{
  "id": 6535098,
  "title": "Soul City Sirens offers beginner roller derby boot camp",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/soul-city-sirens-offers-beginner-roller-derby-boot-camp",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-10T03:45:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/soul-city-sirens-offers-beginner-034543831.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Augusta, Georgia is set to welcome a new beginner roller derby bootcamp called Soul City Sirens. The Sirens, Augusta's sole women's flat track roller derby league, are an active not-for-profit organization. This six-week bootcamp is specifically tailored for individuals with no prior experience in roller skating. The program aims to provide an opportunity for community members to learn the sport, gain confidence, stay active, and become a part of a supportive team. It's an invitation to try something new, be adventurous, and get in shape. Even if skating isn't someone's cup of tea, there are other ways to contribute to the team. As one of the coaches put it, \"It's a good community to be a part of and just get you out of the house, get you something to do.\" Registration is open until a few days before the bootcamp commences on September 20th.",
  "summary": "AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- For those of you looking to get into roller skating, get your skates ready because there’s a Soul City Sirens bootcamp coming your way. The Sirens are Augusta’s only women’s flat track roller derby league, an active not-for-profit organization in Augusta. This six-week bootcamp is designed specifically for beginners, so you don’t […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}