What made you decide to join roller derby?

A friend of mine was a part of the junior league and it always sounded really intriguing to me. I watched Whip It and I was hooked. I came to practice with her and I’ve been here ever since.

How did you feel at your first scrimmage?

I was really nervous. We had never been able to scrimmage among ourselves at practice because we did not have enough players. Once we got on the track, it was smooth sailing. It’s all about thinking on your feet.

What is your favorite position to play?

My favorite position to play is pivot.

How do people react when they hear you play roller derby?

Their facial reactions are usually the most interesting. They are generally taken aback, and I pride myself in that. Its a good feeling to have people excited to hear about what you do for fun.

Do you play any other sports?

No. I take dance classes and running is a hobby of mine.

What is your goal for this season?

This season I really want to work on mastering my turn around toe stops at high speeds.

How do you explain derby to someone who has never seen a bout?

I explain that there are five people from each team on the track. There is a captain of the track called a pivot and the person who scores points is called the jammer. Both wear panties on their head and panties are a helmet covering. The jammer has a star and the pivot has a stripe. Your team scores points when the jammer passes the hips of the players on the opposing team legally. And no, there is NO PUNCHING and generally no bleeding.

How did you feel when you were chosen to be captain of the first scrimmage?

It was an exhilarating feeling. I was honored to be trustworthy enough to represent teammates on and off of the track.

Staying Fit During the Off-Season

Our frightmares may get a break from regular weekly practice, but they are not giving themselves a break from fitness! Check out what they are doing this summer!

“I’ve been going to open gyms at Arlington HIgh School for soccer twice a week and going to Northstar once a week to get in shape for tryouts.”  -Gillian

“all summer i’ve been skating at the rink every friday night, playing basketball, and swimming!” -Ally

“I just got outdoor wheels” -Bethany

“ While on vacation in beautiful Montana I went kyaking, jumping on the trampoline, swimming out to the dock in Whitefish Lake, tons of stairs that led to water slides, I challanged my Aunt Tavia (Master Seargent in Army National Guard) to a 3 minute plank ( I won! )  But she can kick my butt in push ups!!!!!!! I also helped split and stack wood for my grandma’s wood burning stove for the winter.  And now that I am back I will be going to open skate as much as possible!” -Kassie

Frightmares Roller Derby Junior League open recruitment starts in September.  Come join in the fun!

The Hudson Valley Frightmares Junior Roller Derby league is gearing up for a historical remainder of the season, returning to the track on September 11, 2012. The Frightmares have been practicing hard, and building a league from the ground up since in 2010, and we are now recruiting new members to join our junior league team.

All potential skaters must be excited to skate, share the enthusiasm of the sport of roller derby, and be ready to have fun at any given time. No experience? no problem! We will teach you how to skate! This past May, several skaters passed the first administered WFTDA basic skills practical exam and will begin bouting in official games in 2013.

However, it’s not too late to be part of the action! HVFJRD is always accepting new members! Come out on September 11 at Hyde Park Roller Magic to show us why you are going to help mold the future of roller derby! Newcomers welcome!

Parents! Tired of your child playing on a computer all day? Do you want your child to be active while having fun? do you want to teach your child to empower herself? Do you want to teach your child the fundamentals of teamwork, camaraderie, friendship and competition? Roller derby is for all shapes and sizes, and we want YOU! RSVP in advance at frightmares@horrorsrollerderby.com

Frightmares Recruitment Details

What: Frightmare’ s Junior Roller Derby Practice Open Recruitment Night
When: Tuesday September 11, 2012, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Hyde Park Roller Magic, 4178 Albany Post Rd. Hyde Park, NY 12538
Cost: $50/month or $15/to try it
What you’ll need: a molded mouthguard, sneakers, water
RSVP Contact: Tera Joules, Junior League Director (p) 845-705-5446, (email) terajoules7@gmail.com

All junior league coaching staff is CPR/AED certified, and Youth Sports Coaching Certified through SUNY Cortland. All coaching have experience with youth coaching, and roller derby coaching.

Mention this blog post with the codeword LEAD JAMMER and save $5 off of your first month!

Join the Roller Derby Junior League

We welcome girls of all shapes and sizes to come out and join in the grass-roots derby revival that has become a global phenomenon! Roller Derby promotes a positive body image and encourages confidence!

Third time’s a charm!

The Hudson Valley Horrors are gearing up for our third installment of the Frightmares Junior Roller Derby Boot Camp!  We are calling young ladies between the ages of 12 and 17 to join in on the fun.

We welcome girls of all shapes and sizes to come out and join in the grass-roots derby revival that has become a global phenomenon! Roller Derby promotes a positive body image and encourages confidence! This is a great way of getting your girls out from in front of the television or computer, and down with doing some physical activities, all while having fun!

Our coaches are certified through the Youth Sports Institute of New York. Skaters will learn the basic rules of roller derby, as well as activities outside of the roller rink which will help to develop the “derby muscles” needed to improve performance on the track!

So come on out and get rolling!!’

Date(s): Tuesdays, March 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th and April 5^th

Time: 6:30-8:30 pm

Place: Roller Magic, 4178 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park NY 12538

Cost: $50 (includes skate and equipment rental)

For more information check out junior league roller derby or contact join@horrorsrollerderby.com