ROLLER DERBY

Owning a bar has given me the opportunity to experience many things I may have otherwise not gotten to do. One of those things is sponsoring the Wasatch Roller Derby Girls. It is one of the cheapest, yet most entertaining ways to spend a saturday night. Their bouts are filled with raffles, prizes, and great action on the roller floor. All of the money raised goes to charity as well. The girls not only put their bodies through rigorous bouts, but also have raised insurance costs because of it. They then do all of this for a good cause. I am impressed. The girls are surprisingly good athletes as well. They take a beating and continue for the whole 1 hour bout. The leg strength needed to build up speed quickly is impressive. The Derby names of all the girls and officials are quite entertaining as well (Harry Slaughter, Skull Candy, Penny Slain, Skatey Gaga to name a few). I am also surprised at just how strong each of the girls are. I had a pre conceived notion that all roller derby girls are lumberjacks or bounty hunters in their free time. This is not the case. Many of the girls are very petite and feminine. It just so happens they are very tough and like beating each other up in their free time. I would like to personally give a shout out to the girls that support Willies Lounge and put on a great show for the public, all in the name of charity.