New Skater Orientation!

The LV High Rollers will be having orientations the first weekend of June.

Come out and learn about the team and test out the track, if you have your gear. 

For more info, contact: LVBRSD@gmail.com

 

Meet Danette

Name: Danette

Height: 5’3”

Even though Danette is one of the youngest players on the High Rollers team, she has been skating banked track for over 10 years. Danette played her first professional game at the age of 14 and was able to skate against top notch skaters who she has much admiration for. Danette’s favorite move is giving whips and she is capable of sending teammates off the track. 

Danette was born in Hawaii and moved to Las Vegas when she was 8. She also makes t-shirts and is the designer and manufacturer of our team's shirts. You can find out more about her t-shirt business here: ditzylimited.com

Cleaning Day

 Skating is the fun part of Roller Derby, no one ever wants to take their skates apart to clean them. But, to be a good skater, you need your skates to be in top notch performance. So, during one of our practices, our team took some time out to clean our bearings. Surprisingly, this was so much fun and the time just flew by. We truly have a great team that helps each other out to make all skaters perform at their best. 

Easter Weekend Practice

 Even though it was a holiday weekend, we were able to get together and get some practice in. We typically work on a fair amount of endurance since on the banked track, you're always moving. But, we also practiced blocking, and whips. Our sessions always end with playing Lalli-Ball, a version of soccer on the track named after our coach. Lot's of fun and a good way to burn off the chocolate bunnies. 

Meet Renee

Name: Renee 

Height: 5'4"

Renee started learning how to play roller derby in March of 2019. Originally, she started on the flat track and made the move to the banked track in October of 2020. Renee loves the faster pace of the banked track and all of the great friendships that she has made through derby. 

Renee is originally from Pittsburgh, Pa but has lived in Las Vegas since 2015. In real life, Renee is a Math and Science teacher and she helps her adult students to earn their high school diplomas. Also, she is the proud owner of Paxton, a large mixed breed dog that is terrified of squeaky toys. 

October Orientation

The High Rollers had our first orientation weekend at the end of October. It was great to see so many new faces interested in the sport. For most, this was the first time skating on a banked track and even people familiar with flat track had to get their legs adjusted. Most of our time was spent learning to skate on the track as well as learning to fall. Yes, bums were sore afterwards, but good times were had by all!