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What are “skating levels” and how do I get cleared to play?
What are “skating levels” and how do I get cleared to play?
Skaters must notify the Training Committee when they want to be assessed.
Level 0 / Bootcamper:
Level 0 / Bootcamper:
Skater has little to no skating experience/capabilities.
None (with the exception of light pushing/pulling for certain drills).
Skating 101 Bootcamp participation encouraged! Also no/low contact and all-level practices.
Level Up: Graduate Bootcamp, or successfully complete a Level 1 Assessment.
Level 1:
Level 1:
Skater possesses some basic skating capabilities.
No hitting. Forceful pushing after initial contact is made (similar to JRDA Level 2 contact) is allowable.
No/low contact and all-level practices.
Level Up: Must successfully complete a Level 2 Assessment.
Level 2:
Level 2:
Skater is proficient in basic skating skills, and ready to apply more derby skills.
Full contact (in controlled drill environment). Working toward contact in live gameplay scenarios.
Welcome at all non-scrimmage practices.
Level up: Complete a thorough an informal evaluation with the Training Committee.
Scrimmage:
Scrimmage:
Excels in basic skating and derby skills/knowledge.
Cleared as safe to participate in full-contact HRD Scrimmages. (Consultation is encouraged before participation in scrimmages with other leagues.)
Can attend all practices.
Level Up: Complete a thorough an informal evaluation with the Training Committee.
Level 3:
Level 3:
Mastered basic skating and derby skills/knowledge.
Full Contact
Can attend all practices.
What levels should I expect at which practices?
What levels should I expect at which practices?
Monday: No/low contact skills/drills - All Levels
Tuesday: Gameplay-oriented skills/drills - All Levels
Thursday: Live gameplay drills/scenarios - Level 2+
All levels are encouraged to attend our "No/Low Contact Practices" on Mondays & our "All Levels Contact Practices: on Tuesdays.
Monday Coaches are expected to orient drills toward Levels 0-1.
Tuesday Coaches are expected to have a practice plan that can accommodate all levels.
Level 0-1 skaters are welcome to attend our "Full Contact Practices" on Thursdays in an observational and/or officiating capacity only.
Thursday coaches are not expected to accommodate no/low contact participation into their drills.
Level 0-2 skaters are welcome to attend Scrimmages in an observational and/or officiating capacity only.
Scrimmage coaches are not expected to accommodate different contact levels on scrimmage nights.
It is every participating skater’s responsibility to understand their own level, understand the level of the skaters around them, and to work with your teammates to adjust the drill at hand to an appropriate level for all participants. Mixed-level practices should contain drills in which skaters are challenged to partner/group up with different levels, mixed in with opportunities to separate by level.
Skaters will wear colored tape as a level indicator on their helmets (provided by the league) for a quick-reference for teammates to know each others’ skating levels.
Can I drop in/transfer?
Can I drop in/transfer?
Yes, but you may be asked to refrain from contact drills without further assessment of your skating level. Please email us your health insurance info ahead of time at hello@hellgaterollerderby.org
Leveling Up: What skating skills are tested during assessments?
Leveling Up: What skating skills are tested during assessments?
The following skills are assessed to level up from level 0/BC to 1:
The following skills are assessed to level up from level 0/BC to 1:
Double-footed Plow Stop
T-Stop (both sides)
Knee Tap (both sides)
Double-knee Slide
Flying Squirrel / Fall Small
Skating Posture / Derby Stance
Striding
Crossovers
Single-footed Glides (both sides)
Sticky Skating
Lateral Cuts / Slaloms
Weaving
Stepping
Shuffle
Grapevine
Stationary One-footed Balance (both sides)
Leaping
Hopping
The following skills are assessed to level up from Level 1 to Level 2:
The following skills are assessed to level up from Level 1 to Level 2:
Plow Stop (both sides)
Pushes (giving & receiving)
Hip Whips (giving & receiving)
Timed Skate (laps & speed)
Transitions (both directions)
Track Awareness
Pack Skating
Hitting (giving & receiving)
Positional Blocking
The following skills are assessed to level up to Scrimmage and Level 3:
The following skills are assessed to level up to Scrimmage and Level 3:
The ability to safely give and receive full contact is assessed to level up from Level 2 to Scrimmage.
The ability to safely give and receive full contact in an uncontrolled/unpredictable environment is assessed to level up from Scrimmage to Level 3/Roster-Ready.
How are rosters set?
How are rosters set?
The following things are taken into consideration when setting rosters for any given game or tournament:
Is the skater safe to play at the anticipated level of gameplay?
Is the skater a league member in good standing?
Is this skater appropriate to play at the anticipated level of gameplay? (i.e. We may want to roster newer/lower level skaters for “C level” bouts)
Is the skater consistently attending practices?
Coaches & Captains may consider other relevant information on case-by-case situations. Reach out early with any questions or concerns!
Are there Attendance Requirements?
Are there Attendance Requirements?
Attendance Requirements for Good Standing, Maintaining Skater Level, and Rostering
Attendance Requirements for Good Standing, Maintaining Skater Level, and Rostering
Member Skaters must attend at least 3 HRD practices every quarter (an average of once per month) to maintain good standing and maintain their skating level.
If a Member Skater does not attend 3 practices in a quarter, they may not participate in contact drills, scrimmages, or be rostered until they are reassessed for their previous skating level by the Training Committee.
Any skater needing re-assessed for skating level should coordinate with the Head of the Training Committee to schedule an appropriate practice time to do so.
The above describes minimum attendance requirements for good standing & maintaining skater level Roster & play time decisions will continue to be based on practice attendance, prioritizing skaters with higher attendance.
Interested in cross-training outside of practice?
Interested in cross-training outside of practice?
Check out some of our recommended Training Tools to level up your abilities! Your teammates are also a fantastic resource! Reach out in our group chats for advice or to see if you can find a work out buddy.
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