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The Rosebuds Mission
The Rose City Rose Buds is an organization providing opportunities for personal growth and development of budding female youth athletes in our community. By teaching the exciting sport of Jr. Roller Derby we strive to encourage teamwork, confidence, sportswomanship and fun among young women.
We teach and develop skating skills, game strategy, teamwork and sportswomanship in a supervised, competitive league structure.
We pride ourselves on being active members of our community through our volunteer and fundraising efforts.
Dues are charged to help defray costs.
Fundraising is conducted to ensure that all interested teens, regardless of their financial resources or athletic ability, are eligible to participate.
Our Core Values
Motivation: Celebrate success; recognize and reward the achievements of individuals and teams in our sport.
Empowerment: Empower our members to take initiative and to do what's right, build self-esteem and learn teamwork.
Risk Tolerance: Create a culture where prudent risk taking is encouraged and rewarded.
Respect: Act with integrity and respect towards all.
Broadening Horizons: Learn to work with others regardless of differences in race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or differences in lifestyle.
Inclusion & Opportunity: Promote self-esteem, diversity, friendship and camaraderie through teamwork and celebrating achievements.
Leadership: Reinforce positive influences and relationships and build self-esteem among young women both on and off the track.
Practices
Practices are held on Sunday 3-5pm, Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 and Thursdays, 4-6pm at the Rose City Rollers practice hangar, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, Oregon.
Tryouts
Our Next Open Practices Are:
Sunday, August 22 and Sunday, September 26 from 2-3:30 at The Hangar at Oaks Park. In order to participate skaters must be between the ages of 12-17, have her own equipment (including skates, helmet, wrist guards, knee pads, elbow pads and mouth guard,) and bring a parent or guardian to sign a waiver.
Requirements
- Ages: Between 12-17
- Insurance for each skater costing $40/year.
- Safety gear: helmet, mouth guard, knee, elbow, wrist pads.
- Skates: Quad skates, Rollerblades are not permitted.
- $10/month dues for the use of facilities and resources.
- Transportation to the practices.
- Potential cost of travel if Rose Buds are invited to other cities (Seattle or Tacoma for example).
Notes and Important Information For Potential, New and Current Rosebuds:
In order to participate skaters must be between the ages of 12-17, have her own equipment (including skates, helmet, wrist guards, knee pads, elbow pads and mouth guard,) and bring a parent or guardian to sign a waiver.
Notes About Equipment: We realized that purchasing quality roller derby is an investment, but it is very important for the skater's safety. We discourage parents from purchasing skates from discount stores or second-hand unless the skates are of a high quality and carefully inspected.
We encourage our new Rosebuds to visit Beki at the Oaks Park Skate Shop (within the skating rink) for information on skates and equipment. Rosebuds receive a 10% discount on skates and derby packages.
Note About Dues: Dues are $10 a month by the 7th of each month. Pay by check with your legal name and "Rosebuds" on it. Start paying the first month AFTER your starting month of practice. Questions: Email MIZ@rosecityrollers.com
Note About Insurance: USARS (USA Roller Sports) is our insurance carrier and every skater is required to carry this insurance. Cost is $40 and must be renewed every December.
Skaters who do not have USARS insurance will not be allowed to practice or bout after joining our program. A skater should apply for this insurance as soon as she is paying dues.
Follow the directions on the form, mail it or fax it to USARS. The list of current members and member numbers is here: Member listing. If a skater is paid, and are not listed... call USARS at the number on their form.
Notes About Practices:
Practice is Wednesday 4:30-6:30, Thursday 4-6, and Sunday extra help hour 2-3, practice 3-5.
Sign in sheet is at the front door of the hangar. If skaters don't sign in, they weren't there If a skater is going to be absent she must email rosebuds@rosecityrollers.com with the reason for the absence.
Notes on Derby Names: Our head referee Wench Warden expects skaters to come to 50% or better of practices for 2 months as a new person to be eligible for an "official" Derby name and number (and right to play!).
A skater must first check the originality of the name on International Rollergirls' Master Roster (all flat/banked-track leagues and rollergirl names) if it's high or very high... try again. When a skater finds one she likes and is appropriate for kids and families.... email the name to Wench Warden at wenchwarden@gmail.com with the top two choices for a number (3 digits or less). Pick carefully. A skater's skate name is hers for life!
Notes About the Forum: Once a skater has joined the Rosebuds, she needs to access the forum for the team. Skaters should contact Tara Heartout for information.
Notes About Uniforms:Uniforms are free. Skaters will receive her official uniform once she has received her derby name and number.
Notes About the Fundraising: Rosebuds raise all their money selling snacks and concession at Rose City's bouts held at the hangar. EVERY ROSEBUD is expected to bring ONE bake sale item for each week there are RCR bouts.
*Limited scholarships may be available to skaters demonstrating financial need and RCR will donate used gear whenever possible.
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