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The Mommy Track: #derbymomproblems

Guest Blogger — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:56:15 +0000

By Undead Miss Red Generally speaking, yoga moms don’t come home with impact bruises. Zumba moms don’t have a cadre of friends who call them by a different name – possibly one implying violence and/or debauchery. And it’s usually frowned upon when PTA moms knock each other down. Derby moms are a breed unto themselves, [...]

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Chicago Outfit’s Shade Brigade Rubs Out Dupage Derby Dames, 223-110

Guest Blogger — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:05:19 +0000

In their first bout of the season the Chicago Outfit’s Shade Brigade rolled out to the Coachite Skate Center in Roselle, IL, to take on the DuPage Derby Dames. The Outfit had a rough start when Shade blocker *The Apostrofiend, injured her ankle during warm-ups. With no available alternates the Shade continued their [...]

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Featured Skater – May 2013

Flutter — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:57:16 +0000

Scream Printer #0828 Q: How did you first become involved in roller derby? A: I’m a screen printer, and my company, Replica Chicago (a.k.a. REP CHI), started making shirts, hoodies, and merch for The Outfit in 2009. I attended a bout in 2010, and thought it looked like a blast, so I bought some skates [...]

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Shakedown Vs. Quad City Rollergirls

Guest Blogger — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:36:29 +0000

As the designated security on the skydeck at the Windy City Fieldhouse, I had the perfect view of the whole bout – while still doing my job, of course. The Shakedown played first, and while comprised of many new skaters, the team was carefully selected to face the Quad City Rollers. Shakedown emails and practices [...]

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Syndicate VS All Stars

Guest Blogger — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:02:19 +0000

Last Saturday was our home opener. The Chicago Outfit’s Syndicate went up against Nashville Rollergirls All stars. Nashville scored 2pts in the first jam but Lola was quick to respond with 19pts in the second jam while Syndicate blockers Joan Ranger, Ivana Schoop, Schocka Conduit, and Kim Mortal held back Britches N’ Hose and kept [...]

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Bout to Benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository

The Chicago Outfit — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:37:08 +0000

The Chicago Outfit Roller Derby—Bout to Benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO, IL – The Chicago Outfit Roller Derby, member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), takes the track for their second home bout of the season on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Doors open at 6:00pm at the [...]

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Shakedown vs. Third Alarm

Guest Blogger — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:11:38 +0000

Recently, the Chicago Outfit Shakedown hit the road and headed out to Indianapolis to take on the Naptown Roller Girl’s Third Alarm. Other than a scrimmage against the DuPage Derby Dames, this was our first game of the season. Though we knew we were facing a tough opponent, we were pumped to get our season [...]

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Rookie on the Roster: Counting Down to the Home Opener

Guest Blogger — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:00:28 +0000

Last November and December, I attended the Chicago Outfit’s Boot Camp and Tryouts. Officially, I’ve been a member since January. I’m rostered for the Home Opener this Saturday – my first public roller derby bout. I could say it’s no big deal, and I’d be lying through my teeth. So this is how things go [...]

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Dealing with Derby Stress

Guest Blogger — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:05:05 +0000

It’s morning on a typical practice day. I’m in the kitchen trying to figure out what to eat for breakfast and it’s already happening. Here’s my train of thought: Hmm. Should I have some yogurt? Better hydrate. What should I eat after practice to recover? How should I cross train? What if I get hurt? [...]

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Featured Skater – April 2013

Flutter — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:47:31 +0000

Sam EH Shocker #21 Q: How did you first become involved in roller derby? A: My friend Martha Walls sent me a random text message, one day, asking if I could roller skate. She usually challenges me with fun fitness ideas so I said, ‘No, but I can give it a try.’ I guess I owe [...]

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