Roller Derby Skates

You might think that a Roller Derby pin up is the last thing that anyone would want or have. I think your wrong. Sure there are some of the more racy pictures of girls dressed, or not, without to much more on then just their skates. That is not the type of Roller Derby Pin Up that the Derby Diva’s are into. Roller Derby Team Pin ups are pretty important if you want to be viewed as professional. This is how you get your Roller Derby Team name out there, or if your lucky to get your name an face in a Roller Derby Magazine. Great action shots are always keepers, but if you feel so inclined you can take the traditional team type picture. There is no one saying that you have to have a traditional pose though. I kind of like to see the over the top look some of the teams come up with. It just adds to their character and mystic.

I myself have a cute picture with just me, no blood, no snarling face, just me my skates and pig tails. Well I do have on a real cute skirt and top. I think it looks pretty punk. I think it really captures who I am as an individual. But I warn you I have been known to snarl and hiss if I need to. Visit me on Facebook and share your favorite Roller Derby Pinup. I just adore looking at some of the better Roller Derby Costumes, but a great action shot is just as nice.

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Some folks carry cute pictures of their kids or pets. The Derby Diva’s like to share Roller Derby Pictures. I have a whole bunch of my favorite gals and a few of moments that were just to incredible not to take a picture. Roller Derby Magazines carry great action shots of some of the best competitors both amateur and professional so those are always fun to look at. It might seem like a strange thing to have pictures of, but really it is no different then when you take pictures with a bunch of your friends when you go out. The only real difference is Roller Derby Diva’s are much cooler.

I like many of the older Roller Derby Pictures of the early days. I might be a tough cookie in the rink but I do have a soft side for Roller Derby Nostalgia. I try to imagine what it must have been like for Roller Derby Queens back in the 1940’s. Although no one thinks twice about my brash style today, back in the day it was probably different. For entertainment value many of the pictures or autographs from the early days or even the 1980’s are sought after Roller Derby Collectibles. Who knows some of the pictures you take today can become some of the history for tomorrows skaters. If you are just interested in what the girls are up to stop by and visit us on Roller Derby Diva’s Facebook Who knows there could be a few people you already know there.

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To really appreciate how complex Roller Derby Competition is, you have to understand a bit more than just how to score. One major part you do have to understand is what causes a penalty. Derby Diva’s are all for a night of good clean action. Keep in mind the Roller Derby Trash Talk is just that, it is part of the culture and a big part of what the fans want. We really don’t feel like that in the real world. More importantly, we really are not trying to start a brawl. So here are a few things you should not do or you will end up with a penalty.

First you cannot do certain types of blocking, for instance you cannot hit an opponent in the back, back of the legs or on their butts. You also cannot swing your elbows into other team members. And you can never grab, hold or push another player. Depending on the result of the action their could be a minor or major penalty called. It is common sense you all have to skate in the same direction and you can’t be out to trip someone intentionally. Not so apparent penalties happen when there are blocks while out of bounds. But you know sometimes the ref just can’t see everything. Do you have a great penalty story you would like to share? or maybe just a tweet about an unjust penalty that cost you the game? Tweet away to Roller Derby Diva’s on Twitter I just might tweet you back!

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One thing I love more then Roller Derby is music. It makes sense being a Derby Diva that I need constant stimulation. Music helps I won’t kid you. In a perfect world you would think that the marriage of high octane music and Roller Derby Lyrics would be a great match. I am not so certain I agree. Roller Derby Girl by the 900lb Gorillas just really is not my cup of tea. I find far more inspiration from Pink’s So What. My thought is the music should get you revved up and make out want to get out there and skate. Jim Croce nostalgia aside there’s nothing like a good fight song to not only get you in the mood but to also get your spectators pumped. There is a difference However, to songs that are just high octane and songs that are aggressive and reflect the Roller Derby Culture. Although I might like Rock not every Roller Derby Diva does, some of you maybe a bit more country.

The Roller Derby Diva’s want to know what Roller Derby Music you love. Tell us what you have on your Ipod, or if your old school let us know what Roller Derby Music from the past hit the bill for you. Are you a Roller Derby Rockin Roller or do you prefer to listen to something else? I might think that Marilyn Manson’s Lunchbox hit’s the bill just fine, maybe you think Devo’s whip it is better. I don’t know you tell me. And just to make the conversation interesting what do you think you Roller Derby Skaters from the 1970’s would have chose?

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