How clean is your kit bag? Do you have that niggling feeling every evening before practice that you should probably wash your mouth guard? Air out your kit and clean those strap supports? Read more
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Category Archives: Tips
How to photograph roller derby
Having been on both sides of the camera I’ve got a few hints and tips to help to get the most from photographing roller derby ranging from an iPhone to a professional set up. Read more
Lacing Techniques
How you lace up your skates can have a huge effect not only on your comfort but also your performance. Read more
Get your league organised
I’ve seen NRG move from one team with twenty members to becoming Nottingham Roller Derby with four teams and seventy five members. Read more
Game Day Preparation – Tips for being ready on the track
It’s taken me a while, and a few mistakes along the way, to get my game day routine just right. So I hope to pass along a few helpful tips that I have found which get my mind and body prepared. Read more
Getting The Most Out Of Practice
The hall is hired, the track is down and there are anywhere from 10 – 30+ skaters looking expectantly at the coach. All the elements are there for a great practice session but are you taking full advantage of this? Here are the essential things I try to keep in mind that I think help me get the most out of practice. 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
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
So – you want to get better at roller derby?
As a beginner’s coach, I often see people focused on ‘minimum skills’ or leave practice saying ‘I must get better at skating!’. Heck, I say it to myself most weeks. (And on a good week, when I’m not so busy with work, I train up to 4 days a week!) But what does it REALLY take to be better at roller derby? Below are a few pointers in the right direction… Read more