Welcome to the JuniorCon Headquarters!
The Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) will be hosting the 3rd annual Junior Roller Derby Convention (JuniorCon)
in Austin, Texas Friday July 20th through Sunday July 22nd.
JuniorCon is a three day long event intended bring the world of junior roller derby to a single location for in depth roller derby training and education for skaters under the age of 18, coaches, managers, and officials. This year the event will be held in the TXRD warehouse where we will have expert training for both flat and bank track skaters and coaches. In addition there will be a series of round table discussions and clinics for coaches, managers, and officials on the most up to date practices as well as discussions on the future of the sport, and how the JRDA can help to make it grow.
Become a JRDA Member League TODAY and save your skaters some CHA-CHING when registering for JuniorCon!
Become a JRDA Member League TODAY and save your skaters some CHA-CHING when registering for JuniorCon!
HISTORY OF JUNIORCON
JuniorCon started in 2010 in Seattle, WA. The idea was to provide a way for skaters and coaches from across the country to get together to share practice tips, and to set standards for game play.
WHO GOES TO JuniorCon? Any skater, trainer, official,manager, or parent wanting to learn more about junior roller derby, share knowledge, or volunteer to help the sport grow.
Volunteering
** Officials ~ we won't know how may officials we may need until it gets closer to the event time as it will be based on registrations. If you are already traveling with your league and/or son or daughter to JuniorCon, it would be a great idea to pack your gear -- just in case! **
WHO GOES TO JuniorCon? Any skater, trainer, official,manager, or parent wanting to learn more about junior roller derby, share knowledge, or volunteer to help the sport grow.
Volunteering
** Officials ~ we won't know how may officials we may need until it gets closer to the event time as it will be based on registrations. If you are already traveling with your league and/or son or daughter to JuniorCon, it would be a great idea to pack your gear -- just in case! **
SKATER SKILL LEVELS:
All skaters are welcome regardless of skill level. Skaters will check in Friday between 4pm-7pm, following will be a skills assessment to determine appropriate skill level.
Classes on Saturday will be available for all skill levels, and Sunday is BOUT DAY for all skaters. We look forward to meeting you!
Classes on Saturday will be available for all skill levels, and Sunday is BOUT DAY for all skaters. We look forward to meeting you!
WHAT TO BRING?
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Insurance:
USARS Single event cards: $20 (If you don't already have USARS insurance)
Venue:
The venue for JuniorCon is an open air warehouse. Their are large cargo bay doors and plenty of ventilation fans, skaters will sweat!
The venue also includes indoor air conditioned meeting rooms, and their will be plenty of water,sports drinks, and healthy snacks for skaters. The skaters will be encouraged to drink allot of liquids to stay hydrated, and our EMT staff will be present at all times.
Sponsors:
The JRDA would like to thank our local sponsors for their gracious contributions:
JRDA – The JRDA is overseeing the planning and organizing of JuniorCon. Our focus is to provide a safe and memorable environment for junior skaters, trainers, and managers to learn, practice, and discuss the latest in training and competition.
TXRD – Will be providing a venue for all on and off skate workshops. The venue is the current TXRD practice warehouse with over 20,000 square feet of floor space. The TXRD warehouse contains a large open floor plan with both a new bank track and regulation WFTDA flat track. Additionally there are five additional air conditioned rooms for off skate discussions and training and a kitchen to store and distribute healthy food and beverages.
The Purple Bean Café– Will be providing healthy fruit and sandwiches as well as hydrating refreshments throughout training
East Side Pies– Will be providing Pizza for the Friday evening party.
The Victory Grill- Party Venue
Walgreens - Water donation
fiveonfive Magazine - In-Kind Sponsor ( Look for the JuniorCon ad in the next issue! )
The JRDA would like to thank our local sponsors for their gracious contributions:
JRDA – The JRDA is overseeing the planning and organizing of JuniorCon. Our focus is to provide a safe and memorable environment for junior skaters, trainers, and managers to learn, practice, and discuss the latest in training and competition.
TXRD – Will be providing a venue for all on and off skate workshops. The venue is the current TXRD practice warehouse with over 20,000 square feet of floor space. The TXRD warehouse contains a large open floor plan with both a new bank track and regulation WFTDA flat track. Additionally there are five additional air conditioned rooms for off skate discussions and training and a kitchen to store and distribute healthy food and beverages.
The Purple Bean Café– Will be providing healthy fruit and sandwiches as well as hydrating refreshments throughout training
East Side Pies– Will be providing Pizza for the Friday evening party.
The Victory Grill- Party Venue
Walgreens - Water donation
fiveonfive Magazine - In-Kind Sponsor ( Look for the JuniorCon ad in the next issue! )
Skating Surfaces: Banked Track
This is a brand new track that was built and installed by TXRD this year. The surface is painted and wheel hardness of 92 or less is recommended.
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This surface is unimproved concrete. It is smooth and free of defects and reasonably tacky when kept clean. Any wheel hardness will be okay.
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