ARG is starting our period of time during the holidays that we call “The Blackout,” where all practices are cancelled so that skaters can have a few-week break from schedules and skating to get some rest and spend some quality time with their families.  Many of us are pretty conflicted about this period, because we miss

Thanksgiving is just behind us and as we get some much needed time with friends and family over the holidays, we have plenty of time to reflect on the things we’re grateful for.  It’s pretty easy for most of us to top the list with Roller Derby.  Whether skater, official, superfan or widow, we hope

Imagine if you will, a group of us sitting around a table in the basement.  We lean forward in caffeine fueled excitement as information is given to us, looking to one another in disbelief and nervous excitement.  When we’re practically on the edge of our seats, palms sweating and shivering in delicious anticipation, LORD Blackie slams

The blog has been on a bit of hiatus these past few weeks, as Atlanta Champs and WFTDA playoffs came and went.  We’ve been scouring for things to talk about through the offseason, and most of our skaters have been pretty quiet in the recent weeks, so the pickings have been slim.  For the next

As August comes to a close and September rolls into town, we here in Atlanta are brimming with excitement.  After a phenomenal last few home games and plenty of intense action on the road, the Dirty South Derby Girls are polishing their training in anticipation of playoff weekend.  Extra practices, guest jammers and new levels

While it’s not a requirement to love pets to be an Atlanta Rollergirl, it’s an overarching theme amongst most of our members.  With busy schedules of work and tournaments, making sure our furbabies are well taken care of becomes an important part of the sport.  This week, we’re talking with super fan, photographer and sponsor Jen