Hey guys, I'm Annika. I fell in love with roller derby after watching Whip It, but only thought about doing it after I met a couple of the girls from the London Rockin Rollers who encouraged me to try it out. I researched for a local team, found you guys, saw you play and knew I had to join! I just bought myself some skates and plan to practise until I move to Edinburgh in September then go to a Fresh Meat Day. Thought I'd join the forum to get tips on skating and get to know you
I don't have a cool derby name yet but hopefully I'll think of one soon!

Hi there!

My name is Gemma aka Gem aka Biffy Devine. I'm fairly new to derby and very new to Edinburgh. I started roller derby in January this year with the Central Coast Roller Girls http://centralcoastrollergirls.com.au/ back home in NSW, Australia. They are a really new league having started in October last year and are growing which is awesome!! Anyways, I'm here to live/work/travel for the next two years and would dearly love to keep up with my "derby skills" while I'm here!
I had never played a team sport before (except at high school) and once I started roller derby it felt like a huge gap had been filled that I didn't even know existed. It was such an amazing buzz being around women from all walks of life who were supporting and encouraging one another!! After thinking I was hooked just from training, CCRG had their first bout in April where Biffy Devine made her debut and I was well and truly hooked!
So at the moment, I'm looking for a job and I'm gearless (trying to decide whether to buy new gear or have my gear sent from Aus) BUT I would love to somehow be involved with ARRG in the meantime, as much as prospective jobs/being gearless permits.
And if you're curious about my derby name - it's taken from Tilly Devine a notorious crime figure in Australia in the 1930's (you will see her glorified in an Underbelly TV series later on!)

Cheers Lovelies!
Derby Love x

Hey Biffy!! I SPOKE TO YOU AT STOCKBRIDGE ONE NIGHT (you had a lovely bottle of WINE)

You heard the girls skates and came in!!

Great you're in touch. Im sure one of the board will let know who you should contact.. im not too sure you see


SPEAK SOON ... I'll say you sent a message here so someone can advise you!!

I don't know anything about roller derby, but grew up playing ice hockey and really miss it. I heard about ARRG purely by chance but I am really interested in finding out more! I am recently (and happily) divorced and am having a great time moving forward and roller derby seems like something that would fit into my new life perfectly. I'm not sure what else to say, except that I am excited about learning more!
Cat

Hey Hymen!

Thanks so much for your help and lovely to run into you again the other night! I have to get some info from the CCRG to forward on to Stitches so once I get that I should be good to go!

Hope the goodies you bought helped with your injury and you're all good now

Cheers
Biffy

Hiya, I'm Marastopleles. I can't skate, but I would love to help out in anyway. I'm a big fan of Roller Derby. I'm from the States, studying art here in Edinburgh, so the city's all brand spankin' new to me, lol! Can't wait until the games start up! I'll be in the stands with bells on!