Looking for some input and opinions here. I am thinking about joining one of the roller derby leagues in Denver. I love the idea of it and I think I'm "that kind of girl" but am feeling a little unsure. It has been a long time since I have "put myself out there" like that. I still have weird body image issues and think I am still too big to do it. Hubby disagrees and has been showing me pics of the other girls from their website and they are about the same size as me. Hubby is all for it and is very supportive.

What do you all think?

That sounds like so much fun!!! I wish I could do something like that...

What a tres cool idea! I'm glad you've decided to at least try out. And what a fun way to get exercise! I loved to rollerskate as a kid.

Hey, remember that Roller Derby episode on Laverne & Shirley? HA! What a throw back.

My Dad's friend asked if I wanted to join the women's football team. Maybe I'll get up enough courage to try out in the spring...

What an empowering idea!

Nat

Well I got my butt out to the skating rink today and I did pretty good! Not bad for not being on skates in 10 years! I sure am sore tonight though.

I got an email tonight about try outs. Jan 25th is coming up fast. I can't wait!!

Way to go! You have to try out? I'm hoping you'll be a shoo-in.

:update:

I went to try-outs last night and I made it!! I am now an official Baby Doll. I start training camp next week then will test out after that to see where I am. I am soooooooooo excited!!

Any suggestions for me for my roller derby name??

Congratulations!!!!!

How about Speedgoddess, Wheelygirl, Lightning Angel, um, I'll think of some more soon.

Go to the official website of registered names. You can not have any name that someone already has but it will get you thinking up names fast. My girlfriend who was president of DOminion Roller Girls Of Norfolk had a great one : Traylor Crash, her name has been retired since her passing over the summer. That is what is so cool about it. Once you have a name it is yors for keeps, so think it out and make sure you like it. ! Goodluck!

Have you picked your name yet? Let us know!

TOOOOOOOO COOL! SICK GIRL!

UPDATE PLEASE!!!!!!!

You will have bun and thighs of steel after a few weeks of practice......

Kinda late on this but do it! I am part of the Molly Roger Rollergirls and I love it. I am 260 lbs currently I even Jam from time to time. Yes thats right the bigger girls can jam to! I am one of the harddest hitting blockers on my team as well and no one on my team thinks it has anything to do with my weight either lol. So try it out. Roller derby is not the sport for everyone but its a lot of fun if you comit your self to it and being bigger doesnt mean you cant play trust me.

Oxidizing Angel #0440