You may have just discovered roller derby and are asking yourself, how do I get into this sport? It’s really a lot easier and harder than you think. Derby girls come in every age, shape, size and athletic ability. To be a derby girl you must first have the courage to want to be one.
If you can’t skate or your fat, it doesn’t matter. Big girls hit harder and can be very effective blockers. If you feel like you are too skinny, your not. Skinny girls can be great jammers, and can cut thru a pack without anyone seeing or touching them. Skating skill and gameplay are learned along the way, taught by the skaters that came before you.
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