Join silicon valley roller derby for our 2024 BootCamp and we’ll teach you everything you need to know to dominate on the flat track!
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the basics
this is a 10 Week Boot Camp Session, meant for anyone who is derby-curious, or who wants to learn new skate skills.
When:
Thursdays 7:00PM-9:00PM
Where:
Roosevelt Park (outdoor rink)
901 E Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95116
Dates:
Start – July 11th 2024
End – September 26th 2024
* NO practice on August 1 & August 29
Fees:
$150 for 10–week session on–skates training
*New member fee
Insurance:
$75 annually for WFTDA Skating Insurance.
You MUST have WFTDA insurance to skate with us.
Contact Details:
email recruitment@svrollergirls.com for more information
what you’ll learn:
Basic Skating Skills
- Learn correct derby skating posture and strong strides to gain speed & endurance
- All the stops; T-stops, plough stops and beyond
Balance & Agility
- Stand, step and shuffle like a pro in your skates
- Hop (yes…you can) and jump over obstacles
- Transition to skating backwards and back again
Pack Skills & Interactions
- Learn to skate together in a roller derby pack
- Weave around teammates and obstacles
- Whip your teammates (don’t worry, it’s legal in derby)
Blocking
- Learn all the ways to (legally) hip check, shoulder check and more opposing players
- Use positional blocking to slow or stop opposing players
- Pushing though a pack as a point scoring Jammer—and how to take a hit
And more!
- Learn how to work as a team, the finer points of roller derby strategy, rules of game play, all while
- Make awesome new friends
gear you’ll need:
Expect to spend $250-$275 for all the gear you need. Some skate shops & online retailers have “new skater” packages, including skates, you can semi-customize.
Skates:
Look for speed or derby style quad skates for best performance.
Entry–level skates to look for ($130–$180)
Wheels:
At The Plex where we practice, skaters like to begin with a softer wheel for better stability and grip on the floor. Look for wheels with a durometer between 85-91 for better grip on the sport court floor. Roosevelt Rink is a similar sport court surface.
Most derby skate setups come with harder (more slippery) wheels.
A set of wheels cost between $60–$80.
You might consider adding a set of even softer outdoor wheels for taking on trail skates and extra outdoor practices. For outdoor wheels, look for a durometer between 72–88.
Helmet:
We recommend a dual–certified derby/skateboard helmet or hockey helmet, for example: S–One Lifer ($50)
or Triple 8 Brainsaver Dual Certified ($40)
Knee & Elbow Pads & Wrist Guards:
Look for roller–derby or skateboarding pads (not in–line or recreational) and be sure to get the right fit. Size can vary brand to brand.
Mouthguard:
You need one. Every practice. Get a good fit for comfort. A lot of our skaters like Sisu mouthguards because they are thin and mold to your mouth.
where to buy:
Dottie’s Roller Skate Shop (local!)
2234 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008