Field Theory: Three games - two with pictures!
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JoJo,
Be more constructive with your feedback, please. :)
From where we were sitting - just in front of where the Real Hot Bitches were standing - it was REALLY hard to hear Growler. We could hear you most of the time, Hadyn, so it wasn't the speaker system.
And can I just say how fantastic it is that, in response to a sports blog, the majority of comments are about a women's sport, not the flaming rugby! Wicked.
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We could hear you most of the time, Hadyn, so it wasn't the speaker system.
That byline about me yelling a lot isn't a lie.
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TV3's sports news did a bit some time last week (or the week before?) on the Roller Derby. Even explained the jammers bit. I saw it and thought - "Field Theory had this ages ago" (or something to that effect). Pity it is not on TV regularly. Unless it is?
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Kyle: Cheers, I’ll take a look at the whistles, although first glance says $10 shipping to Wellington? For a whistle? Ouch.
The ones we were using are metal, and believe me I was blowing as hard as I can – there’s also not a lot of ambiguity when a jammer is calling off a jam. The crowd literally was that loud – we couldn’t hear the basketball siren that Megan had to wail a few times, and they’re designed to be heard over a crowd too. We’re thinking a fog-horn will be the best bet for her use next time, if that gives you any indication of the sort of noise we were dealing with at times.
Bevan: that was an article covering the Christchurch leagues (Dead-End Derby Dolls) first bout. The Pirate City Rollers (Auckland) also appeared in a 20/20 doco late 2007, which is what first got me interested, but apart from that there is not/hasn’t been a whole lot on TV about derby. Hamish McKay didn’t seem too keen on it during that TV3 segment either, but he’s a tosser so who knows if derby’ll get any more interest down the track. Currently, the only way to watch it is to buy a ticket – Pirate City are just kicking off their season, and as Hadyn mentions Richter City are selling tickets for their second bout now, so you should definitely check it out.
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That byline about me yelling a lot isn't a lie.
As someone who has watched a lot of sport with Hadyn over the past couple of years, I can attest it really, really isn't a lie
We’re thinking a fog-horn will be the best bet for her use next time, if that gives you any indication of the sort of noise we were dealing with at times.
You realise how much fun we're going to have with that, right?
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Simon wrote:
Currently, the only way to watch it is to buy a ticket – Pirate City are just kicking off their season, and as Hadyn mentions Richter City are selling tickets for their second bout now, so you should definitely check it out.
Brilliant! Ta very much for that.
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Bevan: Apologies, the Pirate City Rollers website is still showing the ad for their last bout, but I have had reliable word that they're aware of this and will be updating it shortly. The next bout is on the 4th of October and is called "Circus of the Scars". Tickets at Real Groovy
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...and holy shit - Richter City got sick of turning people away from their last bout so have moved to a bigger venue for the next two... the TSB Arena! I'm pretty sure this is the biggest venue ever for a derby bout in NZ, so bring your friends and pack it out.
We'll be there on the 10th of October and the 7th of November, so if you didn't get in last time make sure you check it out.
And Bevan, I have to apologise but I've just heard from Pirate City that they are selling tickets through www.undertheradar.co.nz including a $40 season pass.
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Simon wrote:
And Bevan, I have to apologise but I've just heard from Pirate City that they are selling tickets through www.undertheradar.co.nz including a $40 season pass.
Thanks very much for the extra info Simon.
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And if you want to watch some derby over the internet, there are a number of derby channels (mainly US) in Justin TV's sports section
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