DerbyTude

All right, for those of you that liked my Etsy post from a while back, I’ve found some more to tickle your derby bone.

I was recently looking for some birthday gifts, and I decided to peruse Etsy and see what was new. Holy Crap, did I find some Fantastic Things!!! Here’s a look at a few high lights:

Surly-Ramics:

These pendents are hand painted by the owner of Surly-Ramics. I had a few questions on one in particular, and her responses were always timely and thorough. I eventually ordered something from her, and she was able to change out the cord it came on, and I had it within 3 business days of ordering. It was fantastic! Here are a few images of pendants that might tickle your fancy (and she even takes custom orders!!):

Roller Skate Heart - $15 (includes leather cord)

Crackle Happy Skull Heart - $35

derbyliscious

Custom Star ID Tags - $35

rivetingjewelry

Pivot / Blocker / Lead Jammer -  $40 Each

I know I’ve talked about Etsy before, but here’s a new profile that I didn’t have back then.

efairy is selling her wares in an attempt to raise money to get her to RollerCon. She only has a few months left to raise money, so pop on over to her Esty Store and check her out! 

“Five days of roller derby mayhem. You think Las Vegas in summer is already hot? Just wait till hundreds of rollergirls from across the country descend on Sin City for workshops, scrimmages, partying and a whole lot more.”

-From RollerCon’s Myspace Page

RollerCon is Fast Approaching. It will be held in Las Vegas from July 30, 2008 - August 3, 2008. I’d post all the info here, but there’s just way too much!! Just know that it’s a fantastic opportunity for you to meet Roller Girls from across the country, and mingle with some of the best in the Nation. If you’re able, be sure to go. It will definitely be a great experience!!

Hey Kiddies,

I haven’t posted anything in a while for my off skate training information, and I figured now that we -The Ohio Roller Girls - just had our First Bout of Season 3 (WooHoo!), now is the perfect time to talk about muscle Soreness, and things you can do to help ease the pain.

What is muscle soreness?
Being moderately sore after a hard workout tells you that you worked your body, which is a great feeling. But not many people know what the feeling actually comes from. It is the result of Minor Damage to your muscles, ligaments, and tendons, caused by stress to your body. Sounds bad, but it’s actually good! Your muscles will rebuild slightly stronger than before.

How Long does it Last?
It can generally last 2-3 days, and is usually worse on the 2nd day after the workout.

Does it mean I shouldn’t workout during those 2-3 days?
Heck No! Your soreness should not be a sharp pain, but more of a dull nagging pain (think: like a badly skinned knee that you’re always aware of when you move). Go ahead and ease into your workout, and don’t do anything that is truly painful, but you are fine to get back into training. The movement is actually good for the muscles.

What can I do to ease the pain?
There are a few answers to this question.

• Something preventative is to Get into the gym!! The more you do weight training, the more used to intense activity your muscles become. After a few months, you will see more soreness after your weight routine, and very little after practice or a bout.
• Water & Vitamins: Make sure you’re getting everything you need! Make sure you’re getting Vitamin C (found in citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage and green peppers), Potassium (whole and skim milk, bananas, prunes, raisins, and meats), and Zinc (meat, liver, eggs, oysters, peanuts and whole grains). Studies have also shown that Taking Vitamin E everyday for 7 days before your strenuous exercise can minimize muscle soreness.
• Ice and Ibuprofen: That’s pretty self explanitory. If you ice, try to stick with 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off.
• Hot Bath with Epson Salts: Add 1 to 2 cups to your bath. Epson Salt is magnesium sulfate which work together to help heal your body.

The Ohio vs. Michigan sports rivalry will reach a new level when the No. 25 Ohio Roller Girls All Stars take on the No. 8 Detroit Derby Girls Travel Team Jan. 19 for another explosive interleague bout of flat-track roller derby. The Ohio Roller Girls will be primed for a rematch against the Detroit Derby Girls and avenge a close loss last January.

The game against Detroit will be held in Columbus, Ohio, at the Lausche Building of the Ohio Expo Center (717 E. 17th Ave.). Doors will be open at 6 pm and the game starts at 7 pm. Tickets are $15 at the door or $10 presale and can be purchased now at www.ohiorollergirls.com.

Artwork by Joel Jackson

Well, I made it to Nationals, and it was a blast!! The level of Derby was phenomenal and it was no wonder those teams made it to the top 8 in the country. I was blown away and had goosebumps all weekend. (Even now when I think about it, they come back!)

 Here are the results for this amazing weekend!!

WFTDA National Championship
September 29-30, 2007 - Austin, TX

KANSAS CITY ROLLER WARRIORS WIN!

Photo by Shelly Hiam

(Click on Bracket for larger view - new window will open)

This image from WFTDA’s website.

