4th annual European Roller Derby Organizational Conference

The Bear City Roller Derby League organizes the 4th annual European Roller Derby Organizational Conference from February 2013, 1st through 3rd. The event will take place in Berlin (Germany). This will be the 4th edition of this initiative since 2009. An opportunity for the European leagues to meet and discuss about the evolution of the discipline and create contacts.

Sessions topics are not set yet, they will however include:

Officials

• Statistics
• Pre Bout Preparations
• NSO/Volunteer Structuring and Training
• How to train your referee crew
• Officiating Code of Conduct / Professionalism / Skater communication
• Experienced Referees (Over 2 Years)
• Rookie Referees (2 years or Less)
• WFTDA Referee Cerification
• WFTDA Rules Q&A for Officials

Skaters

• League Organization & Structure
• Conflict Resolution
• Press, Promotion and Sport Marketing
• Sponsoring & Fundraising
• Merchandising & Branding
• Equipment Workshops
• Recruiting
• Bout Organization
• National level discussions
• European Discussion
• Motivation & Mental Coaching
• Line up Writing/Management & Bench Coaching
• Footage Analysis
• Nutrition & Safety/First Aid
• WFTDA Q&A

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