WFTDA announces 2010 tournaments.
So, Who’s going and to which one? I might just make the trek to nationals.
http://wftda.com/news/WFTDA-announces-schedule-for-fall-2010-playoffs
Awesome article on the Atlanta Rollergirls.
http://www.atlantamagazine.com/march2010/atlantarollergirls.aspx
I feel like this thing called derby is catching on when Muskegon, Michigan has a league and sells out their opening bout. Way to go girls.
Muskegon Chronicle has the low down.
The Chicago Tribune ran this article about a Brewcity Bruiser and how she joined roller derby to deal with the other problems in her life.
The whole thing is kind of moving and reminds me of what makes this sport so great.
Roller derby is a ruthless world that includes a great workout — and a built-in support group of open-minded and strong women. Participants can gain new friends, a positive outlook and a strong butt.
The strong butt part… that’s why I joined.
The Minneapolis Star Tribune did a great blog post about Minnesota RollerGirls’ own Suzie Smashbox. MVP!!! MVP!!!
via Star Tribune
Roller derby for a cause… yadda yadda yadda. The story is very nice and all I’m just giving props to their production. It’s just so cozy in there. Road trip?
via YNN
You might have to be a total gear head to fall in love with this story but consider if you never had to wash your bearings or replace them ever again! You would be floating on a magnetic field. This is why we send people to the moon people so that we can play roller derby with less friction.
“With magnetic bearings, there’s no oil in the shaft, no grease, no ball bearings,” said David Trumper, a professor of mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
via NYTimes.com
Must be that time of year because the derby news has been very few and far between.
I did come across this article entitled Understanding the Post-Feminist Ethos of Roller Derby.
Not a bad read to help you relax after a day of holiday shopping.
The Sarasota Roller Girls are getting some props from the main stream for helping out one of their own after a fire at her home. Having friends are nice but having roller girls is much better.
Where do derby girls go when they get hurt?
Well Raven Von Kaos just launched a new site dedicated to help those hurt roller girls heal from their injuries together.
http://news.santacruz.com/2009/12/08/santa_cruz_derby_girls_injury_sparks_new_site
