Hey everyone, I'm Brandi. I was the person that when i saw that a Derby team was looking for people i jumped and attacked the chance immediately. I completely loved everything about it and for years wanted to be part of it but didn't know of any places that had teams. I just started roller derby about 4 weeks ago and am in training. So far i love everything about it! I'm fresh meat for Susquehanna Valley Derby Vixens in Williamsport, PA! I don't have a derby name yet though. After the first week i started looking for my own skates and after week two i made my order and got my skates and having your own skates makes a huge difference compared to rental skates. The girl who is running the training course is really pushing me because she wants to make me a jammer, the whole team has been watching the training group and me a little and they keep telling me how they really need more jammers. So i have been working harder than anything to try to get up to what they are looking for. Really need to work harder on my speed and control more though. Hopefully things will workout for the best.

I joined MFP to keep tabs on what i am eating and try to lose weight. So far i did lose 5 pounds but i have not lost anything in close to two months but i have noticed clothing fitting looser and people have been asking me if i am losing weight. So i'm happy with that at least. I would have thought between roller derby and karate i would be losing pounds but nothing yet. But I will keep working at it and maybe a little more results will come.

I'm Panama Pounder & I'm a freshmeat with R.O.C.K. (Rollergirls of Central Kentucky).

I have been practicing with R.O.C.K. on and off for a year and I am finally ready to commit to this sport fully and I'm joining in order to keep track of my training.

I also have a tumblr if you ladies would like to add me and encourage me even more
lovelikecupid.tumblr.com

Hi gals! I am Mistress Von Trample with Dockyard Derby Dames of Tacoma, WA! I've been skating for almost 5 years, and am a blocker, who is starting to dip her toes in the jammer pool reluctantly, since my team has recenty had to pretty much start over from scratch, with only 3 vets (including myself) . Been trying to lose some pounds for a while now, and hoping that through joining this group I'll find some motivation and support from likeminded ladies!

Hi! I'm currently retired from banked-track but am considering trying out for flat-track soon
My name while I was active was Steph Infection
I bought my first pair of R3's to mix-up my workout routine, but along the way I discovered I really loved the butt-kicking and found RD to be a great outlet for aggression.

I’m currently in the Fresh Meat program for the London Rockin Rollers, I’ve been waiting just under a year for try outs – got injured at tryouts but now I’m back on skates and ready to go. I’ve loved derby for a really long time, but only this year got up the nerve to get on skates.
I’ve been gyming for over a year and all those squats have helped my get ready for Derby Stance (and festival portaloos helped with that!)
In three weeks I’ll know if I’m in to wreck league.

Hey all - I'm Dymond Cut-Her from the Hammercity Roller Girls I've lost about 30lbs and Ive got about 15+ish to go

I started skating as fresh with with Toronto, and then moved to Hamilton this past Feb. Its great to see everyone on this board!!!

I want to join the local derby team, but I get very nervous in "social" settings. Plus the fact that I don't have much strength although I look like I do, I dont want to get pummeled lol or humilated cuz I can't skate either... maybe I should practice before I go sign up lol

Sianarella is right. Most leagues will teach you how to skate. Go to the offered clinics, and just keep practicing. Some of the stars on my team started off not skating well at all. So, they wore their skates all the time (around the house, at work, anywhere any time).
As for the social anxiety: I can tell you, as someone who used to have panic attacks when meeting new people... Derby changes that somehow. Gather some friends and meet the derby girls near you. Email their recruitment/fresh meat contact.
Also, any strength training (plyometrics, kettlebell, etc) will help.
And wall squats... Lots of wall squats ;-)

So, sign up!

I've always been drawn to derby. Part of the reason I joined MFP is to loose some more weight so I can join the providence team. I'm not secure enough with myself to join now. My dad was big into roller skating so I learned to sktate not long after i learned to walk, its been a while so I'm probably a little rusty now.
My goal is to loose the weight I want to and buy all my beginner gear so I can join next year.

Hi!
My name is Rebecca, but you can call me CrashC*ntess (seems like MFP censors my derbyname)! I am a rollderby rookie who just started skating for The Royal Swedish Roller Derby, a rather new league based in Stockholm, Sweden. I got introduced to derby last summer by a friend of mine, and together we joined the RSRD in January this year, and I am completely hooked!

Hi!

I'm Moxy and I skate with the Gainesville Roller Rebels in Florida. I've skated for a little over a year, starting with the Texas Rollergirls Rec league before moving to FL. Derby has already motivated me to quit smoking, and now i'm ready to take things to the next level and get more fit so I can hopefully start getting rostered for bouts. I wanna cut fat weight, build muscle mass, and most importantly, improve speed, endurance, and agility.