Cincinnati Junior Rollergirls

Get involved in the youth sport that Cincinnati CityBeat called the city’s "Best Alternative to Little League!"

2013 JUNIOR DERBY CAMP

Our 2013 Introduction to Roller Derby Camp for girls ages 8 to 17 will be held from June 17 through 20 at The Skatin' Place in Colerain Township (3211 Lina Place, Cincinnati, OH 45239). Download the flyer here and download the registration form here.

You can also pay your camp registration fee and order your T-shirt via PayPal:

ABOUT

The Cincinnati Junior Rollergirls were founded in 2011 by retired Cincinnati Rollergirls Kathy Kissing (a.k.a. Panterrorize) and Lauren Bishop (a.k.a. Miss Print), who wanted to bring the competitive, full-contact sport of flat track roller derby to Cincinnati-area girls ages 8 to 17. Other current and former Cincinnati Rollergirls serve as coaches, including Tricia Cronin (Buckhead Betty), Sarah Lima (Bombtrack) and Michelle Moran (June With a Cleaver). Our head referee is Dr. Funkenstein. All coaches and support staff are volunteers.

The goal of the Cincinnati Junior Rollergirls is to bring together girls of diverse backgrounds, body types and abilities and help develop their overall fitness and health, self-confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership skills through the sport of flat track roller derby.

CJRG is a proud member of the Junior Roller Derby Association. Skaters are regularly tested on skating skills and the rules of the game and are placed in one of three JRDA-established skill levels: Level 1 (no contact – positional blocking only); Level 2 (JRDA full contact play) and Level 3 (Women’s Flat Track Derby Association-level full contact play).

SAFETY

Skater safety is the top priority of Cincinnati Junior Rollergirls coaches and support staff. All skaters must wear knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, helmets and mouth guards at all times. Although participating in roller skating, roller derby and sports in general can involve risk of injury, CJRG coaches, trainers and support staff strive to reduce this risk with regular skills assessments, equipment checks and careful training.

PRACTICES AND GAMES

The Cincinnati Junior Rollergirls’ practice schedule is divided into three seasons: Fall, winter and spring. Practices take place most Monday nights at the Skatin’ Place from 6:30-8 p.m. (additional practices may be added). Week-long camps for prospective junior derby skaters are held every summer.

Games and scrimmages with other junior derby teams from around the region will take place at home and away. CJRG has also participated in 15-minute intra-league scrimmages during halftime of Cincinnati Rollergirls games at the Cincinnati Gardens.

ENROLLMENT AND REGISTRATION

Participation in the Cincinnati Junior Rollergirls currently costs $80 per season to cover the cost of rink rental. Skaters must provide their own equipment, including skates, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, helmets, mouth guards and uniform shirts.

For more information, email CJRG and become a fan of the Cincinnati Junior Rollergirls on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/cincinnatijuniorrollergirls