New Skater Training
Course overview
This course is designed to teach you, the new skater, the skills necessary to begin your exciting roller derby experience. You will focus on 5 key areas and will progress at your own pace. We encourage you to spend time practicing these skills any chance you get. Once we feel you have mastered these skills, we can move you onto the fun stuff: full contact!
balance - falling safely- stopping - speed -agility
GEAR GUIDE
Roller Derby starts with the correct gear.
Take a look at this short presentation for tips on gear safety and fit.
Required Gear
Helmet
Mouth Guard
Hard Shell Elbow Pads
Hard Shell Wrist Guards
Hard Shell Knee Pads
Skates
Optional Gear
Padded Shorts
Ankle Braces
Knee Gaskets
Shin Guards
Cones
Each Module below will have a list of the required skills along with instruction videos and tips on practicing on your own.
We recommend that you practice all of the skills in a module before moving onto the next module. This will help you build a solid skating foundation.
Recommended Off Skates Activities
Squats
Lunges
Ankle lifts
Planks
about peach state roller derby
Our mission is to develop, encourage, and empower roller derby athletes by providing training and community in a welcoming and supportive environment where we elevate each other to become our best selves.
Our vision is an accessible and sustainable sport that defines competition with character and represents true individual empowerment.
We value:
Teamwork - Community - Diversity - Inclusivity - Authenticity - Camaraderie
Additional Resources
Bouts to Watch
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