SUBMIT YOUR OWN VIDEO REVIEW TO ROLLERGIRLSKATES

Who knows derby skates and gear best?
We think it's you. The skater.
RollerGirlSkates.com has launched the Video Product Review series on YouTube to help all derby players to get quality advice and benefit from the expertise of experienced skaters.

Record a short video review of your favorite derby product! It can be anything, a wheel, boot, complete skate, plate, etc. Tell us what you love about it and exactly what makes it great for derby.

Explain the details of how you use it, on what floor type, etc.
Let us know if there are any downsides as well.

IF we choose to add your video to the website, we will reward you for sending in your review with a $10 RGS Gift Certificate for EACH review that you send in that is selected for posting!!

Be honest and try to keep it short and to the point. 1-3 minutes is a good length. You may submit multiple video reviews. Be sure start it off by saying "This is [YOUR DERBY NAME] from [YOUR LEAGUE] doing a review of the [PRODUCT NAME] for RollerGirlSkates.com" and end it with "this is available now at RollerGirlSkates.com" at the end!

Send your video (any format) via WeTransfer to the email rollergirlskates@gmail.com.

Note: All submissions become the property of RGS and we may decide to post any of them to the site in the future.
You will be given attribution if your video is posted.

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Spend less time installing and more time skating!!

Product showcase:

Sure grip bearing press!

 

The Sure Grip Bearing Press can be one of the best tools you didn’t know you needed. It makes installing and uninstalling bearings take less time and doesn’t cause damage to your bearings or axles.

 

The small picture you see above is the prying part that removes the bearings. This can be ideal to use on any wheels, especially aluminum hubbed wheels.  It can be used for both 7 and 8 mm axles.

 

I have one and soon after I bought mine, my teammates were investing in them as well.

 

If  I want to go on a quick spur-of-the-moment outdoor skate, it takes me less than 5 minutes to change to my outdoor wheels, which leaves more time for skating!!!

 

Here is a link to our exclusive RollerGirlSkates.com Product Review of this bearing press:

 

Get you one today @rollergirlskates.com

http://www.rollergirlskates.com/Sure-Grip-Bearing-Press.aspx

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InterSkate Junior Derby Team

Dallas Deception will be coaching the new junior derby team at InterSkate Roller Rink in Lewisville, TX.If you have a kid who is 7-12 years old and are interested, send us an email and we'll get you more info!

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Shopping for Mother's Day can be hard......

Show your appreciation by getting her something she wants.

Are you looking for that special something to get your “hard to buy for” derby mom or wife?

 

Mother’s Day is THIS WEEKEND!!

 

How about a gift certificate from RollerGirlSkates.com!!!!

 

http://www.rollergirlskates.com/gift-certificate.aspx

 

That way you are sure to please her. Don’t waste your time getting a stuffed bear that the dog will end up eating anyway or chocolates that she is going to feel guilty about eating later.

 

Happy Mother’s Day to all the great moms out there!!!!

 

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Team RollerGirlSkates, the roster!

Team RollerGirlSkates, sounds pretty impressive already, doesn't it? 

Would you like to know who is on this amazing team? 

Has the suspense been killing you? Well I am here to help. 

I will go down the roster and let you know know who we will have representing, just to ensure you realize how great Saturday is going to be.  

Captain-Weapon X - RGS employee and she skates with Dallas Derby Devils travel team Army of Darkness and home team High Sea Hotties

Co-Captain-Princess Peaches N Pain - RGS Employee and skates with Assassination City Roller Derby, she is co-captain of her home team Lone Star Assassins and skates with one of the travel teams Dirty Little Secret Service.

WreckLiz N Dangerous - RGS Employee and skates with Assassination City Roller Derby she is on the home team Lone Star Assassins and skates with the travel team Special Ops. 

Trigger Mortis - RGS designer of awesome things and skates with Assassination City Roller Derby she is on the home team Lone Star Assassins and skates with the travel team Special Ops. 

