OK, OK so the title is intentionally provocative – but it poses an important question about what we culturally perceive to be ‘revolting’. Read more
Roller Derby Til I Diet – Revolting Bodies on Track
Captain’s New Year Message
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
Our favourite photos from 2014
We look back on a big year for us. Read more
How Roller Derby Became My Christmas Saviour
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
All I want for Christmas – Present ideas for the roller derby obsessive
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
Wheely Good Friends: You’ll Never Skate Alone
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
The Rookie Guide to Learning Roller Derby Rules
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
Beating Pad Stink
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
Game Report: SSRG vs NRG, TIL vs SSB
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
Confronting Our Derby Fears
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