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slammabelle lee - jersey shore roller girls

building derby-centric business relationships

I have been fresh meat skater, veteran skater, jammer, blocker, pivot, impromptu coach, captain, interleague coordinator, and events and community service, coordinator. I’ve juggled a lot of moving parts in different ways to get things done effectively, and the skills I’ve utilized serve me well in derby, as well as in my professional, educational, and personal lives.

drill: two-point touch

Drill: Practice touching each other as much as possible; to practice effective blocking while
going slow; to practice using each others’ bodies and senses on the track; to practice team-blocking;
to practice communication

ask a skater: teammate support + tournament prep

What can I do to help my teammates who are on the travel team prepare during tournament time? What’s the best way to prepare physically and mentally for a big tournament?

new position? no problem!

The switch from blocker to jammer isn’t an easy road. But it can be easier with a plan in place.

tournament analysis

I took a course and learned to use a plethora of data analysis and visualization tools including python, SQLite, mongodb, JSON, and matplotlib. For our final project, we were to analyze data publicly available online; I chose to analyze roller derby game statistics from champs.

from injured to resilient

how determination, community and a well-timed t-shirt helped a strong, athletic woman on the road to recovery

a guide to derby gear

To look, feel and play your best on the track, you’ve got to have the right gear. Invest in equipment that fits right, looks great, and lasts!

2013 championships

2013 was a fresh beginning for WFTDA, which had dramatically overhauled its ruleset, rankings, and playoffs since 2012.

roller derby – the sport

When I started playing roller derby, I had never successfully played a sport. My story is a common one throughout the roller derby community.

how did you discover roller derby?

Watching the amazing talent on display at the 2013 WFTDA Championships in November, it’s easy to forget that all of these skaters were were once brand new to the sport.