But in recent decades it’s come back strong, with more than 17,000 skaters in more than four hundred leagues around the world, and countless die-hard fans. Down and Derby will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the sport.
This roller skating journal is perfect for those who want to write down their everyday goals or writers, students, poets, musicians, note-takers, journalists, etc.
This title introduces young sports fans to roller derby, introducing the sport's history, rules, equipment, and why more and more athletes love playing it.
This roller skating journal is perfect for those who want to write down their everyday goals or writers, students, poets, musicians, note-takers, journalists, etc.
Set in the 1950s, Roller Babes dramatically captures the story of Lottie Karla Zimmerman's inspirational rise from the tenements of the Bronx to her stardom as the Roller Derby queen.
Since 1935, roller derby has thrilled fans and skaters with its constant action, hard hits, and edgy attitude. However, though its participants’ athleticism is undeniable, roller derby has never been accepted as a “real” sport.
The modern punk-inspired DIY amateur athletic movement has spread to almost 2000 leagues all over the globe in less than fifteen years. This book can't teach you how to skate, but it will get you up to speed on everything else!