Now to round it out with some non-employee skaters, prepare to be in awe: 

Daisy Shoots

Ares Fury

Smash Wednesday 

Ol' Dirty Basher

EMurgency

Retro Razor

Anita Riot

Debbie Downer

Amelia Airhead

Whoa Silla tha Killa

Rhinestone Callgirl

Freaky Styley

If you were unsure if you wanted to be there on Saturday, yes you do. This will be epic. 

If you need a link to the event, go here: https://www.facebook.com/events/250921718339247/

Derby Love,

Peaches 

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Winter is over, time to get some sun!!

 

Outdoor skating is a great way to get some exercise in between games and practices. There are so many outdoor wheels to choose from. Here are some of the ones that we at RollerGirlSkates carry:

 

Radar Zens:

Come in a variety of different colors. They are 85A hardness which is a little harder than most outdoor wheels. They are 62mm high by 32 mm wide.

http://www.rollergirlskates.com/radar-zen.aspx

Radar Energys:

These are high quality wheels made by Radar. Available in 3 different heights: 57 mm, 62 mm, or 65 mm with a width of 32mm. They come in a variety of colors as well. The urethane has lots of rebound, so the wheels are responsive and roll exceptionally fast. They have a durometer of 78A so they can glide smoothly over debris and cracks outside. These are my favorite outdoor wheels.

http://www.rollergirlskates.com/radar-energy-62mm.aspx

Sure Grip Aerobic:

These wheels  are  a classic choice for outdoor skating. They come in lots of different colors and are very light. They are 62mm high and 38mm wide. You can also purchase these with bearings and an elephant wrench. We call it our “Outdoor Wheel Deal.”

http://www.rollergirlskates.com/outdoor-wheel-deal.aspx

 

Krypto Routes:

These wheels come in a variety of colors and also a variety of heights to fit your needs. They are a 78A hardness, which will give more shock absorption for rolling over big cracks. You can get them in 62mm X 35mm, 65 mm X 37 mm, or MONDO: 70 mm X 38.

http://www.rollergirlskates.com/krypto-route.aspx

 

 

Atom Pulse:

These wheels are all nylon and have a 78A durometer which makes them great for any outdoor surface. Whether on the boardwalk, the sidewalk or outdoor hockey rink, these are great for outdoor skating. They are 65 mm high by 37 mm wide.

http://www.rollergirlskates.com/atom-pulse.aspx

 

Atom Roadhogs:

 

These bright yellow wheels are a true outdoor speed wheel. Think monster trucks  on these. They have a 78A durometer and are 66mm in height and 38 mm in width. These wheels will give a great performance for off the track skating.

 

http://www.rollergirlskates.com/atom-road-ho.aspx

 

Radar Pures:

A slightly higher quality outdoor wheel made by Radar, they are perfect for the serious outdoor skater. They have a 78A durometer.  They come in many colors and are 66 mm in height and 38 mm in width.  You can also purchase the Radar Pure Wheel Deal, which comes with a Powerdyne skate tool for quick transition from indoor to outdoor wheels.

http://www.rollergirlskates.com/radar-pure-wheel-deal.aspx

 

Radar Fuels:

There is something a bit different about these outdoor wheels.  They have an aluminum hub in them for less flex. They deliver top of the line performance. They have a 78A durometer and come in 66mm height and 36mm width.

http://www.rollergirlskates.com/radar-Fuel.aspx

 

I would recommend getting a separate pair of bearings to use only in your outdoor wheels.  Bones Reds bearings would be a great choice for this.  That way it takes less time to change out your wheels and and you will avoid getting your indoor bearings too dirty from picking up the outdoor debris.

You can place your order on rollergirlskates.com and please feel free to call us at 866-983-3729 if you have any questions!!

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Ideas to add to your Rookie Package-making it even more awesome!

Now you have picked out the Rookie Package of your DREAMS! But you still want to buy more goodies. One of the questions I hear most often in the shop when a new skater is picking out her Rookie Package is, "What should I upgrade?". You want to make sure you invest in stuff you will actually need/use. Of course everyone wants to get some tights, booty shorts and maybe a couple of pairs of socks. I will suggest some other items that will help increase your performance on the track, right from the start, or at least make it easier to focus on learning how to fall small and not get yelled at for taking your mouth guard out.

