Hit the track with San Diego’s very own Derby Starlettes

Want to be like your favorite Whip It stars, Drew Barrymore and Ellen Page and kick some roller derby butt? Lucky for you, San Diego has a roller derby team and they are asking YOU to come and be a part of it.

Sport of Roller Derby (photo by Tarale via Flickr)

Skateworld, San Diego County’s last operating roller rink, founded the all-female the team in the summer of 2008. For the past year they have been using the Linda Vista facility for practices every Monday and Thursday for practice and scheduled home games.

Their latest victory was Sept. 12^th against the Ventura County Derby Darlings, with a final score of 100 to 97. The game was sprinkled with controversial penalties and comebacks, but in the end, “This win was no gift; it was earned by the sweat, blood and persistence of the Derby Starlettes,” as stated in their blog.

Drew Barrymore's new film Whip It opened Oct. 2nd to rave reviews (photo by Flare via Flickr)

They team also had the fun opportunity to help promote the quirky derby inspired film Whip It by handing out T-shirts at movie events and going to the movie premiere on Oct. 2. Fans got to sit with the team as they enjoyed the laugh-out-loud comedy that has been doing exceptionally in its box office opening week.

Are you ready to get your skates dirty? If you are interested in being a part of this riveting old sport turned new, there are a couple things you need to know:

You must be 18 and older, and of course, a female.

Practices are every Monday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and dues are $10 a practice.

You should have, or be prepared to rent knee and elbow pads, a helmet, wrist guards and great attitude.

No experience is necessary, so whether you need to let off some pent up energy, or your looking for a competitive outlet in your life, or you just think you could whoop some roller derby tail, give the team a shout!

You can reach them by email: [email protected], or by phone at (858) 560 – 9278.

Maybe you love the sport, but just don’t think you can commit to practices and games every week. In that case, visit their website at http://www.sandiegorollerderby.com/index.html to find out the game schedule and stop by to root them on. Get into the derby spirit and support our local Derby Starlettes.

The San Diego Derby Starletts are one of three San Diego teams. The San Diego Derby Dolls are the original league in San Diego, competing at the nationwide level.  The San Diego Renegades make up the third team in the successful trio of teams that play locally, statewide, and nationally.