  Fresh MeatWe are pleased to announce the start date of our next
Fresh Meat Training Program is MARCH 10, 2013 for skaters 19 years of age and up.
The Program costs $100 plus $30 for Skater Insurance
through the Canadian Roller Derby Insurance (CRDI). For skaters who have participated in Fresh
Meat Training previously (ours or elsewhere), please talk to us about a
discount on your training fees. When does the training program take place? Training takes place from 4:30-6:30pm on ten (10) Sundays (except Easter Sunday): March 10 - May 26 , 2013. Where does the training program take place? Allison Memorial Arena at 49 Nelson Street West (between Church & Paris) in downtown Alliston. How do I sign up? What do I need to bring? Skaters will be
required to have all necessary equipment by the first session:
Costs range from $150 to over
$500 for gear and, like everything else, you generally get what you pay
for. Where can I get the skates and safety gear? The closest vendor is Rumbling Rage Derby Shop (Barrie). Other Canadian options include RollerBug (Toronto),
RollerGirl (Vancouver), and Neon Skates (Montreal).
What if I don’t know
how to skate?
Just because you can’t skate yet, doesn’t mean you can’t
learn how to play roller derby! Our
training program is designed for skaters of all levels, and we start out on
week one covering the absolute basics, from gliding forward, to stopping, to
falling safely, and after just a few weeks, you may be surprised at how well
you’re doing. (Please note, we encourage beginning skaters to attend as many sessions as possible.) You can also practice on
your own to work on your basic skills if you want to improve even faster. What if I want more practice time? There are three roller rinks nearby that offer open skating on various days and times: The Skating Place at ODAS Park in Orillia, Scooters in Mississauga, and Coachlite Gardens in Oshawa. What happens after the
training?
At the end of the sessions we will hold Women’s Flat Track
Derby Association (WFTDA) Minimums Skating Skills and Written Rules Testing. Passing the tests qualifies you to join the
league as a regular member and skate with a team. Only women skaters are permitted on teams under WFTDA regulations, but both men and women can be referees. We hold 2-3 practices a week
in Alliston, with frequent scrimmages and bouts, both home and away. Regular league dues are $50 per month, and
Regular Skater Insurance coverage costs $50 for the calendar year. For more information, email us at: freshmeat@renegadederbydames.com RefereesReferees are volunteer skaters who work together to implement the rules fairly and consistently, creating a safe roller derby environment for scrimmages and bouts. Their monthly dues are waived, and they are instead granted league membership by their continuing participation. They are required to maintain insurance coverage, however. Referees in training are not required to go through Fresh Meat program, but are welcome to do so for free in order to improve their skating skills and knowledge of the rules. Please note, Referees participate only in the lessons that apply to their required skills (no blocking/hitting), and do not take the WFTDA Skater Minimums test, but will learn skills useful to WFTDA Referee testing. Referees in Training may also attend any regular League Practices to work on skating and referee skills.For more information, email us at: refs@renegadederbydames.com Transfer SkatersSkaters who have passed their WFTDA
Minimum Skating Skills Requirement at another league are welcome to transfer to
RDD as regular members, but they may be required to pass a short safety test
and/or our written WFTDA rules test. For more information, email us at: skaters@renegadederbydames.com Visiting SkatersSkaters from other leagues who have passed their WFTDA Minimum Skating Skills Requirement and who hold valid Skater Insurance are welcome to join our League Practices or Endurance Training Practices for a small fee per session ($5). Please check our Events Calendar for practice dates and times. Guests at team practices are welcome at the discretion of the team captain. Please contact the Misfit Militia or the Bombshell Battalion directly.For more information, email us at: skaters@renegadederbydames.com Useful Links(PDF files will require a viewer)
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