Who are the Fox Cityz Foxz?
FCF Roller Derby is a skater owned/skater operated Limited Liability Corporation started in Fall of 2007 by Wring Leader (Delonna Kaufman).
Who can join Fox Cityz Foxz Roller Derby?
You must be female and at least 21 yrs old to skate in the league. Men and women 18 and over can join as referees, announcers, coaches or general help.
Anyone of any age can help support the Foxz through promoting, fundraising, sponsoring, and attending events and matches.
Contact us at foxzderby@yahoo.com
How much time will it take?
Practice, scrimmages and bouts take a considerable time commitment. Practices are held three times a week for approx. 2 hours each. Consider 2 of the practices mandatory. It may sound intimidating but you'll quickly realize how much fun skating is and want to do even more! A minimum attendance expectation must be met for girls who wish to skate in bouts or take part in benefits offered to skaters by the League.
What’s the practice schedule like? There are 3 official league practices per week. Skaters are encouraged to attend a minimum of 2 per week. Skaters are required to have a helmet at all times, and pads are strongly encouraged. We can help you with what pads to buy and where.
If you would like to check us out, come to a practice to see if roller derby is for you!
Click here to see our practice times.
How much does it cost?
The biggest expense will be for your equipment (skates, protective gear) and health insurance if you don't already have it. The league charges monthly dues to help pay for league expenses like rink rental and advertising.
Can I pay my monthly dues online?
Yes, please use the button below.
What equipment do I need?
The first thing you'll need is the required protective gear; a helmet is required and wrist, elbow, and knee pads are strongly recommended for practice. You are required to have a helmet at every practice. We do recommend investing in good knee pads as soon as possible as well which usually run around $40. Email us with your shoe size and we will have a pair or skates for you to temporarily borrow.
Once you're ready to commit you'll want to invest in a good pair of speed skates, which will run $80 - $150. Once you're hooked you'll find the cheaper skates will slow you down and make skating harder.
What if I'm really little? Don't you have to be big and burly to play roller derby?
Nope. Our skaters come in all sizes. The smaller girls often end up playing as point-scoring jammers. They are often quick on their feet, wily, easy to whip around the rink, and don't have as far to fall.
What if I'm really big? Don't you have to be athletic and in shape to play roller derby?
Nope. Our skaters come in all sizes. Bigger girls often end up playing as blockers. Amazons tend to be hard to push around, give strong assists, hit hard and can cover a lot of ground in a single stride. Not to mention that training for and playing roller derby will probably get you in the best shape of your life!
What if I haven't been on skates since Junior High? Don't I have to be a great skater to even attempt roller derby?
You'd be surprised how many of us hadn't skated for years before joining and how quickly it comes back when you work hard. We do expect a basic skill level before you are bout eligible - crossovers, stopping, decent endurance, willingness to work and push yourself. If you're thinking of trying out, strap on your skates as soon as possible and wear 'em as often as possible. Hit the roller rink, skate around the park or your driveway (while wearing your pads!). Just get comfortable on your wheels and start building up your muscles and endurance. And come to our practices asap!
What are the rules?
The basics:
Basically, there are 2 teams of 5 chicks on the track during each 2-minute jam. Each team has one scoring position called a jammer, one pivot, and three blockers. The pivots and blockers form what we call a pack.
The pack starts out 20 feet ahead of the jammers and start sprinting at the first whistle blast. The jammers start sprinting a few seconds later, at the second whistle blast.
The jammers have to break through the pack and skate another lap before they start scoring points. On a jammer's second and future trips through, she gets a point for every opponent she passes. The blockers and pivots try to stop the opposing jammer from getting through, while assisting their own jammer.
Check out the official WFTDA (Women’s Flat Track Derby Association) rules page here
Attention Skaters: All skating privileges are suspended if monthly dues are not paid on or before the 7th of each month.