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WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK Roller Derby News
Posted by Peter Doucet on April 9, 2012
Toronto Roller Derby is hosting a Certifiable Derby Training Camp and a Referee Clinic from May 4 to 6, 2012.
******************* CDT INFORMATION *******************
This is a weekend long event featuring the following coaches from Certifiable Derby Training:
Sarina “DeRanged” Hayden
Melissa “Psycho Babble” Hayden
Janet “Helen Wheels” Clarke of Tucson Roller Derby
The camp runs from 6pm on Friday, May 4, 2012 until 6pm on Sunday, May 6, 2012. Weekend passes only, no day passes or spectator passes available. A referee clinic will run concurrent with this training camp; more details & ticket information coming soon. Tickets are on sale until May 1st, 2012 or until sold out, whichever occurs first.
Read more: Toronto Roller Derby presents: Certifiable Derby Training Camp
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Posted by Peter Doucet on March 8, 2012
The WFTDA is honored to announce the third annual WFTDA Officiating Clinic cycle. This year’s clinics will introduce a wealth of new information, complementing the now institutionalized educational materials that were presented at clinics in 2010 and 2011. The WFTDA remains committed to consistency and standardization, as well as providing the tools and resources so that all roller derby officials may succeed in providing the highest level of officiating to promote the ideal of “Real, Strong, Athletic, and Revolutionary” roller derby.
Continue reading: WFTDA To Host 2012 Officiating Clinic
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Posted by Peter Doucet on March 7, 2012
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Posted by Peter Doucet on March 2, 2012
The next World Cup will be held in 2014, and B&T has begun the search for a host league. The first step of the process is for any interested leagues to send a letter of intent, on league letterhead, to: rdwchostapplication@gmail.com including the league name and address, contact info for the main point of contact, why the league is interested in hosting, and what experience they have that would make them a good candidate.
Read more here: World Cup ’14 Host League – Is Your League Interested?
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Posted by Peter Doucet on February 16, 2012
A new up-and-coming sport known as flat track roller derby, or simply as roller derby, has been gaining popularity among fans and athletes alike.
The fast-paced roller skating based sport is an exciting new take on roller skating and requires athletes to master a whole new level of skill. Roller derby has shot up so fast that it may even be included in future Olympic games.
Continue reading: Roller Derby May Be Included in 2020 Olympics: A Female’s Reaction
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Posted by Peter Doucet on December 21, 2011
Lors de la dernière réunion du conseil du Comité Olympique Canadien, la Politique du COC sur le dopage dans le sport a été modifiée. La politique ne permet plus d’imposer de pénalité additionnelle pour une interdiction d’au moins deux ans par l’AMA.
At the Board of the Directors of the Canadian Olympic Committees’ most recent meeting, the Board amended the COC Policy on Doping in Sport. The policy no longer allows for an additional penalty on a minimum two-year ban by WADA.
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Posted by Peter Doucet on December 11, 2011
The next edition of SportAccord International Convention will be held in Québec City, May 20 – 25, 2012. FIRS and Roller Sports Canada will be there !
Download the Sport Accord summary file here.
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Posted by Peter Doucet on November 22, 2011
PLEASE NOTE: FFECTIVE WITH THE 2012 MEMBERSHIP SEASON:
All 2012 Roller Sports Canada Roller Derby members will be covered for insurance as in prior years, but the membership insurance will now include Travel Medical Insurance when travelling to the United States for sanctioned Roller Derby events/bouts. There will be no additional charge or extra cost involved. Also the Director’s and Officer’s Liability Insurance coverage will now be $2 million.
Please feel free to contact Wayne Burrett for further information.
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Posted by Peter Doucet on August 7, 2011
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Posted by Peter Doucet on April 30, 2011
Confidence and Success
La confiance et le succès La version française suit
In an interview just after retiring from freestyle moguls skiing, Olympic Gold and Silver medalist, Jenn Heil had this to say:
“It’s funny that my greatest moments are at the start lines, not the finish lines. It’s never been about how many medals I can win. Of course, we define success by medals but for me it’s always been about testing my limits.”
Recently I was considering success and confidence, and I began to wonder; – is this a chicken-or-egg conundrum? Which comes first, success or confidence? Do you need to be successful to be confident? Or – do you need to be confident to be successful?
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