First Be sure to Fill out our HIT INTEREST FORM so that we can contact you with the next available HIT PROGRAM SESSION!
No previous skating skill is necessary. Our amazing Training Committee will teach you everything you need to know about skating, stopping, and falling. DONT WORRY, we dont hit on the first date. 😉
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
You will need a mouthguard, helmet and pads on at all times in order to be on skates. We do have a few pairs of loaner gear, but our supply is limited and is first come, first serve. It is expected that you have all your own equipment within the first 2 weeks of practice. We highly recommend starting by ordering a package from Bruised Boutique. (www.bruisedboutique.com) They have roller derby package deals that will get you everything you need to get started. The “Rookie” and “Hero” packages are our favorites! We do not recommend ordering your gear off amazon or at a local store. You will want to be sure the gear you order is specifically designed for roller derby.
Every practice you will need to bring with you the following:
- *Mouthguard (We recommend the Sisu Brand). *You must bring your own mouthguard, we do not give out loaners.
- Helmet
- Quad Skates (IMPORTANT – Check sizing – sizing for skates is different than shoe sizes – You will usually size down 1-2 sizes from your normal shoe size.)
- Pads (Knee pads – the thicker the better,, Elbow pads, Wrist Guards)
- Sneakers
- Water
- One Black & One Pink Shirt (These can be something you already own and it can have any design on it)
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE 12 WEEKS?
This is a great question! Everyone’s roller derby journey is unique to them! Our goal as a league is to have you feel confident in your skating skills and knowledge of the game of roller derby. This timing looks different for everyone. You will be assessed at the end of the 8 week HIT program for entry on to the Lowcountry Highrollers team. If you are ready based on your skating skills and gameplay knowledge, you will be invited to join the team. If you still need more time to perfect your skills, we will ask you to return back to our HIT program. It may take a few times through our HIT program to join the team, and that is OK! Not everyone is ready in 8 weeks. A lot depends on your fitness level and level of skating coming in, your commitment, attendance and work ethic.
BEING A LOWCOUNTRY HIGHROLLER TEAM MEMBER
Becoming a team member of the Lowcountry Highrollers is an experience you will never forget. It is filled with fun, fitness and family. With everyone working towards a single goal on the track you become not just teammates, but family. Team members of the Lowcountry Highrollers do more than just practice. The Lowcountry Highrollers is a 501c3 non-profit, which means the league is run by us, the skaters. Lowcountry Highrollers also work to give money back to our community through partnerships & donations with other nonprofits. So not only do we benefit, so does our community!
Once on the team, skaters are required to follow our bylaws, pay monthly dues, make attendance requirements, be a part of a committee and follow league rules. We will go over more on this information during the 12 week HIT program. It might sound like a lot, but we promise, it is worth it!
So you can prepare to be on the team, here is some important information
Monthly Team Dues – $35 – Attendance requirement (most practices are T/TH) – 60% of practices
WHAT DO I NEED FOR MY FIRST PRACTICE?
- Come to practice 10 minutes early to get your paperwork started
- Bring your photo ID
- Bring your $45 Dues – Cash or Venmo @Lowcountry-Highrollers (Our logo is the picture)
- Gear
- Ready to CRUSH it attitude
WHAT IF I MISSED A SESSION AND WAITING ON THE NEXT ONE?
While you are waiting for the next HIT session dates you can always learn how to be a NON-Skating Official (NSO) in the meantime! You can help officiate our upcoming home game. This is a great way to begin learning the rules from a behind the scenes point of view! Our League NSO Punk’n Spice would love to have you. Spice will train and prepare you for a non-skating official role. Shoot her an email at: spacemunkeetw@gmail.com
QUESTIONS? – Don’t hesitate to ask us a question! LCHRTRAININGCOMMITTEE@GMAIL.com