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LBRD- We're on a ROLL!
Posted May 24, 2011 By Krash Von D
LBRD- We’re on a ROLL! This Season is Big! New Banked Track! New Team!
When I first told people I began training with the Long Beach Roller Derby it seemed to bring back a lot of nostalgia for a lot of folks. “My mom used to take me to that when I was a kid!” or “I remember watching the T-Birds when I was little, I loved it!” – Yes, roller derby has been around for a long time and it was even coed! Back in the day it was very theatrical and in many ways staged (much like the WWF) the pain is real but the injuries are choreographed and mostly planned for.
Long Beach Roller Derby is bringing back the game….THE SPORT! There is nothing staged or planned! It is a full contact, balls out, hard core sport for WOMEN!! It is a great way to get and stay in shape while having a blast and meeting a very diverse group of women! The league is only a year and a half old and is growing by leaps and bounds. With the completion of the new banked track the league is moving in a whole new direction and getting serious! Each team is comprised of 14 strong women full of individuality and enthusiasm. LBRD is also home to a sub-pool of remarkable sub skaters, and a healthy gaggle of new skaters in training that are chomping at the bit to see their part of the action. With such an overwhelming influx of hot new skaters LBRD has added a fourth and brand new team this year! Welcome! Belmont Hot Broads! THEIR FIRST BOUT IS COMING – JUNE 3rd!! – Derby Dome – Doors open at 7!
Our season opened in April to a sold out crowd and we can say it was a smashing success!! Terminal Island Tootsies gave the 4th Street Retro Rollers a run for their money but ultimately, 4th street Retro Rollers took the game. The Second bout was just last Friday the 13th 4th Street Retro Rollers –vs- Bixby Rollerettes with the [ ] winning the bout! Every bout promises to get better and better as we ramp up to be the premiere Roller Derby league in the nation! The new banked track is awesome and spectators, fans and friends all had a rip-rollin good time!! With our next bout little more than 2 weeks away these athletes have to train hard to bring their best skate to the bout! JUNE 3rd –Terminal Island Tootsies - initiate – Belmont Hot Broads! Don’t miss it! We promise it to be a kick-a@@ bout! You can get your tickets here at http://longbeachrollerderby.com/tickets don’t wait! We will sell out! It’s new, exciting and something different! Check us out!
We always welcome new skaters!! We hold at least one open house/meet and greet each month. If you missed the last one, this past Sunday – don’t worry, there are many more to come! Keep an eye on http://www.facebook.com/LBRDFans ; (please “LIKE” our page while you’re there!) Dates will also be announced via Twitter http://twitter.com/LBCRollerDerby ! Our up and coming skaters are lovingly called “Fresh meat.” You can also follow & join Freshmeat on Facebook – look for LBRD Fresh Meat.
Watch for my upcoming blogs where I will be showcasing the incredible skaters that are part of LBRD – learn about your favorite skaters! Root for your favorite team!! Our fans are our success! For that we THANK YOU, from the bottom of our skates!
Until next time, Roll on…
Krash Von D
KrashVonD@longbeachrollerderby.com
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