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Roller Derby Basics Workshop

  • Naptown Roller Derby 973 N. Shadeland, PMB#168 Indianapolis, IN 46219 (map)

Roller Derby Basics Workshop

  • Saturday, March 18, 2024

  • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Have you ever wanted to live life in the fast lane? Ever thought about roller derby?

Naptown Roller Derby wants YOU to be a part of our next skater workshop!!!!

This is a one-day workshop and informational session for prospective skaters to learn the fundamentals of one of the fastest-growing sports in the world!!

We welcome ALL skaters regardless of experience. We will TEACH YOU!!!

This workshop involves time to gear up, a two-hour skating session in which you will begin to learn the basic skills of roller derby, followed by a Q & A session with a panel of Naptown skaters and trainers. This is a fantastic way to learn what we are all about before you decide if roller derby is right for you! Try it, love it, JOIN IT!!!!

Naptown welcomes skaters 18 years or older who identify as women, trans women, intersex women, and/or gender expansive if women’s flat track roller derby is the version and composition of roller derby with which they most closely identify.

When & Where:

Saturday, March 18, 2022. 12-3pm

Naptown's practice facility in Indianapolis (You will be given the address upon registration)

COST: Prepay a $10 fee for the 3 hour workshop, $5 gear rental fee. Submit payments via PayPal (Naptown Roller Derby DUES), Venmo (Naptown Roller Derby) or bring cash at the door.

**PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM AND HAVE IT RETURNED TO US BY MARCH 10th**

https://forms.gle/eru9WiQKRRm7B4J98

IMPORTANT INFO!!!

**We have limited gear available to rent, so be sure to fill the information form out EARLY if you need to borrow skates or equipment!!!!**

GEAR:

The gear REQUIRED for roller derby includes:

  • Helmet (Skater favorite options: S1 Helmets, Triple 8, hockey helmets)

  • Mouth guard (Skater favorite options: Sisu, dentist made)

  • Elbow pads (Skater favorite options: 187 Killer Pads and Triple 8

  • Wrist guards

  • Knee pads

  • Quad Skates - (Skater favorites: Riedells, Bonts, Antiks, Chaya, Mota)

Alright now! Let’s give it a go!!

Can't wait to see you there!!!

**Please dress WARM!! Our practice space gets cold but you will warm up once you are moving so dress in layers!**

Earlier Event: February 13
Naptown Roller Derby Tryouts
Later Event: May 2
PRIDE Fundraiser