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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bay Area Derby (BAD) Learn To Skate Camp is a progressive skating clinic aimed at getting beginner skaters ready for entry-level roller derby with a top-ranked WFTDA league. Below are some important details to get you started:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The camp is 5 weeks from March 26 to April 30 on Wednesdays (7-9 PM) and Sundays (12:30 - 2:30pm) at Bay Area Derby's Practice Venue. (2635 Peralta St, Oakland, CA 94607).</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In order to participate in this camp, you must email PROOF OF VACCINATION to <a href="mailto:recklesscamp@bayareaderby.com">recklesscamp@bayareaderby.com</a></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Masks are mandatory at each session and COVID protocols will be followed.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">During practices, BAD Trainers and Coaches will teach a structured agenda starting from the very beginner level skills and building up to the minimum skills required to join a competitive roller derby league. This camp works to prepare new skaters for league evaluations and participation in all league practices.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Bay Area Derby Learn to Skate Camp will teach you the basics of flat track roller derby. We’ll break down essential skills, such as proper derby stance, skating and stopping techniques, fluid movement on the track, laterals, jumping and weaving. During class, we will also focus on essential aspects of the game, including partner and pack work, blocking and hitting.</span></p>
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<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">WHAT TO EXPECT</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Open to anyone who is at least 18 years old, and interested in learning how to play flat track roller derby under the WFTDA ruleset. Before you begin camp, we suggest you be able to:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">* balance/roll on skates with no outside assistance</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">* stay active for up to 1.5 hours at a time</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">* exert yourself physically and mentally throughout the session</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Attendance at every session is not required but highly encouraged, as each class builds upon the previous one. We are limiting the camp to 15 skaters in order to comply with WFTDA COVID return to play guidelines, provide each participant quality instruction and individual feedback. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Register today to save your spot!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We encourage new skaters to join the Reckless Rollers Facebook group to connect with other skaters currently enrolled in the program, as well as to stay up to date about any potential skating opportunities.</span></p>
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<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">PRICING</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Suggested Donation $25-$200. You can donate here: </span><a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bayareaderby"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bayareaderby</span></a></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Please consider giving if you can. Bay Area Derby is a non-profit entity focused on empowering women and gender non-conforming people through sport and physical activity. We are entirely volunteer run.</span></p>
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<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">REQUIRED GEAR</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #000000;">* Quad roller derby skates with appropriate indoor wheels.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #000000;">* Protective gear (helmet, wrist guards, elbow pads, and knee pads)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #000000;">* Well-fitting mouth guard</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Skates and protective gear (aside from mouthguard) can be borrowed at our practice venue each session on a first-come, first-served basis. However, we cannot guarantee your size or quality of equipment. We highly recommend purchasing your own protective gear for cleanliness and safety. You MUST provide your own mouthguard.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Please arrive 15 minutes before sessions to gear up and warm up. Bring sneakers.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Quad Republic Skate Co. (<a href="https://www.quadrepublicskateco.com">https://www.quadrepublicskateco.com</a>) is a skate shop located in El Cerrito, CA and is able to help with any equipment needs. They are offering a 10% discount to Learn To Skate participants.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Questions? Email <a href="mailto:recklesscamp@bayareaderby.com">recklesscamp@bayareaderby.com</a></span></p>
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