While contemplating the idea of confronting fears, I asked a few of our league members to tell me about their derby fears, and how they hoped to overcome them. Read more
Confronting Our Derby Fears
Monthly Archives: October 2014
Game Review: NRG vs. WHR
With NRG set to play in the last game of the day they were up against an old foe, Wolverhampton Honour Rollers. Last time NRG met WHR they won 229 – 138. With this in mind, and 2nd place within reach, the pressure was on. Read more
So – you want to get better at roller derby?
As a beginner’s coach, I often see people focused on ‘minimum skills’ or leave practice saying ‘I must get better at skating!’. Heck, I say it to myself most weeks. (And on a good week, when I’m not so busy with work, I train up to 4 days a week!) But what does it REALLY take to be better at roller derby? Below are a few pointers in the right direction… Read more
Game Report: SSB vs SWS, NRG vs HARD
October 4th 2014 – Our last home game of the year saw SSB up against SWS and NRG take on HARD. Read more
Returning to Roller Derby with Metal Legs
In a sport like roller derby injury is a very real danger. Hurling yourself at other people with 8 wheels attached to your feet isn’t the safest pastime after all. So unfortunately, most players will face some kind of injury during their derby career. Read more