The following outlines the current committees, including their purpose and responsibilities. This is the minimal set of committees, and others may be added as additional needs are identified or as needed for special projects.
Some committees have limited spots. If you are interested in signing up for any of these committees, email board-of-directors@rockincityjrd.org.
Strategic Governance Committee
Supports:
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Member Representative
Purpose:
To provide broad oversight and ensure the league’s mission is consistently upheld and progressed. It aims to maintain the health and long-term viability of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Overseeing the league’s overall direction, ensuring it aligns with its mission and values.
- Developing and reviewing long-term strategic plans.
- Reviewing and updating league bylaws and policies as needed.
- Facilitating communication between the board and general membership.
- Supporting the board in recruiting and onboarding new board members and key volunteers.
- Assisting with general administrative needs and documentation.
Finance and Development Committee
Supports:
Treasurer
Purpose:
To ensure financial health of the organization and ensure compliance with relevant tax or other financial obligations
Responsibilities:
- Presenting a yearly budget
- Collecting dues and reconciling the bank account
- Making sure taxes are paid
Operations & Events Committee
Supports:
President, Vice-President, Secretary
Purpose:
To manage the logistical aspects of all league activities, ensuring smooth execution of practices, games, and other events. Note: At least one coach shall be on this committee
Responsibilities:
- Planning and coordinating mashups and local games/tournaments (e.g., venue logistics, equipment setup, concessions, ticketing, volunteer assignments for game day).
- Arranging travel logistics for tournaments (e.g., transportation, accommodation, meal planning).
- Managing the inventory and maintenance of league equipment
- Recruiting, scheduling, and managing volunteers for specific event-day needs (e.g., setup/teardown, concessions, merchandise).
- Coordinating with coaching staff to establish and maintain relationships with other leagues in and out of state to coordinate games
- Coordinate team hydration/snacks: water jug/refill bottles or cooler with waters for all practices and snacks/light lunch for long practices as well as for events
Skater Programs and Officiating Committee
Supports:
Member Representative, Vice-President (for program oversight)
Purpose:
To support the athletic development and well-being of the skaters, and to ensure fair play through effective officiating. Comprised of two subcommittees: NSOs and Refs (SOs):
Responsibilities:
- Assisting coaches with practice logistics and skater needs.
- Organizing skater development clinics or workshops.
- Supporting skater retention efforts.
- Coordinating with officials (referees, non-skating officials) for practices and bouts.
- Ensuring adherence to junior roller derby rules and safety protocols.
- Managing new skater onboarding and graduation processes.
NSO Subcommittee
- Ensure that all parents are provided the opportunity to learn to NSO
- Members should read the latest rule guidelines from JRDA and help all parents and players stay current
- Members should be familiar with the tablets/technology we use to record statistics and coordinate the game
- Ensure that all the skating events are adequately staffed with parent volunteer NSOs
- Head NSO to enter player/game stats following games
SO Subcommittee
- Members should recruit, train, and retain skating officials for skating events
- Members should make sure all skating events are adequately staffed and provide opportunities to learn to ref
- Members need to be decent skaters who are willing to learn the rules of derby plan and serve as one of the at least 4 officials at mash ups and sanctioned games
Recruitment & Outreach Committee
Supports:
Member Representative, Vice-President (for program oversight)
Purpose:
To attract new members (skaters, volunteers, fans) to the league and manage all internal and external communications to promote league activities and foster community engagement.
Responsibilities:
- Developing and executing strategies for skater, volunteer, and fan recruitment.
- Managing league social media presence, website content, and newsletters in coordination with coaches and team captains
- Coordinating community outreach programs and promotional events.
- Creating and distributing marketing and informational materials.
- Maintaining consistent messaging and branding for the league.
- Coordinate team photos at the beginning of the season