South Sea Roller Derby has recently undergone some changes and we’ve done away with those pesky 8 week bootcamps twice a year with do or die testing at the end!  We now offer Freshie training twice a week permanently and part of the restructure means 7 intakes in 2012:

• February 26th
• April 15th
• May 30th
• July 22nd
• August 19th
• September 30th and
• November 11th

(we might have mentioned 9 intakes in the last post... but we’ve modified the dates to match our testing cycles  - sorry about that!)

Some good things to know:

• Freshmeat training is for skaters with no derby experience.  You must however be able to propel yourself around the rink without holding onto the rail before joining
• Freshmeat Training is 6.30pm to 8.30pm Friday evenings and 1.00pm to 3.00pm Sundays
• Training costs $40 per month
• You also require Skate Victoria insurance which costs $35 for all of 2012

The Process:

We can only offer a limited number of places in each intake, dependent on how many freshies we currently have in the program.  Email your interest to freshmeat@southsearollerderby.com by midnight Sunday the week before each intake and the appropriate number of skaters will be selected at random to commence freshie training on the following Sunday.   Think carefully before pressing that ‘send’ button as derby is a big commitment!  Only apply if you can attend the training times listed, can skate without using the rails and are prepared to pre-pay!

For the February 26th intake we have 20 openings and must receive your expression of interest by midnight Sunday Feb 19!!!

The fine print:

• There are a few sets of rather dubious skates you can borrow if you need to
• You will not be allowed on the rink without a helmet, mouthguard, elbow pads, wrist guards and knee pads. We have some safety equipment you can hire for $1 an item (approx 10 sets – first in safest dressed), but you will need your own mouthguard – we don’t hire those: eew!
• Applications for membership and insurance forms will be available to complete on the day so arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill these out and gear up
• We have attendance requirements you must meet to ensure your place in the Freshie program next month

See you at the rink!