Congrats on your new title! I would love to go but I don't think there are any derby's close to here.
Are you a Derby Girl? Would you be one?
03/31/2011
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You'd be surprised. My city has 3 teams... Two are part of one league and one is its own league. Just google your metro with roller derby
Originally posted by
liilii080
Congrats on your new title! I would love to go but I don't think there are any derby's close to here.
03/31/2011
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Congrats! That's awesome!
Originally posted by
BBW Talks Toys
I joined the team as a non-skating official (NSO). I love it so far! Excited to see if I get to NSO at the next bout Saturday! YAY!
Maybe I will look into doing that, too. I'd love to do roller derby. I can be kind of shy and physically delicate, so starting as a NSO could be good for me. My boyfriend and his female friends have been encouraging me to sign up as a derby girl. One day!
03/31/2011
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Um, it's no joke. It's a brutal sport. If you have a good coach, the practices are intense too! I couldn't believe the things they were doing in practice last night.
Originally posted by
bunny love
Congrats! That's awesome!
Maybe I will look into doing that, too. I'd love to do roller derby. I can be kind of shy and physically delicate, so starting as a NSO could be good for me. My boyfriend and his female friends have ... more
Maybe I will look into doing that, too. I'd love to do roller derby. I can be kind of shy and physically delicate, so starting as a NSO could be good for me. My boyfriend and his female friends have ... more
Congrats! That's awesome!
Maybe I will look into doing that, too. I'd love to do roller derby. I can be kind of shy and physically delicate, so starting as a NSO could be good for me. My boyfriend and his female friends have been encouraging me to sign up as a derby girl. One day! less
Maybe I will look into doing that, too. I'd love to do roller derby. I can be kind of shy and physically delicate, so starting as a NSO could be good for me. My boyfriend and his female friends have been encouraging me to sign up as a derby girl. One day! less
03/31/2011
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Oh, I know! That's why I'm hesitant to try it.
Originally posted by
BBW Talks Toys
Um, it's no joke. It's a brutal sport. If you have a good coach, the practices are intense too! I couldn't believe the things they were doing in practice last night.
03/31/2011
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I hope you have a lot of fun with it!
Originally posted by
BBW Talks Toys
Um, it's no joke. It's a brutal sport. If you have a good coach, the practices are intense too! I couldn't believe the things they were doing in practice last night.
I don't think I could ever do it. Between being very uncoordinated and being a complete wimp I think it isn't the sport for me.
03/31/2011
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That's the joy of being NSO. Non. Skating. Official. NO SKATING! But still part of the team. Best of both worlds!
Originally posted by
Taylor
I hope you have a lot of fun with it!
I don't think I could ever do it. Between being very uncoordinated and being a complete wimp I think it isn't the sport for me.
I don't think I could ever do it. Between being very uncoordinated and being a complete wimp I think it isn't the sport for me.
Because ME? On skates? COMEDY!
03/31/2011
After much time spent with the ladies of the derby and some consideration, I've decided to try out for the team. I am just in a place where I'd hate to look back and say: Damn, I wish I'd done this!
07/22/2011
I've never even heard of a Roller Derby before this thread, and never been to one (obviously)
07/23/2011
I have no interest in it.
07/23/2011
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It's growing quite a following in the US.
Originally posted by
Errant Venture
I've never even heard of a Roller Derby before this thread, and never been to one (obviously)
07/23/2011
I wold love to do it but they don't really have it here.
07/23/2011
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Indianapolis has a team
Originally posted by
phunkyphreak
I wold love to do it but they don't really have it here.
Bloomington has a team
Ft. Wayne has a team
07/23/2011
So, I'm learning to skate with my league. Oh. MY. GAWD.
Lemme tell you, if you find a league that is interested in the athleticism of roller derby, the workout is beyond anything you can imagine! And no, I don't know how to skate yet, it's been 4 weeks.
