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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.
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;
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!
Click here to enter; http://www.rollergirlskates.com/free-sh-t.aspx
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