I had heard so much about women's roller derby, yet had never experienced it first hand. This past Saturday night in Woodbridge, as they like to say, I had my derby cherry popped. All I can say is that I hope it was as good for them as it was for me.
CT has two all-women's teams - The Stepford Sabotage and The Yankee Brutals - who competed in a double-header against teams from D.C. and New Hampshire respectively. First I couldn't believe how family-friendly the whole experience was. This isn't your daddy's roller-derby from the '70's with fake fights and a pro-wrestling mentality. This is a real sport played by real (and quite lovely) women who take their sport seriously. As well they should too because it's a wicked fun sport to watch!
I wanted to talk to some of the rollergirls but I was a bit shy at first. I'm not used to approaching woman who are not only beautiful but could probably kick my ass rather quickly. So first I just snuck in close by and stretched out with them:
My attempts were weak and they called me on it. BUT just to prove how awesome they were I got the picture I wanted:
Yeah the above is the best picture ever I think. (I was going to make a comment just now about one of them - Black Cherry!! - grabbing my nose but couldn't do it without sounding like a total creeper.)
There was a strategy session though afterwards in which they were trying to devise ways to turn me down when I asked them all on a 11 on 1 date. It's tough turning down 'celebrities' like myself, I know. That's their coaches in the middle. They were suggesting hip checks and elbows.
See this guy in the picture below. He's skates for the all-male roller derby team here in CT - The Death Quads! Fantasticly awesome name. Sounds like something you'd hear from one of the Mad Max movies. I can only hope the men's league doesn't wear short shorts and fishnets though. As amusing as it may be I'd like to keep dinner down when we go see them in Sept.
The crowds at the roller derby bouts are fun too. Especially this nice woman who decided to help me with a 'hanger':
All in all this was an amazing night. I highly recommend checking out their next home bout. You seriously, seriously will not be disappionted. We'd like to thank the CTRG for their hospitality. You can also check out the full photo gallery of my night at the roller derby. Also video of the event will be up on CT.com and on The CT very soon.
Until next time my friends, stay classy!
Chet
