2023-2024 Frostbite Season
If you’re not sure if/when you’re ready to join, subscribe to Frostbite Groups.io for email announcements and ways to get involved! You also can ask us about observing a practice (don't just show up unannounced).
Required Equipment to Participate
Read up first on recommendations in our New Skater Handbook!
Participants **MUST** have signed waivers and obtain all required gear to wear while rollerskating in our venue:
- Roller skates (no blades / in-lines)
- Dual-certified helmet (see our helmet guidelines)
- Thick foam-cushioned knee pads with hard shells (skaters will fall on these a lot regardless of skill level)
- Elbow pads with hard shell
- Wrist guards
- Fitted & molded mouthguard
We have a modest but growing equipment library for active participants to borrow gear in the short-term or if purchase cost is a burden.
- Since we don't have all gear and sizes available at all times, ask about this in advance.
- The library's purpose is NOT a backup for forgetting one's own gear at home.
Also important to remember:
- Non-glass, sealable water bottle
- Clothing that allows full range of athletic movement
- No dangly/hoop jewelry or other potential safety hazards
- Bring athletic shoes to practices and games
Practice Details
A PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN WILL NEED TO ATTEND WITH THEIR SKATER FOR AT LEAST THEIR FIRST PRACTICE.
What to expect for first meeting:
- Introductions
- Review practice expectations & code of conduct
- Confirm registration materials completed
- Review gear & all safety equipment
Practices are typically held in the Roy Wilkins Auditorium, RiverCentre Exhibit Halls, or RiverCentre Meeting Rooms located in downtown St Paul. If we don't have space on a regular practice day, we may make alternate plans, though this isn't guaranteed. Schedules are emailed monthly and added to the Groups.io calendar. Last-minute reminders and updates may be sent via Slack.
For ages 10+ (age as of 9/1/23), 2024 Winter Session
- Ages 10+ Beginner (new to roller derby, or ended 2022-2023 season in Level 1): Sunday 2:00-3:45pm. TBD if can add Thursday evenings.
- Ages 10+ Levels 2 and 3 (requires passing a skills assessment by junior derby coach): Sunday 2:00-3:45pm and Thursday 6:00-7:30 or 7:45pm
For ages 7-9 (age as of 9/1/23), aka "FrostyTots"
Skating clinics are scheduled fall through winter about once per month on Sundays, 12:30-2pm.
Skill Levels and Placement
Level 1: Basic Skills for No Contact Derby
Level 2: Intermediate Skills for Light Contact Derby
Level 3: Advanced Skills for Full Contact Derby
There will be periodic assessments for skill group placement / advancement, or at coaches' discretion aligned with JRDA Skill Level Assessments.
Attendance Expectations
It is not required to attend all days to participate; however, we ask to be notified if a skater is missing more than 2 or 3 consecutive practices. For skaters who intend to play in interleague bouts, we expect at least 50% practice attendance. This is important for building team cohesion, skills proficiency, and safety to play the most fun, exciting roller derby possible.
Participation Costs
NOTE: Where you see on this site "Get a 25% discount when you purchase 2 or more tickets," that is for registering multiple members of the same household. Please only buy 1 ticket for each participant for the session(s) or clinic(s) specified.
If participation costs are prohibitive or present a barrier/hardship, MNRD will work with families to help make these great experiences accessible to everyone. You may notify us of a fees accommodation request when filling out the Skater Information Form or by emailing frostbite@mnrollerderby.com, and choose the corresponding "ticket type" below.
Additional costs for uniforms, travel, etc. may apply. MNRD is volunteer-run and skater owned and operated. We all contribute money, time, and energy to make this awesome sport happen!
We are SO VERY excited to have you skate with us! Please direct any questions to frostbite@mnrollerderby.com. Thank you!
***FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION ***
STEP 1: Be in the loop
A parent/guardian **MUST** be subscribed to receive regular, reliable updates via Frostbite Groups.io (long-format info) and Frostbite Slack workspace (short-format info). Be sure to add emails from ...@mnrdfrostbite.groups.io to your safe/recognized list.
STEP 2: Review policies (requires Frostbite Groups.io access)
By completing registration, participants & family members acknowledge and agree to all program policies linked in the Groups.io Wiki.
STEP 3: Skater Information Form & e-sign documents
A parent/guardian **MUST** complete this Skater Information Form and **MUST** e-sign the documents sent by email (waivers, media release, and code of conduct). This needs to be done only ONCE for the 2023-2024 season.
STEP 4: Pay registration fees
Proceed through this Eventzilla site to finalize payment. if you're having problems connected with PayPal, login to PayPal first, then open the link to register (https://www.tinyurl.com/23-24mnfrostbite).
*** ANY PARTICIPANT'S REGISTRATION IS NOT BE CONSIDERED FINALIZED UNTIL STEPS 3 AND 4 HAVE BEEN COMPLETED ***
*** Please select only 1 ticket per participant, for each session/date attending ***
