A movie that has introduced the rollerblades to a broad audience for the first time was released in 1975. The science fiction film Rollerball is a short story made by the author William Harrison, who also wrote the script for it. The director Norman Jewison succeeded in creating a socially critical work that has not lost any of its explosiveness even today.
The Brief History of the Roller Derby Part 2
But this popularity of the roller derby was not meant to last. Public interest in the mid 1950s was falling and new ways of keeping the sport alive had to…
Build Strength and Skills from Home
Although we’d all most likely prefer to be in the rink 24/7, unfortunately that is not really an option for the majority of us. For those who are into roller…
The Brief History of the Roller Derby Part 1
Many people initially learn about the roller derby from movies. It seems that in the last decade they have been making a roller derby movie every two years. This increase…
The Three Biggest Prizes in Roller Derby
Although it is still a largely amateur sport, there are several big roller derby tournaments held annually or bi-annually across the world. These can awards tens of thousands of dollars…
Three of the Best Roller Derby Players in the World
The world of professional roller derby has been steadily progressing for nearly 15 years now, and it has produced some extremely exciting and memorable plays and players over the years.…
Strength Training for Girls
Although currently, the strength zone of the gym is no longer of the exclusive domain of men, strength and muscle training continue to discourage many women from leaving cardio exercises…
Chronic Pains and Other Problems of Skates That Don’t Fit Well
Hurt feet are completely normal when you skate for the first time. It’s not so normal if they continue hurting for weeks. Is common to see children crying with their…
Are You Afraid of Skating?
A little fear helps to the extent that it helps you avoid follies and putting yourself at risk foolishly. But there are many older skaters who do not get to…
Skates, Protection, And a War Name. Ready for Roller Derby?
A pledge of this female contact sport needs to know the rules, the training, and the requirements to be ready to start rolling. Not everything is as easy as choosing…