Many RollerCon events are classified based on the skating skill level they’re intended for. Please take the quiz below to help you assess your skill level:

Here’s an overview of how we’ve defined these skill levels, and the self-assessment questions you’ll be asked to pre-register for classes with skill minimums, below:

Rookie

A rookie skater is brand new, and has passed or is attempting to pass the WFTDA minimum skating skills standards. She may not yet be confident on her skates or with contact. Rookie events at RollerCon may include limited light contact, but skaters will be asked to execute proper safety precautions.

Beginner

Beginners may be newish to derby, but they can skate and they are safe. Bouting skaters with little or no interleague experience count as beginners. They have (or can) pass the WFTDA minimum skating skills standardsand are bouting, usually for their home teams. Beginner events are full contact. Many intermediate classes are available to beginners, but coaches may ask them to sit out some drills.

Intermediate

Intermediate skaters are currently bouting and have interleague experience, but are always looking for ways to improve their skating and bouting skills. They understand the rules of the game and some strategy. They would like to play on their league’s travel or all-star team, if they aren’t already. They can hold their own with the vets, but not necessarily kick their asses. Intermediate events are full contact.

Advanced

They’re the skaters everyone fears. They clearly understand the game and can skate very well. Advanced skaters are starters on their league’s travel or all-star team. Advanced events are full contact.

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PLEASE NOTE:
The training, opinions, findings, and conclusions offered during Rollercon are those of the authors or speakers and not necessarily those of the speaker’s league, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association or the hosts or planners of the RollerCon conference. The materials and information presented are for informational purposes only & are not legal advice or counsel. Information gathered should be modified to fit your own personal needs, business models, athletic competence, health concerns and limitations, and state requirements. All skaters should execute proper safety precautions prior to attempting any skills demonstrated or shown. All RollerCon registrants participate in conference events solely at their own risk.

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You will be asked these specific questions (and maybe more) to help the RollerCon staff pre-register you at the appropriate skill level:

What is your self assessment of your skill level? (Rookie / Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced)

I have suffered a recent injury (of any intensity) that may impede my performance or limit my range of motion (Y/N)

Your INTRA-league (your home team vs another team in your league) experience, in seasons of at least 4 bouts per year:
- none
- less than a whole season
- between one and two seasons
- between two and three seasons
- between three and four seasons
- between four and five seasons
- between five and six seasons
- between six and seven seasons
- I have been playing since the very first competitive game in TX in 2001 or 2 (depending on who you ask)

Your INTER-league (your league vs someone else’s) experience, in seasons of at least 3 interleague bouts per year:
- none
- less than a whole season
- between one and two seasons
- between two and three seasons
- between three and four seasons
- between four and five seasons
- I can’t count so I think I’ve played more than 5 interleague seasons
- I played roller derby before the recent generation of DIY derby

I play on my league’s: (home team / all-star interleague / B-team interleague / I am not playing competitively yet)
I am or have been a captain or co-captain of my: (home team / all-star interleague / B-team interleague / n/a)
I am or have been coaching my: (league / home team / all-star interleague / B-team interleague / n/a)
I have played in a multi-game roller derby tournament (Y/N)
I have played with or against a DNN Power-Ranked or Top 20 WFTDA-ranked team (Y/N)
I have played with or against a Top-10 DNN Power-Ranked or WFTDA-ranked team (while they held Top 10 ranking) (Y/N)
I have played with or against male skaters in a scrimmage or bout situation (Y/N)
I *would* play with or against male skaters in a scrimmage or bout situation (Y/N)
I have played or scrimmaged on a banked track (Y/N)
I would play or scrimmage on a banked track (Y/N)
I have played or scrimmaged on uneven surfaces (ex: full-contact scrimmage in a parking lot or basketball court) (Y/N)
I like to play (as much as possible / at least every other jam / at least 4 jams per half / I need to rest between jams for a few)
I need a rest before or after I jam (Y / N / I don’t jam)

Choose as many options as appropriate:
What positions do you play in scrimmage: (pivot / blocker / jammer / all / n/a)
What positions do you play in home bouts: (pivot / blocker / jammer / all / n/a)
What positions do you play in interleague bouts: (pivot / blocker / jammer / all / n/a)
What is your favorite position: (pivot / blocker / jammer / all)