Your chance to join the ranks of Indy’s own roller derby superstars, the Tornado Sirens, Warning Belles and Third Alarm, will be here before you can blink an eye. Until then, the ladies of NRG want you to prepare for battle!

Ready to show us what you got?

First, you will need to purchase your own gear. This includes quad skates, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, a mouth guard, and most importantly, a helmet. It is a good idea to get these items early and practice skating in them. They can be purchased locally at Vital Skates, a derby skate shop owned by league members. You can also purchase items from online retailers such as, another sponsor, www.SinCitySkates.com. They have Rookie deals or packages that are all-inclusive. Be sure to talk to a skater at Vital or in the league before purchasing so you can make sure you get the right fit for your feet. You can also pick up a personalized Naptown shirt and tickets to the next bout at Vital!

What else can you do to get ready?

1. START SKATING NOW! There are lots of rinks in the area such as Wheels of Wonder, USA Roller Skating Center, Southland Skate Center, Roller Cave, and Franklin Skate Club. Check online for times and locations of open-skates near you.

2. GET IN SHAPE. Being a roller girl is a serious athletic commitment. You should start eating healthy, drinking lots of water, and exercising regularly. Start taking care of your body and don’t be afraid to talk to a fitness or health professional about what is right for you.

3. LEARN THE RULES and SKILL REQUIREMENTS. NRG is currently a member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). The current set of WFTDA rules along with information on the minimum set of skill requirements needed can be found on the WFTDA website at http://wftda.com/rules.html. Practice those skill requirements. Getting ahead of the game is what will earn you a spot in the league.

4. KEEP INFORMED. Stay tuned to this website and come to our events (and introduce yourself!). Please have all of your gear (skates, pads, mouth guards) before you come to skate! No Gear—No Skate!

You will need to bring your own skates and safety equipment for tryouts. You should wear comfortable workout-style clothes and bring lots of water. You will also need to bring tennis shoes always for off-skate activities.

Please do not hesitate to contact freshmeat @naptownrollergirls.com with any questions. They will add your name to our list of gals interested in tryouts and will inform you once we set the next date.

Contact us for more info! freshmeat @naptownrollergirls.com!
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