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...
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...
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...
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...
How do you become a roller girl or referee?
The Dollies have an open door policy where you can come along any week and try Roller Derby for free! It’s free to try the first time you come, then it’s £5 per session....
Leicestershire roller derby league raise £1500 for local women’s charity
As 2015 comes to an end, skaters from Leicestershire Dolly Rockit Rollers (LDRR) have handed over a grand total of £1500 to their charity of 2015 – Womens’ Aid Leicestershire Limited (WALL). Roller derby...
LDRR skaters winning awards
A few of our skaters went on a little road trip to Essex to play in some mixed games hosted by the Seaside Siren Roller Girls. Jadzia Traxx, Chad the Impaler, Payne in Diaz, Arrietti...
DRR celebrate another ‘awesome’ win!
The Dolly Rockit Rollers, Leicester’s original all female Roller Derby league, celebrate another ‘awesome’ win! The Dolly Rockit Rollers Roller Derby league, from Leicester in the UK, were thrilled to be announced as the...
