WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY MAGAZINE ISSUE 20, SUMMER 2013
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fiveonfive contents 34-35
4-5 advice
ask ms d’fiant and suzy hotrod!
WFTDA Get the inside scoop on WFTDA’s tournament structure changes and find out how the organization is propelling tournament season to a new level.
6-9 business how to make a small league profitable introduction to derby law
derby nutrition a derby girl’s guide to concussion ACL injuries and prevention
Derby Nexus
10-15 health and fitness
18-23 games and coaching
Research Survey: How Body Image is Affected by Participation
statistic changes with the 2013 rules set teamwork once upon a plateau
Andrea Eklund, aka Professor Pain from Rodeo City Rollergirls and Dr. Barbara Masberg reveal the results of their research survey determining how body image is affected by participation. Some results may surprise you.
26-29 gear
how to sell derby... for kids jrda
Josh Hughes
so many boots
36-39 junior derby
50-51 The Retirement Struggle Someday, you will have to retire from roller derby. Gasp! Find out how Punchy O’Guts of Maine Roller Derby dealt with the life-changing decision to hang up her skates.
40-41 rookie Lisa Burke Photography
how to stand out in the fresh meat pool
52 international derby 56-60 art and media
42-45
gear 4. Crazy. The new kid on the block especially in the US for the past few years, designed from the ground up specifically for derby, boasting extremely durable and comfortable boots in several models to choose from. These boots are heat moldable, and can feel quite stiff until heated up. • DBX 1, DBX 3: These boots are microfiber or “vegan”. • DBX 5, DBX Pro, or 7: These boots are made of leather with a microfiber lining. All boots from this manufacturer have a hard toebox, and feature padding that will not deteriorate over time, extra support in the heel using HLT or Heel Lock Technology. This HLT system utilizes Memory Foam to lock the Heel into the Heel Pocket, and a fastening system that allows for a very secure fit without being so tight as to be uncomfortable. The IFS (yes embrace the acronyms dear skater) or Integrated FootBed System provides three (3) levels of Arch Support, and the tongue conforms to the Foot and allows for both Narrow and also very Wide Feet. Refer to chart for sizing information.
REMEMBER: The following chart is meant to be a guideline, or a starting point. Everyone’s feet are different, and every skater has their personal preference as to how tight they like their boots. To help narrow down your choices, you can also ask yourself the following questions: 1. Do I need my skates to be extremely tight so there is absolutely NO movement while skating? 2. Do I need extra support to help me move laterally or be maneuverable? 3. Does it bother me to have something touching my toes? Do I need to have room to wiggle my toes and have nothing touch them ever? 4. Am I hard on the toes of my boots and my skates and gear in general? 5. Am I OK if I lose my toenails, as long as my boot fits snugly even after being broken in? 6. Do my feet swell or retreat so much that a boot with lots of adjustments would be useful? 7. Is it within my means to replace my boots every few years so I can always have a tight fit?
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5. Bont. Known traditionally for inline speed skating boots, Bont is also relatively new to the derby market, combining years of competitive sport boot making with the needs of derby players. Bont boots are shaped so that the skater’s foot is in a more anatomically correct position. They are all heat moldable. Refer to chart for sizing information. • Leather Hybrid and Hybrid Carbon: These boots are leather with a microfiber lining, and lace all the way to the toes. They have a soft toe box and are meant to fit like a glove. They are so incredibly lightweight that skaters often feel like they are wearing slippers. The leather hybrid has a fiberglass base, and the hybrid carbon has a much stiffer carbon fiber sole and heel that gives the skater more support. • Quad Racer: Similar to the two hybrid models, this boot is made from microfiber inside and out and also has a fiberglass base.
After determining the answers to these questions, use the information listed above about the different kinds of boots to narrow your selection. And again, there is simply no substitute to having your feet in the boots to see how they feel on your feet. I know that is hard for many skaters who do not live near a store, but your boots and how they fit can seriously affect your skating, comfort, and overall happiness. I’d personally rather spend the money on shipping two pairs of boots to myself at home and returning what doesn’t fit or isn’t right for me. If you are travelling personally or with your league, I also highly suggest seeing if there is a derby store in the area. Retailers have been known to even set aside special hours, open early or stay late for out-of-town skaters. If you can get several league members to come all at one time, we tend to be even more flexible since that really makes it worth a retailer’s while. Next issue will feature a corresponding article with another chart to help you determine which size plate from which manufacturer will fit on which boot. And lastly, a very simple reminder I give to each skater I fit: “After break in, you should be excited, happy, and looking forward to putting your boots on at each practice. If not, it could be a red flag that you are not in the right boots.
