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Frequently
Asked Questions |
Q. Why should I come to this event?
A. It is a great opportunity to showcase your team, learn new skills
and meet leagues from all over the country, while enjoying a weekend
at one of New Jersey's most attractive and exciting vacation
destinations.
- The event will take place in
Wildwood, New Jersey at a state-of-the-art facility overlooking
the ocean (one-hour from Atlantic City).
- Convenient location for teams all over the East Coast.
- Open to any skater, male or female, from any rule-set or
skill level.
Q. Will WFTDA teams have to play
OSDA teams or other rule-sets?
A. No. Tournaments will be divided into different rule-sets. If you
are curious to try something new, you may sign up to play in the
Open Tournaments on Sunday with various mixed teams.
Q. What type of surface will we be skating on?
A. Tournament play will be on a polished concrete surface. Please
outfit your skates accordingly. It is fast and fun. Outdoor events
will be held on a number of different surfaces, but will be planned
according to the drills that will be done during workshops.
Q. Where do we stay?
A. The CCRE's official motel offering group rates, the Alton Motel,
is already full. The CCRE is offering a booking service for those
who have not secured housing. There are several options available --
from B&Bs, hotels, or beach houses for teams to share. Please call
the South Jersey Derby Girls' booking service at 877-250-8766 to
make accommodations. Please leave a message and someone will
get back to you promptly.
Q. Are there airports near by?
A. Atlantic City and Philadelphia airports are commutable. There are
also trains available. We will post more travel ideas and helpful
tips soon. We will also have volunteers to help arrange carpooling!
Q. Who will be leading workshops?
A. Everyone from Roller Derby Hall of Fame skaters to today’s
current greats from various associations.
Q. If I buy the Waimea Package,
will I be guaranteed to be placed on a team to play in the
tournaments?
A. This will be at a first-come, first-served basis, and we will do
everything in our power to place you on a team, even if we have to
add new games to the schedule. Sign up soon to guarantee a spot!
Q. Who is hosting this event?
A. The Wildwood Convention Center is the home of the South Jersey
Derby Girls. But the CCRE is not advertising that they are hosting
the event as a lot of WFTDA-aspiring and OSDA skaters are
contributing to the event's success. We want to make it as open and
friendly to everyone as possible, and allow a forum for skaters to
truly showcase their talents. |