Heart's Delight Roller Derby

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Learn roller derby in San Jose
at HDRD's Root Camp (8 weeks)!

Ready to try something new? Join HDRD for an 8-week beginners roller derby boot camp in San Jose. Root Camp is designed for complete beginners (“Sprouts”) who want to learn to skate and build a strong foundation in roller derby in a supportive, encouraging environment.

If you’ve ever been derby-curious, want to try something new, or are hoping to be part of an awesome new community — Root Camp is for you!

Who

All adults 18 and up.

All genders welcome.

No experience necessary.

When

10a-12p on the following Sundays: 5/31, 6/7, 6/21, 6/28, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2

(NO sessions on 6/14 or 7/5)

Where

Independence High School - Small gym

629 N Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA

Cost

Root Camp registration is $100 (that's just to $12.50 per session).

Not only is this fee tax-deductible and supports HDRD's mission and programming, but Sprouts who join Heart's Delight Roller Derby after Root Camp also get 1 month of membership dues FREE.

What You'll Learn in This Beginner Roller Derby Camp:

basic roller skating techniques
stopping methods and control
essential safety practices
roller derby gameplay basics, including jammer and blocker techniques
legal contact zones
and more!

What Gear You Need for Roller Derby Root Camp:

Quad skates (not rollerblades)
Knee pads
Wrist guards
Elbow pads
Mouth guard (we recommend Sisu)
Helmet
Water bottle
A collaborative attitude, ready to learn!

Venue Notes:

For Roller Derby Root Camp, you will need skates with natural/not colored or black rubber adjustable toe stops. Independence High School Gym does not want black toe stops (as shown in the photo on the right) because it will scuff the floors. Please plan accordingly.
All knee pads will need to be covered with hockey tape or fabric to prevent scratching the gym floor.

Need Roller Derby Gear?

Heart's Delight Roller Derby is proudly sponsored by Bruised Boutique.

Use code “HDRD10” for 10% off everything on Bruised Boutique.

This includes the natural rubber toe stops that are required to skate at the venue.

Derby Starter Packages (10% off!)

Note: Derby starter packages are already marked down 10% so the discount code won't apply, but it will to any other items you get from Bruised Boutique will qualify for a discount.

Start Your Roller Derby Journey Today

Again, you don't have to know anything about roller derby to join Root Camp.

You just need to show up and we'll teach you everything from square one, with your safety as our top priority.

Join us and discover what you’re capable of—on and off skates. Your first team awaits!

We hope you consider joining Root Camp and Heart's Delight Roller Derby!

Questions? email coaching@heartsdelightrollerderby.org

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Learn roller derby in San Jose at HDRD's Root Camp (8 weeks)!

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