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OPEN SESSIONS:

Wednesday Camp 1/16
Friday Open Skate 1/18
Saturday Pool Practice 1/19
Wednesday Camp 1/23
Friday Open Skate 1/25
Saturday Pool Practice 1/26
Wednesday Camp 1/30
Friday Open Skate 2/1
Saturday Pool Practice 2/2
Wednesday Camp 2/6
Friday Open Skate 2/8
Saturday Pool Practice 2/9
Wednesday Camp 2/13
Friday Open Skate 2/15
Saturday Pool Practice 2/16
Wednesday Camp 2/20
Friday Open Skate 2/22
Saturday Pool Practice 2/23
Wednesday Camp 2/27
Friday Open Skate 3/1
Saturday Pool Practice 3/2

Bay Area Derby presents Reckless Skate Camp, a progressive skating clinic aimed at getting beginner skaters ready for entry-level roller derby starting January 16, 2019 and running through March 2, 2019.

On Wednesday nights we will teach a structured agenda starting from the very beginner level skills and building up to the minimum skills required to join a roller derby league as a new skater. On Friday nights we will host an open skate session with trainers and coaches available to answer questions and give feedback. On Saturday afternoons, Camp attendees will be invited to come to Pool Practices to practice with other new members of Bay Area Derby.

The Bay Area Derby Reckless Skate Camp is geared towards beginner skaters who want to skate in a flat track roller derby environment. We’ll break down the basics of proper derby stance, work on building muscles to maintain that stance, stopping techniques, fluid movement on the track, laterals, jumping and weaving. The latter part of the classes will focus on partner and pack work as well as game aspects, including blocking and hitting.

Wednesday Camp Sessions are 6:30pm-8pm and will provide a structured learning experience delivered by one of Bay Area Derby’s coaches. Friday Open Skate Sessions are 6:30pm-8pm and will provide an opportunity to come and practice the skills you are learning in Wednesday Camp sessions. Trainers will be present on Fridays for questions and feedback. Saturday Pool Practice Sessions are 1pm-3pm and will provide an opportunity for Camp attendees to come and practice with the other newest members of Bay Area Derby with the Pool skaters and coaches.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Open to female-identifying and gender non-binary individuals who are at least 18 years old, and interested in learning how to play Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby. You must have a basic ability to:

— balance/roll on skates with no outside assistance

— stay active for up to two hours at a time

— exert yourself physically and mentally throughout the session

Attendance at every session is not required but highly encouraged, as each class builds upon the previous one. No refunds will be given, including for missed sessions or drop-outs. We are limiting the clinic to 35 skaters in order to provide each participant quality instruction and individual feedback.

Register today to save your spot!

Please arrive 15 minutes before sessions to gear up and warm up. Bring sneakers.

PRICING

Skate Clinic Pass $199

Skate Clinic Pass holders may also attend unlimited Dudes (all gender) practices in January and February.

REQUIRED GEAR

Quad roller derby skates with appropriate indoor wheels

Protective gear (helmet, wrist guards, elbow pads, and knee pads)

Well-fitting mouthguard

Skates and protective gear (aside from mouthguard) are possible to borrow at our practice venue each session on a first-come, first-served basis. We cannot guarantee your size or quality of equipment. We highly recommend purchasing your own protective gear for cleanliness and safety. You MUST provide your own mouthguard.

Quad Republic Skate Co. (https://www.quadrepublicskateco.com/) is a skate shop located onsite and is able to help with any equipment needs. They are offering a 10% discount to BAD Beginnings participants.

Questions? Email programs@bayareaderby.com

We’ll see you on the track!

Saturday, Oct 20th 1PM

PRICE
$20 to register
Spectators $5 (cash at door)

REGISTER NOW

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Come enjoy a Halloween-themed fun afternoon of roller derby with Bay Area Derby. This year’s SPOOKTACULAR is a mixed-level Halloween roller derby scrimmage featuring:

Creeptastic Creatures (green)
Jumpin’ Jack-o-Lanterns (orange)
Ghoulish Ghosts (white)
Wicked Witches (purple)

This is a mixed-level scrimmage, but in order to participate you must be an active member of a roller derby league, 18 years or older, and cleared for contact/scrimmage. If you’re a new skater interested in roller derby we encourage you to check out our Reckless Rollers program or Beginner Skater Clinic.

