Week 13: Assessment Overview

To prepare for assessments next week, here is the copy of last intake's assessment.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0zun_cIyBwnYVdRVkpHZkdNb0E/edit


Changes that will occur for the Spring/Summer 2013 White Star Assessment will be:

• 27 laps in 5 minutes or less
• 1-lap from a standstill in 13 seconds or less

• backwards skating
• backwards crossovers
• elimination of several of the falls
• addition of transitions

• other tweaks TBD to comply with the updated WFTDA minimum skills requirements

A reminder: NO HITTING WILL BE ON THIS ASSESSMENT. Positional blocking only.

Do the sample rules test off of the WFTDA site. Link to that is here:

http://wftda.com/resources/wftda-rules-test.pdf
answer key:
http://wftda.com/resources/wftda-rules-test-answer-key.pdf

Or do this:

http://rollerderbytestomatic.com/test/14

Each section of the PRD White Star Assessment receives a score of 0-5, 5 being a perfect. All sections are then added together to determine your overall score. 27/5 and the 1-lap in 13 seconds are scored separately as PASS/FAIL. Written tests must score above 70% to pass. If you fail any of these portions, you may re-test on July 13th. If you still do not pass, you may roll into the next intake period and apply your entry fee towards that intake. Intake for Fall/Winter is scheduled to begin on September 7th, 2013. We fully expect anyone doing that to NSO in the meantime and stay involved with the league. You will benefit greatly as a skater through that experience.

It should be made clear that the purpose of the White Star Assessment is to determine if your skating skills are at a safe enough level to integrate you into league practices, both for yourself and your future teammates. It may feel personal if you do not pass, but try to look at it from a safety perspective! If you are not yet safe enough to skate with girls that have been skating for years and take whatever they throw at you, it is best to wait a little longer and refine your skills until you are comfortable and ready. That said, you should definitely attempt the assessment to see where you're at and find out what you need to improve upon. This is a great opportunity for individual feedback! Do not think of it as a PASS or a FAIL, think of it as an assessment. That's why it's called an assessment, girls! Everyone progresses at a different rate. At the end of the day, roller derby should be fun. It is a challenging sport with a steep learning curve. Practice your heart out, and don't give up due to temporary setbacks! You will be the top of next intake's class if you don't make it through this time. Roller derby has a way of separating out those with lots of determination and discipline from those with little interest in working hard. We want the hard workers in our league and will continue to help you grow as a skater.

Thank you for all of your commitment so far on Saturdays! There are more announcements to come. Have a great practice tomorrow, and good luck with your trial run. I will see you on July 6th at 9am sharp!

Calamity