How I stretched out my skates

Recently, I bought some new boots and plates online. Unfortunately, as is the risk with buying something without having the modern luxury of trying it on first, they did not quite fit properly. I could skate in them, but they were too thin for my flipper feet and wouldn’t have been sustainable for me in the long run. But, rather than ditch my pricey new purchase, I decided to do something about it by trying to stretch them out a bit and, happily, I can report it worked. Read more

Getting Buff for 2016

Been lounging on your sofa, boozing and watching rubbish telly for two whole weeks over the festive period? Then, if like me you got a bit too enthusiastic with the Crimbo cheese board, you’ll be absolutely itching to get back ‘on it’ and ready for the new derby season. Read more

Busting a Gut!

Whether you’re new to roller derby (or indeed exercise) or an old hat at it; there’s no doubt that your core muscles are going to get a hammering. To help you get in shape; this blog is going to explore some of the top abdominal exercises you can do … at home, with no equipment! Read more

Game footage – film, edit and upload

Over the past year we’ve been filming most of our games and scrims; it’s also a requirement for British Championships. Footage from some teams has been disappointing because it’s been filmed from a static camera where you can barely see what’s going on. Game reviews are a whole lot easier when the footage is clear and concise. We thought we’d share how we do it without any snazzy paid for software. Read more