Roller derby - Yes you CAN!

December 8, 2008 by lewda · Comments Off
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Roller derby - Yes you CAN!

The Grand Raggidy Roller Girls - West Michigan’s first flat track roller derby league - is actively recruiting new skaters, refs and volunteers for its 2009 season. If you’re 21 years or older, we want you! Get a jump start on the next exciting chapter in your life.

There’s no reason not to give it a try!

The top 5 excuses debunked:

I’m not tough” enough:

Many of our skaters have tapped into a source of aggression and tenacity they never knew existed. Some of our fiercest competitors are total “sweethearts” off the track.

But I can’t skate:

We have coaches to teach you the process, step by step. Two of the league founders didn’t know how to skate. They now compete on a national level. Trust us, you can do it, and we’ll show you how.

This sounds fun, but I don’t want to get hurt:

Grand Raggidy needs refs and officials who aren’t afraid to keep the skaters in line. We train you on the rules and skating. You’re part of the action, minus the bruises.

I’m a serious athlete, I’m not interested in joining a “fake” sport:

Roller derby has come a long way from its WWE-like roots. The modern version is a fast-paced, hard hitting, rules oriented game with a focus on speed, agility and strength. We practice three times a week. The GRRG is a proud member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association and competes on a national and local level. Some of us might wear short skirts, but we all take the game very seriously.

I want to be involved, but don’t have the time for practices:

Sign up to be a volunteer! Our staff is a vital part of the GRRG family, helping to run our bouts smoothly and allowing the skaters to focus on providing Grand Rapids with derby action.

Contact Grand Raggidy today to see how you can join our family!

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