First, let's talk toe stops. The ones that come with your original Rookie Package. They will get the job done, you will be able to stop. If you are wanting to spend a couple more bucks and make it so easy you forget you are learning something advanced, take a look at the Gumballs. http://www.rollergirlskates.com/gumball-toestops.aspx

When I was Fresh Meat, these did not exist yet. I learned my suicides but they were never very pretty, they just were. When I got my upgraded skates they existed, so I said what the heck, I will give 'em a try. OMG, major difference. Now all those things you have to do on your toe stops, so easy. You never have to worry about if contact is made just right to hit the right spot on your toe stops, they are there! If you can love toe stops, I love these. 

Second, mouth guards. The Rookie Packages come with Shock Doctor Mouth Guards, nothing wrong with those, they do the job. If you are JUST starting out, you will soon learn about communicating on the track. You have to tell your other blockers when you see that jammer coming up on the outside or inside you need to let the rest of your pack know. You can do that with a standard mouth guard, but sometimes your other blockers will just look at you with a puzzled expression because you sound quite a bit like the teacher from Peanuts. WOM WOM WOM WOM WOOOOM. Take a lookie at the Protech Dent Mouth Guards: http://www.rollergirlskates.com/protech-dent-mouth-guards.aspx

They advertise that you can talk, drink water and even breathe easier...all while drooling less. I don't know about you, but that sounds pretty darned good to me. I was a little skeptical at first. I waited till at least fifty girls in my league had them for a while, made sure none of them lost teeth or anything, then I jumped on board. Again I say OMG. Totally worth every penny. They fit snugly to your teeth, you can just about forget you are wearing a mouth guard. According to the technical info they actually provide 30% better protection than conventional mouth guards, so if you like your pearly whites, a good investment. 

In summary, if you want some goodies to make your rookie package that much sweeter, order those two items. You don't have to, but they just make life easier. Of course that is just my opinion. Now go pick you out some booty shorts and tights and get your derby on. ;-) 

~Peaches

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R3 Rookie Package Breakdown

Wanting to get all your gear to start f’ing it up on the track? Here is a description of what comes with the R3 Rookie Package which retails for $269 and comes with everything you need to get started:

 

Breakdown of R3 Rookie Package:

 

Skate: R3

The r3 is a great starter skate. It’s perfect for those people just getting their feet wet in derby. The boot is made from Clarino (which is vegan friendly) and is sized for men. This means that you would want to go down ONE size from your ladies size shoe to get the right fit. It comes equipped with the Powerdyne Nylon plate. The bearings are KWIK abec 5 which are high quality bearings perfect for someone learning their way around the track. The wheels are Radar Caymans which are a wide wheel with a speed groove with a durometer of 95A.

Helmet: Triple 8 Brainsaver:

Available in many colors and sizes. They are also available in Rubber or Glossy. Adds protection for your noggin.

Knee pads: Triple 8 KP Pro

Triple 8’s top of the line derby knee pad offers heavy duty EVA memory foam for ultimate comfort and optimal protection.

Elbow Pads: The 187 Fly Elbow

These are perfect for derby. They have super thick caps for the most protection. They are designed for excellent flexibility and comfort. They are double stitched for durability.

Wrist Guards: Triple 8 Wristsavers

These are ideal for our sport with a padded Kevlar palm. They have a thick support strap that wraps around the entire wrist.

Toe Protection: Toe Savers

Made from tough matte vinyl, this will protect the front of your skates from getting scuffed up. You will need to unscrew your toe stop and put this on the toe stop and screw it back on and then snap the other side into your laces.

Mouthguard: Shock Doctor Gel Max

This mouthguard has a triple layer design with an integrated breathing channel which makes it easy to breathe with it in (which meets a requirement of our species) and to communicate on the track with your teammates. It comes in many different colors as well which you can specify in the customer notes.

