General Roller Derby Thread

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:

Are ye coming ?
Are ye
Are ye
Are ye

wreckless

hadnt, maybe we will try to attend also? can someone email us please?

thanks

Merrilady

Sure, whats your mail address ?

wreckless

<mod snip>. pm user for further info.

thanks

pervertedcoffee

Merrilady wrote: »

Did y'all hear ...

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

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited :eek:

Are ye coming ?
Are ye
Are ye
Are ye

You can win some tickets over on our facebook page by liking and sharing our bout poster! :cool:

I'm so jealous!! I want to stop being a freshie so I can actually kick some rear on the track. Damn you non skating related injury! For shame. :mad:

pervertedcoffee

Anyone heading over to the DRD vs Paris bout tomorrow?

Boardsies meet up anyone?

I'll be the one with the illuminous orange satchel! And my younger look a like sister.

miamee

Is there a derby on Saturday that I could go watch? Am in Dublin

NekoChan

miamee wrote: »

Is there a derby on Saturday that I could go watch? Am in Dublin

There is derby in Greystones this weekend - about an hour outside Dublin on dart.

East Coast Cyclones V Waterford Viqueens

http://www.facebook.com/events/160229094161649/

Doors at 2

miamee

Cool, thank you!

froodie

Really looking forward to this weekend's bout - I feel like the Cyclones and the Viqueens have grown up alongside each other, and it makes so much sense for their debut bout to be against each other.
Cannot Wait! (You'll find me on the microphone)

Merrilady

So excited about Saturday
You are right Froodie, we have grown up together and there is no one we would rather play.
The Cyclones are soooo excited I cant tell you, between planning and organising and then the bout itself.

Looking forward to meeting you on Saturday

Beth
Line Up Manager

binncheol

Wish I could make the bout! But it's one of the DRD girl's hen party that day so unfortunately a load of us are at that!
Will be there in spirit of course!

Merrilady

All our big sisters are either away or on a Hen :(

Don't worry we'll do ya's proud

amazingemmet

Men Behaving Derby is now recruiting.

Check out our facebook page for more info

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Men-Behaving-Derby/

froodie

Any new leagues starting up? Tipperary? Or was I imagining that?

Sligo22

froodie wrote: »

Any new leagues starting up? Tipperary? Or was I imagining that?

Not Imagining it check out our new web page www.tipperaryrollergirls.com a bit sparse still but will be updating it soon OR find us on facebook
Tipperary Roller Girls are still RECRUITING so tell all our Tipp friends to get their butts on over to us for a training session :P

TRG x

annabomination

Dear roller derby boardsies :-)

Waterford Viqueens are in with a chance of winning €1500 from the Nurofen Big Lives Trust. This would help us to host our first home bout in Waterford. If you could vote for us it would be hugely appreciated. Vote for Rosanne Birney (aka Anna Bomination - yes that's me!)

I'm not sure if links are allowed here (apologies mods if they're not!) If the link is removed, you can find it on the Waterford Viqueens' facebook page.

http://rdappshost.com/nurofen/big_lives/#splash/vote

Many thanks in advance!

SylviaMoran

Morning Guys & Dolls,
I am calling on our big Derby family this morning to help my awesome league out in the Arthur Guinness project to win some much needed funding for our club Limerick Roller Derby. All you need to do is vote & share over the next two days as closing date is tomorrow for votes. So please support us in our winning campaign.
Derby luv,
Rebelle Fleur-her Xxx

https://www.arthurguinnessprojects.com/sport/roller-derby-in-the-community

froodie

Doing so well! Hope LKRG make the shortlist!

froodie

Was so gutted to miss the Boot Camp run by DRD on Saturday - I just got back from holidays that day. Any highlights to share?

binncheol

I like to think everyone is going to reply with 'Bruise, she was definitely the highlight'

NekoChan

I was totally going to say Bruise before, but now.... :P