2024-2025 Frostbite Season ***READ ME ***
If you’re not sure if/when you’re ready to join, subscribe to Frostbite Groups.io for community announcements!
You also can ask us about observing a practice (MNRD practices are closed to the public).
Required Equipment
Read up first on gear recommendations in our Skater Handbook!
Participants **MUST** have signed waivers and obtain all required gear to wear while rollerskating in our venue, no exceptions:
- 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 equipment library for active participants to borrow gear short-term or if the purchase cost is a burden.
- Since we don't always have all gear and sizes available, ask about this in advance.
- The library's purpose is NOT a backup for forgetting one's own gear at home.
Additionally, for each practice, remember to bring:
- Non-glass, sealable water bottle - please label with participant's name!
- Clothing that allows full range of athletic movement
- No dangly/hoop jewelry or other potential safety hazards
- Athletic shoes (for practices and games)
Practice Details
A PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN NEEDS TO ATTEND FOR THEIR SKATER'S FIRST PRACTICE OF THE SESSION.
For Winter Session, the first practice is Sunday, January 19th, 2:00-3:45pm, in the Roy Wilkins Auditorium.
What to expect at that first practice:
- Introductions
- Review practice expectations & code of conduct
- Confirm registration materials completed
- Check for appropriate gear & all safety equipment
- Address any questions
Practices are typically held in the Roy Wilkins Auditorium, RiverCentre Exhibit Halls, or RiverCentre Meeting Rooms located in downtown St Paul (175 Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102). If we don't have space on a regular practice day, we may make alternate plans, though not guaranteed.
Schedules are emailed monthly and added to the Groups.io calendar. Last-minute reminders and updates may be sent via Slack. Practice dates may be further subject to change due to weather, space availability, etc.
Generally, social events -- in lieu of Frostbite practices/clinics -- are planned for Sundays after MNRD adult bouts, during a session in progress.
Post-bout Sundays in 2024-2025: Nov 10th, Dec 15th, Jan 12th, Feb 9th, March 30th, April 27th.
Ages 7-9 (age as of 9/1/24), aka "FrostyTots"
Skating clinics are scheduled fall through spring, about 1-2 times per month, on Sundays 12:30-2pm.
- Submit payment for each clinic date through this Eventzilla site.
Ages 10+ (age as of 9/1/24)
Practices are scheduled Sunday 2:00-3:45pm and Thursday 6:00-7:30pm.
Thursday end time may be extended to 7:45pm around mid/late-winter - this will be announced if/when updated.
Fall Session (completed): mid-September through mid-December.
Winter Session: January 19th through mid-April
- Competitive travel team tryouts: Thursday, January 16th, 6:00-7:30pm, at the Roy Wilkins. Any Level 3 skater may try out. Current Level 2 skaters may try out by invitation only.
Spring Session: Practices will continue for members of the travel team through their competitive home bout the first weekend of June.
Skill Levels and Placement
FrostyTots (ages 7-9)
Basic Skills & Learn About Derby
Ages 10+
Level 1: Basic Skills for Non-Contact Derby *those new to skating/derby are with this group, but may not yet be deemed safe to play non-contact derby.
Level 2: Intermediate Skills for Light Contact Derby
Level 3: Advanced Skills for Full Contact Derby
NOTE: Skaters do not self-select their skill level, nor do they automatically progress at the end of a session or season. There will be periodic assessments for skill group placement / progression, or at coaches' discretion aligned with JRDA Skill Level Assessments. Everyone starts at a different place, and learns at a different pace! Coaches support the skaters and help celebrate successes along their journey.
Attendance Expectations
It is not required to attend all days to participate; however, we ask that you notify us if a registered skater will miss more than 2 or 3 consecutive practices.
For competitive travel team skaters, we expect at least 50% practice attendance. This is important for building team cohesion, skills proficiency, and safety for create the most fun, rewarding team sport experience for everyone!
Costs
If participation costs present a barrier/hardship, MNRD will work with families to help make these great experiences accessible to everyone. You may request 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 resources and energy to make this awesome sport happen!
Frostboosters, the newly formed 501(c)3 booster club helps defray costs of gear, uniforms, travel, etc., and contributes to strengthening Minnesota Frostbite. And they need family members' involvement to make cool stuff 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 reliably receive information via Frostbite Groups.io (email updates, calendar access, and more) **AND** Frostbite Slack workspace (shorter-notice updates, polls, and more). 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** e-sign the documents sent by email (waivers, media release, and code of conduct). This needs to be done ONLY ONCE within each annual season (starting on/after each September 1st... in other words, if this was completed for a skater for Fall Session, it doesn't need to be done again for the Winter Session that follows).
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://tinyurl.com/frostbite24-25).
*** ANY PARTICIPANT'S REGISTRATION IS NOT BE CONSIDERED FINALIZED UNTIL STEPS 3 AND 4 HAVE BEEN COMPLETED ***
NOTE: Where you see "Get a 25% discount when you purchase 2 or more tickets" below, that is if registering multiple participants from the same household.
*** Please select only 1 ticket per participant, for each session/date attending ***
