Gate City Roller Girls roll onto the scene when you least expect it. What a bundle of energetic fun. This photo was taken a few months ago on Elm Street in the heart of downtown Greensboro. However, we thought this action shot would be a great way to jump start the work week. By the way, according to their Facebook page, Greensboro Roller Derby will be practicing from 7-9 tonight at Skate South in High Point. See their Facebook site here. The group is very welcoming. All it takes is a willingness to go in circles (fast) on four wheels stuck to shoes!
With over 500 leagues in 16 countries, this American-invented sport is experiencing a revival. We love this Wikipedia description. "Leagues typically operate on an amateur circuit, and are based on a strong do it yourself ethic which features both athleticism, combined with elements from punk and third-wave feminist aesthetics " (quote found here). We're sharing this with Ruby Tuesday where third-wave feminists are welcomed as long as they're wearing RED!
We love our roller girls...
Posted by: Kramer | Tuesday, September 07, 2010 at 07:01 AM
I'll be on the lookout for them.
Posted by: Bill B | Tuesday, September 07, 2010 at 07:08 AM
How fun this sounds....I like the 'action' shot you've shared.
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Posted by: Hootin' Anni | Tuesday, September 07, 2010 at 08:21 AM
Fun girl power photo! We have roller girls up here in Minneapolis also but I haven't seen them yet...
Posted by: leif hagen | Tuesday, September 07, 2010 at 08:29 AM
Very Interesting...Lets all go skating.
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Posted by: Auntie E | Tuesday, September 07, 2010 at 09:22 AM
cool capture! would love to learn how to do that. have a good week!
Posted by: Marites | Tuesday, September 07, 2010 at 10:50 AM
We have some active teams in the Seattle area, too ... namely the "Rat City Roller Girls". Tough and intimidating bunch!
Posted by: Chuck | Tuesday, September 07, 2010 at 04:35 PM
Apparently one of them thinks you can roll without skates?
Posted by: Jane Mitchell | Tuesday, September 07, 2010 at 08:30 PM
Now, wait a minute...there's a young lady skating without skates! That takes a lot of practice! ;-)
When I was in Jr. High, we lived in Los Angeles...the Roller Derby was very BIG! And we went often. I loved it! Now I find it kind of boring...but back then, wow, all that violence! It was wonderful! :-)
Posted by: Jacob | Tuesday, September 07, 2010 at 09:18 PM
Hmmmmm! That is a curious story!
Posted by: Greensboro Daily Photo | Wednesday, September 08, 2010 at 06:11 AM