So you’ve passed min skills! Now what? After a long, hard slog through minimum skills, it’s finally time to get out there and put those skills to the test on track. Which all sounds awesome until you realise you actually … Read more
Author Archives: nottsogentle
Taking the Grey- International Women’s Day
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Nottingham Roller Derby are opening their doors and inviting you to find out more about the fastest growing sport in Europe! International Women’s Day is a great opportunity to celebrate and Nottingham Roller Derby … Read more
Kit Up!
We love a good debate about kit; with so much to choose from and so many different variables how can you ever know what’s the best? How would you even begin to define what the best kit is? We can … Read more
NRD goes Winter Warrior
This weekend members of Nottingham Roller Derby will take in the X-Runner’s Winter Warrior obstacle race. Read more
NRD wraps up 2015
In early December 2015 I was proudly elected chair of Nottingham Roller Derby and hit the ground running due to the phenomenal work The Ruth Hurts had done before me. 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
Derby Kisses
We’re awfully fond of bruises in roller derby. They’ve become a symbol that you’ve worked hard or done something epic or made a spectacle of yourself in some way. Read more
Skills Review
It can feel a little overwhelming when you first start at the sheer volume of skating skills you need to play roller derby, and, in particular to pass those pesky and dreaded “minimum skills.” But these are the foundation to becoming a great player and from time to time it’s always good to look back and assess how far you’ve come! 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
Blogging About Blogs
2015 has been a busy old year so I thought I’d take a minute to have a recap on some of the blogs we’ve had so far! Read more