So maybe you’ve seen Whip it, or you’ve picked up one of our flyers. Or you’ve got one of those annoying roller derby playing friends who doesn’t stop nagging you until you’ve signed up for a fresh meat course. Nevertheless, you’ve heard about roller derby and you’re curious for more! Look no further, because everything you need to know is explained right here.
Roller derby is a full contact sport that’s played on roller skates. Every team consists of 15 players with groups of 5 skaters alternating on track.
A game consists of two 30 minute periods. Those periods are divided in ‘jams’ that last a maximum of two minutes each. Each team has one player who carries a star on their helmet. This player is called the ‘jammer.’ The other four players are called ‘blockers.’ Within the group of blockers there’s a skater wearing a stripe on their helmet; the ‘pivot’. This skater is a blocker that can take over the star from the jammer and thus become the new jammer. The jammers score points by passing players of the opposing team. The blockers job is (you’ve guessed it) blocking the jammer of the opposing team as much as possible. They can use their shoulders, chest, back and hips to do so!
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