Monthly Archives: September 2010

For the love of eight wheels: Biroller Disorder from Dutchland Rollers is ready to see roller derby recognized as a sport

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Emileigh Clare

Roller derby has come a long way from the scripted action of yore. Biroller Disorder, a referee from Lancaster’s premiere all-women’s roller derby league, the Dutchland Rollers, is working to bring more attention to roller derby as a sport. Biroller, … Continue reading →

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Three roller derby teams from the East Coast advance to championships

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Emileigh Clare

The Gotham Girls Roller Derby, the Philly Roller Girls and the Charm City Roller Girls all made it to the top three at this past weekend’s WFTDA East Region Playoffs. Next up for these teams is the WFTDA’s Championship Tournament … Continue reading →

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Derby skills test: What we need to demonstrate to the WFTDA judges

Posted on September 27, 2010 by ellen minsavage

A lot of people have been asking me: When is your team gonna play its first game?? I want to go!! Before we can get out there and compete in bouts, we need to apply to the Women’s Flat Track … Continue reading →

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Baltimore’s Harm City Homicide is recruiting

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Emileigh Clare

Boys get your speed skates laced and ready! The all-male roller derby team Harm City Homicide is holding their first open try out on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 8:30 p.m. The try outs will be held at the Shake and … Continue reading →

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Check out the trailer for documentary: “Brutal Beauty: Tales of the Rose City Rollers “

Posted on September 20, 2010 by ellen minsavage

See the trailer for “Brutal Beauty:Tales of the Rose City Rollers” Warning: Trailer contains explicit language The indie documentary, which is expected to be released in January, “Brutal Beauty: Tales of the Rose City Rollers” probably won’t make it to … Continue reading →

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Derby practice: We be jammin’

Posted on September 16, 2010 by ellen minsavage

I’ve always shied away from being a jammer at roller derby practice. I tend to be a blocker or pivot. In case you don’t know the positions in roller derby, here’s a quick guide to some roller derby terms. I’ve … Continue reading →

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New York Times article: Aggression on wheels, with bruises as badges

Posted on September 15, 2010 by ellen minsavage

The New York Times did a story on the Gotham Girls Roller Derby team. Here’s an excerpt: As a child of the 1970s, I spent a number of birthday parties in striped tube socks and bright white roller skates, whizzing … Continue reading →

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Padded roller derby shorts– bootylicious or too much?

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Emileigh Clare

After getting knocked down a few times at my last practice with the Black Rose Rollers and during a practice visit with Chesapeake Roller Derby, I’ve been thinking more about getting padded shorts like these. Currently, I’m decked out with … Continue reading →

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Help animals! Attend Dutchland Derby’s bout on Saturday

Posted on September 9, 2010 by ellen minsavage

Won’t you help me? Derby girls might be tough on the outside, but they’re all warm and gooey on the inside! Dutchland Derby Rollers will donate a portion of the proceeds from their Saturday, Sept. 11, bout to the Organization … Continue reading →

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Holy bouts, Batman! This weekend is loaded with roller derby action

Posted on September 8, 2010 by ellen minsavage

So many bouts, so little time! This weekend is packed with packs and jammed with jammers. Just try to get through it without a derby girl up in your face. OK, I’m done now. Check out the action: Dutchland Derby … Continue reading →

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