cometman 35115 Report post Posted December 6, 2011 My sister-in-law recently took this up. Go Canada!! This could rank up there with the Lingerie League. SP team someday? http://ca.news.yahoo.com/video/canews-22424922/roller-derby-hopes-27486651.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted December 6, 2011 Roller Derby well heres a flashback to the past RG 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted December 6, 2011 the real flashback.... 1974 - The Canadian Allstars featuring Skinny Minnie Miller, Diane Syverson and Paul the Pear Rupert vs the Liberators..... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoe Zee 13876 Report post Posted December 6, 2011 LOVE LOVE LOVE Roller Derby - It is making a HUGE comeback :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 I remember Saturday afternoons as a kid (or was it Sunday mornings???) on Global.... that was one of the highlights of the week..... I am rather happy that is making a comeback. It is one of those throwbacks that every generations should relive - like wrestling.... one of those events that is meant to be fast and over animated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ***nsut***jr Report post Posted December 7, 2011 I remember Saturday afternoons as a kid (or was it Sunday mornings???) on Global.... that was one of the highlights of the week..... I am rather happy that is making a comeback. It is one of those throwbacks that every generations should relive - like wrestling.... one of those events that is meant to be fast and over animated. It was Saturday afternoons. Roller derby, wrestling and The Wide World of Sports. Was it on Global? It was great stuff though. J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loopie 15358 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 There are a couple teams here in the Ottawa area. The Riot Squad and The Slaughter Daughters. They play against each other and other teams in the region, including Montreal. They don't have a permanent facility yet, so it;s played on a flat track instead of the curved track. They all have funny names and they play fun music. It's a pretty fun time. I go whenever I can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoe Zee 13876 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 (edited) In Canada it is mostly Flat-track. It's making a comeback and is "real" not like how it used to be (rollergames). There is no punching etc but is still fun to watch. Although one girl did get expelled from the game in TO for taking out another chick out of play - always fun to see people get hit :) The World Cup just happened in Toronto. I think you can still see some of the feeds at derby news network. http://derbynewsnetwork.com/ Edited December 7, 2011 by Zoe Zee added link Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 Geez, she could run into me again, and again, and again and again, hit me hard, again and again.........well you get the idea RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TGirl-Kay 7484 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 I used to play in the Ottawa Roller Derby League untill I tore tendons in my knee. I still skate at the roller discos though, because there is nothing quite like danceing on roller skates :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms.Samantha 11568 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 November was on my team!!!! She hits hard and fast!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loopie 15358 Report post Posted December 8, 2011 I used to play in the Ottawa Roller Derby League untill I tore tendons in my knee. I still skate at the roller discos though, because there is nothing quite like danceing on roller skates :) There are roller discos in Ottawa? Where? I love rollerboogie! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TGirl-Kay 7484 Report post Posted December 8, 2011 Loopie, I'll post a note on the main board the next time one is coming up. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
