hehe, i'm totally going to go through a mcdonald's drive thru on my skates. =P that's rad though - i'm going to time just one lap next time for top-speed...
Yes, you can absolutely skate on our track when you come out to LA. I'd be happy to make that happen. We've got a handful of practices each week that would...
This is not a coaching related issue but I thought since I have this forum availalbe I would throw this out there. The Emerald City Roller Girls are working...
ICT rollergirls are having a serious problem. Last Sunday we had our last regular season bout between the ICTeasers and the Plane Janes. This bout determined...
The Denver Roller Dolls has a strict code of conduct; this would be cause for a grievance to be filed and an all-league vote to have them expelled from the...
Wow, my personal opion would be to kick both skaters off the league. That action should never have to be tolerated in roller derby. The fact that it was...
The Ft Wayne Derby Girls created a blanket policy that anyone that assulted a skater, volunteer, coach, etc. would be expelled from the premisis in which it...
When considering the proper sanctions, those in your league responsible for the decision need to consider what would happen if those two also happen to be on...
I teach physics, and did a whole lab on wheels, friction, flat vs banked tracked, maximum theoretical speed on both versus wheels, etc., etc., and the findings...
Wow is right....What an ugly situation, But I think it would be uglier if your league does not address it in a harsh manner, showing that this behavior will...
Were they members of the crowd or team? None the less, we aren't here to fight with each other. I believe these ladies owe a public apology and suspension. ......
I am actually glad to hear that there are other teams that face the same problem. As we need the dues badly we need skaters worse. So, those that can pay dues...
A good way to practice falling small while in a more realistic situation is to pair up with someone and go back and forth hitting each other with full contact...
A good shoulder hit requires you to go from low to high while moving laterally as everyone on this post said. To practice it, I like to use a rope at about...
It isn't just important to fall small ... make sure they get their hands off the floor. It is very easy to roll over someones fingers. Also I had a hard time...
The ICT Rollergirls are in search of letters of recomendation from current WFTDA leagues. We are two years old, and though we are currently going through some...
How well do you know the WFTDA requirements? If the league has an owner, it's doubtfull you make the WFTDA criteria. http://wftda.com/ -League must play...
For more information visit oldschoolderby.com or ask us any questions we'll be happy to answer them. Tim OSDA Web Master and D-Maschine from Hell City...
My league is gearing up for its second season and will be drafting from the fresh meat pool in a few months. Having learned a few lessons in our first season,...
Hi Everyone! I am Jackie JawBoxer coach of the Melt-Down Town Derby Dames of Paducah,KY. I am glad to be apart of such a wonderful sport and look forward to...
Coach Goose here from Dallas Derby Devils. We just went through tryouts and stuff and I will try to explain it here. We have two different processes: 1) team...
The Emerald City girls are working on this right now and would love advise too. We had our first draft just to establish 3 teams for the league by taking...
I have a few questions based on what I've read, What roles do coaches play in your Leagues? I hear Captains making choices, but what roles do they play in...
I wish I could have seen this about a week ago. Over the last 4 months, we created a travel team, two teams for an exhibition bout and recently divided the...
I haven't posted on here yet---so sort of an introduction as well. I'm Lethal Whoopin' formerly with the Lava City Roller Dolls in Bend, OR and recently moved...
I'm not sure how your league is structured, but my opinion is that it shouldn't be up to the coach exclusively what happens to these folks if they are active...
I'm not sure how everyone else's 'LEAGUE' runs....but the Derby is all about 'Women' empowerment....not listening to what us guys have to say. It is the girls...
Sooo our training team has come to a bit of a disagreement on training new girls to fall. One side of the argument believes you should teach proper skating...
Hi Pia Mess here...skater with Rat City and Coach for Jet City. Teach proper falling technique as soon as possible. Especially if they are newer skaters,...
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