By Flutter on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012 in News. No Comments
Roller Derby is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, and since 2007, The Chicago Outfit has been skating to the top with our own particular brand of class, sass, and dignity. Today, we’re 5th in the North Central Region and a proud member of WFTDA (Women’s Flat Track Derby Association). Always on […]
By Collide Oshina on Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 in Featured Skater. No Comments
Rogue #N0H8 Q: How did you first become involved in roller derby? A: How it all began… My friends (Amy Stone and Kendra Nudd) and I decided to do Derby Lite. I didn’t even finish a full session before (my now derby wife) Scream Printer convinced me to try out for the Chicago Outfit. This […]
By Guest Blogger on Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 in Uncategorized. 3 Comments
This is the question I am most often asked when I wear my Outfit league hoodie in public. Usually the conversation ends rather quickly when I tell the person that no I am an official instead. Sometimes I am lucky enough to have them ask what I do as an official but then they quickly […]
By Hellevator on Thursday, March 15th, 2012 in Uncategorized. 1 Comment
I had just come home from vacation. I was tired, lethargic, slightly hung over, and overwhelmed by the amount of work I had to catch up on. I opened up my email account and saw that the roster list was posted for the 2012 season’s first bout. The Shakedown and Shade Brigade would be going […]
By Guest Blogger on Tuesday, March 13th, 2012 in Uncategorized. No Comments
Riddle Me This… What do you get when you combine hot and costumed derby girls, an inflatable kiddie pool and over 100lbs of cooked spaghetti drenched in oil and a little sauce for good measure? Well, you get the Chicago Outfit’s Biggest Non-Skating Event of the Year! It’s SPAGHETTI WRESTLING TIME!!!If you were with us at […]
By Guest Blogger on Tuesday, March 13th, 2012 in Uncategorized. No Comments
Derby is not always known as a family friendly activity. The Chicago Outfit set out to change that last Sunday. In partnership with Seven Generations Ahead, we hosted “Derby for a Day” an endurance skate accented with expo bouts, falling drills and derby training. I had a great time working with parents and their kids, getting […]
By Flutter on Thursday, March 8th, 2012 in Uncategorized. No Comments
Recently I finished reading an excellent book titled, “Mind Gym: An Athlete’s Guide to Inner Excellence” by Gary Mack. For the hypersensitive side of me, this is exactly what I needed to calm my nerves as I’m still at the beginnings of the exciting journey of flat track roller derby. The mental strength that it takes to […]
By Flutter on Monday, March 5th, 2012 in Events. No Comments
Come see Outfit skaters take each other down in a pool of slippery spaghetti noodles. There will be costumes, there will be choke holds, there will be all manner of amazingness. $5 with non perishable food item, $7 without. Door opens at 9, Wrestling at 10, DJ Narz to follow. Food donations go to Greater […]
