There are a gazillion things to think about after you finish your assessments. First, you're probably thrilled that it's over and that you survived! Then... the panic starts to creep in. What if you didn't pass? What if you failed some of the skills? What if Godzilla ate your rules test before it got graded?
Everyone gave 100%. Some gave 110%. No one died, and lucky for all of you, the White Star Assessment isn't a precise cut-off like some big leagues on the mainland (we have TWO intakes a year. TWO!! Also, we're having assessments two weekends in a row to accommodate schedules and re-takes. In Minnesota, they have one tryout a year, and you either make it or you're cut. It's 4 hours long, and that's just to make the boot camp that they eventually draft from!).
In Hawaii, we rely on dedicated new skaters and transfers to bring momentum to our league. It's a very transient place. Many of our island skaters are military or are married to military and are relocated every few years. We need to retain as many skaters as possible! We do NOT want you to get discouraged because you didn't catch on as quick as Janie Speedskater that just transferred from another league, and QUIT. That would defeat the purpose of a Fresh Meat Intake. Not to mention, what would that say about your attitude and your commitment?? Hmm? ;) We have quite a few struggles unique to our location, one of them being the fact that we're surrounded by water and hundreds of miles from other WFTDA leagues. We train hard and have competition on the brain, but we also heavily rely on recruitment to spread the derby fever. You're now a part of the madness! Get excited, and get involved!
Remember, no matter what, it is super important to stay involved with the league, both when you are waiting to pass your White Star as well as when you DO pass. If it doesn't happen now, it will happen eventually if you stick with it and work your ass off. In the meantime, read this:
10 Ways You Can Become A Better Roller Derby Player Without Even Putting On Your Skates
Then start watching bout footage. GO!
Relax!
Everyone gave 100%. Some gave 110%. No one died, and lucky for all of you, the White Star Assessment isn't a precise cut-off like some big leagues on the mainland (we have TWO intakes a year. TWO!! Also, we're having assessments two weekends in a row to accommodate schedules and re-takes. In Minnesota, they have one tryout a year, and you either make it or you're cut. It's 4 hours long, and that's just to make the boot camp that they eventually draft from!).
In Hawaii, we rely on dedicated new skaters and transfers to bring momentum to our league. It's a very transient place. Many of our island skaters are military or are married to military and are relocated every few years. We need to retain as many skaters as possible! We do NOT want you to get discouraged because you didn't catch on as quick as Janie Speedskater that just transferred from another league, and QUIT. That would defeat the purpose of a Fresh Meat Intake. Not to mention, what would that say about your attitude and your commitment?? Hmm? ;) We have quite a few struggles unique to our location, one of them being the fact that we're surrounded by water and hundreds of miles from other WFTDA leagues. We train hard and have competition on the brain, but we also heavily rely on recruitment to spread the derby fever. You're now a part of the madness! Get excited, and get involved!
Remember, no matter what, it is super important to stay involved with the league, both when you are waiting to pass your White Star as well as when you DO pass. If it doesn't happen now, it will happen eventually if you stick with it and work your ass off. In the meantime, read this:
10 Ways You Can Become A Better Roller Derby Player Without Even Putting On Your Skates
Then start watching bout footage. GO!
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