Third Quarter WFTDA Rankings
WFTDA recently released the 2012 third quarter rankings that include the results from the tournaments. To see the list, click here.
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Top 10 Food Items for Derby Athletes
Thinking hard about what fuel you put in your tank will go a long way on the track. A healthy diet is essential for recovery, muscle building, and maintaining a balanced metabolism. For a list of 10 essential food items that should be on every derby person’s grocery list, click here.
Think it’s the Hard Hits on the Track that Build your Pain Tolerance? Think Again.
Recent research by German scientists suggests that athletes develop a higher pain tolerance than those who don’t exercise regularly. It isn’t about their ability to recognize the pain, because the research shows that both athletes and non-athletes recognize pain at the same level. It has to do more with their “pain endurance level.” Athletes develop […]
Gotham Girls are WFTDA 2012 Champions
That’s right, the Gotham Girls win the 2012 championships. Click here for a review of the tournament.
“Down and Derby” Debuts in Chicago
“Down and Derby,” a play that dives into the competitive world of roller derby, hit the stages in Chicago this week. Click here to read an interview with the director.
High Winds are no Problem for this Roller Girl
“The Green Harlot” of the Diamond State Roller Girls in Delaware showcases her innovative mode of transportation when Sandy hit the Eastern seaboard earlier this week. Click here to see the video.
No Need to Juggle Stopwatches Anymore, this App does it For You
Timing jams is one of the difficult parts about officiating a derby bout (or even practicing). But Google has come up with a new way to balance all the timing elements in roller derby. This app, for Android phones, allows you to keep track of jams, timeouts, and periods. You can also customize team names […]
2012 Grits and Glory Tournament Schedule
The 2012 WFTDA Championships hosted by the Atlanta Rollergirls are just around the bend. Click here for a detailed tournament schedule.
New to Taping a Track? Here are Some Helpful Tips
Here Are Some Quick Tips For Taping A Roller Derby Track Nothing sticks to tape like tape. Don’t let it touch “sticky side to sticky side” Regular masking tape dries out quickly and leaves a residue. Use painters grade masking tape if it is going to stay down more than a couple of days. Duct tape uses an […]
Top 10 Food Items for Derby Athletes
Thinking hard about what fuel you put in your tank will go a long way on the track. A healthy diet is essential for recovery, muscle building, and maintaining a balanced metabolism. For a list of 10 essential food items that should be on every derby person’s grocery list, click here.