Speaking of Fresh Meat….
TCRG Rookie draft was last night!
Congratulations to all the fantastic, talented, AMAZING women who were drafted onto the house teams last night. It’s going to be an epic season. The peeks at the new rosters have me tingling with anticipation.
The April 6th season opener can not come soon enough! Granted.. I will likely have 3 week old Noah with me… but that’s what attachment parenting ( and earmuffs) are for, right? ;)
Go Team Canada!
What a wicked bout! Team Canada started off the Roller Derby World Cup winning the bout against Team France with a score of 244 to 17.
Our own Luludemon from TCRG All Star’s, and founder of derby-clothing line Pivotstar ( loooooovvvvvveeeeeee my Chicabombs, Smartypants and Track Star hoodie!! Comfiest clothing I own!) scored many of the points and as far as I can recall, made Lead Jammer every jam she played. It’s hard not to love a girl who is as sweet in person and as tough and fast on the track as Luludemon!
Stoked for tomorrow morning’s bout against Sweden!
Terminal City Rollergirls Fall 2011 Tryout dates were announced today. I’m aiming for September 13. That gives me just under two months to heal my back up and get back out to practicing every free minute that I have.
I was doing so well.
Last week, Cally and I got in at least 2 hour practices 5 nights of the week.
Monday: WFTDA basic skills practice at Grandview court
Tuesday: Seawall
Wednesday: Rain ruined our plans. :( But it gave time for us to rest.
Thursday: The Track for endurance practice, ad we set up cones to practice jumping too.
Friday: We drove an hour out of Vancouver to go to the Chilliwack public skate at Twin Rinks to well, skate. Pretty cool to skate indoors on decent pavement. So far, our only indoor experience comes from the gym floor at Thunderbird which is far from ideal.
Saturday: Raw Meat practice!
Cally is fast becoming one f my favourite people because she is so enthusiastic and positive. She is ALWAYS down to skate, no matter how short of notice and isn’t afraid to try anything or fall. We’ve become addicted to coconut water off of Lulu Demon’s advice ( I blogged on it on Thursday) and pineapple!
Wish me a speedy recovery! I want to ge back on skates asap!!!
Rollergirl just posted this up on Facebook and couldn’t help but share it here.
Tying your laces in different ways is not only decorative, but can also affect the way you skate. Check this site out for tips such as methods of getting tightness in certain areas of your skates.
“Statistics released by WFTDA show 35 percent of skaters identify themselves as salaried professionals, with 15 percent employed at a managerial level and five percent owning their own business. Further, 24 percent of skaters reported a 2010 income exceeding $75,000 and 64 percent have college degrees. These numbers refute the popularly held image of derby as an indie, scruffy sport.”
A short film completed by the BCIT Tv/Video Production program about the newest house team in the Terminal City Rollergirls league here at home in Vancouver.
These ladies are rad, fun and so admirable for their sheer strength, grit, talent and ability to make the audience cheer and laugh.
Shoutout to Chic and Twisted aka Stace Synkiw, one of the most generous and supportive girls who still come out to Raw Meat to help the lambs.
