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Join us for Trail Skate Tuesdays! bit.ly/TrailSkateTuesdays2026 [AI Summary]: AdrenaLyn provides a detailed preview of the Four Mile Creek to Dorey Park skating route on the Virginia Capital Trail, highlighting key features and safety tips. The route includes bridge crossings, uphill and downhill sections, and a detour to Dorey Park.

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Virginia Roller Derby Network (VRDN) is excited to share our first live webinar, "KEEPING SCORE: Tracking & Recording Points", recorded Sept 2025 - whether you're a Skating Official, Non-Skating Official, skater, or coach, learning the nuances of scoring points and tracking points is essential for understanding derby strategy & ensuring accurate game flow. KEY TOPICS for NSOs: - Learn the art of Scorekeeping; make the paperwork work for YOU! - Communication best practices with other officials - Essentials of Scoreboard Operation & demo walkthrough Slide deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UePL4pfGpfg5d-Lff87qk5nKRPsPN8yhHn_LuZjeLJI/edit?usp=sharing Want to learn more? ➡️ Check out the Referee webinar!: (https://youtu.be/tqApQzDpYko) ABOUT VRDN: We are a 501c3 non-profit coalition of roller derby leagues based in Virginia, with a mission of building bigger, better-connected roller derby leagues & supporting officials across the state. Learn more & support our efforts: (https://www.instagram.com/varollerderbynetwork) - - - - - 00:00 Webinar Welcome 01:13 Instructor Introductions 05:05 We are ALL Officials! 06:05 Topics Covered 07:57 Communication & Signals Between JRs and SKs 10:37 Vocab Lesson: Passes, Trips, and Laps 13:02 Earned Passes vs No Earned Passes 15:27 Scorekeeping Overview 17:04 Online Resources 20:33 Scoring & Timing Family 22:33 Scorekeeping Responsibilities 27:39 Score Sheet Terminology 37:19 Communication: SKs and JRs 39:05 Communication: SKs and SBO 40:07 Errors in Points/Score 44:35 How to Fill Out the Scorekeeping Sheet 46:23 SK Sheet Example: Jam 1 51:08 SK Sheet Example: Jam 2 53:44 Star Pass Communication 57:33 SK Sheet Example: Jam 3 57:44 Lead Jammer Status & Initial Trips 59:14 SK Sheet Example: Jam 4 01:00:35 SK Sheet Example: Post-Period Paperwork 01:02:21 Active Scorekeeping & Communication 01:06:01 Introduction to Scoreboard Operating 01:09:11 SBO: Before the Game 01:12:41 SBO: In Between Jams 01:14:44 SBO: During the Jam 01:16:34 Hand Signals for Jam Timers 01:21:08 SBO: Fixing Errors & Mistakes 01:25:05 SBO: End of the Game 01:26:36 CRG Software Walkthrough 01:42:10 Practicing CRG with a Test Jam 01:51:13 Outro & Shadow Scoreboard Setup

Virginia Roller Derby Network (VRDN) is excited to share our first live webinar, "KEEPING SCORE: Tracking & Recording Points" from Sept 2025 - whether you're a referee, NSO, skater, or coach, learning the nuances of scoring points and tracking points is essential for understanding derby strategy & ensuring accurate game flow. KEY TOPICS for Referees: - Deep dives for how Jam Refs track & report points during gameplay - Definitions of Passes, Trips, and Laps - Complex scenarios of No Earned Passes and Not On The Track (NOTT) points Slide deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mKWPP6FKF9L9zIVbDpPy816JFfjDZn3ja3R6iiT2IBk/edit?usp=sharing Want to learn more? ➡️ Check out the NSO webinar!: (https://youtu.be/rhG5ZroyDOY) ABOUT VRDN: We are a 501c3 non-profit coalition of roller derby leagues based in Virginia, with a mission of building bigger, better-connected roller derby leagues & supporting officials across the state. Learn more & support our efforts: (https://www.instagram.com/varollerderbynetwork) - - - - - 00:00 Webinar Welcome 01:12 Instructor Introductions 06:05 Topics We'll Cover 07:57 Pre-Jam Communication & Signals 10:36 Derby Vocabulary: Passes, Trips, and Laps 13:02 Earned Passes vs No Earned Passes 16:57 Airborne Passes 18:43 Not-On-The-Track (NOTT) Points 21:17 Automatic Passes & Scoring Avoidance 24:45 Break Time Q&A 29:23 Deep Dive: Initial Trips & Engagement Zone 34:38 Trailing Zeroes 36:42 Engagement Zone & No Pack Situations 53:53 Tracking as a Team: JRs, OPRs, and IPRs 01:12:12 Errors & Making Changes to Points/Score 01:18:49 Mid-Jam Communication & Signals 01:24:33 Post-Jam Communication & Signals 01:27:19 Games History & Crew Staffing Tips

