How to join the CFRGs
How can I become a Cape Fear Roller Girl?
We have beginner practices on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm at Scooters Rink. Knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards and helmets required but we have some used pads you can try a few times before committing. The rink has speed skates for your use. Not sure? Come out and watch on any practice night, Tuesay at 8:30 or Thursday at 8:30. All you need to do is show up.
Does age or weight matter if I want to become a rollergirl?
Not at all if you are 18 years old or older. We have girls in our league of all shapes, sizes, and ages. The requirements to be a Roller Girl are great attitude, dedication, commitment, and the desire to skate hard and kick ass! All of us get along great and you will meet some of your future best friends if you stick with us.
What are the requirements of becoming a Cape Fear Roller Girl Team Member?
The requirements of the Cape Fear Roller Girls include being able to attend practices 2 times per week, supplying your own equipment, including knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, mouth guards and any other extra protective gear you might need. Scooters has speed skates available for practice but if you stick with it, you will eventually want your own. There are skill assesments and attendance requirements (not missing more than 2 practices per month) before becoming a full fledged team member. New recruits must skate for two months with good attendance before being elligible for assessmnts. Team members will be asked to attend meetings, volunteer for tasks to help run the league and put on bouts, attend fundraisers and other events for the league. New recruits and members must pay monthly dues of $40 and buy USARollersports Insurance for $40 per year.
About Flat Track Roller Derby
What is flat track Roller Derby?
Flat track Roller Derby is the revival of the Roller Derby you may known from years ago. Unlike playing on a banked track, flat track Derby is played on a flat track and can be typically laid out of a skating rink floor. Leagues also play on all kinds of surfaces from hard wood, to sport court, to concrete. Here is the layout of our track.
What is a Bout?
A Bout is the term we use for “game” or “match.” Each bout consists of two 30-minute periods. Each period consists of a number of jams's which are a maximum of 2 minutes long. A typical jam consists of five rollergirls from each team; 1 jammer, 1 pivot, and three blockers. The jammer scores the points for her team, the pivot maintains the speed and order of her pack, and the blockers attempt to prevent the opposing team's jammer from scoring points while assisting their own jammer in getting through the pack. The jammers scores one point for each opposing team member she passes.
What are the rules of Roller Derby?
Click here for the official rules of flat track roller derby.
Who are the Cape Fear Roller Girls?
The Cape Fear Roller Girls formed their league in July of 2006. Most of us have been practicing together since late 2005. We practice at Scooters Skating Rink three times a week. Our motto is wholeheartedly 'By the Skaters, For the Skaters'. We are based in Wilmington, NC and have skaters in the league from that area including several from Carolina Beach and one from Topsail Beach.
Are there other Roller Derby Leagues?
Yes! There are currently well over 100 leagues that have started up in the United States, with leagues also forming in other countries, such as Canada, and parts of Europe.
Is Roller Derby an Organized Sport?
Currently, almost all female flat track roller derby are organizing nationally under the WFTDA, Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. The WFTDA will be facilitating the standards of rules and guidelines to be used during national and international competition. The Cape Fear Roller Girls have trained by and will play by WFTDA rules. Unlike the Roller Derby of the fifties-eighties, there is nothing staged and competition is real.
Do the Cape Fear Roller Girls still need referees or volunteers?
We are currently in search of refs, stat folks, bout assistants, etc! E-mail us to get involved. Refs need to practice with us on Tuesday nights at 8:30.
Is Roller Derby a Family Sport?
People of all ages come to our bouts and enjoy the high speed action. Check out our next event or bout!
How do I get tickets to a bout?
Tickets can be bought in advance through listed locations on our home page. We normally sell tickets about a month ahead at Doublewide Skate Downtown, Gravity Records and online with Paypal.