There are few instructions on molding it to your mouth which comes with the package.  These mouthguards provide maximum protection for your teeth, jaws and brain!

Tool: Reflex Utilitool

This is a must for getting into derby. It’s very important to get to know your skates and working on them yourself really gives a sense of accomplishment and helps you know more about your skating. It has a 9/16” socket for adjusting your trucks, a ½” socket for adjusting the wheel locknuts and a 3/8” for mounting hardware. It has a mechanism for pressing bearings into wheels as well and a tool to rethread your axle, which is only good for use on 8mm axles.

Lube: Bones Speed Cream

This is a high speed lubricant for your bearings which will allow them to roll faster and longer with less wear on them. Simply take your bearings out of your wheels and take the shield off the bearing and add one drop to each bearing and spin it while holding it in between your fingers. Then you’ll wanna put the shield back on, put the bearings back in your wheels and put your wheels back on. (See, the tool comes in handy already!)

And of course…..

The Roller Girl Skates T Shirt!

This is a super comfy and flattering black V neck with a design on the front and the back. I love mine and have even had my name printed on the back so I can scrimmage in it!!

All of the Rookie Packages we carry are great, but this is the best seller. It’s what I got from RGS as my Rookie Package and I couldn’t have been more pleased.

If you have any questions at all regarding this or anything else we carry please feel free to give us a call at 866-983-3729 and we will be happy to assist you.

Skate fast and skate hard!

Weapon X

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DDD to Host 3rd Annual Clover Cup

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Spring is here. WFTDA’s South Central region is continuing its interleague action of the 2012 season. On March 24th and March 25th the Dallas Derby Devils will be hosting their 3rd annual Clover Cup Tournament at Nytex Sports Centre in North Richland Hills, TX. This is the home venue for the Devils and it is a great atmosphere for roller derby. This tournament will consist of 8 South Central leagues competing for a good spot as we reach the 2nd quarter of the WFTDA rankings. Last year, the legendary Texecutioners took 1st place, Houston took 2nd and underdogs Green Country Rollergirls took 3rd.

The 8 teams competing this year are:

New Jax City Rollers from Jacksonville, FL
Omaha Rollergirls All-stars from Omaha, NE
Oklahoma Victory Dolls from OKC, OK
Green Country Rollergirls All Starz from Tulsa, OK
Tampa Tantrums from Tampa, FL
Gold Coast Derby Grrls from Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Houston All-stars from Houston, TX
Army of Darkness from Dallas, TX

New Jax City Rollers are an “on the rise” team with a recent win over Gold Coast and are coached by some of the best in Men’s Derby: Streak and Powder of the Magic City Misfits. New Jax City is currently ranked 11th in WFTDA- SC  and 10th on Flat Track Stats. Here are some key players: Meow Mix Yo’ Face Up, Crash, 12 Gauge, and Miley Virus who was a former Dallas skater.

The Omaha All-stars are relatively new to the SC region, but not to the sport. They gave a great impression by getting into the top ten soon after being transferred to the SC region so that they could compete in the 2011 Regional tournament. Currently ranked at 10th on WFTDA- SC and 8th on FTS, they will be a great match for any team this weekend.  Look out for Ima Firestarter to be a key point scorer and Bella Cope and Auntie Embolism to be other fierce threats.

The Oklahoma Victory Dolls All-stars just recently competed in the 2012 Governor’s Cup hosted by fellow Dallas league, Assassination City. They are currently ranked 17th on WFTDA-SC and 19th on FTS. With highly agile jammers and a wall of red that can stop a freight train, they will NOT take it easy on any team they compete against. Phoenix Envy, Czech 1-2, Critical Sass and Mount Crushmore will be just a few of their dominate players on the track.

The Green Country Rollergirls All-starz is a team that has come a LONG way. With a fantastic display at 2011 SC Regionals, they are hoping to continue that momentum for the 2012 season. They are currently ranked 7th on WFTDA- SC and 15th on FTS.  You can tell they study their asses off and do hardcore workouts on and off skates. Their roster is very stacked and they are some of the hardest hitting players I know of. Captain Temptress Storm ninjas her way through the pack while Bounce Her, Elektra Violette, Hott Rodd Havoc and JenATease are there to put a halt to the opposing jammers.

