It’s a roller derby work of art

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Emileigh Clare

Co-worker and friend, Bill Warner, the features editor over at the Lebanon Daily News, recently interviewed a New York artist who features roller derby players in his art. The artist, Yoichiro Yoda, draws inspiration from mixing new icons with fixtures and people of the past. His works will be displayed in Lebanon in April. Read an interview with Yoda here.

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“Dreamland Roller Rink” by Yoichiro Yoda is pictured above. Charlie Chaplin meets a modern-day roller-derby competitor. From www.yoichiroyoda.com

If you go

The works of artist Yoichiro Yoda will be exhibited at Willow Suites Gallery, 754 Willow St., Lebanon, April 1 to April 29. An opening reception will be held April 1, from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Get a roller derby deal at Exist Skateboard Shop in York, PA

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Emileigh Clare

s-one_helmet_camo_green.jpgThe Buzz has a super sweet deal today for Exist Skateboard Shop, 1337 Mt. Rose Ave. in York. Get $30 in skateboards, apparel, accessories and more for $15.
Owner Jon Gordon said the store carries Pro-Tec, Triple 8 and S-One gear that derby skaters can use. He is also able to make orders for additional sizes. Get the deal here. The half off deal ends at midnight tonight.
Check out Exist Skateboard Shop on Facebook too. Interested in more local deals? Follow The Buzz on Facebook.

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Lancaster’s Dutchland Derby Rollers named No. 25 in nation, Charm City Roller Girls head to London, HARD faces off Virginia team

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Emileigh Clare

174840_197080560319084_7221870_n.jpgLancaster’s Dutchland Derby Rollers recently made an entrance on the Derby News Network Power Rankings. The team is now considered No. 25 in the nation after beating the Tampa Tantrums and the DC Rollergirls this season.
Want to see them in action? Catch the Dutchland Rollers in their first double header of 2011 as they take on Atlanta Dirty South Derby Girls all the way from Atlanta, Georgia and Steel City’s B-Unit from Pittsburgh. The games start at 6:00 p.m. on March 12 at Overlook Activities Center, 2040 Lititz Pike in Lancaster. RSVP to the event on Facebook.
Harrisburg Area Roller Derby is also having a game this weekend. The Fallout Femmes will play the Charlottesville Derby Dames at 6 p.m. on March 13 at the Olympic Skating Center in Enola.
Another exciting event in the land of local derby includes Baltimore’s Charm City Roller Girls (ranked No. 7 on Derby News Network) heading to England to take on the London Rollergirls, the Montreal Roller Derby League and Pittsburgh’s Steel City Derby Demons on April 9-10. Anyone going? Let me know!
Wish the Charm City Roller Girls luck before their London trip at their next double header. The first bout is an interleague Charm City game with the Night Terrors facing off against the Junkyard Dolls. The All Stars will play the Detroit Derby Girls in the second match. The first bout starts at 6:30 p.m. on March 26 at the DuBurns Arena located at 1301 S. Ellwood Ave in Canton, Maryland. Buy tickets here.

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Preparing for roller derby practice– watch what you eat!

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Emileigh Clare

OATMEAL.jpgNot many people really get the physical demands of roller derby. There’s a lot more to roller derby than just skating around wearing short skirts, for instance. When I get to practice with my team, the Black Rose Rollers, we’re expected to run and hit as fast and furiously as possible. I used to try and go running before practice for an extra work out. However, when I would get to derby practice later that night, my legs would get stiff and sore pretty quickly. Worse, my energy was completely sapped.
I have to be careful about what I eat too. No pizza or chicken tenders allowed before practice. Trust me, you don’t want to learn that the hard way. Usually I stick with oatmeal or Slim Fast the night of practice, so my stomach won’t get upset during endurance runs. I remember one night someone ate sushi before practice and ended up yakking in the bathroom between drills.
Lisa Plumeri, a dietitian from Memorial Hospital in York suggests eating a meal high in carbohydrates (because they’re easier to digest) about two to four hours ahead of athletic activity. Check out more of her nutrition advice for athletes here.
What do you eat before roller derby practice? Share your suggestions!

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Roller derby events are happening everywhere

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Emileigh Clare

divas_rockstars.jpgI missed the game this weekend, but according to the DC Rollergirls Facebook page, the DC All-stars were beaten by Lancaster’s Dutchland Rollers on Feb. 5. The final score was 82 to 110.
Looks like the Dutchland Rollers are skating off to a great start this season. Their next game is at 5:30 p.m. on March 12 at the Overlook Activities Center, 2040 Lititz Pike, in Lancaster. They will be playing Atlanta Dirty South Derby Girls from Atlanta, Georgia and Steel City’s B-Unit from Pittsburgh. Check out my interview with one of the Dutchland Rollers’ referees, BiRoller Disorder, here.
If you need more derby action, this weekend Harrisburg Area Roller Derby is having an interleague bout at 6 p.m. on Feb. 13. See the game at the Olympic Skating Center in Enola. Get tickets for $8 at harrisburgarearollerderby.com/.
Want to be a derby girl, referee or official?
The Hanover Black Rose Rollers are hosting a recruitment night at 8 p.m., Feb. 9 at Magic Elm Skateland, 625 W. Elm Ave., in Hanover. RSVP to the event here.

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Still feel like I’m getting over first game jitters

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Emileigh Clare

My team, the Hanover Black Rose Rollers, had our very first game earlier this month against the formidable Three Rivers Roller Derby team from Cecil County, Maryland.

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Sad goodbye to Black Eyed Susan Skate Shop

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Emileigh Clare

For jam, derby and speed skaters in Pennsylvania, Maryland, DC and Virginia, it’s a sad time.
The Black Eyed Susan Skate Shop in Phoenix, Maryland is closing its doors. Where will local skaters get their top-quality gear now? There are a few great online sites for good gear, but nothing beats trying stuff on at the store, before you buy it.
m_dd746167be8ccad67e604106d348320d.jpgI got my own sweet speed skates there a few months ago. Store owner and derby girl Marzipain was super helpful and quick in helping me find good skates for my budget.
Black Eyed Susan Skate Shop will still be open this weekend, on January 22 and 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. so stock up on their great skate supplies while you can.
Some of their inventory was posted on Facebook yesterday:
Rock Skates- great starter skates for anyone who is just starting out and needs safe, comfortable skates to get them on the track- in sizes 3,5,7,9,10 and 11
Competition level skates, mounted on 45 degree plates, with Atom wheels, in sizes 5.5, 6,6.5, 8 and 8.5
Vintage Skates
10 degree and 45 degree plates
Atom Stinger Wheels (88a)
Bearings
Axel Nuts

Triple Eight Helmets
187, Destroyer, Skabs, Pro Tec and Skabs knee pads
Plenty of wrist guards and elbow pads
Crash shorts for him and her
A Mountain of Laces
A beautiful hand painted, mixed media skate box

If you go
Black Eyed Susan Skate Shop
3411 Sweet Air Road
Phoenix, MD, 21131
No appointments necessary

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Area derby teams roll out 2011 schedules

Posted on January 10, 2011 by ellen minsavage

It’s a new year and it’s time to either: A) Rekindle your love for roller derby. Or B) Fall in love with roller derby for the first time.
And there are plenty of opportunities to see the area’s derby chicks in action:

Now you have no excuse to be bored on these weekends!

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Play roller derby via Nintendo Wii

Posted on January 5, 2011 by ellen minsavage

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If you love roller derby, but aren’t too keen on possible bone-breaking, brain-shaking activities, now you can play the game virtually. Who knows? Maybe the game will get you ready for the real thing!
Jam City Rollergirls is the first flat-track roller derby video game. You can download it for your Nintendo Wii console from the Wii Shop Channel. Cost is $10. The game will be released Jan. 10.

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Ever see a jammer become airborne? Check out this clip

Posted on December 23, 2010 by ellen minsavage

Check out this clip of Beyonslay taking out a jammer. Beyonslay is a blocker for Gotham Girls Roller Derby All-Stars in New York City. She’s amazing!
Somehow the jammer was able to get back up … which is just as incredible!

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