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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...

Students + Derby = A Perfect Pair

What has consistently surprised me about roller derby is the low student population on teams and in the Fresh Meat program. Roller derby...

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...

Fresh Meat (Week 1 and 2)

I grew up with an interest in team sports. I tried volleyball, basketball and badminton... and sucked at them all. Even though I attended...

A place in the league

[Originally published at "Hook & Eye" http://www.hookandeye.ca/2016/03/women-academia-sport-place-in-league.html ] It’s Sunday afternoon,...

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...

Rise And Fall Of A Freshie

The day I clicked ‘Send’ on my registration for roller derby, I felt powerful. I posted a selfie, looking scared and excited, grinning...

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