Just how fast do you have to be in order to qualify as a “fast girl”?
Dear, that’s been the proverbial question throughout the ages of high school locker talk, has it not?
(Ok, if you’re too young to understand that term, try “easy”.)
Well, now the question has evolved away from hallway whispers into some hard, fast rules for qualification as a roller derby competitor.
Oh, yes. I know you skated as a kid. But can you……..?
…Skate 27 times around a regulation track (think skating rink) in 5 minutes?
…Skate backwards at a good pace around the entire track?
…Hop over a 6 inch object while skating at a good pace?
….Turn 180 degrees while skating, both clockwise and counter-clockwise?
Or meet any of the other qualifications set by the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association for approved competition?
Didn’t think so……(unless you have already graduated from derby “fresh meat” bootcamp!)
Hope that gives you a whole new way to look at these truly fast girls…
SKATE ON!
Darla