by Carmen ‘Ave-A-Go with Photography by Darren O’Neill Picture this: It’s bout day. You’ve washed your pads, cleaned your wheels, whacked on the war paint…
The Confidence Trick
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The Nine Month Injury – by Giant Tess
Getting started in roller derby was a long journey for me. After getting bitten by the bug in May 2010, I finally passed my minimum…
Rainy City Roller Girls vs Stuttgart Valley Rollergirlz – My First Overseas Bout
by Elle Loco This was my first game overseas. Technically I had played in another country before, thanks to games against Tiger Bay Brawlers in…
Bout Review: Rainy City Roller Girls vs Amsterdam Derby Dames
Want justice? We want Thunderdome! Two teams entered, one team left. Your Rainy City Roller Girls rocked up the Thunderdome in Oldham on Saturday, this…
24th June – Rainy City Roller Girls Celebrate the Olympic Torch’s Arrival
Oldham took centre stage when the Olympic torch travelled through the town on Sunday, June 24th as part of a 70 day relay through the UK….
Manchester Day Parade 2012
Being a Female Roller Derby Referee
by Emmeline PancakeHurst Everyone involved in roller derby hears the same questions, like ‘Is there a ball?’ and ‘Is it really dangerous?’ As a female…
Motivation – My Top Three
by Carmen ‘Ave-A-Go I have been skating with Rainy City for just over two years. I could not roller skate at all when I first…
Braving That First New Skater Session
by Lauren Disorder The Rainy City Roller Girls had just moved to their new home at The Thunderdome in Oldham and were about to hold…
Dress Derby
by Morgue Anna So last time we covered kit. Today we try to cover you! By helping to answer that all-important question: What should I…