The Tampa Tantrums have been developing as a great team for the last 4 years. Their current ranking is 8th on WFTDA- SC and 6th on FTS.  With Little A being a player for the USA World Cup team and several speed skaters on their team, they are a force to be reckoned with. You can tell their dynamic is strong and they have a great sisterhood both on and off the track. Of Course Little A will be slicing through the pack like “butta” they also have some scary blockers out there including Bettie Krueger, Anita Bopabitch, Leia Flat and Lunch Lady.

The Gold Coast Derby Grrls are a very impressive team known to make adjustments and come up from a loss. Just like Omaha, they made it to regionals within the first year of becoming a part of the WFTDA. They are currently ranked at 9th oh WFTDA-SC and 17th on FTS. Gold Coast and Green Country faced each other TWICE at last October during regionals so just the thought of seeing them compete against each other again makes me want to JUMP UP AND DOWN WITH EXCITEMENT! Some of their key players are Jess Business, Iggy Cocks, and one of the best “apex jumpers” I’ve seen: Lucy Lunatic.

Houston All-stars. What a stacked roster. Mistilla. Brandi Brown. Rebel Ann. Goldie Bloxx. Jekyll and Heidi. Enough said. There has also been a reemergence of DBC who has inspired most of us to continue to be the best after having her lay out people one after another. They also have Windigo, who was a key player on the Canadian World Cup team. Always expect these ladies to give 110 % performance when they compete. They are a very strong force in the SC region.

DDD’s Army of Darkness has had their eye on the Clover Cup since back in 2010 and they believe this is the year to prove victorious.  Coach O’Raney and Captain Anita Riot lead these fearless soldiers through any and every battle with tenacity. They also have a very stacked roster with a deep jammer rotation and some hard hitting blockers such as Rink Panther, Juice Box, Hollywood Hitcha, recent addition, but long time veteran Annie Wrecksion, and yours truly Weapon X.

This upcoming weekend will prove to be a great one for the South so make sure you attend this tournament or keep up with the scores so that you are in the know.

For tickets and any other info visit:

http://dddclovercup.com/

    

 

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Exactly Why Would I Need a Knee Gasket or Knee Stabilizer?

Knees. Man, if only they were easy to replace. We as derby skaters put a

huge amount of strain on them.

Back in early 2010 while playing in a home team game with my league, the

Dallas Derby Devils, I had a phenomenal game. Scored the most points for my

team and felt great. I even reffed outside pack ref in the game after mine. Felt like

a million bucks, until I woke up the next morning. I could not bend my right knee.

It was completely stiff. I panicked; afraid I had done some major damage. Luckily

we have a sponsored doctor, Dr. Turgeon, who also sees the Dallas Mavericks. He

did some x-rays and examined my knee.

He taught me two great things:

1. I was suffering from Excessive Lateral Patellar Compression Syndrome. In

Layman’s terms: my knee cap had slightly leaned off its track. It is actually

very common in jammers and very aggressive skaters. The constant turning

left and the forceful push from the outside right leg causes this. It can

often occur without any injury at all but the pressure on the patella can

eventually cause it to slightly lean. The patella is a v-shaped bone that sits

in the groove of the thigh bone. Surgery is not usually needed, just rehab

stretching and a knee stabilizer, which I will talk about more in a moment.

2. The knee pads most derby skaters use are created for skateboarders. The

padding around the knee is not formfitting to the knee so when it takes a

blunt hit to the ground, some damage can be done, similar to when you

get in a car accident and hit your knee on the dashboard. Dr. T suggested

researching more formfitting knee pads, which some companies such as

Triple 8 are currently working towards.

