Field Theory by Hadyn Green

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Field Theory: It’s fun to skate at the YMCA

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  • Tony Parker,

    Hayden
    The Roller Deby phenomonem has now reached Hawkes Bay with a team recently being formed. I believe they have the odd contest with the Palmy crew.

    Napier • Since Nov 2008 • 232 posts Report Reply

  • Amy Galvani,

    it's rough being the only team in town. I used to play in Wellington's only female Gaelic football team. We trained with the lads or amongst ourselves and our first tournament in Auckland against other teams was strange. But we won the tournament!

    Wellington • Since Oct 2008 • 28 posts Report Reply

  • Lea Barker,

    Roller derby is used in the States to promote painkillers and.... Cheerios. (Not those little red sossies we Kiwis know as cheerios, but breakfast cereal.)

    Here's the link:
    http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=966071433027

    Oakland, CA • Since Nov 2006 • 45 posts Report Reply

  • Russell Brown,

    My friend lives in the nearby Housing NZ flats. He said the crowd at the YMCA was quite a phenomenon.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 22850 posts Report Reply

  • Kumara Republic,

    So why do people enjoy Roller Derby? Don't ask stupid questions. Why do people like any sport? They want to see amazing feats of athleticism performed by people who, given time and training and support, could be them.

    Short answer: it's sports for those who don't usually watch sports. I'd go as far as saying it's sports for those who hate sports.

    The southernmost capital … • Since Nov 2006 • 5446 posts Report Reply

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