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...
Author: Sarah McDowell
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...
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...
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...
