Comments for Call the Jam http://callthejam.com Reflections on roller derby Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:36:45 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Comment on Roller derby did not save my soul by Vivi Section http://callthejam.com/2014/07/roller-derby-did-not-save-my-soul/#comment-14312 Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:36:45 +0000 http://callthejam.com/?p=804#comment-14312 I transferred to another league in my town about three years ago. It hasn’t been without its ups and downs. I hope you can find some joy still!

]]> Comment on Roller derby did not save my soul by Sara http://callthejam.com/2014/07/roller-derby-did-not-save-my-soul/#comment-14311 Wed, 29 Nov 2017 05:19:53 +0000 http://callthejam.com/?p=804#comment-14311 Yes. This year has been strange. The league I started with 3 years ago imploded this year, because we couldn’t keep numbers up, so we all dispersed and joined new leagues. I… signed up with the next closest league out of convenience, but it’s also the league my previous league had a beef with… drama….. its still weird AT and lately… I just don’t care anymore.

]]> Comment on What constitutes “old” in roller derby? by Denise Paci http://callthejam.com/2012/08/what-constitutes-old-in-roller-derby/#comment-14310 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 11:21:58 +0000 http://callthejam.com/?p=391#comment-14310 I’m 54 Proof you’re never too old. Started at 51 . No plans to stop until my body says so.

]]> Comment on What constitutes “old” in roller derby? by Vivi Section http://callthejam.com/2012/08/what-constitutes-old-in-roller-derby/#comment-14309 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 17:20:29 +0000 http://callthejam.com/?p=391#comment-14309 That’s so great! It’s been awhile since I wrote this and I just turned 40 last week … I’m still going.

]]> Comment on What constitutes “old” in roller derby? by Laura http://callthejam.com/2012/08/what-constitutes-old-in-roller-derby/#comment-14308 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:19:53 +0000 http://callthejam.com/?p=391#comment-14308 I am 50 .. soon to be 51 in November. I started skating in 2009.. off the couch..I hadnt been taking care of mysrlf and did not work out ever. My first real game was in 2010. I went hard for about 5 years worked out skated hard and skated for some amazing teams and am now content in trying to slow down and have more fun!! I feel Ive experienced alot in this sport. I have had a few injuries all almost full recovery but I wouldn’t change a thing. Ive met people and done things Ive never have done without the support of derby folks and of course my mind and body to comply… I love where I am at right now and am enjoying myself. I think I will do this a few more years and then tetire gracefully 😉

]]> Comment on 13 things mentally strong derbyists don’t do by Vivi Section http://callthejam.com/2013/12/13-things-mentally-strong-derbyists-dont-do/#comment-14307 Sat, 22 Apr 2017 13:59:25 +0000 http://callthejam.com/?p=739#comment-14307 That’s an excellent idea! I’m hoping during my offseason this year to learn a little bit about reffing with another local league.

]]> Comment on 13 things mentally strong derbyists don’t do by PEEBS http://callthejam.com/2013/12/13-things-mentally-strong-derbyists-dont-do/#comment-14306 Mon, 17 Apr 2017 21:41:22 +0000 http://callthejam.com/?p=739#comment-14306 #14 – Another excellent way to up your mental game is to learn to officiate… You’ll view the game from a totally different perspective.

]]> Comment on Practice by Vivi Section http://callthejam.com/2013/07/practice/#comment-14305 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 01:35:46 +0000 http://callthejam.com/?p=686#comment-14305 Congratulations on getting third place and overcoming injury and depression. I’m so glad that reading my post can be any kind of inspiration to you. Just reading your comments lifts me up! Wishing you the best as you move forward in roller derby and in life! xo

]]> Comment on Practice by Veer Pressure http://callthejam.com/2013/07/practice/#comment-14304 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 23:57:22 +0000 http://callthejam.com/?p=686#comment-14304 After a year that started out amazing (made the A team, did a bootcamp by Scald Eagle) and turned into a very shitty one (concussion, ankle in a cast, hand in a cast, depression, and more!) I just had our National Champs this weekend. Our team got third place.

I have this post bookmarked. I reread it tonight for the umpteenth time and it made me cry – again. Because this is the truth. All of this.

I am sure I will reread this (and cry) again, sooner or later. Thanks so much for writing this, Vivi <3

]]> Comment on Roller derby did not save my soul by Willa Shankspear http://callthejam.com/2014/07/roller-derby-did-not-save-my-soul/#comment-14303 Mon, 28 Nov 2016 18:37:30 +0000 http://callthejam.com/?p=804#comment-14303 I feel the same way, I retired from roller derby last month, and turned in all reins as the Ex Director yesterday, and I feel just as bad as I did before. My experience with derby has been difficult, but I loved the sport and fought to be a part of it. I clawed my way in and up, and I too felt separated and disconnected. I worked so hard on the administrative end, with little to no appreciation, and made all the practices, promotional events, and just stuff to keep the league going, that I just threw in the towel. I thought, let me exit on top, Michale Jordan it all the way…it’s all new and I feel lost but I know it will get better with time. Wish you the best and know you are not alone. 🙂 -Willa Shankspear

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