It is quick, it is entertaining and it is full of energy! What is it? It is roller derby, the latest sport that is fast catching up with women.

If you love trying out new sports then you must try roller derby. However, before you put on your roller skates, you’ll need to leave your good manners behind as roller derby is a full contact sport. You not only have to use your roller skates but also your hips, bum and shoulders to knock off your opponents.

The game has gained a lot of popularity within a very short span of time due it to its unique nature. Roller derby gives you the opportunity to roller skate and be someone else for a little while.

All you need is a pair of good roller skates and the right protective gear to get started. A game of roller derby lasts for 90 minutes. There are two teams, each having a jammer, three blockers and a pivot.

The pivot has to lead the way on her roller skates and the three blockers have to stop the opponent team’s jammer from reaching the other side of the track and score points. The main skill required besides roller skating is learning to tumble, so that you do not end up hurting yourself. There are about 20 roller skating derby teams currently training in the UK.