Roller Derby is 'a dynamic, all inclusive, full contact womens's (and men's) team sport striving for empowerment, athleticism and, above all, fun'. Co-ed bouts are increasingly popular and there is also a growing number of junior roller derby leagues in Australia.
Your coach
James O'Connor (aka Jammin' Jimmy) trained, coached, refereed, NSO'd, commentated and played all over Australia for 5 years and has attended a SkateVIC roller derby coaching course.
What skating skills could I learn that are relevant to roller derby?
In order to be able to play full contact roller derby many leagues want you to acquire skills such as:
- Plow stops, T - stops, Knee taps, Double knee slides, one foot glides, lateral movement across the track, backwards skating at a moderate pace, hopping, jumping, weaving, transitions, standing and stepping from a standstill, unexpected obstacles, giving and receiving arm and hip whips, pushes, paceline skating, etc.
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