We are Warrin' Wrecking Dolls |
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Warrin’ Wrecking Dolls (WWD) is a member-operated all-women’s roller derby league in Western Pennsylvania.
We play competitive roller derby under the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) guidelines. Roller derby is an amazing, fun and exciting full contact sport. It is a sport that values all sizes, shapes, ages and backgrounds. Here is some information about WWD, and what you can expect as you begin to skate with us. |
Expectations
Roller Derby is a competitive, full contact sport and requires that you learn rules and strategy, improve your physical fitness, and work and communicate with teammates. The women in our league come from varied athletic backgrounds. Some have no sports experience, some have competed at the college level in sports, and some are in between. You don’t need experience to join WWD, we will teach you what you need to know. You do, however, need to have the desire to constantly improve and challenge yourself.
Our league is a family friendly league and children are welcome to attend practices with mom. We are currently seeking a practice nanny. This is a paid position that would also include WWD home bout Tickets. If you or someone you know are interested please contact us.
Warrin’ Wrecking Dolls are a non-WFTDA league. However, we skate under the guidelines set forth by the WFTDA, and pay for yearly skater insurance.
Because roller derby is a full contact sport, serious injuries occasionally happen. You should be aware that roller skating on its own has potential for injuries, but adding physical contact and speed increases those risks. You will learn how to best prevent injury during training.
Roller Derby is a competitive, full contact sport and requires that you learn rules and strategy, improve your physical fitness, and work and communicate with teammates. The women in our league come from varied athletic backgrounds. Some have no sports experience, some have competed at the college level in sports, and some are in between. You don’t need experience to join WWD, we will teach you what you need to know. You do, however, need to have the desire to constantly improve and challenge yourself.
Our league is a family friendly league and children are welcome to attend practices with mom. We are currently seeking a practice nanny. This is a paid position that would also include WWD home bout Tickets. If you or someone you know are interested please contact us.
Warrin’ Wrecking Dolls are a non-WFTDA league. However, we skate under the guidelines set forth by the WFTDA, and pay for yearly skater insurance.
Because roller derby is a full contact sport, serious injuries occasionally happen. You should be aware that roller skating on its own has potential for injuries, but adding physical contact and speed increases those risks. You will learn how to best prevent injury during training.
Interested in Skating?
The Warrin’ Wrecking Dolls are in open enrollment. We welcome new athletes; skating experience is not required. Interested parties may observe as many league practices and participate in up to two league practices before deciding if roller derby is the sport for them. In order to scrimmage or bout, skaters must pass a basic skills assessment (testing skills like blocking, hitting, stops, and other skating skills). To help new skaters master these required skills, we offer regular training opportunities where we teach everything you’ll need to know to pass. After passing assessments, you become eligible to skate during league scrimmages, as well as become eligible to bout.
All skaters are responsible for purchasing their own equipment including: Quad speed skates, helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards and a mouth guard.
***Loaners skates and gear are available and may be used until you can afford your own.***
Skater costs include: monthly league dues, annual insurance through USARS, and uniform.
If you would like to join our league as a skater, please contact us!
The Warrin’ Wrecking Dolls are in open enrollment. We welcome new athletes; skating experience is not required. Interested parties may observe as many league practices and participate in up to two league practices before deciding if roller derby is the sport for them. In order to scrimmage or bout, skaters must pass a basic skills assessment (testing skills like blocking, hitting, stops, and other skating skills). To help new skaters master these required skills, we offer regular training opportunities where we teach everything you’ll need to know to pass. After passing assessments, you become eligible to skate during league scrimmages, as well as become eligible to bout.
All skaters are responsible for purchasing their own equipment including: Quad speed skates, helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards and a mouth guard.
***Loaners skates and gear are available and may be used until you can afford your own.***
Skater costs include: monthly league dues, annual insurance through USARS, and uniform.
If you would like to join our league as a skater, please contact us!
Effort
As a Warrin’ Wrecking Doll, you are expected to attend practice twice a week. You can attend open skate sessions to work on your skills, members of the league are permitted to attend open skate sessions at Sharp's Russell Roller Rink at no cost.
Additionally – WWD is a member operated sports league; we run everything ourselves. From bout production and after-parties to league training, community volunteering, poster designs, website design, everything is organized by our members — all league members must take on volunteer and committee responsibilities within the league to help run our organization.
As a Warrin’ Wrecking Doll, you are expected to attend practice twice a week. You can attend open skate sessions to work on your skills, members of the league are permitted to attend open skate sessions at Sharp's Russell Roller Rink at no cost.
Additionally – WWD is a member operated sports league; we run everything ourselves. From bout production and after-parties to league training, community volunteering, poster designs, website design, everything is organized by our members — all league members must take on volunteer and committee responsibilities within the league to help run our organization.
Costs & Equipment
All skaters and league members pay monthly dues. These total $40 a month between January - July, plus an additional $85 a year for USARS Insurance.
Skaters are responsible for all of their own equipment – this includes quad speed roller skates and full protective gear including a mouth guard, helmet, wrist guards, elbow pads and knee pads. (Loaners skates and gear are available and may be used until you can afford your own.)
All skaters and league members pay monthly dues. These total $40 a month between January - July, plus an additional $85 a year for USARS Insurance.
Skaters are responsible for all of their own equipment – this includes quad speed roller skates and full protective gear including a mouth guard, helmet, wrist guards, elbow pads and knee pads. (Loaners skates and gear are available and may be used until you can afford your own.)
Interested in joining the league as a referee, non-skating official or volunteer? Click here to learn more.