Other Sports Roller Derby - Page 4

08-02-2012, 02:23 PM

Flat skater girls? Out.

patteeu · 08-02-2012, 02:38 PM

Sounds like fun and it would be a great way to get your exercise.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 08-02-2012, 05:55 PM

A girl I work with is a derby girl and loves it. Have fun.

Don't you have to come up with a derby name if you're in? Maybe that's just here or in her league. Her name is Elba Mae Fracture.

**Bwana** · 08-02-2012, 06:32 PM

Deberg_1990 · 08-02-2012, 09:23 PM

Awesome Luv. Good luck to you! Hope you do it and make the team.

**luv** · 08-02-2012, 09:32 PM

I've got 30 days to determine if I want to do it. The WFTDA requires each person to take out an insurance policy, which is $60 per year. My dues will be $25 per month. The major upfront cost will be equipment. Skateboard helmet, mouth guard (I'm so getting the pro line, elbow pads, wrist guards, knee pads (which they said was the one thing you don't want to skimp on), and of course skates. My skates are too small, but I think the plates and wheels are still good, so I just have to get new boots.

The owner of the rink has known me since I was 4 years old. He kept bragging on me to one of the guys in charge of the practice. There were about ten of us there (newbies anyway). When they asked if we could skate, Ted was like "This one definitely can. She's an old rink rat." I said that the key word in that sentence was "old". If anything, it was great to catch up. I didn't have my skates with me, since I knew I couldn't wear them, so I think I'm going to take them out tomorrow during a public session.

Anyway, the girls are their own LLC. They have different committees (marketing, training, non-skating officials, bouts, etc). You have to serve on at least one. In order to compete on the B team, you have to have 50% practice attendance. For the A team, you must have 70%. Also, WFTDA requires all participants to be tested (physical test and written test over rules).

There really is a lot to it, but it's going to be so much fun!

Dr. Johnny Fever · 08-02-2012, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

I've got 30 days to determine if I want to do it. The WFTDA requires each person to take out an insurance policy, which is $60 per year. My dues will be $25 per month. The major upfront cost will be equipment. Skateboard helmet, mouth guard (I'm so getting the pro line, elbow pads, wrist guards, knee pads (which they said was the one thing you don't want to skimp on), and of course skates. My skates are too small, but I think the plates and wheels are still good, so I just have to get new boots.

The owner of the rink has known me since I was 4 years old. He kept bragging on me to one of the guys in charge of the practice. There were about ten of us there (newbies anyway). When they asked if we could skate, Ted was like "This one definitely can. She's an old rink rat." I said that the key word in that sentence was "old". If anything, it was great to catch up. I didn't have my skates with me, since I knew I couldn't wear them, so I think I'm going to take them out tomorrow during a public session.

Anyway, the girls are their own LLC. They have different committees (marketing, training, non-skating officials, bouts, etc). You have to serve on at least one. In order to compete on the B team, you have to have 50% practice attendance. For the A team, you must have 70%. Also, WFTDA requires all participants to be tested (physical test and written test over rules).

There really is a lot to it, but it's going to be so much fun!

So you can pretty much kick my ass now. That's hot.

Deberg_1990 · 08-02-2012, 09:34 PM

Whip It was a pretty decent movie about Roller Derby from a few years back...with Hotties Drew Barrymoore, Ellen Page and Kristin Wiig

**luv** · 08-02-2012, 09:35 PM

Oh, and I get to come up with my own name and number (as long as they're not already taken). I can come up with a name, but it has to be turned in to the president of the WFTDA for approval before it can be registered and put on a shirt.

One of the people suggested twoevils.com to look for names. I went but it's a domain name place.

Anyway, name suggestions welcome!

patteeu · 08-02-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

Oh, and I get to come up with my own name and number (as long as they're not already taken). I can come up with a name, but it has to be turned in to the president of the WFTDA for approval before it can be registered and put on a shirt.

One of the people suggested twoevils.com to look for names. I went but it's a domain name place.

Anyway, name suggestions welcome!

luv2sk8

**luv** · 08-02-2012, 09:55 PM

I really thought people would jump on suggesting names for me...lol

Setsuna · 08-02-2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

I really thought people would jump on suggesting names for me...lol

Cock Blocker.

BIG_DADDY · 08-02-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Setsuna

Cock Blocker.

Setsuna · 08-02-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Finally some recognition for my efforts. Thought that would never get noticed.

NewChief · 08-02-2012, 10:07 PM

Very cool that you went. I was half expecting a, "I decided not to go" post, so it's awesome that you followed through and are excited.

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08-02-2012, 09:23 PM	#5
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3804454	Awesome Luv. Good luck to you! Hope you do it and make the team. __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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08-02-2012, 09:32 PM	#6
luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6119600	I've got 30 days to determine if I want to do it. The WFTDA requires each person to take out an insurance policy, which is $60 per year. My dues will be $25 per month. The major upfront cost will be equipment. Skateboard helmet, mouth guard (I'm so getting the pro line, elbow pads, wrist guards, knee pads (which they said was the one thing you don't want to skimp on), and of course skates. My skates are too small, but I think the plates and wheels are still good, so I just have to get new boots. The owner of the rink has known me since I was 4 years old. He kept bragging on me to one of the guys in charge of the practice. There were about ten of us there (newbies anyway). When they asked if we could skate, Ted was like "This one definitely can. She's an old rink rat." I said that the key word in that sentence was "old". If anything, it was great to catch up. I didn't have my skates with me, since I knew I couldn't wear them, so I think I'm going to take them out tomorrow during a public session. Anyway, the girls are their own LLC. They have different committees (marketing, training, non-skating officials, bouts, etc). You have to serve on at least one. In order to compete on the B team, you have to have 50% practice attendance. For the A team, you must have 70%. Also, WFTDA requires all participants to be tested (physical test and written test over rules). There really is a lot to it, but it's going to be so much fun!
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08-02-2012, 09:34 PM	#8
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3804454	Whip It was a pretty decent movie about Roller Derby from a few years back...with Hotties Drew Barrymoore, Ellen Page and Kristin Wiig __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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08-02-2012, 09:35 PM	#9
luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6119600	Oh, and I get to come up with my own name and number (as long as they're not already taken). I can come up with a name, but it has to be turned in to the president of the WFTDA for approval before it can be registered and put on a shirt. One of the people suggested twoevils.com to look for names. I went but it's a domain name place. Anyway, name suggestions welcome!
Posts: 63,445

08-02-2012, 09:55 PM	#11
luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6119600	I really thought people would jump on suggesting names for me...lol
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