Women ran and women owned..........Like any other type of entertainment comes massive responsibility........Not only do we have to be responsible on representing Roller Derby in a professional matter...........We deal with all the "matter" that makes us professionals.........We are like no other sport out there.........Self sufficiant in every way........We go to work..........Attend to our families...........Make it to practice...........Go to our meetings........We train..........We teach...........Try not to preach........or complain.........because theres no room for all that in this game.......We are more than jugglers ..........atleast jugglers get paid.........alot of us do this without any personal gain..($$$)........We do it because we love it...........Love the pain.....with out pain theres no gain and Roller Derby is no exception to this rule..........
I have been in this sport for over 4 years now..........I've played with teams up and down the midwest........Different teams.......Same issues........I have been lucky enough to be a part of FMDG's first season.........Right now we are averaging 1700 people strong...... Sold out the civic center not once but twice.....Working hard on our 3rd (Febuary 6th, Civic Center, Fargo, North Dakota)..By far the most successful Organization Ive been able to be a part of.........
With this massive amount of success........Comes massive amout of sacrifices ........
Putting on a bout is nothing less than easy......Infact if you think about it........ Nothing about being a Roller-Girl is easy.........But where there is a will there is a way..........And if there are 30 wills well then there are 30 ways..........It just depends on how big you want to make an impression.........Fans see a finished product.........The bout itself.........What you dont realize is we dont pay our people to be there..........We dont pay our events cordinators shes your fifth grade teacher..........We dont pay anyone on the Board of Directors its there love that gets us here........
Behind the scenes we deal with the DJ's the photographers.......Press passes to the face painters......EMT's to the chiropractors....... The cancelations, trails, and tribulations........Last minute phone calls........More security.......Some one to man the merchandise booth........Cant forget about the "Ask Me" girls.......The announcers.........The ticket takers......What band is playing..........What half time show..........Racing from interview after interview........Trying to keep our Zebras (officials) happy...........Putting up poster after poster.......Have you got your tickets yet????????Insurance on skaters.........Signing the final contract for the Venue..........Dealing with the haters while trying to deligate 50 skaters...........Whos on the final roster........Managing the volunteers.........Setting up the track..........Whos taking it down.........Clean up crews...........Hello where is the BLACK SHARPIE fool ........Keeping our sponsers happy.........On skate promoting........Off skate mingling.......What are we gonna give our fans this time around............And thats just the questions that run through our heads on the day of..............First aid kits..........Water .........Ice packs.........Last but not least..........Where is the after party at..........
From the trama to the drama a true Roller-Girl rises to every occasion.......A Roller-Girl never gets enough nor does she give up.........A Roller-Girls job is never done.........Roller-Girls of the world.........My fellow sisters give yourself a hand........until we meet again have a shot on me........
A successful bout can only be attained if and when everyone is on the same page..........Not the same chapter.........It is a very delicate procedure........It takes a village to raise a league......From the vets to the fresh meat.......The trainers to the referees........The volunteers to the support of our loved ones......Not to mention our fans........Everyone is equaly important........It truly is a beautiful thing.......with this beauty comes massive effort..........I just want to thank everyone who is involved in making this process a reality..........
With team work determination mixed with a little persistance I believe anything can be accomplised.........
SPECIAL THANKS TO FARGO MOOREHEAD AREA FOR MAKING OUR JOURNEY TO THE TOP MEMORABLE..........
Much Derby Love
Karma