This leads to why knee gaskets or patella stabilizers can become a

derby skater’s best friend. I purchased a knee stabilizer made by Bellhorn

from a drugstore. There are many other brands out there as well. It is

made from mostly neoprene, which keeps the muscles and knee warm

while competing. It has a donut shape around the knee to hold the knee in

place and protect the knee caps from moving around. A proper warm up

and proper stretching can prevent things like this, but extra protection can

never hurt.

I then decided I needed something for my other knee, just for extra

support. I got a 187 knee gasket and loved it. It is a tight fitting neoprene

sleeve with a donut pad around the knee cap. The padding feels great

underneath my kneepads.

I would highly suggest researching some of these products if you

feel like this is something you can relate to. I know that all we derby folk

are looking for ways to extend our careers as badass derby athletes.

Preventing injury is very important to the longevity of our muscles and adds

confidence that you are fully supported when competing.

You can of course find great knee gaskets at rollergirlskates.com

Here are some great links to look at for further research:

http://advancingyourhealth.org/orthopedics/files/2011/05/Patellofemoral-Syndrome.pdf

http://www.bellhorn.com

http://www.muellersportsmed.com

http://www.rollergirlskates.com/the-187-knee-gasket.aspx 

Weapon

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One Skater's New Years Resolutions

Dear new Me, 

I am going to make 2012 the best year ever with a few New Year's resolutions that I will actually keep this year.

1.) I will get my sh*t together and organize my life.

2.) I SWEAR I will use protection starting NOW.

3.) I will work out more - more crunches, more stairs, more trail skating. MORE MORE MORE!

4.) I will work on my speed.  Stop...Jammer Time.

5.) I will get a better education.

6.) I will try new things.

7.) I will save money.

8.) I will dress to impress.

9.) I will spend more time with my kids.

10.) I will take better care of myself, because if I don't, who will?

Thanks for listening,

The old Me.

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THIS WEEK'S FREE SH*T CONTEST (Nov. 14 - 20)

Do you have an unbelievable shot of yourself in your derby action best?  Send us your favorite action shot of yourself (must have photographer's permission).  We will choose our favorite action shot, and the winner will receive a FREE Atom Packpack!  WOOT!  If the photo is extra special, we might even incorporate it into our advertising! 

Submit your photos here;  http://www.rollergirlskates.com/free-sh-t.aspx

(Contest ends Sunday night, 11/20/11 at 11:59pm)

in this photo: Cra-C of Assassination City Roller Derby jumping the apex at Fair Park Coliseum in Dallas, TX - photo by Christopher Cross of A Pixel In Time Photography

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Winner of the Weekly FREE SH*T Contest Nov. 7 - 11

Congratulations to Vic Smackey of the Bexar County Roller Girls!  She has won a FREE 2 pack of the highly demanded Protech Dent Mouthguards.

THE CONTEST:  We posted a photo of Pyro Maim Ya of Assassination City Roller Derby and asked the fans of RollerGirlSkates.com to submit their funniest captions for it.

THE WINNING ENTRY:  "RELEASE THE KRAKEN!"

Didn't win?  Don't worry...we'll be posting a new FREE SH*T Contest shortly!

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New MoonWalker toestops from Powerdyne!

Oh yesssss!  Hot news straight from Championships......Moonwalker toe
stops from Powerdyne are here!  Moonwalkers are designed in a distinct
"teardrop" shape which gives more flex, bounce and extra control.  The
dimples give extra bite when stopping and starting.  These babies are
avail in three colors and are on their way to Roller Girl Skates as we
speak!

They will be available in a limited supply by Thanksgiving.  Cost will
be $20 a pair.  Pre order yours now over the phone at 866-983-3729.

Oh yesssss! Hot news straight from Championships......Moonwalker toe 
stops from Powerdyne are here! Moonwalkers are designed in a distinct 
"teardrop" shape which gives more flex, bounce and extra control. The 
dimples give extra bite when stopping and starting. These babies are 
avail in three colors and are on their way to Roller Girl Skates as we 
speak!

They will be available in a limited supply by Thanksgiving. Cost will 
be $20 a pair. Pre order yours now over the phone at 866-983-3729!

