General Roller Derby Thread

Merrilady

I would defo be interested in watching a bout, as would the rest of the Cyclones .. You know us, always willing to go to a Derby anything

pervertedcoffee

diddlybit wrote: »

Epic bouts, especially on the first day. Windy v London was derby at a level I've never seen before. Just sad now that it's all over.

Haha! Only one way to sort that! More Irish bouts need to be organised!

binncheol wrote:

I organised a bout viewing in a pub in Dublin a few weeks ago for DRD. I'm happy to organise another if people are interested (:

Aw, I missed that! That would be great! Great chance to meet up with other Derby chicks other than my team (even though I love my team!)

Also, our blood drive last night: of the 12 or so of us who showed up only four of us qualified to give blood! Do the IBTS want blood at all I wonder!! :mad:</offtopic>

binncheol

By the way, just so you all know, Dublin have a double header against Sheffield on Saturday - follow @DRDscores for live updates (:

diddlybit

DRD for the win! Both teams!

pervertedcoffee

binncheol wrote: »

By the way, just so you all know, Dublin have a double header against Sheffield on Saturday - follow @DRDscores for live updates (:

DRD are off to Sheffield for this n'est pas? Any whiff of RDTVUK streaming this bout? </hopelessly optimistic>

binncheol

pervertedcoffee wrote: »

DRD are off to Sheffield for this n'est pas? Any whiff of RDTVUK streaming this bout? </hopelessly optimistic>

No RDUK.TV at this I'm afraid But I'll tweet the first game so well you'll almost be able to see it!

pervertedcoffee

binncheol wrote: »

No RDUK.TV at this I'm afraid But I'll tweet the first game so well you'll almost be able to see it!

Ah well, next time!

I have no doubt! Can't wait! But don't forget to enjoy yourself too :cool: Send my best wishes to all the girls over there for the weekend!

froodie

Anyone watching the Skate Odyssey tournament online?
I caught a bit of it today while procrastinating - Crime City Rollers beaten by Tiger Bay - some great derby though!

pervertedcoffee

froodie wrote: »

Anyone watching the Skate Odyssey tournament online?
I caught a bit of it today while procrastinating - Crime City Rollers beaten by Tiger Bay - some great derby though!

No god damn it! I keep missing these things... to be fair to myself it was a busy old weekend but still...

What I need is a Derby, watch sized, ticker tape.

Katniss everMean

Omgz Derby on boards.ie

Anyone thinking of going to Gent bootcamp this year?

binncheol

Hvae they announced the details yet? I heard rumour for August...

pervertedcoffee

Katniss everMean wrote: »

Omgz Derby on boards.ie

Anyone thinking of going to Gent bootcamp this year?

Well I am now that I know it exists! Has anyone been to any of theirs before?

Also, anyone heading up to Belfast this weekend for the Saturday bout?

NekoChan

pervertedcoffee wrote: »

Also, anyone heading up to Belfast this weekend for the Saturday bout?

I am heading up... taking my other half for first roller derby experience!

So glad I dont have to try and explain minors now!

pervertedcoffee

Well I, of course, got cut off at the knees financially this month. So now I can't go!

I'm expecting a full multi media report from the boardsies! Including photos and what not!

Katniss everMean

binncheol wrote: »

Hvae they announced the details yet? I heard rumour for August...

Not announced yet they obviously work in conjunction with Ryanair!

binncheol

pervertedcoffee wrote: »

Well I am now that I know it exists! Has anyone been to any of theirs before?

Also, anyone heading up to Belfast this weekend for the Saturday bout?

One of the skaters from DRD have been and said it was amazing, that for the amount of money you pay vs track time, it's amazing

Merrilady

Oooh sounds Super, I'm sure I wont be able to go :eek:

Ladies I also cant make Belfast this weekend .. to play OR watch :(:(:(:(
Ferry Ferry upset.

agreeing with perverted coffee, would love some updates :rolleyes:

pervertedcoffee

Looks like we'll be able to watch the action live here! Yay!

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/omegadigital

Merrilady

I missed it again, my real life is conspiring with my Derby Life

binncheol

How were the Belfast rookie bouts?! Anyone go up to watch them?

GCSD

Our Freshmeat Beginners' COurse is starting Wed 5th June at 8pm in the GAA hall on Dr Mannix ROad in Salthill. https://www.facebook.com/events/170729153095082/170743699760294/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity

GCSD

https://www.facebook.com/events/170729153095082/170743699760294/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity

If you're thinking of joining in Galway, we have a beginners' course starting on Wed 5th June at 8pm in the GAA hall on Dr Mannix Road, Salthill.

binncheol

Just so you all know, Dublin are playing against Leeds on Saturday (in Leeds, unfortunately) - but hopefully there'll be updates on twitter via Leeds Roller Dolls (https://twitter.com/LeedsRollerDoll)

(:

binncheol

Also, potential new league in West Meath (:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/477974782280978/

binncheol

Exciting, so many new leagues popping up around the country! (:

Merrilady

Guys,

The Cyclones are looking for halls for our first bout - Yaaaaaay at last

Shoreline beside us ate booked out every Saturday
Sooooooo any ideas ?

Killer_banana

Had my first session tonight. I'm a pretty weak skater and my ass is so sore from falling on it I'm considering buying padded shorts but it was seriously fun. Really enjoyed it, can't wait for next week.

Killer_banana

Hey so picking up some outdoor wheels tomorrow and wristguards (been borrowing them the last two weeks but need to get my own). I'm guessing they'll be able to recommend what to get as a beginner in the shop but just wondering are there any brands to steer clear of? Any you recommend (that don't cost a small fortune)? Also currently skating on R3s and was wondering should I change the toe stops? It will be a long long long time before I get new skates but was thinking if I am used to the flat ones and then get a skate with round toe stops it could cause trouble with adjusting? If I should change them any recommendations what to?

wreckless

see that the Roller Derby might get their own forum instead of being in extreme sports. great news.

we can try to answer as many gear related questions on here as possible anyway, and your always free to ring us or email us anytime too.

lots of new skates in , wheels, stops and bearings also. new package builders online also.

Merrilady

Did y'all hear ...

Cyclone v's Viqueens
Saturday July 27th
Shoreline Leisure Centre.

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited :eek:

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