What you say is right on the money. I sure hope that we see some of
the retired TX skaters on the sideline this year as I think the
experience they bring and insight they can offer while observing the
play would be very valuable.

--- In RollerDerbyIsSport@yahoogroups.com, "Phil Arnold"
<philar_72@...> wrote:
>
> And I appreciate the insight on ECE. I think you and Bill S. have
> driven home a good point concerning bouting experience. Perhaps in
> some ways it is like practice, except you get to practice against
> other squads and leagues so you have a real chance to learn.
>
> So in some ways I am changing my tune. Maybe interleague bouting,
> when it can't be at home, is best done with the opportunity of
> skating at least twice at a tournament. My guess is it is best to
> bring you coaches, trainers, and anybody else that can take notes. I
> know on one level that skaters can best learn by skating, but
> sometimes their focus is a little narrow so having some friends, and
> coaches you trust on the sidelines observing can be very helpful as a
> potential learning experience.
>
> Phil
>
> --- In RollerDerbyIsSport@yahoogroups.com, "Hambone" <hambone@>
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Appreciate the props ... and it would not have been possible without
> > all the neighboring leagues around us -- namely, Philly, whose
> hosting
> > of the ECE lets all kinds skaters pick up tons of important
> experience
> > with minimal budget / promotion strain on their own leagues.
> >
> > The '07 ECE was a huge factor in the evolution of eastern derby
> skills
> > across the board and the '08 ECE should be even better in that
> regard.
> >
> > - hambone, gotham
> >
> >
> >
>