Roller Derby in C-U!

C-U ROLLERS HITS THE SCENE HARD!
BY RACHEL STORM—WHAT DO ROLLER SKATES, tattoos, fishnets,
and punk all have in common? Well, roller derby, of
course! This women-only contact sport that dates back to
the 1920s is ready to punch Champaign-Urbana straight
in the mouth (in a good way)!
The C-U Rollers, a new flat-track roller derby league in
Champaign-Urbana, is skater-owned and operated.
Founded in 2009 by Sheila Hurt of Rantoul, we’re bursting
at the seams with some of the fiercest women of the
C-U community—but there’s room for more! We want
YOU to join our roller-ranks!
We rollergirls skate hard. We practice our sport and give
back to the local community through volunteerism and community
activism. We believe in women’s empowerment and see
derby as just another articulation of our strength! If roller derby
is something that you’ve ever wanted to try, try us on! Derby
girls come in all shapes, sizes and backgrounds. Each of us is
unique—some of the girls on the roster have been lifelong athletes,
others have never tried a sport outside of gym class.
The C-U Rollers practice every Monday from 5:30–7pm
at Skateland in Savoy. If you’re interested in learning more
about our league, sponsorship opportunities, and meeting
(virtually) the derby girls, please visit our webpage at:
champaignurbanarollers.weebly.com/ or contact us at:
joincurollers@yahoo.com and get your derby on!
GET IN ON THE ACTION WITH THE TWIN CITY
DERBY GIRLS
BY LIZ CLANCY & LERNER CLANCY—IF TAKING ON an alter
ego and roller skating with a tight pack of women appeals
to you, then the Twin City Derby Girls want you to be
involved with our flat track roller derby league. The Twin
City Derby Girls aim to empower women through this
fast-paced, hard-knock sport, while giving back to our
local community through volunteerism and fundraising.
We currently have players from all walks of life including:
mothers, veterans, graduate students and entrepreneurs. But,
there is plenty of room for more. We are looking for coaches
and skaters and invite you to come out and practice with the
league on Saturday mornings from 9:30–11:30 at Skateland
in Savoy. Skaters must be at least 21 years of age and identify
as a woman to play. If you like to work hard, regardless of
your skills on skates, we want you!
Flat track roller derby is the fastest growing female
sport in the country, and the Twin City Derby Girls are
hell-bent on making it part of the Champaign-Urbana culture.
Come be a part of the revolution. Visit us at
www.twincityderbygirls.com, or find us on Facebook.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO SKATE TO BE JOIN
IN THE FUN!
Men and women are welcomed by both teams to join as
referees, scorekeepers, announcers, coaches, volunteers,
stagehands or rink rats. Anyone of any age can help
through promoting, fundraising, sponsoring, volunteering
and attending events and matches. Share with them in giving
to the community while having a blast doing it!