Obviously, towards the end of school, i had to take a leave for my 20 hour work days as i finished my thesis. Then the day i graduated, i moved back to Chicago. Chicago has its own derby league, the Windy City Rollers, but those bitches are hardcore. They are professional athletes and i don't think i will ever be able to make a commitment like that. Also, it was seriously hard on my knees.
2009 bruises. |
Derby Lite is a series of derby courses led by retired derby gals. It caters to people who have never skated, all the way up to people looking to join a smaller suburban league. I am doing the beginner class (the oak park one!), because i have a friend who convinced me to sign up. Its 10 weeks, with a once a week practice, and the focus is more on skills and strength training rather than knocking people over. I am so excited to skate again! The ladies have been in a box in the closet collecting dust!
I can't speak to the Derby Lite classes (yet) as they don't start until next month. But for me, joining a roller derby was a huge character builder that gave me confidence. If you have ever wanted to be involved with a roller derby, but were scared because you have never skated before, i highly encourage you check this out.
Time to embrace your inner BAMF. or at very least, your inner 5th grader going to a co-ed birthday party.
In case you were all wondering, yes my derby name was/is gingerfoxxx. Branding, people!
Now that's one sport I don't think I could try....I would twist a knee cap or dislocate it or tear a muscle for sure...I wonder if they have a team for senior citizens?? I could throw on a grey wig and whip some grandma butt....maybe. hahaha!
ReplyDelete( I will not hurt any grandma's....just saying...;-)
This? This is OUTSTANDING!! You freaking rock - cannot wait to hear more derby stories :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so freaking awesome and a BAMF!!!! Can't wait to hear how the Derby Lite classes go. I want to see pictures. :-)
ReplyDeleteYES! I cannot wait to hear about classes?
ReplyDeleteOut of shape drunk? No. Snarky? Yes :)
Of course you're a derby girl. Totally fits. Your much more BA than you think. Embrace it!!
ReplyDeleteI can totally see this in you!! Have fun with the sport again and bring out the BAMF!
ReplyDeleteIn the dictionary under "BAMF" is your picture!!! You are AMAZING. I can't wait to hear your roller derby stories and see pictures!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome!! There is a roller derby team around here but I don't think I have time to regularly commit to practices!
ReplyDeleteWOW, i'm seriously impressed. Like totally! Id be too scared to break something or get injured- but still manage to get bad injuries from running. hmmmm sounds like fun!
ReplyDeletehow awesome!
ReplyDeleteMy cousin is on the Rockford Rage team and loves it!
ReplyDeleteSounds fun!! I thought about doing Derby Lite back when I lived closer (in Downers Grove)... but didn't. Looks like a good time!
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