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See you at Championships?

Uh oh...RollerGirlSkates.com is invading Denver this weekend!  We are not selling anything.  We giving stuff away for FREE all weekend!!!!

Come by our booth to play the RollerGirlSkates.com Smack Ass game for your chance to win FREE wheels of your choice every day during Champs.

Check it out;

http://www.youtube.com/rollergirlskates#p/u/5/py3yR6qWB3o

Want one of our sweet RollerGirlSkates.com t-shirts?  Come and get one!!  We've got 'em in men's sizes AND women's cut (you know, the cut that accentuates your tickets?)

Aaaaaaannnnnndddd....come by the booth and ask us for the super secret code for a totally unbelievable deal on all orders placed with us at Champs!

Alls we can say is....your friends will be jealous.  And isn't that really what everyone wants in the end....To make their friends jealous?

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Announcing this Week's FREE SH*T contest!

This Week's FREE SH*T contest is nothing short of awesome.  Caption the photo of Pyro Maim Ya from Assassination City Roller Derby

and the person who submits the most creative and funniest comment will win a two-pack of Protech Dent Mouthguards in your color choice!

You know you want 'em!

Submit your entry HERE!

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Winner of the Weekly FREE SH*T Contest 10/31-11/4

Congratulations to last week's winner of the RollerGirlSkates.com Weekly FREE SH*T CONTEST,

Moloko Violet of Greensboro Roller Derby- Gate City Roller Girls  has won a FREE pair of KP-Pro knee pads, courtesy of Triple 8!

THE CONTEST: "As a vet, what's the one best piece of advice would you give to a Fresh Meat skater?"

THE WINNING ENTRY: Although most of the entries stressed the importance of good knee pads from the moment you start derby (which is AMAZING advice),

we found that Moloko Violet's submission really spoke to us;

"Everyone wants to emphasize the heart of derby: the community, the love, the friendship, and the way this all becomes part of an addiction-- and addiction with a penchant to be dolled up in stretchy-bright-things. It's true, and I miss these things as I sit thousands of miles away from my league, going mad with the desire to be back on 8 wheels and in weird outfits with them... but you'll figure all of that out in no time. It's obvious. As a veteran, I have more important advice:

Treat it like a sport, compete every day, and focus on getting strong.

You like the silly socks? The crazy events? The loud music? Can't wait to paint-up your face and see posters with your clever name all over them? Yeah, me too! But we can only keep this thing going with a hefty dose of true athleticism and real talent. Let's be real: if we are going to keep the crazy clothes and rebel attitude, we are going to have to work harder to show that we play a real sport. And I'm okay with that, because I get to work harder and still wear Blade Runner's Priss' make-up while I play my sport.

 They may come to watch bunch of loud fools clumsily galloping around, in minimal clothing, occasionally running into each other. But they won't respect it and they won't come back again and buy your merch. What I and the fans that respect roller derby want to see is a bunch of loud SUPER HEROES (often in minimal clothing) on that track! Get stable, be strong, go faster, and encourage your teammates to do the same. Derby is there for women that have never played sports before in their lives and for women of all sizes, but it is only a matter of time before we're all on the same page: a rolling army of muscle-y awesome. And it's that tougher, healthier you that really pays off. Ask yourself at practice: Would I pick myself to be in the front wall of the final jam?

So that's my line. Don't worry about the tights, the theatrics or the after-party when you're at practice. That totally great stuff just comes naturally.

Sweat first. That's why you came here, anyway, right?"

-Moloko Violet

Thanks, Moloko.  We couldn't have said it better ourselves.

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This Week's FREE SH*T CONTEST!

Congratulations to last week's winner of the RollerGirlSkates.com Weekly FREE SH*T CONTEST,

Daisy Fever of Girls Rollin In The South (Jacksonville, AR) has won a FREE set of Reckless Wheels!

THIS WEEK'S CONTEST IS ALREADY UPON US!

This one is for the veteran skaters!

What is the one best piece of advice that you would give to fresh meat skaters?

