Calling All Roller Babes! Gorge Rollergirls Wants You!

Calling All Roller Babes! Gorge Rollergirls Wants You!

It has finally come to Hood River, the sport that is making a resurgence nationwide... Roller Derby. And Gorge Rollergirls is recruiting. Already about 10 ladies strong, the team is looking to make up two teams of 20 ladies each to compete locally and regionally.

No experience is required. All you need is the will to work hard and the readiness to have a ball! You'll need knee and elbow padding and be ready to pick up a bruise here and there.

In case you don't know, roller derby is a contact sport played by two teams of five players each who skate a circle around an arena/gym. Each team designates a "jammer" who scores by lapping members of the opposing team. The opposing team members try to hinder her progress and her teammates try to help her along while hindering the other team's jammer.

The sport had a massive following in the 1940s through the 1960s (think Laverne and Shirley) and in recent years has regained popularity. It is even being considered as an official sport for the 2020 Olympic Games.

For more information, attend the Gorge Rollergirls informational/recruiting meeting this Thursday, March 8th at 6:30 at Double Mountain Brewery, 8 Fourth Street, Hood River. Maybe try the sport on for size to see if it's for you! For more information, e-mail gorgerollergirls@gmail.com