Our training encompasses all levels, from people who have never skated before to advanced skaters. Our Training Committee regular attends coaching courses with Skate Victoria and Roller Derby boot camps with coaches from overseas.
We utilise a 'Star' based system to build skaters up to play Roller Derby.
These star levels are:
Rookies: skaters that have no previous Roller Derby experience and have entered the league as part of the Rookies intake program.
White Star: White Star skaters have learnt basic skating skills including skating, cross-overs, stopping, and falls and recovery. They have minimal contact skills at this stage.
Yellow Star: Yellow Star skaters learnt to increase their speed while performing skating skills, and have learnt contact skills for internal league scrimmage.
Orange Star: Orange Star skaters are able to skate and perform stops, recovery, and skating skills at a fast pace. They are also cleared for contact to participate in external Roller Derby games with other leagues. Orange Stars are drafted to our Women's, Men's, or mixed teams.
Our skills assessment criteria for each of the star levels are in the Star Testing Assessment Form.
