Join!
We would like to thank everyone who came for try outs on August 22nd. If you missed it, we are in the process of planning the next round. If you would like to participate, please RSVP to Recruiter@TiltedThunder.com to make sure you get all the details.
Tilted Thunder now requires skaters to pass try-outs before becoming a member of the league. While you are anxiously awaiting our next round of try-outs, get out there and practice your mad skating skills! We practice at Lynnwood Bowl & Skate, but there are several other roller skating rinks in the greater Seattle area. Or get yourself some outdoor wheels and start skating outside at Alki Beach, Greenlake, or any other smooth-surfaced trail in your area! Also, look into PFM to hone your skating skills into roller derby skills!
Please send an email to our recruiter, Sarah, at recruiter@tiltedthunder.com and include the following information:
- Name
- Are you at least 18 years of age? (yes/no)
- Phone
- Email address
- Previous skating experience
- Previous roller derby experience
- How did you hear about us?
Work on the following while preparing yourself to try-out for any league!
- Basic skills:
- Forward skating
- Power stride (getting the most out of each push)
- Gliding on one foot at a time
- Crossovers
- Balance
- Squats
- Derby Skills:
- Skating low
- Plow Stop
- T-stop
- Blocking strength
- Endurance:
- Number of laps in 2 minutes
- Other:
- Good attitude
- Basic knowledge of the sport
- Ability to listen and apply new knowledge
- Weigh the time commitment
Please bring the following to every practice and try-out:
- Skates
- Helmet
- Mouth Guard
- Wrist Guards
- Elbow Pads
- Knee Pads
- Good Attitude
- Willingness to learn
Other skater requirements:
- Primary health insurance
- USARS insurance
Seattle area roller skating rinks where you can practice your skills and prepare for our try-outs:
- Lynnwood Bowl and Skate (6210 200th St. S.W., Lynnwood)
- Bellevue Skate King (2301 140th St. N.E., Bellevue)
- Everett Skate Deck (9700 19th Ave. S.E., Everett)
- Auburn Skate Connection (1825 Howard Road, Auburn)
- Pattison’s West Skating Center (34222 Pacific Highway S., Federal Way)
- Wheelz Skate Arena (2101 West Mildred St., Fircrest)
