So do you think you have what it takes to be a Naptown Roller Girl?

Then lace up your skates and get rollin'!

NRG will be holding workshops at our Warehouse practice space throughout July and the tryouts will be August 2, 2009. Any female skaters ages 18+ who are interested should attend. The workshops will be designed to get skaters of all skill levels ready for tryouts in the fall. They will focus on basic skating skills, derby rules, and physical fitness.

Before the workshops get started, you will need to purchase your own protective gear. This includes quad skates, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, a mouth guard, and most importantly, a helmet. It is a good idea to get these items early and practice skating in them. They can be purchased at most local sports stores or skate shops in the area. You can also purchase items from online retailers such as, our sponsor, www.SinCitySkates.com. They have Rookie deals or packages that are all inclusive and may save you some money. Sin City also has a great blog with lots of information about skate types, wheel types, and gear specifics, so don't forget to read up before you buy!

What else can you do to get ready?

1. START SKATING NOW! There are lots of rinks in the area such as Wheels of Wonder, USA Roller Skating Center, Southland Skate Center, Roller Cave, and Franklin Skate Club. Check online for times and locations of open-skates near you.

2. GET IN SHAPE. Being a roller girls is a serious athletic commitment. You should start eating healthy, drinking lots of water, and exercising regularly. Start taking care of your body and don't be afraid to talk to a fitness or health professional about what is right for you.

3. LEARN THE RULES and SKILL REQUIREMENTS. NRG is currently a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). The current set of WFTDA rules along with information on the minimum set of skill requirements needed can be found on the WFTDA website at http://wftda.com/rules.html.

4. KEEP INFORMED. Stay tuned to this website and come to our events. Please have all of your gear (skates, pads, mouthguards) before you come to skate! No Gear---No Skate!!

Workshops are $20 cash only for the month and you will need to bring your own skates and safety equipment. You should wear comfortable workout-style clothes and bring lots of water. You will also need to bring tennis shoes always for off-skate activities.

Please RSVP via email to get signed up for the workshops prior to July 5, 2009. You don't have to come to every workshop, but we do recommend it. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact freshmeat @ naptownrollergirls.com

July Workshop Dates: (Tues and Thurs): July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, & 30 from 7-9pm @ Warehouse. Get here early!! We will be stretching the group right at 7pm so that means to get to the space to get your gear on about ½ hr prior to and to get warmed up before we start!!!!

Tryouts: Sunday, August 2 from 1-4pm @ our Warehouse. Tryouts will begin directly at 1pm, be there ½ prior to be geared up and warmed up!!!

RSVP via email to freshmeat@ naptownrollergirls.com

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Your girls are heading north for a re-match from season 2 with the Killamazoo Derby Darlins.