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How to Start a Roller Derby Team

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Learn all about how to form and join a roller derby team with expert tips on roller derby leagues in this free sports video series.

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Summary: Roller derby is a contact sport played on roller skates, that was invented in the United States in the 1930's. Originally a professional, paid sport for both men and women, today, roller derby is almost all amateur women's leagues. Roller derby is played on a track in which two teams of five attempt to score points by getting one skater, called the jammer, to pass a pack of players from both teams. There are a variety of intricate rules involving the position of players, timing and penalties, however understanding these roller derby rules makes for a fun and energetic sporting event.

In this free video series, our expert will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about the history of roller derby. You will also get tips and advice on how to form your own roller derby league, including how to hold tryouts and how to promote your roller derby team. If you ever wanted to be a roller girl, our expert will also give instructions how to join a roller derby team, what the rules of roller derby are and how to maintain safety in roller derby. If you are interested in this fun women's sport, let our expert explain all the intricacies of the game.

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Expert: Jerry Selzter was the pre-owner and part of the inventing family of Roller Derby.

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