Skating 'Pro' Shop @ My Rink

[GlennGlenn]

Originally Posted by mmmm_bacon

I wonder if this is a regional thing? In my little corner of the Midwest there are numerous leagues playing multiple rule sets and none of them practice/bout in a warehouse except as a last resort if they can't find an affordable/agreeable arena and/or rink, which almost all of them have.



Speaking of multiple rule sets... if you're looking at the spectrum of rules and spectrum of league types you'd do well to look at them all.

For "regular" play there are:

JRDA
http://www.juniorrollerderby.org/

MADE
http://www.skatemade.org/rollerderbyrules

USARS
http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Roller-Sp...ler-Derby.aspx

WFTDA
https://wftda.org/rules

And there are even "fitness" groups:

Derby Lite
http://www.derbylite.net/home.asp





Despite the humbug of some rink owners about insurance, the fact is that roller rink insurance is a competitive marketplace with plenty of underwriters that want the business. While not all policies include roller sports, many do and riders are almost always available for those that don't.

A brief sampling:

http://www.skatinginsurance.com/

http://www.sadlersports.com/roller-s...rance-program/

http://www.alliedinsmgr.com/ice-roll...ing-insurance/

https://www.kandkinsurance.com/Recre...acilities.aspx

Also, sometimes there are overlapping layers of insurance covering roller sports leagues, with the rink's policy and/or the league's policy (http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Roller-Sp...ce-Reciprocity)

More anecdotally, the local rinks here obviously have it figured out - very few are not hosting at least one club/league for hockey/dance/derby/slalom/speed/etc. Moreover, several owners of one of the local leagues here are attorneys, so I'm guessing they've looked into it and decided it was a manageable liability.

Insurance rates are state dependant since some states like IL specifically protect rink owners as skate at your own risk and limitations on liability, sorta like dram shop for bars where liability is limited. There's a lot of outlets for rink liability.

Don't forget too, in FL, you're going to have heat/ humidity issues which can affect the floor and comfort of patrons. That cooling bill with thousands of square feet Can be brutal.

[Newskaterink]

Originally Posted by GlennGlenn

Insurance rates are state dependant since some states like IL specifically protect rink owners as skate at your own risk and limitations on liability, sorta like dram shop for bars where liability is limited. There's a lot of outlets for rink liability.

Don't forget too, in FL, you're going to have heat/ humidity issues which can affect the floor and comfort of patrons. That cooling bill with thousands of square feet Can be brutal.

Extreme north Florida, central panhandle, not as bad as South Florida, although summer can be brutal anywhere in the SE, I know.

[Newskaterink]

Originally Posted by Altpensacola

Contact Pensacola Roller Girls
about how to get going with a league in this area.
They play teams all along the gulf coast so you might have some future stars in your area.
They have some very dedicated coaches and managers (and GURLZS)

I emailed the contact no less than 3 times in the past 30 days, not even as much as a 'thanks, but no thanks we are set at this time' and not even a 'please don't email us again'. LOL, they don't care, it's all good.

[Altpensacola]

Originally Posted by Newskaterink

I emailed the contact no less than 3 times in the past 30 days, not even as much as a 'thanks, but no thanks we are set at this time' and not even a 'please don't email us again'. LOL, they don't care, it's all good.

I see some of the members tonight I'll see what is up.

[Newskaterink]

Originally Posted by Altpensacola

I see some of the members tonight I'll see what is up.

The email starts off with 'BOD' is I am not mistaking? I would have to look, but I copied and pasted it off their website and it was the only contact and no phone numbers at all. All three emails never came back.

[Altpensacola]

Originally Posted by Newskaterink

The email starts off with 'BOD' is I am not mistaking? I would have to look, but I copied and pasted it off their website and it was the only contact and no phone numbers at all. All three emails never came back.

PM me your email address and I will get member to answer you.
I think they are going thru a transition right now.
Are there any Derby Teams in Tallahassee?

[mmmm_bacon]

Originally Posted by Altpensacola

PM me your email address and I will get member to answer you.
I think they are going thru a transition right now.
Are there any Derby Teams in Tallahassee?

http://tallahasseerollergirls.com/