Saturday:

Game 1:  Kansas City (116) vs. Gotham Girls (101)

Game 2: Carolina Rollergirls (80) vs. Tuscon (73)

Game 3: Windy City Rollers (56) vs. Texas Rollergirls (10

Game 4: Detroit Derby Girls (50) vs. Rat City Rollergirls (160)

Sunday:

Game 5: Kansas City (116) vs. Carolina Rollergirls (10

Game 6: Texas Rollergirls (79) vs. Rat City Rollergirls (89)

Game 7: Carolina Roller Girls (47) vs. Texas Rollergirls (110)

Game 8: Kansas City (89) vs. Rat City Rollergirls (85)

 This weekend was PACKED with edge-of-your-seat Derby Action. I highly recommend trying to make it out next year. I hear it will be in Portland. I’m definitely going to try and go!!

Derby-ers all seem to be such unique people, with their own style. Our League did a fashion show a few months back in conjunction with Wholly Craft, one of our fabulous friends! Here’s some info about Wholly Craft, & the different brands we wore in the show. All of which tailor to the derby persona. They are crafty, unique, and embody a bold style that so many derby peeps seem to have! Check them out and love them as much as we do!!

Wholly Craft:

Wholly Craft is a small shop featuring hip handcrafted items from over 100 local and national designers as well as a tasty selection of zines, recycled craft supplies, and DIY craft kits. Our purpose in being is to provide Columbus, Ohio with a comfortable place to shop for handmade goods, a fun and fabulous alternative to mass-produced madness. We carry a wide range of unique and high quality products including clothing, jewelry, bags, cards, journals, plushies, scarves, patches, home decor and much more!
In addition to the retail space, we also have a workshop area for monthly classes and special events! If you’re in Columbus, please visit us soon!

We’re Located at:

3171 N. High St
Columbus,OH 43202
Questions? Call us at 614-447-3445
Hours: 1-8pm Daily. Closed Tuesdays.

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Amy D

From Her Website:

Hi! Welcome to my new site!I hope you love the changes! I’m still making you all the crafty clothing goodness you want, but I think the new site is more user-friendly. Let me know what YOU think!
Interested in custom clothing? Let me know what you have in mind and I can build something from scratch just for you!You can still check out my clothes on my etsy site. Any questions? Fill out the contact form and I’ll get right back to you!Come back soon because new items are added daily!

It all started with an apron. My 8th grade Home Ec. teacher had us make aprons for a sewing project and I was hooked. (I ended up getting a “D” in the class but that was partially due to my allowing Mike Travis to cheat off of me on the final and a small kitchen fire.)

We love living here in Ohio. So I bring you these clothes made with love from the Heartland! I hope you see something you want to take home with you.

What made me want to make these clothes for you is the frustration at finding no clothes worth my money. I want something flattering, well-made, and not too slutty! (sometimes just a little slutty!) So here are some that you will wear again and again. It’s not too avant-garde, so that you feel out of place. But they will be talking about you after you leave work, and it will be juicy!

If you see something you like but it’s not your size or not exactly what you are looking for, check out the “Custom Clothing” section for details on how to get something hand made just for you! I create in all sizes. And no, size 10 isn’t a large!

Thigh wallets can be found in the Skirts & Dresses section for now!

My etsy shop is http://amyd.etsy.com and my myspace page is amydclothes!

If you prefer to pay by check, just send me an email first!

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LuckyKat

From Her Website:

“The artist, Liz Rosino, is blending her formal art education with the aesthetics of 50’s kitschiness and tattoo flash art to bring you unique clothing, accessories, and housewares. After having graduated from Columbus College of Art & Design with a solid traditional highbrow art education in the foundations of drawing, painting, design, and color theory, her own art career has taken to a more lowbrow and whimsical appeal, yet still relies firmly on these strong art and design skills. She has found her niche among those into punk rock, rockabilly, and psychobilly music, hot-rodders, and tattoo-enthusiasts, but also those who appreciate unique, handmade, one-of-a-kind items created with a DIY ethic.”

You can also find me on:

MYSPACE

and

LIVEJOURNAL

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 Please check them out and Support Local Artists!! (Even if they’re not so local for you! )

Have a great weekend!

I saw this on the Roller Derby Disorder blog the other day, and just couldn’t believe it.

Didn’t know if you’d seen this. Got it from a derby blog I came across. This kid had on a Guns N Rollers (Portland, OR) shirt that had pistols on it, so they pulled him from the plane and made him turn it inside out. They thought it would cause a “security risk” and upset other passengers to see guns… illustrated (ie: not real) on his shirt, made of cotton & ink, that can’t hurt anyone. Crazy Talk.

Just thought y’all would think it was interesting.. sad, but interesting.

Link to the Article

In case anyone was wondering, here are the referee hand signals that the majority of referees in Roller Derby use. Please feel free to add any, via comments, that might be missed here!

Update: Photo Credit to Rocky Mountain Rollergirls - Denver, CO and model credit to their Ref “Ref R Endum”