It's Official!!!

Texas Rollergirls Bootcamp comes to London!!!

That’s right ladies and gents, its on!!

London Rollergirls is proud to announce that in conjunction with the Texas Rollergirls, we are bringing you your very own local version of the awesome Texas Rollergirls Bootcamp. Not only that, but the venue is HUGE! That’s right, ExCel London has been lassoed in for both the boot camp and the bout.

When? Saturday March 20th and Sunday March 21st, 8am to 4pm and 9am to 7pm

Where? ExCel London, E16 1XL

What do you get?

* 2 days (Sat 20th, Sun 21st) of track time with the TXRG.

* One trainer for every 13 skaters.

* Multiple tracks and a huge space.

* The WFTDA head ref running the ref bootcamp.

* Helpful bout footage critiques.

* Workshops on all aspects of derby

* Chat time with the Executive Director of the WFTDA, Bloody Mary.

* A chance to pre-buy a ticket to the bout before it goes on sale to the general public!

Some of the topics covered for different levels include…

* Beginner camp:

* T stops

* turn-around-stops

* snow plows

* cross overs

* basic form

* basic game play

* rules for flat track derby

* land drills to build core and leg strength

* light scrimmaging with minimal contact

Intermediate/Advanced camp:

* pack control

* work on lane coverage

* work on frontal blocking

* mastering assists

* more advanced game play strategy

* land drills for strength and fitness

* and of course…scrimmaging!

Referee Camp:

* Review of WFTDA rules, hand signals

* Go over the steps you need to take to become a WFTDA certified ref - including review of test material

* Discussion of reffing situations and how to call scenarios

* On skates reffing of drills and scrimmage

How Much?

Boot Camp and Bout Ticket - £115

Boot Camp Only - £100

Ref Boot Camp and Bout Ticket - £65

Ref Boot Camp Only - £50

REGISTER NOW AT: http://www.londonrollergirls.com/

and check out the Facebook Event HERE

Blood & Thunder UK Seminars ...

Those of you lucky enough to get your hands on Blood & Thunder UK tickets, Central City Rollergirls' Twis-ted Miister hear from you!!!

Hey Euro-derby folks!
I'm busy beavering away to bring you the best bootcamp around this May and we are just putting the final touches to the schedule, however, we are able to tailor this camp to meet the needs of you, the skaters..

So, what seminar based stuff would you like to see?

So far we have things like a rules Q&A with our guest ref's
Wheel technology & Skate maintance
Coaching structure & more

but if there is something you feel would be personally beneficial,
then please message me on Facebook and we'll do our best to fit that in, it's
your camp, so we want you to get the most out of it.

Will be in touch shortly with some more exciting news!

All the best,
Twisted Mister
CCR       

An Incentive to Get Training!

Following May-Q Dizzy's awesome report on Grange Hell , the Round-Up Bout Facebook page has been buzzing with chat about one thing ... Estro Jen's arse!


And so .... especially for you guys, a little incentive to get training even harder at derby practice this week!!

Special thanks to El Toupee for completing the awful job of trawling through pics for one of Estro's bum! ;)

Grange Hell School Report

Last weekend Central City Rollergirls hosted the Grange Hell Skate Academy in Birmingham  ... here's what Lincolnshire Bombers ' May-Q Dizzy had to say about her trip back to school!


After all the hype and Derby-fuelled anticipation, this event could have easily disappointed, but I am pleased to say that Grange Hell actually managed to exceed all my expectations!

Upon entering the foyer of Cocks Moor Woods Leisure Centre the atmosphere was electric, with the clang of skate cases knocking together and excited Roller Girls darting about like toddlers in a playground.

Lessons started in earnest at 11am.  These included perfecting the basics, tactical drills, endurance, Jammmer skills, and technique. Not to forget the mandatory sit ups and press ups, and optional instruction in Bonnie D. Stroir classics such as “the waitress” and the “power slide/ hockey stop”. 


Those attending were split into two groups, and then these groups were continually rotated between the two coaches.  Both Estro Jen and Bonnie D. Stroir were exceptionally knowledgeable, and happy to pass on any and all pearls of wisdom. Their passion for the sport was evident in everything they did. Plus the coaches' physique was second to none.  Most students left the Bootcamp with the new mantra ……. “I WILL have a butt like Estro Jen's!”

Throughout the weekend everyone involved was highly motivated to ensure we all gained as much as possible from their experience. With their encouraging and helpful demeanours the Central City Roller girls and guys made this a weekend never to forget.

The after party was a collection of like minds, where everyone reviewed the days events, with a little or a lot of alcohol thrown in for good measure. There was lively dancing, karaoke was sung with varying levels of success and drunken Roller Girl antics went on late into the night.

This was a must-attend spectacle and for those who couldn't make it, do not fear ... Central City Roller girls will be hosting t he Blood and Thunder  Bootcamp on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd of May 2010. 


Make sure you get a ticket as this event is guaranteed to be just as amazing. 
Thanks and Good Luck to all at CCR.



May-Q Dizzy 

The Line, The Whip and The Wall Block

Rainy City Roller Girls are will be hosting a day bootcamp for new and intermediate skaters next January.  All places for the event, awesomely named 'The Line, The Whip and The Wall Block' have been taken, apart from one last Referee place.

The camp will take place on January 30th 2010, at the Fit City Leisure Centre in Salford.  It costs £15.00, and you can book a ticket online HERE.