Interested in joining the Twin City Derby Girls? Here's how.
The next round of tryouts has not been determined yet. Check back often for specific details as they become available.
Anyone who is 21 years of age or older (by the next date of tryouts) and has current health insurance can try out to be a Twin City Derby Girl. Basic skating skills, understanding of the game, paperwork and proper equipment are required for tryouts.
Cost: $5 rink rental plus $4 for skates/gear rental if needed. Skateland has elbow pads, knee pads, wrist guards and helmets. Everyone trying out MUST bring their own mouth guard! (Available for $2-$3 at most retail stores like Walmart, Meijer, etc.). It is also strongly recommended that you bring your own helmet (a bike helmet works just fine).
Derby is a competitive sport. We take our league, the safety of skaters and our tryout process very seriously. No exceptions will be made for the requirements of tryouts.
What to bring to tryouts:
Gear: Everyone trying out must wear quad skates, wrist guards, knee & elbow pads, helmet and mouth guard. You must bring your own m outh guard and, if possible, your own helmet.
Paperwork: Please bring a completed registration and waiver form, available on our website: http://twincityderbygirls.com/site/about/league-forms
What will happen at tryouts:
- Orientation and Introduction to our League
- Basic Skills Assessment: Skaters will be assessed for proficiency and aptitude in the following areas:
- Skating posture: fluid strides, balance, confidence in skating, pushes off with both feet
- Stops: T-stop & Toe Drag Stop
- Sticky Skate: can propel self with all 8 wheels on the floor
- Crossovers: performs smooth crossovers while skating at a brisk pace going into and coming out of turns. Uses both feet to push during crossovers
- Squatting: While skating, squat and coast the entire straightaway and turn, squat and propel self on straightaway and turns
- Stepping: Steps from a standstill backward, forward & side to side while maintaining balance
- Agility: Can move easily and fluidly from one side of the skating lane to the other
- Balance: Perform one foot glides with each foot for the length of the straightaway with good balance
- Endurance: Can skate 4-5 laps in one minute on a derby size track-Survey/Questionnaire: This will assess a skater’s readiness for roller derby with TCDG. Explanations and questions addressing attitude, competitiveness, time commitment and athleticism will be included.
- Game & Rules Assessment: Skaters will be asked to explain the basics of roller derby (how the game works, scoring, positions), demonstrating knowledge of how roller derby works. You will also be asked to give an example of a minor penalty and a major penalty.
You can also read over the official WFTDA rules on the WFTDA site.
How do I prepare for tryouts:
- Skate, Skate, Skate! Attend open skate to practice skills and skate outdoors (outdoor wheels recommended).
- Contact one of our skater reps to meet up with you at open skate, for lunch, etc. to help you prepare:
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What happens after the tryouts?
Within 1 week of tryouts you will be notified by a member of the coaching staff either inviting you to join Twin City Derby Girls or explaining what skills you need to further develop for the next tryouts.