Train Stop Workshops with Freight Train - Atlanta, GA
Sat, Jan 13
|Atlanta Roller Derby Practice Facility
Jump aboard one of the first ever new/beginner level derby clinics hosted by Freight Train! Two days with a variety of classes to choose from. Pick the ones you want to take or stay all wee! Venue Host: Atlanta Roller Derby FYI: Train Stop Workshops ATL will have a few int/adv level derby classes.
Time & Location
Jan 13, 2024, 1:00 PM EST – Jan 14, 2024, 7:00 PM EST
Atlanta Roller Derby Practice Facility, 281 Veterans Memorial Hwy SE, Mableton, GA 30126, USA
Guests
About the event
Structure: Come and Go Style Based on Topics you want to learn. Topics would change each hour. Don't care for a particular topic or think you have it down already? No worries, choose the classes that best work for you.
Length: 13 hours of topics, but pick and choose what you want to focus on or stay all weekend!
The class Schedule is posted below!
Day 1: Beginner-Focused Workshops
Day 2: Remaining Beginner-Focused Workshops & Mix Skill Level Workshops
Be sure to check out the multi-class packages! Price break starts at 4+ classes! YOU CHOOSE WHAT YOU WANT TO DO!
Schedule
45 minutesTentative - Registration / Venue Open
1 hourC1 - Skating with Confidence
Tickets
Multi Class Packages (4+)
Price Break Starts at 4 classes and up! Talk to me about financial assistance on weekend passes if you feel you need it.
From $75.00 to $150.00
Sale ended$150.00
+$3.75 ticket service fee
$110.00
+$2.75 ticket service fee
$140.00
+$3.50 ticket service fee
C1 - Skating with Confidence
In this class we discuss ways to improve your forward skating skills through balance, shifting weight, and gradually increasing your speed! Start Time: Day 1, 1pm
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Sale endedC2 - Backwards Skating
Let's learn the basics of backward skating! Learn to propel yourself in a variety of different ways! Choose the one that best works for you and expand that until you can master them all! Start Time: Day 1, 2pm.
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Sale endedC3 - Impact Readiness
It's time to take and give hits are you ready? In this class, we will talk about how to give and receive while on skates! We'll talk about transferring your weight to take a hit, different ways to receive a hit, keeping our head on a swivel, falling, and countering hits. Start time: Day 1, 3pm.
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Sale endedC4 - How to Run on Toe Stops
Need a fresh approach to running on your toe stops? Consider this class! We will be starting from a simple toe pick and then building up to 3-5 consecutive toe stop runs forward. Once we got that down we will begin exploring lateral movement on "the Tripod" of our skates. Step by Step we will level up. You choose where you want to focus and how far you want to go! Start Time: Day 1, 4pm
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Sale endedC5 - Jamming 101
We will be focusing on the bare bone basics of Jamming. Skating around and against bodies, getting lead, skating a Lap...or Two, and getting points. We are going to keep it pretty simple, discussing the most common methods of jamming: Agility/Lateral Jamming & Strength/Power Jamming. Start Time: Day 1, 5pm
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Sale endedC6 - Blocking 101 Key Elements
Not sure how plow, move laterally, or work with others? These are the key elements of blocking. Similar to the Jamming 101 class we are keeping it simple and working on the just three elements above to get you first game OR first 5 games ready! Start Time: Day 1, 6pm
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Sale endedC7 - Single Leg Balance (Day 2
Being able to balance, hold, and shift you weight in different directions on one leg is critical for skating as well as roller derby. Let's fine tune your skills and give you a few drills to begin mastering. Start Time 11am.
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Sale endedC8 - Transitions (Day 2)
This class will focus on how to do transitions between forward and backward skating. We will talk about foot placement, shifting your weight while in motion, and ways to make your transitions smooth. Methods that could be mentioned: Slide in, Open Book/Close the Book, Heel/Toe, Hop/Jump (180)
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Sale endedC9 - Sk8 Dance Crew for Beg.
In Sk8 Dance Crew for Beginners, we will be working on simple skate routines, footwork, and shuffle skate-type movements. Skaters must be able to at least skate forward confidently on their own to attend this class. This class is beginner-friendly! Best for skaters who can skate forward and stand confidently on skates. Take a little break from derby with a dance class!
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Sale endedC10 - Endurance is Awesome!
This is a game-play endurance class. There will be NO EXPLANATION of "how to play roller derby". (Ex: How to open up walls, Where should my foot be, etc) This class features continuous blocker/jammer drills for a good workout! It's a workout class! Water breaks are taken at your leisure or while I quickly explain the next drill. This class is best for experienced skaters who are confident playing with others full throttle! Skaters may be divided by Red/Yellow/Green Light. More on that later
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Sale endedC11 - Evil Tripods!
In this class, we will be working on ways to combat tripod formations by ourselves! We will be working on going through them, around them, and pushing them in the most effective way possible. This class is for everyone, but it's best for skaters with some gameplay experience! There might be mix level skaters in this class.
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Sale endedC12 -The Ins and Outs of Derby
Let's work on various ways to sneak by or aggressively take the inside and outside lines of the derby track. This is a mixed-level class, but best for skaters with some gameplay experience. There could be gameplay scenarios referenced which can be challenging to understand without experience. But all are welcome!
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Sale endedC13 - Grand Scheme of Offense
The class will discuss the grand scheme of offense. (In my opinion) The big pillars are screening, holding, and hitting. Let's explore ways to make our individual offense play more solid for our jammers! This is a mix-level class.
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Sale endedWeekend Spectator Pass
Want to Hear How I Teach and/or Not interested in Skating but want to listen in on the topics with the class participants? Grab this pass!
$35.00
+$0.88 ticket service fee
Sale endedPresale FT TShirt or Tank
Freight Train fan T-shirt and Tanks will be on sale! If your pre-order online, you'll save a few bucks! Present your ticket where ever the shirts are on sale. Thanks in advance for your support!
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
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