The Derby girl’s roller derby team of Fort Wayne is seeking recruits to join the team mid season with the rest of the Derby Girls. Tryouts are Tuesday, June 24 from 6-8 pm at the PLEX. The Fort Wayne Derby Girls whose slogan is ” were the women your mother warned you about” are desperately seeking new talent to join them on tour.
The Derby Girls tryouts will be held the same place as their regular home events are held: The PLEX on California drive. Just bring your kneepads, helmet, elbow pads and have course your skates and show the Derby Girls what you have to offer. The roller Derby Girls are in need of regular business type women that hold down jobs as well as the rough and tumble type man-eaters to help them compete throughout the Midwest. The minimum requirements to try out for the Derby Girls are as follows:
Skaters must meet the following requirements:
- Female
- At least 18 yrs of age
- Have current health insurance
- Be willing to skate up to 3 times a week
- Supply own gear (skates, knee/elbow pads, wrist/mouth guards and helmet)
If you would like more information on the Derby Girls including photos, match schedules, t-shirts and charity event you can find it all at the Derby Girls home page. The Derby Girls are a rough and tumble mix of roller girls with a mission not only to knock your socks off during bouts, but they also strive to be community leaders. The Derby Girls have raised over $25,000 for local organizations since May 2006. Come cheer on your Derby Girls at the PLEX