Are you interested in joining one of North Star Roller Derby’s competitive home teams? Or perhaps you want to become a skating official? Not sure, but know you want to try roller derby? All signs point to TRYOUTS on July 14th!!
Registration
Registration: Register here for TRYOUTS!!
Please register as soon as possible so we can solidify time slots. Registration closes Friday, July 13th!
Overview
Please register as soon as possible so we can solidify time slots. Registration closes Friday, July 13th!
NSRD tryouts are open to skaters of all experience & skill levels. At tryouts, skaters will run through a series of drills, similar to an intense clinics or Satellites practice, and home team captains will make assessments, looking at things like skating skills, hustle, endurance, and coachability in order to determine who will make it into Space Camp 2.
In order to join a home team, you must be invited to and complete Space Camp 2, which will run from July 17th until mid-September. Those who meet all requirements during Space Camp 2, including 50% attendance, volunteer hours, and skills assessments, will be placed into a draft pool. Captains will draft from that pool to fill out rosters on the home teams in September. It is a big time commitment, but it will be fun!
While not everyone is guaranteed a spot on a team at the end of Space Camp, NSRD has several options for staying involved and on skates, including Cosmos, officiating, and Satellites. More details about Space Camp, including a schedule and requirements, will be sent out after tryouts.
When & Where?:
When: July 14, 2024 – Time slots TBD between 2:00 and 6:00pm
Depending on how many skaters register, we may have two tryout time slots. You can expect time confirmation during the first week of July. Reach out if you have conflicts.
Where: NSRD’s practice space 3255 Spring Street NE, Minneapolis
Requirements
To attend Tryouts & Space Camp, skaters must be 18+ with full gear (helmet, mouth guard, elbow & knee pads, wrist guards, quad roller skates). Proof of primary health insurance is required. If you need help with gear, check out this gear guide or let us know if you have questions! (We have some discount codes for ordering online, and can often wrangle some loaner gear if you need help getting started.)
What’s next?:
Register for tryouts! Then you will receive more information the first week of July about specific tryout time slots (between 2:00 and 6:00pm). After tryouts, we will let you know who made it into Space Camp 2, followed by an email with TONS of information about Space Camp 2. Then you have a whole summer of fun learning & playing roller derby!