Scarborough Review, March Issue 31 51
PHoTo SPECIAL!
Slammers skating their way ahead
The Scarborough Slammers
Mica and Jemma Hart lay down the track From left, Sally Bentley - Horror Blox, Jemma Hart - Hart Attack, Lucy McPartlan Lucille Balls, Mica-Noelle Ambler - Satan’s Sister, Ian Petrie - Riff Raff, Megan Siddall - Marauder Meg, Cole Smith - Cole-atteral Damage, Amy Garrick - Cruella de kill
Laura Blundell - A-Whora Borealis
Words & pictures by pete spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
Getting into the action
Radio Scarborough’s Mark Sinclair talks to Mica-Noelle Ambler (2)
THE Scarborough Slammers are making an impact in the world of Roller Derby. The club was established in January 2015 as a few friends had an interest in the sport but there was nowhere within a 40 mile radius to play. The group decided to set up their own team and the Scarborough Slammers were born. One of the founders Mica-Noelle Ambler said: “We wanted to create our own team so went ahead and did it and we are delighted with how things have gone so far, although we are always looking for new members and are recruiting at present. “The sport was actually born in the 1940's in America and then eventually came over to England. The nearest team to us is in Hull and we are hoping to be able to compete against them once we get to that level.” There are currently around 20 active members who train every single week at Pindar Leisure Centre in Eastfield on a Wednesday evening. Mica added: “Most of us had not roller
Caroline Bates is all smiles skated since school so we had to get back up to speed and some people who come along have never skated at all. Because it is a full contact sport we have to be extremely careful to make sure everyone is kitted out properly and that they are up to a certain skill level before they get too involved. “ We have had guest coaches come to train with us from Voodoo Roller Dollies in Falkirk, Scotland, Spa Town Roller Girls in Harrogate and Hulls Angels Roller Derby who are a bit closer to home.” The team plan to continue to progress this year and hope to be competing soon. Mica said: “Our aim for 2016 is to hold our own scrim in Scarborough, for surrounding teams to attend and play. “One of the main things about the sport is that it is great fun and brilliant for socialising and meeting new people. It also keeps you very fit.” n If anyone is interested in sponsoring the Scarborough Slammers then please ring Mica on 07598039057. For more details on Scarborough Slammers look for them on Facebook or visit: http://scarboroughslammers.wix. com/scarboroughslammers