Rollerderby Kicks Ass

I just wanted to say that Roller derby kicks ass. I'm not sure if anyone reads this blog yet, save for people that know me but for those that don't, my wife is a Roller Derby Chick all the way.

With the recent movie that came out on the subject (Whip It) i thought i should mention something on the subject. It's scantily clad fast moving girls on skates + booze + rock n roll. It's a ton of fun and if you've got a league in your town - you should consider going to a game.

My wife needed a hobby a couple of years ago. She wanted something to do after work that would be fun and where she could make friends. She's definitely got that. She's got her time so booked up with practice, games, and fundraisers now, she doesn't have much time to be bored anymore.

I really love the fact that she can do something like this and do really well at it just because she set out to do it. If she had decided to stay at home after work and knit or something like that i don't think she'd be happy.

I think she can take out any aggression she has in the rink, and I don't have to feel any pent up pressure and stress coming out at me in random ways. She's got a place to escape, have fun, set goals and achieve them then come home and not have to unload a ton of problems in my ear.

She's much better about that than me anyway. She just puts it on the track and leaves it there. If you met her you'd be surprised that she does such an aggressive sport, but if you knew her like i do - you'd know she's competitive like hell.

So, keep an eye out for derby in your town or look into starting a league yourself.

here are some helpful links

USA Roller Sports

Womens Flat Track Derby Association

and if you live in Houston, come check out a South Side game...

South Side Roller Derby

Reverend Rick