Pregnant and transferring roller derby leagues – what a big time for change!
Back in early 2019, I had to decide what I wanted to do about Roller Derby. I had lost my focus, my drive and became frustrated. Did I want to retire, was I ready...
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Non-Skating Officials in Roller Derby – It’s not just about the players!
So, we know the basics of roller derby; three blockers, one pivot, one jammer per team. Two teams to play the game! It takes a lot more than that to run a scrim or...
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What’s in a (Roller Derby) Name?
In the wonderful world of Roller Derby there is something that is absolutely essential to each player’s identity. Once you’ve strapped those skates on, tightened up your pads and thrown in your gum shield...
Dolly of the month – Chads
Congratulations on being our Dolly of the month – how do you feel about this amazing accolade?I feel very honoured and slightly famous now, thank you! You recently transitioned from playing roller derby to...
Challenge: Dollies Skate to Vienna!
Yes you read that right! On Sunday 15th September the Dollies are taking part in a sponsored skate as part of our fundraising for travel to play Vienna Roller Derby later this year. What’s...
Insight into roller derby from a beginners perspective
One of the Dollies newer skaters ‘Birdie’ gives an insight into what it’s like trying out roller derby for the first time and being part of the ‘space cadet programme’. When I first saw...
Rockits Rid the River Soar of Rubbish
As I approached the car park of the Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre (LOPC), I didn’t quite know what I expect. Along with seven other women from my roller derby league, the Leicestershire Dolly Rockit...
Join the Dollies!
New year, new you? Want an alternative to the gym that lets you get fit, have fun and make friends all at the same time? Join us on the 3rd and 10th of March...
It took almost 3 years. to pass minimum skills… but I did it!!
I joined the Dolly Rockit Rollers at the end of June 2015. Back then I had to wait for an open day, but now we have a rolling intake so that new skaters can...
Dolly of the Month: June 18: Bear Kills
Congratulations on being our Dolly of the month – how do you feel about this amazing accolade? I don’t know what I have done to deserve being selected as dolly of the month but...
Dollies of the Month: Feb 18: Crash & MayTrix!
Both of you just played in the Roller Derby World Cup, we have lots of questions… 1) How on earth did you sleep the day before? Crash: I tried to get as much sleep as...
Local athletes set for their first time on the world stage
Two skaters from the Leicestershire Dolly Rockit Rollers (LDRR) are travelling to Manchester this week to make their international debuts at the Roller Derby World Cup which takes place from 1-4 February. Lil Crash...
Dolly of the Month: January 2018: Fayetal
Congratulations on being our Dolly of the month – how do you feel about this amazing accolade? Oh wow, what a complete surprise!! I feel dead chuffed and really honoured You are about to...
