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
NRD wraps up 2015
Category Archives: News
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
Brake – Nottingham Roller Derby’s chosen charity for 2015/16
We are delighted to announce Brake as our new charity for this year. Read more
Roller Derby Til I Diet – Revolting Bodies on Track
OK, OK so the title is intentionally provocative – but it poses an important question about what we culturally perceive to be ‘revolting’. Read more
Our favourite photos from 2014
We look back on a big year for us. Read more
The Green New Year Message 2014
I once knew someone…well a few people actually… who spent time in a plaster cast recovering from a Derby-related mishap. They read a lot, spent way too much time on Derby Dialogue, and felt miserable. Read more
NRG vs WHR Bout Report: Twas brill! The slithy toe-stops did veer and bimble on the track
Derby husband, The Urbane Fox is back to give us his take on NRG’s latest home bout against Wolverhampton Honour Rollers. Read more
Co-ed bout review: Nottingham vs Sheffield
The majority of NRG are in agreement; if you’ve never seen Roller Polar Bear in a grass skirt and head dress – you’ve never lived! He’ll be cutting a Waddell-esque figure along side the demure Hulk SmAsh announcing at our next home bout August bank holiday; first, he gives us an overview of the grippingly close battle between ourselves and SRD last week. Read more
Nottingham Roller Girls vs Halifax Bruising Banditas
Saturday 15th June 2013; a day that will live long in the memory of the East Midlands’ roller derby community as Nottingham Roller Girls hosted their first ever home bout, welcoming Halifax Bruising Banditas to NTU’s Lee Westwood Sports Centre. Read more
Meet Our NSO’s
At your first few bouts you may not notice them, but a few events in you’re beginning to ask yourself what role the dudes in gray or pink play in all this? They are Non Skating Official’s or NSO’s and without them the bout just wouldn’t happen. NSO roles cover penalties, scoring and timing – they’re literally watching every move you skate! Read more