Dixie Derby Girls (NOW RECRUITING)

What the heck is roller derby anyway? Isn't it fake, like professional wrestling?

Roller derby is a competitive, contact sport with no choreographing. Theatrics are part of the game, but nothing is fake or scripted. This is the only sport that brings together the love of roller skating, fierce competition, and brawling, fishnet, miniskirt, lipsticked melodrama!

The game is played in heats or "jams" that can last up to 2 minutes. There are 3 fifteen minute game periods (This is subject to change) with an unlimited number of jams in each. Two teams play in each jam, with 5 players in the rink for each team - the pack

Each pack starts with 1 pivot, 1 jammer, and 3 blockers. The packs start with their pivots in front, blockers in the middle, and jammers in the back. On the first whistle, the packs take off, and on the second whistle, the jammers fight their way through the pack in an attempt to become the lead jammer. After lapping the packs once, the jammers receive one point for each member of the opposing team that they pass. The lead jammer can call off the jam at any time.

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Who can play?

*Any girl over 19 can play as long as she can make the time commitment to practice and be involved with the League. Each skater must also:

*Have Individual health or liability insurance. If you don't have either, ask us - liability insurance is available.

*Train on and off the rink. Attendance at 75% of practices is mandatory.

*Be Involved with off-rink activities, such as fundraisers and promotions

*Purchase skates (quad speed skates, not inline) and protective gear -we have connections through skateboarding and roller skating shops to get reasonably priced gear.

*Understand that roller derby is a competitive, contact sport and minor injuries are a part of the game.

Do I have to be an athlete? I haven't skated in years! What if I'm out of shape?

Doesn't matter! Most of us hadn't been on skates since junior high before joining the League. We train everyone from beginners to advanced skaters, and we will help you any way we can. Just put on those knee pads and take it slow at first, and practice, practice, practice. Roller skating is a great workout! And we're looking for skaters of all sizes and shapes - the main thing you need is a desire to play!

Who should I contact to get involved?