STREET SHOE SIZE
MEASUREMENTS
WOMEN’S WOMEN’S WOMEN’S US UK EUR
SIZE ON MEASURING STICK MEN’S US
RIEDELL
ANTIK
LUIGINO Q6,Q4
LUIGINO F1
CRAZY
BONT
35.5
3.5 3
3.5
3.5
4.5
n/a
35
2.5
4
36
4
4
4
5
4
36
3
6.5
4.5
36.5
4.5 4
4.5
4.5
5.5
4.5
37
3.5
23.5
7
5
37
5
5
5
6
5
37
4
9 3/8
23.81
7.5
5.5
37.5
5.5 5
5.5
5.5
6.5
5.5
38
4.5
9 1/2
24.13
8
6
38
6
6
6
7
6
38
5
9 11/16
24.61
8.5
6.5
38.5
6 6.5
6.5
6.5
7.5
6.5
39
5.5
9 7/8
25.08
9
7
39
7
7
7
8
7
39
6
10
25.4
9.5
7.5
39.5
7 7.5
7.5
7.5
8.5
7.5
40
6.5
10 3/16
25.88
10
8
40
8
8
8
9
8
41
7
10 3/8
26.35
10.5
8.5
40.5
8.5 8
8.5
8.5
9.5
8.5
42
7.5
10 1/2
26.67
11
9
41
9
9
9
10
9
43
8
10 11/16
27.15
11.5
9.5
41.5
9.5 9
9.5
9.5
10.5
9.5
44
8.5
10 7/8
27.62
12
10
42
1 10
10
10
11
10
44
9
11
27.94
12.5
10.5
42.5
10 10.5
10.5
10.5
11.5
10.5
45
9.5
11 3/16
28.42
13
11
43
1 11
11
11
12
11
45
10
11 3/8
28.89
13.5
11.5
43.5
1 11.5
11.5
11.5
n/a
11.5
46
10.5
11 1/2
29.21
14
12
44
1 12
12
12
n/a
12
46
11
11 7/8
30.16
15
13
45
1 13
13
13
n/a
n/a
47
11.5
12 3/16
30.96
16
14
46
1 14
14
14
n/a
n/a
n/a
12
INCHES
CM
8 3/4
22.23
5.5
3.5
8 7/8
22.54
6
9 1/8
23.18
9 1/4
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junior derby
JRDA TA N YA P R O C K N OW, J R DA
The Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) is a public non-profit educational and amateur sports organization that is dedicated to advancing the growth of roller derby through the standardization of rules and goals for existing and new leagues. The mission of JRDA is to nurture bold self-confidence in youth by developing teamwork and athletic ability, while treasuring individuality within a culture of integration, encouragement, and service to others. JRDA partners with competitive and recreational junior leagues, communities and schools, mentors and families to empower youth through the international sport of roller derby. The JRDA brought the “Eight Wheels for Education” college scholarship to the forefront in 2013, more organization to the Junior Roller Derby regions, and introduced two Regional tournaments. JRDA also has a more structured JuniorCon schedule and some regional training camps being hammered out as we speak!
JRDA: Eight Wheels for Education When fully realized, the JRDA’s Junior Roller Derby Scholarship will be able to fund ten $1,000 scholarships to deserving Junior Roller Derby skaters. With the help or private donors, the JRDA has funded one $1,000 scholarship. The JRDA selected the first-ever recipient of the $1,000 scholarship June 1, 2013 to forever be in the record books! Applicant Criteria • Must be a High School Senior • Must have skated at the Junior Roller Derby level for six months (need contact information to verify)
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• GPA: 3.0 (need high school report card(s) from August – December) • Community Service Hours: 20 (Need written proof and contact information to verify. Dates should fall within the Senior School Year) • Submit a 100 word essay answering the question, “How will the skills I learned in Junior Roller Derby help me be a better student?” Support the future of Roller Derby by donating to the Eight Wheels for Education Scholarship! juniorrollerderby.org/jrda-college-scholarship.html
Chris Bojanower
JRDA Regional Tournaments JRDA Great Lakes Region consists of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Come see the largest regional junior roller derby tournament in the Great Lakes states! Lansing Capital Roller Derby and the Cap City Wild Childs are proud to host the 2nd Annual Great Lakes Cup on June 22, 2013. The tournament will be held at Aim High Sports located at 7977 Centerline Drive, Dimondale, Michigan, home venue to the Lansing Capital Roller Derby league. This is a full-contact regional tournament sanctioned by the Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) for Level 3 teams. JRDA Southern Region consists of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The Florida Junior Rollergirls are proud to host the inaugural junior roller derby tournament in the Southern States on June 29-30, 2013. The tournament will be held at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, home of the Thunder City Sirens in Deland, Florida. This is a full-contact regional tournament sanctioned by the Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) for Level 2, Level 3 teams and individual skaters.
JuniorCon JuniorCon 2013 will be held in the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana, July 12-14 at Canlan Ice Arena. Canlan has many amenities to offer our campers and parents (even siblings not participating) for a maximum derby experience. Upon registering July 12, you won’t have to leave the facility for any of the events or drive to a hotel; it’s all located on the same campus! Canlan has 16 locker rooms with showers and restrooms, a full-service restaurant and bar that overlooks the arena your child will be training on, open sessions for ice skating, kids play area, media rooms for bout reviewing and breakout sessions, and it’s air conditioned! With your camper’s ticket, we’re including Junior Prom, two lunches (one per training day), snacks and water. We have some of the most sought after, elite derby trainers this year! Bonnie D. Stroir, Smarty Pants, Pia Mess and Teflon Donna. We will have parent clinics, coaching clinics, skating clinics and challenge bouts! Get your tickets today: juniorcon.com. As 2013 is half-way done, the JRDA is working toward making it possible for all nine JRDA regions to participate in tournament play at multiple skill levels in 2014. We are looking to the future of junior roller derby by working toward the first EVER Junior Roller derby national championship by 2015! If you are looking to host a regional tournament, JuniorCon, or our inaugural National Tournament, please contact the Junior Roller Derby Association today at juniorrollerderby.org!
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