Lemme tell you, if you find a league that is interested in the athleticism of roller derby, the workout is beyond anything you can imagine! And no, I don't know how to skate yet, it's been 4 weeks.
09/29/2011
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It sound like fun but, 1) I can't skate 2) I'm not even 5 ft tall, really tiny and I'd get murdered.
Originally posted by
BBW Talks Toys
Most of us here probably have at least some idea of what Roller Derby is. I went to my first bout last night and fell in love! LOVE I tell you! I haven't stopped talking about it since I got home last night. I also have been on the website for
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Most of us here probably have at least some idea of what Roller Derby is. I went to my first bout last night and fell in love! LOVE I tell you! I haven't stopped talking about it since I got home last night. I also have been on the website for our local team and reading up on the players and figuring out when the next bouts are so I can go! My Mr is already saying, "Just try out!" Personally, I'm not in any kind of shape to compete with these tough ladies, but maybe someday! For now, I'm looking to volunteer at the bouts so I can get in for free! I even love the atmosphere there! It's just so laid back and fun!
Also, for me, watching a bunch of women skate around and knock each other around in a socially acceptable setting is kind of hot and totally awesome!
So what about you? Have you ever been to Derby bout? Are you a Roller Derby girl? Would you be? (I'm even opening this up to the guys who've been to Derby bouts to tell me what they think!) less
Also, for me, watching a bunch of women skate around and knock each other around in a socially acceptable setting is kind of hot and totally awesome!
So what about you? Have you ever been to Derby bout? Are you a Roller Derby girl? Would you be? (I'm even opening this up to the guys who've been to Derby bouts to tell me what they think!) less
It sounds like great fun, though.
Enjoy!
My middle daughter was "recruited" by a Roller Derby scout. She was interested and my husband was worried she'd get hurt. She's taller than I am and in better shape, and fairly athletic. I wish she had done it, but she let it go. I was kind of sad about it.
09/29/2011
I'm only a few inches taller than P'Gell, but I think I'd still like to give it a shot. Maybe one day when I'm not also working nights.
09/29/2011
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I can't skate either. When I started a few weeks ago, I could barely stand and relax enough to make it around comfortably. Now, I'm learning to balance on one leg and learning to really skate.
Originally posted by
P'Gell
It sound like fun but, 1) I can't skate 2) I'm not even 5 ft tall, really tiny and I'd get murdered.
It sounds like great fun, though.
Enjoy!
My middle daughter was "recruited" by a Roller Derby scout. ... more
It sounds like great fun, though.
Enjoy!
My middle daughter was "recruited" by a Roller Derby scout. ... more
It sound like fun but, 1) I can't skate 2) I'm not even 5 ft tall, really tiny and I'd get murdered.
It sounds like great fun, though.
Enjoy!
My middle daughter was "recruited" by a Roller Derby scout. She was interested and my husband was worried she'd get hurt. She's taller than I am and in better shape, and fairly athletic. I wish she had done it, but she let it go. I was kind of sad about it. less
It sounds like great fun, though.
Enjoy!
My middle daughter was "recruited" by a Roller Derby scout. She was interested and my husband was worried she'd get hurt. She's taller than I am and in better shape, and fairly athletic. I wish she had done it, but she let it go. I was kind of sad about it. less
Not to mention, all the endurance work we do is on skates. Wall sits, tabata squats, and planks all on skates? Holy learn to balance, Batman!
We have a very petite girl on our team who is one of our best skaters. When she started, she could hardly stand on her skates. You'd talk to her and she'd fall. Now? No one can hardly knock her down because she can get so low on her skates that she makes it through their legs before they even realize that she's down there.
There's no wrong size for Roller Derby. EVERY size has an advantage? Once I get my balance and really learn to skate, I'll be hard to knock down because I'm bigger.
09/29/2011
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You should totally do it. It's also, probably, the hardest workout I've EVER done.
Originally posted by
Jul!a
I'm only a few inches taller than P'Gell, but I think I'd still like to give it a shot. Maybe one day when I'm not also working nights.
