Orlando Roller Derby Try Outs

Travel Team Tryouts 2025

ORD Culture

ORD Objectives

Encourage and foster health, athleticism, self-confidence, and self-esteem
Cultivate social intercourse, fellowship, and teamwork among Members
Promote interest and involvement in the sport of roller derby, and grow the sport by sharing it with the next generation of derby skaters and fans
Participate in and contribute to the local community through involvement with other nonprofit community organizations.

Reaching for Success

Culture –>
- Behavior –>
  - Success

Ozone Slayers

Our primary competitive team focused on high-level performance and rising in ranks while remaining consistent with ORD values and culture.

Team Philosophy
Commitment Level
Practice Focus
Game Strategy

Current Ozone Slayer Season

Tiny Tourney
- Tampa Bruise (Win)
- Altanta B's (Win)
Big Easy (Win)
Invadentucky
- Bradentucky (Loss)
- Appalacian (Loss)
- Tragic City (Win)
Twister (Win)
Ft Myers (Win)
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Ozone Slayers Status

13th GPA: 115.18
Current Rank: 12th
- GPA: 115.27
11th GPA: 142.90

Sun Blockers

Our development team focused on skill enhancement and strategic development. Also a competitive team.

Team Philosophy
Commitment Level
Practice Focus
Game Strategy

Team Philosophy: Focus on skill development, strategic understanding, while developing competitive experience. Emphasis on growth, experience, and learning. While the overall focus is not centered solely on winning, as a League, we are focused on improving our game and skill level. Sun Blockers are central to that focus. By improving our individual skills and development, the team will itself increase in strength.
Commitment Level: Moderate-High – Expectation of consistent attendance at practices and games, with understanding for occasional conflicts.
Practice Focus: Fundamentals, skill refinement, strategic instruction, and positional understanding.
Game Strategy: Focus on applying learned strategies, identifying areas for improvement, and gaining game experience. When on the bench, players should refrain from sideline coaching.

Current Sun Blocker Season

Panhandle B (Win)
Gainesville (Win)
Memphis A (Loss)
Tampa Bruise (Loss)
West Florida (Win)

Sun Blocker Status

Current Rank: 51
Current GPA: 20.45

Who Are We Looking For

The 3 A's

Ability
Attitude
Association

Expectations

League Representation/Leadership
TEAM Sportsmanship
Association (Attendance/League participation)
Mentorship to others

Practice: 50% of available practice points (50% of 2 practices a week) for 6 weeks prior to the game up to 2 weeks prior to the game
Service: 2 service points obtained the month PRIOR to a game
Dues: Dues must be paid in full for the month of a game
Events: 1 event credit for quarter prior to a game
Roster Selection: Final game rosters are determined at the discretion of team coaches and captains.

From the ORD Handbook:

A skater will retain personal responsibility.
A skater will listen to the coach, captain, and refs.
A skater values safety and will know the rules of the game.
A skater will try to like their neighbor.
A skater will respect their community.
A skater will talk it out—or let it go.
A skater will be understanding of those in league leadership and volunteer positions.
A skater will respect board decisions.
A skater will respect officials’ calls.

Positional Expectations

Blockers
- Floats
- Pivots
Jammers

How Tryouts will work

Pre-Tryout Meeting

Attend 1 mandatory pre-Tryout meeting:

Thursday: 11/6/2025 at 7:00 pm
Sunday: 11/9/2025 at 1:20 pm

Tryout Dates/Times

Monday: 11/10/2025 at 8:00 pm
Thursday: 11/13/2025 at 7:30 pm
Monday: 11/17/2025 at 8:00 pm
Thursday: 11/20/2025 at 7:30 pm

What to expect

Small amount of ability tests
A few known drills
Scrimmage and Game Scenarios