Hello all! I’ve got my first ever open scrim coming up (second ever actual scrim) and I’m very excited!! I wanted to find makeup to wear, more specifically yellow waterproof eyeliner. It doesn’t need to be specifically eyeliner but anything yellow and waterproof! My team’s colours are yellow and black. I love a big bold eye look in general, any specific brand suggestions would be appreciated!
I learned how to rollerskate on ridell derby skates but I am getting more into freestyle, spins, etc. i’ve been thinking about getting Moxi rainbow rider but I don’t know if the beach bunny one would be a better fit for me. any thoughts?
https://roller.riedellskates.com/Catalog/roller-skate-sets/derby-roller-sets
Hi All,
Our league has recently made the decision to change our league name. I know many leagues have gone through this process over the last few years. Does anyone have a checklist of things that need to need to be considered or tasks to be completed? We are starting to compile our list of action items over the next few months and want to make sure we're thinking about it correctly. Does it make sense to do a full name change, or are there ways to baby step into it like a DBA? Any tips or other nuggets of advice before we get started?
We are a 501c3 non profit organization, and a member of WFTDA.
Here's what we have so far:
Administrative Tasks
-update 501c3 registration
-update insurance policies, request new COIs
-update venue contracts
-update EIN
-update internal league docs(code of conduct, bylaws, etc)
-update league profile in WFTDA
Marketing
-Update Logo
-Update website domain, forward old
-Update social media handles
-Update email addresses, forward old
General
-Update logo on jerseys, merch, banners, etc.
-Social Media/PR announcements
Thank you!
As you know, “A Skater is Out of Bounds when part of the Skater's body or equipment is touching the floor beyond the track boundary. One arm or hand touching the floor beyond the track boundary does not render a Skater out of bounds.”
Does anyone know where this rule originated?
It seems pretty dangerous as it encourages falling on one hand and it also encourages jammers to stay on the ground longer.
If anyone has the history on this I’d appreciate it!
I ended up landing on a league mates skate last night, we were doing drills and when they were meant to go past me they ended up pulling me down and I landed on their skate.
I have a bruise on my leg which looks nasty (it's already quite dark) but doesn't hurt and one on my bum which does hurt when I move from standing to sitting - sitting is ok as I can just tilt my desk chair back to change how I sit.
Any tips for how to deal with bruises like this, is arnica a sensible idea of do I just need to try to rest and let it just heal?
I think if the bruise wasn't where I sit then it would not be an issue at all.
I did tweak a couple things as I went (the main one being the direction of the cloth stitch at the toe) and I have to improve on some things, but I'm honestly thrilled! I started learning about a week ago and I guess I wanted to challenge myself in all the ways at once.
Very open to feedback! Things I am aware of and will improve on:
Thank you for any comments!
Hey all, I’m going through the my league medial supplies and re stocking the trauma bag.
What supplies do you have stocked in your league med kit?
Hey yall, I have seen a few people mention this but would appreciate any help. I cannot surf/side skate after 1.5 years of playing derby, and the only way the coaches on our league teach laterals involves that skill (I think some people call it a toe glide?). I have told them I am not able to and have not been given any alternatives. When I try to surf skate, I am able to do it on one side for about 2 feet before ending up in a circle, and my hips are really tight despite stretching them. I have my own way I’ve kind of figured out, but this all has made me really insecure and frustrated - the feedback I get is that I am not remaining completely square/front facing. I am somewhat embarrassed to ask others on the league if they have this issue and everyone I have asked seems to be able to surf skate, but any advice on alternatives or how I could communicate with my teammates/coaches would be appreciated.
Hello!
I recently joined a team and I am noticing that after staying in the derby stance, my low back hurts pretty bad. I broke my back about a year ago and before that I was in the gym 4 days a week and teaching yoga. Im mostly back to that and go to crossfit 3-4 days a week and started teaching yoga again.
I honestly didnt think id struggle so hard in my derby stance and I am looking to see if any one else has ever had a similar injury. I tried kt tape last night and that helped a ton, and I am going to focus more on my core.
Im pretty committed to not quitting, but its pretty painful at the end of practice.
Hi all,
Won't be able to make it to my league practices for a while due to distance and cost. I'm a level 1 and am hoping to keep up my work.
Here's what's hardest for me:
- Transitions
- C cuts
- Laterals
- Crossovers
Any ideas for some exercises to help with these specific skills? Balance is an issue for me so I do a lot of work on that too.
I'm relatively new to derby, and I'm looking for skate advice! I transitioned from ice hockey, and I really miss the ankle support from hockey skates, especially after I messed up my ankle in low-cut skates during practice. Does anyone have any suggestions for a skate with more ankle support? Especially something on the cheaper end 😅
Do anyone know if the outside shell in size XS/S is smaller than size S/M?
I am currently using S1 mini lifer, but I'd like a visor, and the deep cover S/M makes my small head look like a mushroom 😛
My Bont skates are starting to rip at the back seam. I’m not looking to re-stitch. Is there any recommended tape/glue or solution that can cover and prevent more ripping. Would heal straps help with this?
Any other advice? Thanks!
What are your preferred on and off skate warm ups?
It feels like my muscles take forever to “get warm”.
Sometimes my body feels so stiff I can barely do our skating warm ups and my muscles don’t feel like they are ready to go until we really get into practice.
I work in an office during the day but I do make sure to stretch and utilize my standing desk throughout the day.
Any recommendations you have are greatly appreciated!
Hi everyone!
I have joined a gym and want to use it to get better on skates. However, I feel very out of my element and overwhelmed and have resorted to using the „machines“ a bit aimlessly, but really want to have a more focussed training plan (I don‘t love looking so confused in the gym haha). I really am a gym beginner, so any tips (how many reps? how many times a week? what is the exercise? what weight do you start with?) are appreciated!
I would be super happy for any advice, your workout routine, where to find free inspo (as I also get bored easily), exercises you find changing your game, tips for confidence at the gym, anything like that.
I am looking to improve explosive speed (I am slow on the lines), strength (as I have relied a bit on my higher body weight for that but at this level that doesn’t help anymore) and strength endurance, and also prevent injuries, as I have broken my ankle before.
If it‘s also relevant, I mainly block. :) The gym is very well equipped so there are lots of weight options, machines and fancy shit. The free weight part has felt more overwhelming for me though 😬
Thank you all!!