Derby
May 18, 2008 | 12:31 PM

A young lady was injured badly in the midwest. This is dangerous and there is only adequate training in select venues. Even then, it is foolish to skate without having health insurance.

Flat track skating is inherently dangerous. There is no give in the track, and the skaters are not protected like hockey players. Roller Derby on a banked track is safer, with a track that can absorb shock and cushion a well trained fall.

Why do the flat trackers, who skate a legit game, use burlesque names and outfits? Those two things seem entirely inconsistent with long term growth. Not a criticism, just an observation. I would no sooner take my son to see a major league baseball game if the star shortstop was named Ray Persilly

long time derby fan