READY TO JOIN?
we currently practice on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
Practice locations vary
Contact foxcitiesderby@gmail.com to stay up to date
First Practice? Here’s What To Expect.
We're so excited to have you attend your first practice! Try to show up a little early in workout clothes you're comfortable wearing. Bring a water bottle and be prepared to work hard for two hours. If no one approaches you right away, feel free to introduce yourself so we can get you ready to skate! We'll have you sign a wavier and loan you some gear; you may want to purchase a mouth guard before you arrive, or we can give you a new one. Someone from our Athletics Committee will work with you on basic skills: skating, stopping, and falling. Don't worry, we'll make sure you're a proficient skater before you give or take any hits. If you decide you're in love and want to come back, we'll go over the ins and outs of joining our league, and congratulate you on becoming our newest teammate!
What’s it like to be part of Fox Cities Roller Derby?
Hear what our league members have to say in this interview by Venture Wisconsin!
Advice and Explanations
Some of the best advice comes from league members during practice, but here are some things to get you started. Also, feel free to ask around the league for carpool groups; we currently have carpools in Green Bay, Oshkosh, and Fond du Lac.
WFTDA League Resources Includes apps, quizzes, and tools
Roller Derby Rule of the Day Facebook page that posts a derby rule every day
The Basics of Derby Concise infographic of the bare bones
Fresh Meat Injury Prevention Workout
Basic Skills Videos Instructional videos by Derby Warehouse
Rollergirl: Totally True Tales from the Track Written by a founding member of the Texas Rollergirls, this book is great resource for personal experiences and the history of the sport. Available at the Appleton Public Library.
Gear
You're more than welcome to borrow our gear, but at some point you'll want equipment that fits you better. For your first set of skates, you might want to buy a Fresh Meat Kit: contains pads, skates, and the odds and ends you need.
Wicked Skatewear One of our sponsors! Based in CA.
Bruised Boutique A sponsor based in NH!
Bigfoot Bike and Skate A Milwaukee shop, close enough to try things on before you buy.
Skating 101 Guide to getting started by Skates.com, be sure to check out their gear, too!
How to Clean Bearings YouTube tutorial by Stevie Kix
Gear and Skate Maintenance YouTube playlist by Jessica Thunder
More Fun Stuff!
Instructional Videos YouTube tutorials by the San Diego Derby Dolls
You Should Be Watching More Roller Derby A blog dedicated to derby gifs
Winnie the Pow Comics by a Rose City skater and illustrator
Roller Girl A fantastic graphic novel, geared towards kids but great for newbies of all ages. Available at the Appleton Public Library
Princess Troublebum Comics by a Bear City skater and illustrator
Fresh Meat Otter A tumblr dedicated to fresh meat memes