Junior Roller Derby
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Let’s face it Oakajee ain’t going to happen. If the Midwest’s finest minds and captains of industry drawn from across the globe can’t relocate or build a train track and a place to park boats our prospects are bleak.
So what does Geraldton need to lift its flagging spirits?
Over a couple of Chardonnays the other night some of Geraldton’s most feisty and colorful women decided that kids in the midwest need more than a deep water port to look forward too!, they need a Junior roller derby team!
Kiwi Karnage one of Geraldton’s Sin City Rollers most dedicated skaters, was the first to state her frustration that the kids of this town shouldn’t miss out in one of the most active and addictive sports. “You know, not a day passes when I don’t get the urge to strap on my skates and go and knock some sucker off their feet. I’m sure most kids can relate to that!
The roller game has a long and ignoble history. Started in the US it was codified, in as much as the game has many rules, by Leo Seltzer and the author, Damon Runyon. The fortunes of the game have waxed and waned over the last century with its popularity once again on the rise. It is has been included in the 2020 Olympic games.
Perth have an established junior roller derby and are keen to include regional leagues so they can consolidate their skills so it’s a perfect time for Geraldton to give them a run for their money!
The training begins with basic skating skills, including how to fall safely and basic derby game skills
The first public meeting is being held at The Dome Geraldton on Thursday the 19thof January @ 6pm. Anyone wishing to participate, assist or sponsor is warmly invited to attend.
Kiwi Karnage aka Trudy Gilmour, as always, has the last word. “This is a sport made for all kids of all shapes and sizes, and is perfect for the kid that is not into traditional ball sports (there is no ball), midwest kids are tough! But here’s the thing, they’re not easily embarrassed. If someone lands a local kid on their bum they get up dust themselves off and go return the favour! ”
