Digital News Unit: Roller Derby Idea

After many discussions, we came up with the idea of filming a live piece of a female sport which is growing each year and becoming very popular - it's called Roller Derby

Roller Derby is defined as: "a type of speed-skating competition on roller skates"

This exciting sport features teams of 14 each, having 5 players on at a time, skating round a track. Each team designates a scoring player, these are called the "jammers", with the other 4 players acting as "blockers". The aim of the game is for the jammers to lap the opposing team, scoring points every time they do so. And of course the blockers jobs are to avoid that happening using their bodies to get in the way of the Jammers.

It's a contact sport which means injuries do happen, however they are all well protected with helmets, mouth guards and pads. All of this makes it very exciting for people to watch, as well as people to participate in - here is an example video: