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6 Ways to Become a More Competitive Skater

So you've decided that you want to up your derby game. Maybe you have just joined a learn to skate program and are eager to master the...

Aggressive Skating Part 2 : At the Skate Park

(This is the second post in a series. Please see Intro to Aggressive Skating) Park Etiquette The main thing here is don't be a jerk, and...

Bells and Wheels

I’ve always been a person that enjoyed playing sports, especially team sports. Growing up I was in dance, swimming, figure skating,...

Derby Photography

So I’m a photographer. I just graduated from NSCC’s Photography program and loved it! During my first year I had an assignment to...

You know how I feel about that Roller Derby

“You know how I feel about that Roller Derby.” This is my Nana, very time we talk. I don’t even have to bring up the topic; she scolds...

Running with the Herd

Photo Credit by Richard Lafortune I am a dedicated referee. That means that my primary commitment when participating in Roller Derby is...

Intro to Aggressive Skating

So you've decided to up your game and start skating in the bowls. That's awesome and you are a badass! I want to try to answer some...

How I felt the first time I tried on skates

Standing on skates... harder than it looks. Total lack of control... that is where the fear came from the first time I put on my roller...

My Week With Derby Testing (Part 3 of 3)

Editor’s note: We finish off our series on WFTDA skill testing with some solid advice from TaxaMiss Prime. Keep an eye out for some the...

My Pre-testing Jitters (Part 2 of 3)

Editor’s note: We asked three fresh meat skaters who joined us in the Fall of 2011 to write about their experience with the basic skills...