Meet the Dames

“I gave derby a try because I wanted to do something for me. The second I strapped on those skates, I was hooked! I love everything about it. Derby is an amazing way to be involved with empowering women that inspire and give you the courage to try things that I never thought I could do. I now for the first time have fun doing cardio. Everything is better on skates!”

“I was drawn to a contact sport that allowed me to compete with strong women and we have a great deal of fun doing that. I love overcoming obstacles whether they are physical or mental and watching my derby sisters do the same. It's very rewarding and I have learned a lot about myself in the process. When you join roller derby you not only increase your mental and physical toughness, you also gain a family of really incredible people.”

“I joined derby because I just didn't have anything to lose. I wasn't in a great moment of my life, nothing was going right, and I just wanted to start over. Derby, and my derby sisters, taught me that we are stronger together, there's no ‘one way’ that works for everyone and that falling happens. And there's no better group of ladies to help me get back up!”

“Derby is excellent exercise!! It is such an empowering sport, there is nothing else like it. And my teammates are the best!! They are so supportive on and off the track. Derby has helped me in so many ways.”

“Roller derby has become so much more to me than just a hobby... I have learned so much about myself and I'm stronger than ever!! And I get to skate!”

“I had never in my life been an athlete - never even considered myself athletic - until I went from couch to derby. I was terrible at it for months and months! Now I have the privilege of coaching a team made up of terrific women who love and support each other on and off the track. To anyone who’s thinking of joining us, know that we’re here to teach and encourage you every step of the way.”

“I remember watching roller derby on T.V. as a kid and thinking that it was the greatest thing on the planet, and then it disappeared. Now that derby has made a comeback, and my small community has banded together a group of amazingly strong women, I have finally been given the chance to live out a childhood dream. It took a lot to muster the courage to take those first steps, but I am so glad I did. Not only do I get to push my mind and body to its limits, but I have also gained a whole new family.”

“I wanted to do something that I can be proud of, for me. I've never liked sports, never been athletic, but derby really made me excited and the women are awesome!”

“I love derby for the exercise and the sisterhood. I started derby because I wanted to find something new and challenging. I would recommend derby to anyone who wants to be part of a team, is looking for a challenge, friendship and a great way to exercise. Choosing a cool derby name is an added bonus!”

“I love the new, supportive family I have gained from joining roller derby. To be a part of a female dominated sport is so empowering, and makes me want to work harder to gain new skills and grace on my skates. My team has been so wonderful and derby has been the most fun I have ever had getting into shape and learning a new sport.”

“There’s a chance I was always meant to play derby. I have always loved tall socks, roller skating and being part of a team. The fact that this team is made up of a bunch of fantastic women is an incredible added bonus. To say that I’m incredibly excited to keep learning the sport and get my derby on would be the understatement of the decade; I can’t wait!”

“I joined derby because I wanted to pick up an active hobby and meet new people, plus it looked like a lot of fun. I didn't grow up skating and had only done a it less than a handful of times, but I have a fantastic helpful supportive team. I'm so glad that I took that first step because these ladies are all amazing!”

“Roller derby really saved my soul. It's great exercise and a definite stress reliever. I'm stronger now both physically and mentally. I love my derby sisters and meeting new people throughout the derby community.”

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