They only need to be in motion while executing a block. I think that's about it. Axl -- Axl Rolls, Coach, Head Ref+RockStar Wilmington City Ruff Rollers...
That's correct Axl ... -- Holly Gohardly Head Coach / WFTDA Rep Charm City All Stars Charm City Roller Girls - www.charmcityrollergirls.com WFTDA - Canada...
My league is in the process of coming up with requirements our Ref's need to pass before they are considered qualified. We are a fairly new league established...
From WFTDA 4.0 Rules Glossary Down Skaters are considered down if they have fallen, been knocked to the ground or have taken a knee. Skaters on one knee are...
I had been looking for a 4.0 test and couldn't find one. Finally I had to break down and make one. It isn't fancy. Feel free to take from it what you wish....
Do any of you have a fresh meat training package that has worked for your league? What you train and how many practices before testing etc. If you could help...
whoo hoo! May I say thank you! I was on the chopping block to sit down and do something like this tomorrow. I will be looking your wonderful project over...
That is absolutely awesome, not to mention alot of work to do up a test like that, so thanks so much! Just 1 question, did you also do up an answer key with...
Can any one tell of me an effective way of training people to holding the inside line? my problem being that we have many drills for holding the inside line ie...
We assign it. With P-1, 2, 3 & 4 it's #2's responsibility to hold the line. When we scrimmage, we usually put our Tots in the #2 position (positional blocking...
Hey guys! I KNOW I have seen a lot of people talk about compiling info stating that our wheels don't ruin wood floors and all that related info that's intended...
i have started on a pretty comprehensive answer sheet for the test that goblynn made, if yuo can hang in there a little longer, i will send it ! xoxo ...
Totally into hearing what other leagues have done about this too! We have a venue who is moving house to a brand new floor and they don't want us to ruin their...
Hey , Sheza here can you elaborate on some of the drills you mentioned ...spokes and braking up wall drills and other in line drills please ... many thanks ...
I'm not sure that anything you say will help but most skating rinks used to be wood floors. It wasn't until fairly recently that people started skating on...
Could you post it in the files section here, maybe? If not, I'd love one, too! Punk'N PiQueen City Roller GirlsBuffalo, NY ... From: pinkpowerranger084...
Coaches, Here is one of our monthly food for thought posts. I know we have sent several items on Anxiety in the past. However, I felt that this article ...
The problem isn't the wood floor... lots of rinks are wood. The problem is talking non-rink venues into letting us skate there. THEY are always afraid we'll...
Quite a few local leagues here have had to deal with this issue, but in this case it's mainly rinks wanting to protect their floors as well. Some things you...
You can also do a demonstration for them and let them see and touch your wheels, toe stops and protective gear. Explain the materials of the gear and show...
Hi :) Thanks for posting up the WFTDA 4.0 test, i was just wondering if you have also posted the answer sheet as cant seem to find it. Thanks so much for your...
Thank you for the great thoughts here! I always look forward to your posts. I thought I would add that I find Benson's relaxation response to be an excellent...
Hi all, my league practices on a non-rink wood floor. Skating on the gym floor does not ruin the floor but it certainly takes a toll on the finish. Rinks with...
Hello !! Can the team captain be a non-skating team member and does the Captain have to be on the roster as the captain at a bout? here is my dilemma. we have...
the captain needs to be a playing member of the team for penalty purposes, the alternate does not need to be skating. Both have the priviledge of speaking to...
Hi, I'm not sure if this has been addressed recently, but my question is about the role of a coach at bouts. My team is bouting in a couple of weeks, and I am...