Great question!
I can't speak for all flat track skaters out there, but personally I don't
skate on a banked track because they are hard to come by, hard to maintain and
very very expensive to purchase.
When the Roller Derby resurgence happened, flat track was the cheapest and
easiest way to have pick-up games. It's grown immensely since then, but the
rules have been modified for flat track. Currently there are thousands of flat
track Leagues across the globe. This allows for more competition as well, being
that we play by the same rules on a flat surface. The flat track Roller Derby
requires similar athleticism, only we don't have the momentum/inertia to help
us around the track ;)
There have been more banked tracks leagues sprouting up lately, but for many
the cost is too high to purchase it and then there is the issue of storage.
Either way, I personally am so happy that Roller Derby is gaining interest,
flat or banked!
Thanks for asking!
xox
HotRod Hussy
Jersey Shore Roller Girls
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "arhythmick" <arhythmick@...> wrote:
>
> It's great that you are here but I do have a question. why do you use a flat
> track instead of the banked tracks that i remember seeing on TV as a kid?
> Thanks...and good luck in your opener!
>
> --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, allison salenetri <allisonsalenetri@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Many of you probably already know (and I would love to know how many of you
> > didn't know) that Asbury Park has it's very own Roller Derby League. We at
> > the Jersey Shore Roller Girls pride ourselves on the fact that Asbury is our
> > home!
> > Our fourth season begins this Saturday night at the one and only Asbury Park
> > Convention Hall. The party continues after the game at The Wonder Bar.
> >
> > In addition to reminding you all that there is a huge game this Saturday
> > (which we do expect to sell out), I was curious what your thoughts are on
> > having events like Roller Derby in your home town. We consistently sell
> > nearly 2000 tickets to each and every game and are proud to be responsible
> > for bringing thousands of people out to Asbury every season. We also raise
> > money for local charities at each and every event we host.
> >
> > We hope to see even more support of the locals and promise you a GREAT time
> > will be had, just around the corner!
> > If you're interested in learning more about your home town league, check us
> > out at: www.jerseyshorerollergirls.net
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Allison Salenetri
> > aka
> > HotRod Hussy
> > Jersey Shore Roller Girls
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
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