Get Ready for the Louisey Rider Cup 2024! Nottingham Roller Derby is excited to announce the return of the annual Louisey Rider Cup! This special event celebrates the life and legacy of skater Louise Wright, aka Louisey Rider #66, who … Read more
Recently, I bought some new boots and plates online. Unfortunately, as is the risk with buying something without having the modern luxury of trying it on first, they did not quite fit properly. I could skate in them, but they were too thin for my flipper feet and wouldn’t have been sustainable for me in the long run. But, rather than ditch my pricey new purchase, I decided to do something about it by trying to stretch them out a bit and, happily, I can report it worked. Read more
OMG, Sun! Now that we’re nearing a return to normalcy, you might be thinking it’s time to dust off those pads and get yourself back on eight wheels – AND YOU’D BE RIGHT! So, while you’re waiting to get yourself … Read more
We are super proud to announce the launch of the new names and logos for our WFTDA aligned A and B teams; we are now officially named Nottingham Roller Derby Arrows and Nottingham Roller Derby Bolts. Read more
Nottingham Roller Derby Bolts have, well, *bolted* into the British Roller Derby Championships, winning their debut game in Tier 3 East in a nail biting final jam against hosts Coventry Roller Derby. Team member Leahviathan reflects on how much this … Read more
So, you’re at roller derby. Maybe your friend finally convinced you to come. Maybe you saw an event on Facebook and took a chance. Maybe you’re lost and you have no idea what the hell kind of multicoloured, whistleblowing, fight … Read more
The LRC saved my life! Quite a sweeping statement, but not one without weight. The Louisey Rider Cup is important to Nottingham Roller Derby members for many reasons; chief amongst them being the wish to celebrate the life of Louise … Read more
Well it’s here, the biggest event in the roller derby calendar. THE ROLLER DERBY WORLD CUP! The excitement is palpable, with teams coming to our fair land to take part in a grueling long weekend of competition, displaying the highest … Read more
It’s new intake time over at Nottingham Roller Derby and we’re 4 weeks in to our 16 week beginners course! This intake have been marvelling and embarrassing us in equal measure as they pick up things at lightning speed. It’s … Read more
With a fond farewell to our chosen charity in 2015/16 – Brake and with pride that we were able to raise over £6000 for a cause close to our hearts. The culmination of this being the Louisey Rider Cup – … Read more