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Hello, derby friends! WELCOME BACK to "What the IGRF?" — roller derby footage analysis series for skaters, officials, announcers, & fans! Have you ever been told to "just watch footage" to learn roller derby, but felt overwhelmed by all the chaos on the track? Or don't have the time or resources to do group footage review with your team? This series is designed to help solve that problem - by slowing down high-level gameplay to analyze derby strategy, skating skills, and the "invisible" work that officials do to make it all happen safely! *ABOUT THE SERIES HOST:* Your trackside guide for this series is AdrenaLyn, skater & referee with River City Roller Derby in Richmond, VA. Skating since 2014, her experience spans across the entire sport of roller derby - from jamming, rookie coaching, league leadership, and officiating as an on-skates referee, giving her a unique 360-view of the game. *SEASON 1, EP 1: NEW JAX vs GOTHAM Our first season will be a 16-episode breakdown of every game from the 2024 WFTDA Global Championships playlist, which features some of the best teams, officials, and announcers in the world. --- *SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & BOOK A SESSION:* Enjoying this deep-dive content? There are two new ways to get involved: ☕ *SUPPORT THE SERIES:* If you're finding this analysis helpful, you can "buy me a tea" on Ko-Fi! Your support helps fund the time and tech needed to create these videos. * https://ko-fi.com/adrenalynskating 🗓️ *BOOK A SESSION:* Need personalized help with skating, coaching, officiating, or league leadership? Book a call with AdrenaLyn via Google Appts! Perfect for: * New & developing Officials seeking mentorship * Skaters & coaches seeking rules clarification * Leagues seeking insight & advice for leadership structure * https://calendar.app.google/ZkA9RAu2MtcdE4yR9 --- **RESOURCES & LINKS:** * See the *ORIGINAL* full WFTDA broadcast of Game 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZZs7UA4mpo * *WFTDA Rules:* https://rules.wftda.com * *"What the IGRF?" Series Intro:* https://youtu.be/hjkodhkEkto?si=YC20wipY0wA8ug9N * River City Roller Derby: https://www.facebook.com/RiverCityRollerDerby * Virginia Roller Derby Network: https://www.facebook.com/p/Virginia-Roller-Derby-Network-61556930547346/ --- 00:00 Episode Intro: Game 1, Period 2 01:54 Jam 1 08:57 Jam 2 11:31 Jam 3 18:26 Jam 4 24:55 Jam 5 30:31 Jam 6 36:34 Jam 7 39:04 Jam 8 41:41 Jam 9 48:10 Jam 10 50:58 Jam 11 56:38 Jam 12 01:06:10 Jam 13 01:19:27 Jam 14 01:21:18 Jam 15 Stats 01:22:22 Jam 14 Penalty Review 01:23:30 Jam 15 01:24:54 Jam 16 01:28:32 Jam 17 01:31:21 Jam 18 01:37:11 Jam 18 OR 01:42:57 The Importance of Hydration for Officials 01:46:12 Jam 19 01:55:07 Jam 20

WELCOME to the very first episode of "What the IGRF?" — roller derby footage analysis series for skaters, officials, announcers, and fans! Have you ever been told to "just watch footage" to learn roller derby, but felt overwhelmed by all the chaos on the track? Or don't have the time or resources to do group footage review with your team? This series is designed to help solve that problem - by slowing down high-level gameplay to analyze derby strategy, skating skills, and the "invisible" work that officials do to make it all happen safely! *ABOUT THE SERIES HOST:* Your guide for this series is AdrenaLyn, skater & referee with River City Roller Derby in Richmond, VA. Skating since 2014, her experience spans across the entire sport of roller derby - from jamming, rookie coaching, league leadership, and officiating as an on-skates referee - which gives her a unique, 360-degree view of the game. *SEASON 1:* Our first season will be a 16-episode breakdown of every game from the 2024 WFTDA Global Championships playlist, which features some of the best teams, officials, and announcers in the world! --- *SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & BOOK A CALL:* Enjoying this deep-dive content? There are two new ways to get involved: ☕ *SUPPORT THE SERIES:* If you're finding this analysis helpful, you can "buy me a tea" on Ko-Fi! Your support helps fund the time and tech needed to create these videos. * https://ko-fi.com/adrenalynskating 🗓️ *BOOK A SESSION:* Need personalized help with skating, coaching, officiating, or league leadership? Book a call with AdrenaLyn via Google Appts! Perfect for: * New & developing Officials seeking mentorship * Skaters & coaches seeking rules clarification * Leagues seeking insight & advice for leadership structure * https://calendar.app.google/ZkA9RAu2MtcdE4yR9 --- **RESOURCES & LINKS:** * See the *ORIGINAL* full WFTDA broadcast of Game 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZZs7UA4mpo * *WFTDA Rules:* https://rules.wftda.com * *"What the IGRF?" Series Intro:* https://youtu.be/hjkodhkEkto?si=YC20wipY0wA8ug9N * River City Roller Derby: https://www.facebook.com/RiverCityRollerDerby * Virginia Roller Derby Network: https://www.facebook.com/p/Virginia-Roller-Derby-Network-61556930547346/ --- 00:00 Intro 02:21 Jam 1 09:56 Jam 2 12:46 Jam 3 17:07 Jam 4 19:36 Jam 5 21:24 Jam 6 28:01 Jam 7 31:47 Jam 8 33:37 Jam 9 39:34 Jam 10 42:54 Jam 11 45:28 Jam 12 47:28 Jam 13 52:08 Jam 14 55:08 Jam 15 58:43 Jam 16 01:04:41 Jam 17 01:07:44 Jam 18 01:11:46 Jam 19 01:16:02 Jam 20 01:23:18 Jam 21 01:26:03 Jam 22