Submit your answer here; http://www.rollergirlskates.com/free-sh-t.aspx

The person who submits the best piece of advice wins a FREE PAIR OF Triple 8 KP-Pro Knee Pads,

so SHARE THE KNOWLEDGE and GET FREE STUFF courtesy of RollerGirlSkates.com!

(Deadline for submissions is Sunday, Nov. 6 at 5pm CST)

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This Week’s Weekly FREE SH*T Contest!

We’ve been handing out the new RollerGirlSkates.com t-shirts at the tournaments and on the website like they’re candy, and, believe us, they’re that sweet!  If you’re one of the lucky hundreds, here’s your chance to get even MORE free stuff—this time, we’re giving away a set of the Reckless Wheels of your choice by Grn Mnstr!

Step 1 – Put that bad ass RollerGirlSkates.com shirt on

Step 2 – take a picture of yourself wearing it (the more creative, the better)

Step 3--Submit your photo to us at http://www.rollergirlskates.com/free-sh-t.aspx

Step 4-Wait with baited breath and check your email every five minutes to see if you’ve won!

We’re actually going announce the winner next Monday, but that’s not gonna stop you from checking your email, is it? ;)  We don’t blame you.

(Deadline for submissions is Sunday, Oct. 30 at 5pm CST.)

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Winner of last week's WEEKLY FREE SH*T Contest!

Congratulations to this week's winner of the RollerGirlSkates.com Weekly FREE SH*T CONTEST!

Bruise Her Blue of the Juneau Roller Girls! She won a FREE set of Radar Tile Biters! 

THE CONTEST:

"You talk about it all the time.  You live, breath, think and eat it.

You daydream about it and sneak forbidden peeks of websites about it at work.

Your life has been turned upside down and inside out because of it.

Yeah, we know....you love roller derby, but what RollerGirlSkates.com wants to hear is WHY."

THE WINNING SUBMISSION:

 "My whole life I've made up for my short comings with humor. I grew up being the short fat funny girl who made everyone laugh. I joined the volley ball team in high school but never really managed to do much but get hit by the ball instead of hit the ball. I joined softball for our city parks and rec team but always seemed to trip when rounding the bases or strike out at slow pitch...thats right, slow pitch softball. Then, while sitting on my couch watching the movie Whip It I was introduced to a sport I never new exsisted. I was speechless. "Too bad Juneau, AK doesn't have roller derby" I thought to myself.

Fast forward 6 months and I'm watching the Juneau Roller Girls skate past me in our fourth of July parade. I said to myself silently, "I have to do this." So, some months later there I was, standing awkwardly on my Reidell skates with my pads, mouth guard and helmet to cover my giant dome head. All I could think was how I was crazy. I could hardly skate! But one thing that never changed was I knew for the first time ever I had found my sport. I watched the Juneau Roller Girls fly past me calling out commands, "Inside! Outside! 3 to the front! No pack!" I was blown away. These women were not what I expected. Small girls, big girls, some with tattoos, some looking more like models and less like a tough badass. There they were all with big smiles welcoming me into their home. I had to prove myself, I still do, but every practice night I'm there.

For the first time in my life I've walked (skated) into a room and immediately felt like I was where I belonged. Derby isn't just about you. Derby isn't just about finding yourself or your confidence. Derby is about community. The community of girls from all backgrounds and beliefs coming together to do something amazing -- something they genuinly love. I love derby because of the way I feel when I'm on my skates.

I love derby because of the new family I am joining. I love derby because of the intense satisfaction I feel when I hit another person. But mostly, I love derby because of the people I am surrounded by. They amaze me and I am reminded every time I'm sitting in a circle of girls who are strapping on their skates, talking about how smelling their gear is and comparing rink rash how blessed I am to be a part of it. I can't imagine my life without derby." - Bruise Her Blue, Juneau Roller Girls

Enter this week's FREE SH*T contest and SEND US A CREATIVE PIC OF YOU IN YOUR RGS T-SHIRT for your chance to win a FREE set of Reckless Wheels!

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