February 2012
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We are rolling (literally).
A little overdue for an update, interwebz world, but what an update it is!
Wednesday, February 15th marked our very first practice as a league, and what a fantastic practice it was.
For some of us, it was just a bit of an extended off season, but for others it has been a few months to a full year before slipping those boots on and rolling onto that polished wood floor. There were nerves and...
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We have momentum.
Feeling the momentum ladies, and it feels awesome!
Our first practice is this Wednesday at Skatetime 209 in Accord, NY and we are currently accepting transfer skaters (read: transfer - any person who is currently, or has at some point in their life, skated roller derby, you do not currently (or remotely currently) need to be active in any league). Practices will be held every Monday and...
The Whip: today my heart broke →
andthedayturnedintonight:
my roller derby league, the wonderful central new york roller derby, has saved me in ways that no one will ever understand. they picked me up when i was down, literally and metaphorically, and this league has become my whole life. but today something awful…
Reblogging for fellow NY derby sisters!
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We will practice
It is official! We have found ourselves a home. The Mid-Hudson Misfits Roller Derby League will be practicing and bouting at Skate Time 209 in Accord, NY (http://www.skatetime209.com/Skate_Time_209_-/Home.html)
We are super excited about this opportunity and the new partenership with the rink. And super excited to get practicing. For now, practices will be closed to existing league members,...
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We are extreme →
Roller derby was named number 10 of the top 10 most demanding extreme sports by rebull. I was interviewed by a female rugby player once who actually said she thought roller derby looked tougher. I’m not sure I buy that, but it’s extremely redeeming to know the sport is getting some of the recognition it deserves!
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