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Wreckers
Rose City Rollers
2012 Bout Dates
1/21 Season Opener
2/17 RB: LRR v DSDD
2/18 Game 3 HR v GNR
2/25 Game 4 HH v BNB
3/17 Game 5 HR v HH
3/31 Game 6 GNR v BNB
4/14 WOJ v Windy City & Rookie Exhibition
5/4 Semi Finals 1
5/5 Semi Finals 2
5/6 RB: DSDD v UA
5/11 AOA v Denver B
5/12 WOJ v Denver A
6/2 Season Championships
6/29 AOA v Sacred City
6/30 WOJ v. Sacred & RB v Fort Wayne
8/25 AOA v Emerald City
10/20 RCR Rookies v Rookies
10/21 RB Home Teams Playoffs
12/1 Rose City v Rat City
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The Rose City Wreckers
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.
Who You'll See at Practices
- Novice skaters testing the derby waters
- Women planning on trying out for the fresh meat training program
- Retired derby skaters
- Transfers from other teams (a great way for these women to continue practicing until the next tryouts)
The beauty of Wreckers is that all levels of skaters are welcome to join and no one is ever forced to participate in a drill they do not feel comfortable in. If a skater is uncomfortable with a certain drill she is welcome to skate around the outside track and work on other skills or watch the drill in action. It is common see a seasoned skater take time out of practice to help a newer skater build their skills one on one.
Pictures by Bawdy Czech
Who Should Join
Women 18 and older who...
- Match any of the above descriptions
- 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 tryouts (tryouts are generally held every 3-4 months)
Wrecking Time
- $8.00 you’ll get instruction from Rose City Roller skaters, safety gear and skate rental. Helmets are NOT provided but are required.
- Learn many of the basic skills needed to skate derby
- Meet the girls with whom you'll be skating
- Get a fun workout and get pointers on skating derby
- Not a requirement for coming to orientation but a highly recommended activity
- After class visit the Oaks Park Shop to shop for gear. (10% discount!)
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 waiver and insurance paperwork (pdf) and bring to orientation
- Bring a check or money order (NO CASH) payable to Rose City Rollers for the MANDATORY WFTDA insurance ($60 annually) and dues fees ($30 monthly or $35 for 7 visits)
- Consider attending a Derby 101 class
- Get your gear - the highest quality is recommended
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.
- 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)
Where Can I Buy Derby Gear?
- Oaks Park Skate Shop (RCR members receive a 10% discount)
- Wicked Skatewear
- Wear comfortable workout clothes and sneakers and be prepared to participate in a general conditioning workout 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
- 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: $5,000 (without primary insurance) or $1,000 (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
- Wait to receive your authorization to skate email before joining practice
- Get enrolled on the RCR Forum
- Sign-up to be a member of the Google group
- Find us on Facebook and ask to join the group
- Sign-up with the Volunteer management system
- Let us know if your address, insurance, or personal information changes
- Each practice is led by an experienced coach
- We generally start our practices by skating 30 laps around the track to warm-up
- 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
- If we have enough experienced skaters, we like to end practice with a scrimmage - the best way to become comfortable with the three different positions and know the rules
If you have any questions please contact the Wreckers Admin at wreckers@rosecityrollers.com. We hope to see you soon!
