Well, 2014 was a difficult year with highs and some painful lows. It was the year that we experienced the unexpected loss of our friend and teammate, Louise. Based on that, it’d be easy for me to dismiss 2014 as being an utterly sh*t year. However, I don’t want to lose sight of the positive things that we can take from the past year, so I’m going to share my ramblings about some of the good things. Read more
We look back on a big year for us. Read more
Christmas is indeed special. The air is getting colder, the streets in town are busier, resonating with the sound of people scrambling in shops to secure their loved ones that all important gift …but I find at Christmas time life takes its toll on my moral fibre. Read more
So, you lucky thing, you – there’s a roller derby girl, or boy, in your life! Obviously, they’re rather awesome and this Christmas you’ll want to show them how much they mean to you by lavishing them with gifts. Thankfully, just for you, we’ve compiled a list of the most awesome roller derby presents that money can buy. Read more
I’m stood with a group of people I’ve never met before. I look like an idiot. I’ve got all my pads on – but I’m still in my trainers. It’s OK though because the others are in the same boat. I know absolutely no one in the room. This is an introvert’s worst nightmare. This is my worst nightmare! Read more
Having spoken to a number of my fellow ‘Fresh Meat’ members – and indeed a number of the coaches and players – I can say that nothing seems to elicit a nervous laugh like the mention of The Rules. Read more
It’s very difficult to play roller derby without getting sweaty. But hey! Comparing sweat marks after practice is one of the perks, right?! One of the downsides to this is stinky pads; so I wrote this little guide on how I battle pad stink! Read more
Last weekend saw a double-header at the Ponds Forge International Sports Centre where the Nottingham Roller Girls took-on the Sheffield Steel Roller Girls, and the Super Smash Brollers played The Inhuman League. Read more
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
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