As some of you may know, I play a little sport called Roller Derby. Women’s Flat Track Derby to be specific, for the Atlanta Rollergirls league.

Always had inspiration of proving your tough stuff on skates? Here’s our recruitment schedule for this year. Our first event is THIS SATURDAY MORNING, May 5th!

Tryouts are in September but anyone who is interested should attend our workshops (the first one is this Saturday) and help volunteer at our bouts to get to know our family of crazy skaters and friends.

If you think you have what it takes to be an Atlanta Rollergirl (skating skills, dedication, and agression, among other qualities), then be sure to attend our recruitment events! We will be looking for experienced female skaters 21+ with good footwork, form, and speed. If you’re rusty on your skating skills, don’t worry, we will train you over the course of several months to get you ready for our 2008 season!

Scheduled over the next several months, these meetings and workshops should give you a good idea of what we’re all about and the type of training you will need to become a rookie rollergirl, also known as “fresh meat”.

These events are not mandatory to try out, but highly recommended!

Also, you must contact tempestscorned@atlantarollergirls.com to be added to the list of potential skaters and find out more information, sign waivers, etc.

Bring skates and equipment if you have it! We will provide some kneepads and helmets for those who do not own them yet.