Learning to Pivot in Roller Derby
April 22nd, 2016 | by Em Dash
While every position in roller derby is important, the position of pivot is especially critical—and also unusually challenging. She’s the
Need some advice? Whether it’s how to get started with roller derby, how to deal with an injury, how to deal with league drama, or anything else, we might have the answer. We’ve collected letters, columns, question, answers, and all the things that people from across the derbyverse wish they’d known when they started.
So You Want Grant Money for Your League?
April 7th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Every derby league always needs money. Blubellistic shares advice about how to get grants for your 501(c)(3) non-profit league.
Ask Jam Slanders: When Do You Pack It In?
July 17th, 2014 | by Jam Slanders
As the season wears on, it's natural to start feeling a little fried. Jam Slanders offers tips on dealing with burnout, and how to know when it's time to move on.
Raising Officials: A Practical Guide
May 25th, 2014 | by Y. I. Otter
It takes a village to raise and official. Y.I. Otter looks at what you can do in your league and beyond to make life better for all concerned.
Retirement: Smoothing the Transition to Life After Derby
May 22nd, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
The end of derby comes for every skater. Sweetart offers some advice for making a smooth transition out of derby when your skating days are over.
Ask Jam Slanders: Getting Started with Photography
May 9th, 2014 | by Jam Slanders
This week, Jam Slanders brings in some expert back-up to help a new derby photographer just starting out.
So you want to write a gender policy…
April 16th, 2014 | by Ms. Dr. Joseph L. Simonis
Leagues that wish to support and include TGI skaters, but aren’t quite sure just how to craft a good policy need some help. Here's some advice on ways to do it right.
Becoming a Better Derby Player: Learning from your Mistakes
January 15th, 2014 | by Sandrine Rangeon
While mistakes are never fun to make, they are an essential part of self-improvement. Sandrine Rangeon explains how.
When Real World PR Happens to Your League
December 20th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
An excellent guide to doing derby PR in a crisis by Windy City's Dinah Party.
Ask Jam Slanders: Derby Burnout Help!
December 16th, 2013 | by Jam Slanders
This week Jam Slanders deals with burnout, and knowing when it's time to call it quits.
