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  • Abu Dhabi Roller Derby

  • 28 / Female
  • Abu Dhabi, Middle East, AE
  • Last Login: 11/11/2009

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  • General

    What is roller derby?

    Often touted as "the fastest growing sport in America" and "the next big thing," roller derby is an exciting full-contact sport on 8 wheels! Roller derby first exploded on the American scene over 60 years ago, fizzled out in the 1980s, and has since been revived into a coalition of international do-it-yourself leagues working together to foster the sport. Now boasting nearly 400 leagues spanning 10 countries, roller derby has recently been featured on popular television news shows such as the Today Show and Good Morning America as well as print journalism including the New York Times, Washington Post, and Newsweek.

    How do you play?

    Roller derby is a female-only, fast-moving, full contact sport played on old school quad roller skates....

    Roller Derby Explained
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTi_AibOaso

    For more information, please see http://www.wftda.com/official-rules/

  • Heroes

    Derby girls everywhere who are makin it happen.

Companies

  • Dominion Derby Girls (Sweet N. Lowdown)

    • Norfolk, VA US
    • Skater; Coach; Board Member
    04.06 - 08.08

  • Tucson Roller Derby (Sweet N. Lowdown)

    • Tucson, AZ US
    • Skater
    07.05 - 03.06

  • Dockyard Derby Dames (Dandy Rough)

    • Tacoma, WA US
    • Skater; League President; Captain
    '05 - '07

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About me:

Join two expat roller derby ladies in our quest to bring the sport we love to the UAE!

"Sweet N. Lowdown" began her derby career in July 2005 with Tucson Roller Derby of Tucson, Arizona, then-ranked #2 in America. She initially joined just to lose some post-baby fat and maybe make a few friends in the process, but ended up gaining so much more. After skating with Tucson for 8 months, she relocated to Norfolk, VA. In her new state, she joined up with the Dominion Derby Girls and soon earned a position on their Board as the Director of Training as well as captain of the All-Star travel team. The Dominion Derby Girls are now a WFTDA-ranked non-profit league which partners with charities to give back to the community. After over 3 years of derby skating, she is now determined to bring the sport that has brought her so much satisfaction to the masses of Abu Dhabi.

"Dandy Rough:" Perhaps roller derby was always her destiny? As someone who was always hanging tough with the boys, she developed a fast love for ice and street hockey at the age of 12. Dandy eventually went onto play travel ice hockey with a girls team for four years and did two more at university. After a move to Washington left ice time scarce, the idea of roller derby entered the picture after a late night television special featuring the sport. Banding together with six other females led to the grassroots formation of the Dockyard Derby Dames' league in Tacoma, Washington. There she filled many roles including president of the league, captain of the Marauding Mollys and a number of different chair positions. Why do it again? Derby led to amazing friendships, had an impact on her community, taught her new organizational and leadership skills and toned every muscle in her body. The question she asks is: why not do it again?

Who I'd like to meet:

If you are a female 18 years or over, who loves athleticism, competition, and are interested in becoming a part of history... Abu Dhabi Roller Derby Wants YOU!

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