| Forget about just skating around in circles, an all women flat track roller derby team, the 'Northern Brisbane Rollers' is forming in the Pine Rivers area. "Anyone woman living in the Brisbane area is welcome to our beginner sessions at Albany Creek Skateaway", says Chyna Rhino. "many of the girls haven't skated in 15 to 20 years and are getting out there and giving it a go."
Roller Derby was revived a few years ago in the United States and is now taking off in popularity all over the world. "The sport these days is a bit different to what many people may remember from the 70's and 80's. It has less over the top theatrics and features a strategic game on quad roller skates with a bit of a punk aesthetic." Chyna Rhino explains, "We follow the rules set by the Women's Flat Track Derby Association in America. It isn't just about knocking down as many girls as possible."
Girls are also encouraged to dress up in crazy outfits and take on a pseudonym to fit their team persona. "In the Northern Brisbane Rollers we have a Dreadly Diva, Connie Fracas, Boycott, Kimmy Karnage and a Meanie Grrl. It is fun to take on an outrageous personality on the track. It helps with confidence and you can freak out the opposing team a bit."
"Roller derby is great exercise and you get to hang out with women who have a similar interest... Roller Derby! But beware, It is addictive."
Any woman over the age of 18 is invited to participate in this empowering, full contact sport. Contact Chyna Rhino by emailing her at: michellefielding(at)gmail.com
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