Well here it is, the moment you have all been waiting for. First of all we would like to thank everyone who entered the logo competition, we were thrilled at the response and we received some really great entries. But we decided that the one for us was the entry by the lovely Emma…
We hope you agree that this logo looks amazing, and hopefully we will be easily identified in Dundee now! We are looking to get some new merchandise done in time for our bout against Belfast, so keep your eyes peeled and your purses ready!
1. How did you get into roller derby?
I saw Whip It when it came out with my friend Ian, and loved it so much I told him I was going to find a team and play in it myself – he told me I would wimp out of giving anyone else the big hits! Fast forward to me browsing on the internet and finding the Dundee team but being too scared to join by myself… And then my friend Abi said she was going to the fresh meat in January 2011 and life was never the same again!
2. What has been your favourite derby experience so far?
I absolutely loved captaining the graduation bout, it was such an honour and I had a great team and awesome line-up who were super dedicated. I also loved Bruise Brothers, it was so much fun playing alongside so many brilliant skaters and feeling useful on track! I loved learning laterals by following Viva round and round the track for ages as well. Spexs training sessions are always fun, and learning to not be afraid of getting hit by Milly, getting hip checking teaching from Bex, and jamming teaching from Cilla… Many many favourite things!
3. Do you have any other hobbies besides skating?
I volunteer with the Hot Chocolate Trust, which is an amazing organisation that works with young people who hang out on the grass in the city centre from the ages of 12 to 21. I have met the most creative, talented, thought-provoking, and fun young people there, and I feel pretty privileged to be a part of their lives, even though they tell me I’m too harsh with the rules! I go to church at The Steeple as well; such a lovely and generous community. I also go to capoeira, a Brazilian martial art that incorporates dance and music as well; I love it, although I’m not very good at it! And I pop off to the gym every now and again as well.
4. What do you think is the most important thing for a new skater to learn?
Falling forwards – don’t end up with a bruised bum all the time! Keep a note of what you’ve learnt – I remember when I first started I thought I would never be able to do plough stops and crossovers, but once I’d got them I took them for granted and stressed about other stuff I didn’t know instead! And believe people when they tell you you’re doing something well, and take pride in it
5. Who is your skater of the month for May?
She’s an assassin on track and a one-woman wall; I’m feared to ever have to play against her… It’s Sins n Needles
Our logo competition has been extended to Saturday 21st April 2012. Please see details below for entering the compeition
The Dundee Roller Girls are looking for a new team logo.
Designs will ideally:
Reference Dundee
Have our full team name, Dundee Roller Girls.
Consist of no more than three colours, the main colour could be either pink, black or silver.
Black and White designs also welcome.
The image must have block colours suitable for screen printing.
The winning designer will receive a free team t-shirt (with new logo) and free entry to our next home game of their choice.
Looking for inspiration? Check out other UK teams logo’s at
http://rollinnews.com/uk-roller-derby-teams/
Competition is open now and ends 12pm on Saturday 21st April 2012
Entries can be submitted to dundeerollergirls@gmail.com
The winner will be notified no later than Friday 20th April
Any queries please contact us on the above email address.
Copyright of the image will be relinquished to the Dundee Roller Girls.
Good Luck!
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