D is for derby.
Last Saturday my family went to the roller derby! It was so much fun!!
If I was 20 years younger, I would so wanna try out! I'll try to explain the rules...
but if you have seen the movie, "Whip It" then you already know!
The girls with stars on their helmets are the 'JAMMERS'.
The ones with a strip on their helmets are called 'PIVOTS', the rest
are 'BLOCKERS'.
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| The round is called a JAM and the JAM last 2 minutes. The BLOCKERS skate around the track and the PIVOTS sets the pace.The JAMMERS start behind everyone else and must skate through the pack to score. Points are counted starting with the second pass through the pack: 1 point for each opposing blocker passed. |
The lead JAMMER can call off the JAM to keep the other team from scoring.
She places her hands on her hips to signal to the ref that she is stopping the JAM.
Only lateral hits are allowed...shoulder to shoulder/hip to hip....no elbows or hands,
that would be considered a penalty.
Lots of wipe outs!
then something amazing happened.....
my great niece was born....
so D is for DIVA!
Introducing Abigail....Luke's little sister!
What a DOLL!
All this was brought to you today by the Alphabet-Thursday letter D!
12 comments:
Yay for your new baby great niece.
Now about those rules :/
(When I saw the word 'Derby' I sat up straight, cus that's where I live; Derby UK)
cute little baby, blessings....
Roller Derby looks like fun. I've never been to a "live" one, just seen it on TV.
That roller derby looks awfully wild! That baby is just adorable. Congrats on the new little lady.
Teresa
Back in the late 50's or early 60's the roller derby used to be on television Saturday mornings. I used to watch all the time. I'd love to see it again.
Congratulations on the new grand niece.
I think it takes a special woman to be the derby!
I have never been to a derby, nor have I seen the movie. It does look like fun though, kind of crazy fun. It just so happens there is a derby league in our small city, but I don't think I will be trying out any time soon. Congrats on the birth of your niece!
Oh! A baby! A sweet baby! A beautiful baby! Darn, I can hardly think of anything else to write here except....awwww...she is perfect! Congratulations to all!
Roller derbies! I watched that movie...you are a brave girl and I can totally see you giving it a go!
Thanks for a delightful link!
A+
Oh...and awwww...it's a baby!
Here I was getting all in to the Roller Derby thinking it would be so fun to watch...Then the baby picture. Oh, she's beautiful!!!
H, I got the rules off the local roller derby site...they may do things differently in other cities. ;)
Hi Carol! I was by yesterday but, of course, it looks like your comments are all done.
I can't even remember what I wrote now because I am so distracted onced again by this beautiful baby.
Awwww...
Awww....
Awwww...
I can sooo picture you derby-ing it up!
You are cool like that!
Thanks for a delightful stop for A-T!
A+
Roller Derby is quite an interesting sport :) I don't think I can ever do it, especially since I can't skate...
And I just love how you ended that post :) Awww, Abigail. I have babies on my brain these days and seeing this cute little baby makes me want to have one soon :)
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