Bay Area Derby skaters will be your bench coaches for the afternoon—so no need to worry about helmet covers or support staff. Dressing in theme is encouraged (but not required). There will be awards for the best costume on each team!

Registration ends October 7 and/or we have reached the maximum number of 15 skaters per team. Then you will be sorted onto 1 of the teams by BAD staff. We will email you by October 8 to let you know what team you’re on so you can get your shirts and costumes ready!

SCHEDULE
1:00 – 1:30 Check-in
1:30 – 1:55 Warm-up/Open track time for all
1:55 – 2:25 G1: Ghoulish Ghosts v. Jumpin’ Jack-o-Lanterns
2:25 – 2:30 5 min break
2:30 – 3:00 G2: Creeptastic Creatures v. Wicked Witches
3:00 – 3:10 10 min break
3:10 – 3:40 G3: Creeptastic Creatures v. Jumpin’ Jack-o-Lanterns
3:40 – 3:45 5 min break
3:45 – 4:15 G4: Ghoulish Ghosts  v. Wicked Witches
4:15 – 4:25 10 min break
4:25 – 4:55 G5: Ghoulish Ghosts v. Creeptastic Creatures
4:55 – 5:00 5 min break

12 SESSIONS:

Sat 10/6
Mon 10/8
Sat 10/13
Mon 10/15
Sat 10/20*
Mon 10/22
Sat 10/27
Mon 10/29
Mon 11/5
Sat 11/10
Mon 11/12
Sat 11/17

*October 20th is session is off-skates rules class & scrimmage viewing to learn the game of derby.

Bay Area Derby presents a 12 session clinic aimed at getting beginner skaters ready for entry-level roller derby starting October 6 and running through November 17. We will teach you the minimum skills required to participate in our roller derby tryouts on December 1st and 2nd.

The BAD Beginner Skate Clinic is geared towards beginner skaters who want to skate in a flat track roller derby environment. We’ll break down the basics of proper derby stance, work on building muscles to maintain that stance, stopping techniques, fluid movement on the track, lateral movement, jumping, and weaving. The latter part of the classes will focus on partner and pack work as well as game aspects, including blocking and hitting.

Saturday sessions are 1pm – 3pm. Monday sessions are 6:30 – 8pm. All Bay Area Derby Beginner Skate Clinic sessions will be held at BAD HQ in West Oakland. Address will be provided upon registration.

TRYOUTS for the 2019 season are December 1st and 2nd, 1-4pm Saturday and Sunday. Reserve your spot at tryouts when you register for the clinic and save!

WHAT TO EXPECT

Open to female-identifying and gender non-binary individuals who are at least 18 years old, and interested in learning how to play Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby. You must have a basic ability to:

• balance/roll on skates with no outside assistance
• to stay active for up to two hours at a time
• exert yourself physically and mentally throughout the session

Attendance at every session is not required but highly encouraged as each class builds upon the previous one. No refunds will be given for missed sessions or drop-outs. We are limiting the clinic to 35 skaters in order to provide each participant with quality instruction and individual feedback.

Please arrive 15 minutes before sessions to warm up and gear up.

PRICING
Skate Clinic Pass $199

Skate Clinic Pass holders may also attend unlimited Reckless Rollers sessions in October and November.

REQUIRED GEAR

• Quad roller skates with appropriate indoor wheels
• Protective gear (helmet, wrist guards, elbow pads, and knee pads)
• Well-fitting mouthguard

Skates and protective gear (aside from mouthguard) are possible to borrow at our practice venue each session on a first-come, first-served basis. We cannot guarantee your size. We highly recommend purchasing your own protective gear for cleanliness and safety. You MUST provide your own mouthguard.

Questions? Email programs@bayareaderby.com

We’ll see you on the track!