This weekend members of Nottingham Roller Derby will take in the X-Runner’s Winter Warrior obstacle race. Read more
NRD goes Winter Warrior
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
Game footage – film, edit and upload
Over the past year we’ve been filming most of our games and scrims; it’s also a requirement for British Championships. Footage from some teams has been disappointing because it’s been filmed from a static camera where you can barely see what’s going on. Game reviews are a whole lot easier when the footage is clear and concise. We thought we’d share how we do it without any snazzy paid for software. Read more
Where’s your body at?
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
10 types of roller derby beginner
So you’re thinking of joining a roller derby team; but not sure what to expect? We’re exploring the 10 most common profile types to help you feel at ease! Read more