09/29/2011
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Sounds like a challenge I'd love!
Originally posted by
BBW Talks Toys
You should totally do it. It's also, probably, the hardest workout I've EVER done.
09/29/2011
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I don't even know how I'm making it through practices. I'm fatigued by 30 minutes in and our practices run between 1.5-2 hours twice a week and one hour on Sundays. The really tough part is proper skating position is a squatting position. (The lower you have your butt, the more balanced you are.) My thighs hate me...
Originally posted by
Jul!a
Sounds like a challenge I'd love!
09/29/2011
I would like to watch it.
09/29/2011
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But they're gonna be super toned in a few months!
Originally posted by
BBW Talks Toys
I don't even know how I'm making it through practices. I'm fatigued by 30 minutes in and our practices run between 1.5-2 hours twice a week and one hour on Sundays. The really tough part is proper skating position is a squatting position.
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I don't even know how I'm making it through practices. I'm fatigued by 30 minutes in and our practices run between 1.5-2 hours twice a week and one hour on Sundays. The really tough part is proper skating position is a squatting position. (The lower you have your butt, the more balanced you are.) My thighs hate me...
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09/29/2011
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If I didn't work nights, I would sooooo join one of these. Until such a time that I don't work nights, things with night practice are a bit out of the question. But thank you very much for the links!
Originally posted by
BBW Talks Toys
there are a couple of different leagues
(three different links... I highly recommend looking into the Outfit or the Rollers) ... more
(three different links... I highly recommend looking into the Outfit or the Rollers) ... more
there are a couple of different leagues
(three different links... I highly recommend looking into the Outfit or the Rollers) less
(three different links... I highly recommend looking into the Outfit or the Rollers) less
09/29/2011
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Deffinatly gotta say Roller Derby girls are hot.
Originally posted by
BBW Talks Toys
Most of us here probably have at least some idea of what Roller Derby is. I went to my first bout last night and fell in love! LOVE I tell you! I haven't stopped talking about it since I got home last night. I also have been on the website for
...
more
Most of us here probably have at least some idea of what Roller Derby is. I went to my first bout last night and fell in love! LOVE I tell you! I haven't stopped talking about it since I got home last night. I also have been on the website for our local team and reading up on the players and figuring out when the next bouts are so I can go! My Mr is already saying, "Just try out!" Personally, I'm not in any kind of shape to compete with these tough ladies, but maybe someday! For now, I'm looking to volunteer at the bouts so I can get in for free! I even love the atmosphere there! It's just so laid back and fun!
Also, for me, watching a bunch of women skate around and knock each other around in a socially acceptable setting is kind of hot and totally awesome!
So what about you? Have you ever been to Derby bout? Are you a Roller Derby girl? Would you be? (I'm even opening this up to the guys who've been to Derby bouts to tell me what they think!) less
Also, for me, watching a bunch of women skate around and knock each other around in a socially acceptable setting is kind of hot and totally awesome!
So what about you? Have you ever been to Derby bout? Are you a Roller Derby girl? Would you be? (I'm even opening this up to the guys who've been to Derby bouts to tell me what they think!) less
09/29/2011
Love going to derby.
09/29/2011
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Yes, they are! And even MAX magazine names one as having the best legs in America. (got it autographed too! )
Originally posted by
The-IT-Guy-And-My-Secretary
Deffinatly gotta say Roller Derby girls are hot.
09/29/2011
I would LOVE to join a roller derby team. It's funny cause my boyfriend says that I'll get hit, fall over, and cry, but I really want to try it!
02/08/2012
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You never know until you try. All you can do is strap on some gear and get on the track! Go for it!
Originally posted by
SomewhatSomewhere
I would LOVE to join a roller derby team. It's funny cause my boyfriend says that I'll get hit, fall over, and cry, but I really want to try it!
02/08/2012
I'm an NSO for my local team and I'm hoping to join fresh meat soon!
09/05/2012