Roller Derby

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	Roller Derby When Roller Derby started in the 1920s, it was a boys' thing. Only after its revival in 2000 did it become a popular women's sport.
	Roller Skates The first patented roller skate was introduced in Europe in 1760 - and it bombed because you could only skate in a straight line!! Over a hundred years later, it was revamped in the US to make skaters turn corners more easily.
	The Game Montreal's New Skids on the Block beat the visiting US team during this tournament!
	Smack Daddy This fine young thing wanted to be a roller derby chick for a while, but her then job wouldn't allow for that good-looking face of hers to get touched. Once she got fired, Val Desjardins became the notorious Smack Daddy.
	Lina Lina is a local journalist who covers queer issues. She doesn't care much for the game because really this event doubles as a carpet munching convention ;)
	Roller Derby Fashion Roller derby fashion's signature punk-meets-burlesque comes from the underground scene in which the sport was revived. It's all about glitter, shorty shorts, fishnets and badass nicknames.
	The Rules It's simple: Two color-coordinated teams, one circuit track and lots of pent-up rage.
	Bruised Vagina Isn't there a Jock Strap for girls out there? A Vulva Pad? A Clit Guard?
	Georgia W Tush Georgia is the founder of the Montreal roller derby team New Skids on the Block.
	Helmet Roller Derby girls wear covers on their helmets that indicate positions: Pivots have have a stripe on them, while Jammers rock two stars. Blockers wear their helmets sans cover.
	Heartless Bitch Heartless Bitch provides two-dollar bitch slaps at a downtown dive on the weekends. No really, that's her part-time gig!
	Roller Derby Roller Derby can be co-ed but on very rare and special occasions. Mixed-gender teams don't participate in the official roller derby leagues. Can you imagine chicks and dicks on skates? It would get too ugly.
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