Sunday 15 May 2011

Sunday outing!

Last Sunday a few of us were lucky enough to join a mixed scrim with Leeds Roller Dolls & Middlesborough Milk Rollers.  Leeds are in training for a momentus closed bout against London Brawling, so we agreed to play Leeds Vs everyone else so they could indulge in a little bit of team bonding.  How could anyone say no to that!

MRD's own Sui-Cider was elected captain for the black team and the game was on! Since most of us hadn't skated on a team together before, we separated in to jammers and blockers and did our line-ups production line style, which was great because it meant that MRD & MMR skaters were all mixed up together.  I put myself forward to jam because I thought, 'Hey, what better practice than jamming against Leeds!'

It was a mixed game for me, I got lead jammer twice and managed to get some points but also got sent to the box three times (eek!) Playing a hardcore team like Leeds can make it easy to pick up penalties, you're trying so hard you have to be extra careful.

It was a great game, although HARD! The final score was...

Massive thanks to Leeds for hosting us & Cecee Slam'er for her superlative bench managing skills.  And good luck to Leeds against London... it'll be tough but we know you can do it!

You can find more info about Manchester Roller Derby at our website www.manchesterrollerderby.co.uk

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