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Named after the city of Edinburgh, affectionately known as ‘Auld Reekie’ (Scots for Old Smoky), The Auld Reekie Roller Girls were formed in April 2008 to become Edinburgh’s first women’s flat track roller derby team. From modest origins, where a handful of girls got together to discuss this new and exciting sport, 40 girls turned up to the second meeting, and the league has gone from strength to strength ever since. Run as a ‘not for profit’ committee based sports group, ARRG is keen to promote fun, fitness, equality and friendship for women of all ages (over 18), who are interested in trying something new and exciting. |
Named after the city of Edinburgh, affectionately known as ‘Auld Reekie’ (Scots for Old Smoky), The Auld Reekie Roller Girls were formed in April 2008 to become Edinburgh’s first women’s flat track roller derby team. From modest origins, where a handful of girls got together to discuss this new and exciting sport, 40 girls turned up to the second meeting, and the league has gone from strength to strength ever since. Run as a ‘not for profit’ committee based sports group, ARRG is keen to promote fun, fitness, equality and friendship for women of all ages (over 18), who are interested in trying something new and exciting. |
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Revision as of 12:13, 25 December 2009
Named after the city of Edinburgh, affectionately known as ‘Auld Reekie’ (Scots for Old Smoky), The Auld Reekie Roller Girls were formed in April 2008 to become Edinburgh’s first women’s flat track roller derby team. From modest origins, where a handful of girls got together to discuss this new and exciting sport, 40 girls turned up to the second meeting, and the league has gone from strength to strength ever since. Run as a ‘not for profit’ committee based sports group, ARRG is keen to promote fun, fitness, equality and friendship for women of all ages (over 18), who are interested in trying something new and exciting.
Although all of our members are unique in their own way, we have a shared goal in seeking continuous improvement in our sport and we’re committed to democratic principles, teamwork and sportswomanship. We encourage diversity and self expression, and above all value the fun of taking part in roller derby bouts all over the UK and hopefully further afield.
After just 6 months of learning how to roller skate, ARRG have enjoyed organising and skating in numerous bouts – both closed and public. We are also proud to have skated against some of the best during the Euro tournament Roll Britannia in 2009 (with a very respectable placing!) and to have travelled to Berlin to take part on the first European Organisational Roller Derby Conference. ARRG are keen to form close relationships with other leagues throughout the world.
ARRG currently has two bouting teams – the Twisted Thistles (our travel team), and the recently formed Cannon Belles. We also hold twice yearly intra-league bouts at home in Edinburgh for which our league is split into two warring tribes – the Highland Heathens and Celtic Chaos.
Currently averaging at around 40 members, ARRG has developed a strong identity within the roller derby community and is keen to create and maximise opportunities for promoting awareness of the sport and encouraging new people to come along and join us. ARRG are always keen to accept new members, whether you want to join the teams or learn to referee and get fit in the process, we’ll be happy to have you - male refs are more than welcome to join us too! Come along and pay us a visit!