So…The doctor tells me that I’m overweight and need to lose some so I lose 3 stone on Slimming World. Now they tell me I need to exercise. But I HATE exercise, it’s so boring and everyone will be staring at me. Read more
NRG vs Sheffield Steel Crucibelles
Six months ago I went along with a friend to my first Roller Derby bout. My friend talked me through the game as we watched a blur of girls speeding past and hitting the hell out of each other. We cheered along, not really understanding what was happening. Read more
New 2013 Rules
WFTDA have just published the new 2013 version of the Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby. In case the website crashes, we’re hosting a mirror link here: wftda-rules.pdf
Happy Halloween
Handy work from The Ruths Hurts and Notts O’Gentle Read more
Lemmy Atom’s guide to choosing your roller derby name
So you’ve bought some kit, become a member, and you’re well on your way to passing minimum skills. You’re getting ready to step up from your beginners programme and you’re learning to scrim with your teammates. I guess this means … Read more
My Life With Two Kids and Eight Wheels
I’ve never even seen Whip It, so god knows what I’m doing here… in a sports Hall… in Shrewsbury… waiting to participate in my first Roller Derby bout. Read more
NRG take on Evolution Rollergirls
On Sunday 16th September we take a trip to Shrewsbury to take on Evolution Rollergirls. This will be our first bout in nearly a year with a brand new line-up. Read more
My kit, then and now
So, as with most people who take up roller derby, you have to start out with whatever kit the club has knocking around. As the obsession takes hold, so does the feverish desire to buy your own stuff. Read more