The Rose City Wreckers
(Recreation Program)
The Rose City Rollers are proud to invite you to join the Rose City Wreckers, a recreation program designed to further the competitive sport of flat track roller derby. The program is open to all women aged 18 and older interested in playing derby at any level. Wreckers are afforded the same benefits as all other league members- including regular skating time, participation in events, and opportunities to pitch in- without the level of commitment and time demanded by bouting league teams.
Wreckers Mission Statement
The Rose City Rollers Wreckers are a diverse group of skaters empowering women to discover their own athletic potential. We challenge ourselves and our derby sisters to improve our skills in a collaborative and fun environment. As a division of RCR we support the league’s mission and actively promote roller derby in the community.
Our values are:
- Community
- Challenge
- Athleticism
- Empowerment
- Fun
Get connected and see what we’re about on Rose City Rollers Wreck League’s Facebook page.
Who Should Join
Women 18 and older who…
- Are interested in the competitive sport of flat track roller derby
- Are looking for a fun way to work out (seriously, way more fun than the gym and cheaper!)
- Want training from experienced coaches (seasoned RCRs and RCR referees)
- Want to hone their derby skills for the next freshmeat tryouts (tryouts are generally held every 3-4 months)
What Wreckers do:
- Learn and hone derby skills through exercises and drills coached by the best of RCR. During practice we use many of the same drills that are used at team practices including footwork, muscle strength, weaving, whipping, hitting, pack awareness, and jamming
- Earn scrimmaging privileges through our Wreckers Skill level system (see below) and play derby in a safe environment
- Support RCR and our community
- Make friends and build a strong supportive sisterhood of skaters
Skill Levels
| Derby 101 | Wreckers | Green Level Scrimmage |
| Stopping | Speed control | Hits legally and with force |
| Falling | Keeping up with pace line | Responds safely to hits |
| Striding | Pack work | Endurance |
| Pushing | Real hitting | Serpentine/advanced agility |
| Assists | Learning strategy/rules | Avoid skaters falling in front |
| Light Contact | Fast turnaround and stops at pace | |
| Skating around people | Endurance (25/5) | |
| Crossovers | Toestops (run) | |
| Turn around/skate backwards | Jumping small objects/landing | |
| Positional blocking | ||
Already got the skills to roll? Join our next orientation and get info about getting your skills and gear checked off to get your wheels on the floor! If you believe your skills meet or exceed those being taught as part of Derby 101 (see above) you MUST attend the next Wreckers practice following orientation on Friday, or Saturday for assessment. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you are not able to attend on one of those two dates, please wait for another orientation.
Need more basic derby and skating skills? We’ve got your back too! Wreckers offers a supportive and focused basic skills class to get you up to speed: Derby 101. This 6-week class series, held at the RCR Hangar, currently on Sunday mornings, is taught by current Rose City Rollers players skilled in teaching newer skaters. In this smaller class format we provide targeted instruction and constructive feedback, building skills to get you rolling with full Wreckers practices in no time. Having fun is a key component of Wreckers – in fact, it’s one of our core values. Having good basic derby skating skills will help make practice safer and more fun for all. Come to our next orientation and get more information and start dates on our next Derby 101 session.
Dates:
Orientation: Our next orientation is Saturday July 13, 2013 from 4:00-6:00pm at the Hangar. Skaters joining Wreckers at all skill levels (whether you plan to join Derby 101 class or go straight to standard practice) must attend orientation. Due to the nature of the intake process you must arrive by 4:15 to participate in the orientation. You will be provided information on dates and times for the next Derby 101 session and regular practice times at orientation. Please do not bring visitors (husbands, wives, neighbors, children) to the orientation. Plan to participate in an off-skates workout during orientation!
Also, plan to hang out after orientation and meet current Wreckers.
Before Orientation
- Rose City Rollers Handbook must be read. Be prepared to sign an acknowledgement form
- Wreckers Handbook must be read. Be prepared to sign an acknowledgement form
- Complete the online orientation registration form
- Print, fill out and sign the RCR waiver (pdf) and bring to orientation
- Bring a check or money order (NO CASH) payable to Rose City Rollers for either:
- MANDATORY WFTDA insurance** ($60) and Derby 101 fees ($50) OR
- MANDATORY WFTDA insurance** ($60) and dues fees ($30 monthly or $35 for 7 visits) for those assessed with skating skills advanced enough to join standard Wrecker’s practices, skipping Derby 101.
**WFTDA Insurance:
- All skaters are strongly encouraged to have primary insurance coverage prior to skating and must have WFTDA to skate with the league
- Per accident maximum: $10,000
- Deductible: $7,500 (without primary insurance) or $1,500 (with primary insurance)
- General liability for skater and venue: $5 Million
- Injuries sustained during practice must be reported to Wreckers admin and Insurance
- Accident reports must be filed within 14 days
What Gear Do I Need?
Safety is sexy! It is important to purchase high quality knee pads, wrist guards and elbow pads – you’ll be using them a lot!! New skates and gear typically runs $200 – $300.
- Well fitted quad roller skates (typically jam or short boot style) (No inline or roller blade skates)
- Properly fitted helmet
- Knee pads
- Wrist guards
- Elbow pads
- Mouth guard (boil and fit at home)
- Crash pads (optional, but helpful if you’re very new to skating)
- Non-glass water-bottle (no glass allowed in the Hangar)
Where Can I Buy Derby Gear?
- Oaks Park Skate Shop (RCR members receive a nice discount!)
During Orientation
- Wear comfortable workout clothes and sneakers. You will be expected to participate in a general conditioning workout (off skates) with other members of the Wreckers program
- Bring skate gear if you want a gear inspection – no skating during orientation
- Paperwork and checks are submitted for processing
- Learn about the Rose City Rollers and the Wreckers program
- Learn how to become more involved and get hooked up with a mentor
- If you would like you may have your gear checked and recommendations made for upgrades or replacement parts
After Orientation
- Wait to receive your authorization to skate email before joining practice
- Get enrolled on the RCR Forum *Then email Wreckers with your forum login name
- Sign-up to be a member of the Google group
- Find us on Facebook and ask to join the group, also be sure to “like” our public page
- Sign-up with the Volunteer management system
- Let us know if your address, insurance, or personal information changes
What Should I Expect During Practice?
Practices are currently held Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays for 2 hours. Derby 101 is held Sunday mornings. (More information to be provided at orientation.)
When are Practices Held?
- We have practices on Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays. Derby 101 is held on Sundays.
- Email Wreckers Admin at wreckers@rosecityrollers.com for more details.
For questions please contact the Wreckers Admin at wreckers@rosecityrollers.com. We can’t wait to skate with you!
