Photos: Lehigh Valley Rollergirls Welcome New Skaters
About 15 women came to see how the Lehigh Valley Roller Girls roll and learn more before tryouts on Feb. 4.
About 15 women showed up for open recruitment night hosted by the Lehigh Valley Rollergirls on Monday at the Independence Family Fun Center in Schnecskville. "We'll teach anybody the game but you do have to learn how to skate," said Captain Lynn Diesel. There are currently 34 Lehigh Valley Rollergirls and they are looking to grow. Diesel said it can be hard to keep players because it's a huge commitment. They practice almost year round - taking a break in November and December - for two hours a day, three-days a week. On Monday, seasoned players showed potential players the basics and coached them on what to practice. Tryouts are Feb. 4. The Rollergirls went through their usual practice and qualifying events while the women in the wings …
Ann Wlazelek
1:05 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
These women are amazing, talented and so nice! My mother-in-law tried out for Roller Derby many moons ago and was delighted to meet the local team at a fund-raiser last fall. Go Girls! Hope to see them in action later this month. more ›