THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN JOINING CJRD!

CJRD is open to skaters of all genders ages 7 - 17 

HOW MUCH DOES ROLLER DERBY COST?
$125 / season

We divide each derby year into three 10-week seasons: FALL, WINTER, and SPRING.  You are welcome to attend a practice or two before paying if you want to make sure it is a good fit. Intake for new inexperienced skaters are in weeks 1 and 6 of each season.  We will collect payment after you have officially joined.

From time to time we do have fundraisers to help with these fees.  If cost is an issue for your skater, please talk to us about what kind of opportunities we can create for you.

NOTE: There is an additional cost for jerseys.  Other fees include proper gear (see below) and lodging and transportation for away games (We have been known to travel as far as Florida, South Carolina, Missouri, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New York)​

MUST HAVE PROPER GEAR!

​All skaters will need the following safety equipment to participate: 
  • Helmet
  • Mouth Guard (make sure you form it to your mouth in advance)
  • Elbow pads
  • Wrist guards
  • Knee Pads
  • Quad Skates (can be rented from the rink)

Helmets can be found at sporting goods stores (such as Dicks). Make sure to get a skate helmet and not a bike helmet, and that it fits snug.

Mouth guards can be found at sporting goods stores. They typically require heating with boiling water and form-fitting it to your mouth, so make sure to do this prior to coming to practice. SISU brand mouth guards are preferred and are available for purchase at THE PLACE (where we practice), but be advised to get this in advance so you can follow the proper steps in heating it up and forming it to the skaters mouth. 

Pads (elbow, knee, wrist) can be purchased at THE PLACE (where we practice). Plan to get these in advance in case they do not have your size and they need to order them for you. You can also order quality pads online from Triple 8 or 187 Killer Pads. Those sources are good for high quality pads, best for older skaters and skaters who plan to stick with the sport long term. If you are young, small and first starting out you can purchase some cheaper less quality pads at sporting goods stores (such as Dicks).

NOTE: We sometimes have extra gear (no guarantee on sizes) that skaters can borrow if they want to try the sport before they buy gear, so feel free to ask us about this option.

WHERE & WHEN ARE PRACTICES?

THE PLACE
3211 Lina Place
Cincinnati, OH, 45239

Practices are Mondays from 6:30 to 8:00.
Arrive 6:00 - 6:15 to gear up, warm up and be ready to go at 6:30. 
Enter through the back/side door (facing the gas station).

NOTE: You are welcome to come to a practice to watch and talk to us in person if that would be useful to you or your skater. Just reach out to let us know you are coming and to make sure we do have practice that day.

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO JOIN?

New skater onboarding is during weeks 1 and 6 of each session. There are no tryouts, however, coaches will determine when you are ready to roster for games. We have instructors who specifically work with and help each type of skater from the smallest, youngest and newest skaters on down to the oldest and most experienced skaters.  

NOTE: Make sure you can at least skate in a circle without holding on to the walls before joining. Additional skills that will make you ready for games (from stops and falls to skating backwards) can be learned while practicing with the team. We highly recommend working on your skating skills outside of practice as well, at open skates, and participating in skating lessons offered by THE PLACE (where we practice).

WHAT ARE THE SKILL REQUIREMENTS?

In junior derby there are three levels:
  • L3 is the highest level and generally includes the strongest and oldest skaters (though determining this has more to do with skating ability, maturity, and competitive aggressiveness). 
  • L2 is like a junior varsity team and play by mostly the same rules only there is less contact.
  • L1 is for brand new skaters who are still learning roller derby rules and basic skills. It does not take long to reach L2.

We hold written, speed, and skills testing to move up in levels, and hold games for L3 and L2. When you qualify for games is up to the coaches based on the player's level, ability, open roster spots, and the team we are facing, but we try to create game opportunities for all of our skaters.

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE AND HAVE (OR ARE IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING) GEAR.
​NOW, MY SKATER NEEDS TO BE OFFICIALLY REGISTERED WITH THE TEAM.

Ohio state law requires athletes (and a parent/guardian) to watch this 17 minute "Lindsay Law" video (below) and sign that you have done so. The document to sign is included in the REGISTRATION PACKET.
All members of the team must have read, signed, and completed all forms in the REGISTRATION PACKET (PDF) available below. The registration packet includes:
  • Emergency / Contact Information
  • Accept: Medical Release, Waiver, Media Release
  • JRDA Code of Conduct
  • Lindsay's Law Completion Form
  • JRDA Medical Release (this will be needed for each game, so leave the date blank)
  • JRDA Waiver of Liability (this will be needed for each game, so leave the date blank - note: the league name is "Cincinnati Junior Rollergirls")
  • JRDA Waiver for L3 Contact (if under 14 as of Sept. 1st of the season to be eligible for full contact L3 play)
Return completed forms to Crystal Chmielewski at derby practice.

WHO CAN I TALK TO WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT JOINING?

Crystal Chmielewski, Membership Director
crystallisette@gmail.com | 567-204-5360