Things You'll Need:
- Quad-skates
- Helmet
- Elbow pads
- Knee pads
- Wrist guards
- Mouth guard
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Step 1
Buy a good pair of quad-skates (not inline). Look for speed skates which have a low boot cut similar to a sneaker. Make sure they are comfortable on your feet and don't give you blisters.
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Step 2
Purchase safety gear. You won't need the items when you are learning to skate for a roller derby, but you will need them if you join a team.
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Step 3
Practice, practice, practice. You have to know the basics: how to stop, skate fast, dodge people and jump over people. You must also learn how to fall safely.
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Step 4
Find a roller derby team in your area. This can easily be accomplished with a quick Internet search. Most teams have their own website, so you can learn about the team and whom to contact.
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Step 5
Attend an open skate. If a team is looking to recruit members, they will have an open skate at a designated time. At the skate you can meet team members and show off your skating ability. If there is no open skate, you may be able to attend a practice.
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Step 6
Get to know the roller derby girls. If you are familiar with the teams in the area and can skate, you might get a phone call to join the team.
