Sweat dries, blood clots, and bones heal. With over 1,500 leagues in over 40 countries, the full-contact sport of roller derby is taking the sports world by storm. Played on an oval track, players consisting of ‘jammers’ attempt to pass the players deemed the ‘the pack’ while reaching break-your-neck speeds on skates. Each team will have one scoring player who will earn points by passing opposing players. The team with the most points at the conclusion of the game will be the winner. Dating back to the 1930s, roller derby has become a nail-biting, strategic sport deemed successful by teamwork and sportsmanship. Freshmeat. Getting a goat. Hip whip. It’s time to Go Fast
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