Thanks for the detailed reply...makes complete sense. Hope to see you there!
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "allison" <allisonsalenetri@...> wrote:
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>
>
>
> 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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