Ever since we heard rumblings of a campaign to be launched by Sport England to encourage more women to get in to sport, we have been excited but anxious at the same time. In response to the negativity surrounding “thinspiration”, “fitspiration” became a thing… but it didn’t really change the message that you need to… Read more »
Help us make May K. Fist Definition magazine’s Feb 2015 cover star by liking her cover on their Facebook page! Not only is May K. Fist a much-loved and dedicated member of the Nottingham Hellfire Harlots, she is our Head of Recruitment and has taught a huge number of our members how to skate and… Read more »
Our annual Christmas Hamper Raffle is well under way and there are some lovely prizes already in the hamper. A training session for your league – From the Eight Plus Two Roller Derby Team we have an amazing prize for your league. Eight Plus Two Roller Derby are offering 3 hour, fully custom training session… Read more »
So a month or so ago I invested in a set of the roll line grease green wheels (now ice), here’s a cheeky wee review. I find that because they are so narrow they feel much grippier as the pressure is greater – BUT it’s also easier to control slide when you want to on… Read more »
Derby names are part of our sport, right? They can be really clever, creative and just damn cool. They are part of our history, our culture and give skaters who appreciate their privacy an alter ego to channel. But what about the future of our sport? Is it our derby names and boutfits that stop… Read more »