Humboldt Roller Derby "Sock Derby"

Flat Track Heart Pictures presents Humboldt Roller Derby... like you've never seen it before: "Sock Derby"

March 5th, 2011 at Franceschi Hall, Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
H.R.D. Redwood Rollers vs. Bay Area Derby Girls


As Quoted On the Humboldt Roller Derby Site:

On March 5, Humboldt Roller Derby had its first home bout of the 2011 Season against Reno's Battle Born Derby Demons and the Oakland Outlaws. Every bout combines sportsmanship, showmanship, skating talent, and hours of planning and preparation. Sometimes things happen that we can't control, though.

While we prepared for rain on the outside of the building, we did not anticipate the reaction the cold weather and crowded building would have inside. During the first bout, condensation was making the track wet and unsafe for the skaters. After looking at several options, it became increasingly clear that the bout could not continue on skates. Our fabulous announcer Jason, with the support of the board, informed the crowd of the issue, but invited them to stay for "sock derby."

With great spirit and humor, the Redwood Rollers and both visiting teams participated in a version of roller derby in socks -- offering a full night of derby fun. The fans went wild, and most stayed for the whole event. What could have been a disappointing night became celebration of the derby experience.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• Roller Derby
• Sock Derby
• Humboldt Roller Derby
• HRD
• Flat Track Heart
• McNasty
• Anti-Hero
• Rust E Machete
• Flat Track
• B.A.D.
• Bay Area Derby Girls
• Redwood Rollers

[pdlrofdrms]

A brief Explanation: It was so wet and rainy outside that the mud and water started seeping up through the concrete. First time in HRD history. IT was so dangerous to skate or even walk actually that we had to call the game for safety. Skaters and fans did not want to go home yet or admit defeat. So in True Derby fashion we made lemonade out of lemons and for the fans played roller derby in our socks

Both Battle Born Derby Demons from Reno and Oakland Outlaws from Bay Area were amazing sports.

[pdlrofdrms]

oh and that is our ref wiping blood off the track from sock derby!

[pvanleunen]

2:03 Awesome.



[adamjonkennedy]

Inspired by you guys, we played sock derby today at Sydney Roller Derby League training. Hi-freaking-larious

[cillamail1]

I heard about this on the derby deeds podcast and HAD to check it out! Awesome

Awesome awesome!! Looks like fun!! Wish I was there!

Psychlone Cilla xxx

[wtfwendy101]

This is amazing

[Thequadchannel]

wondering why the ref wasn't wearing gloves wiping the blood off the track. What is the policy on that btw?

[DougCube]

Pretty cool idea.

I've meant a bunch of these skaters and refs recently.

It seems to me that there's a high frequency of Direction of Gameplay penalties being made. A fair number of Back Blocks too. The two minor Back Blocks at 0:58 probably would have been a major if the first blocker hit was on skates.

[DougCube]

@RollerQueenB at least one skater might have needed it at 0:43

[crashtestref]

Fantastic - this so is this now a new annual event?

[candyhearts013]

A. My league is probably stealing this idea for PracticeInThePark.

B. The song playing.. I must have it. What is it?