirl!First things first, you MUST:
*Be at least 21 years of age, if not- contact Bull Lee about a possible waiver*
*Have valid health insurance*
*Provide copy of photo ID and insurance card*
*Understand and accept the risks of roller derby*
*Sign all required paperwork provided by Rogue Rollergirls*------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------Let's Talk Equipment:
You MUST have ALL equipment prior to your first practice!
*Skateboard Helmet*
*Elbow Pads*
*Wrist Guards*
*Knee Pads*
*Quad Speed Skates (not inlines!)*
The helmet MUST be a SKATEBOARD helmet, not a bike helmet! Elbow pads and wrist guards do not necessarily have to be top-of-the-line; however, DO NOT go cheap on knee pads! You will want high quality knee pads. Our girls recommend, among others: *S-One*, *TSG*, *ProTec*, *Triple-8*, etc. You do not have to have skates right away. Rentals are available at the skating center. This helps if you just want to check it out and do not want to invest too much in anything that you might not stick with. We understand that it takes a lot of time and effort to be a bonofide rollergirl. However, if you think you might stick with it, we recommend that you purchase skates. Skate prices run from $60 and up. Do your research and talk to the girls to get and idea of what skates are good for you and your budget.
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--------------------Should you know how to skate?
We do not require girls to be champion speed skaters or even the best girl at the roller rink for that matter. However, these are some basic skills that we do look for:
*Be able to skate fluidly and balanced
*Be able to perform crossovers, using both feet to push
*Be able to sprint 5 laps quickly with no break
*Be able to skate 20 laps at a brisk pace with no rest
*Skate the straight away on one foot, repeat other foot (one foot glide)
*Stay in a squat while coasting (not moving your feet)
*Be able to weave back and forth with both skates on the floor
*Skate backwards
We do work with girls on these, so you do not have to be perfect right away. We recommend that girls needing extra practice in the above skills try to attend a few open skates at Round-A-Bout skate center. It's a good time to learn the basics of skating, meet some new girls, and have a good time!
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--------------------So you want to join, but what now?
If you're interested and ready to jump right into practice all you have to do is bring yourself and your gear to what will be your first practice. We hold manadatory practices every Sunday from 10am-12pm at the Round-A-Bout Skate Center in Eutaw Village Shopping Center(OFF OF BRAGG BLVD). There are also 1-2 practices held during the week (different days) from 5:30pm-7:30pm. The cost for each practice is $5. We have stringent expectations of our girls in regard to attendance, so be sure that you are willing to invest the time and money first!If you're interested in joining, but not quite sure if derby is right for you, that is okay. You are more than welcome to come out and watch our practices. There is NO charge for anyone that just wants to watch, so come as often as you like! You can meet the girls and see what the derby revolution is all about!
