Body image has been pertinent in the media for a very long time. There are dips and swells for its popularity in the media but, overall, it’s inescapable. It’s been said in many ways by many people – the media is saturated with images of social perfection. In sport body image tends to focus on being slim and toned; speed, agility and strength has simply become a by-product of the aesthetic. And roller derby comes with it’s own endless stereotypes of body image – but we’re not going there today. Read more
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The SSB B-team
On Saturday it’s NRDs new B-teams first games! We’ve already heard from the girls so this week we asked some of the boys how they felt about the upcoming game and the work they’ve put in. Read more
Let’s Talk About Sweat Baby
How clean is your kit bag? Do you have that niggling feeling every evening before practice that you should probably wash your mouth guard? Air out your kit and clean those strap supports? Read more
Brake – Nottingham Roller Derby’s chosen charity for 2015/16
We are delighted to announce Brake as our new charity for this year. Read more
How to photograph roller derby
Having been on both sides of the camera I’ve got a few hints and tips to help to get the most from photographing roller derby ranging from an iPhone to a professional set up. Read more
Women in Sport
So last week was Women in Sport Week; an initiative whose aim is to transform how women and girls are perceived in sport, what role they play in leading and working in sport, and to get women’s sport noticed. Read more
Player Profile: Natastrophe
A-Team captain, Natastrophe tells us about exercising for fun, her trusty skates, and service stations. Read more
Player Profile: Cherry Revenge
Everything you always wanted to know about B-team coach, Cherry Revenge Read more
The Helmet: The Most Important Piece of Kit?
A look at the 3 basic types of helmet and why they’re so important for you. Read more
NRGB – A snap shot of where we’re at.
Our B-Team is starting to take shape so we catch up with them ahead of their first proper scrim with another team this weekend. Read more