At present Roller Derby enthusiasts when wanting to skate have no designated area just of their own. The skater run clubs have to book indoor venues to play. They borrow time from the netball courts in summer (when they are free) but cannot put a permanent track down. They skate along the beach paths or the trails provided by the councils but that only improves their aerobic fitness. For individuals having to hire sporting venues it can be prohibitive to practise.
Last year one of the local clubs - Adelaide Roller Derby - went through the exhaustive process of trying to find a new training venue. They contacted over 150 different venues to find a new new home. They were finally successful but there was literally only one space that was made available to them.
With more and more people wanting to take up the sport I see it becoming harder for people to truly get involved with limited resources available. With the support of the local council I propose that a permanent concrete roller derby track be laid.
Space required: A roller derby track (including space for referee lanes around the outside) is approximately the size of a Netball court. A concrete track has little to no maintenance if it's been laid correctly - especially if the 'track' is made with a different colour concrete.Then there is no requirement to re-paint the track.
Here is an example of an Outdoor Track that has been laid in Queensland.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Outdoor-Derb...0644922?fref=ts
Having an outdoor space available to the public would help raise the profile of the sport as well as help roller derby skaters improve their skating abilities all year around. It would help the local clubs grow and become more competitive to their peers interstate. It would be a great place for young and old to come and share their love of the sport.
Updates
November 26, 2014
I was just thinking about how ridiculous it is that we are still chasing netball courts for space when a simple permanent track would solve so much for the Adelaide clubs. I am currently emailing some local council members because their silence is getting a bit loud and I figure they need a nudge to realize we aren't going anywhere even if the weather turns.
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My daughter is involved with Roller Derby in Adelaide and I am keen to see the sport have a dedicated place where skaters can learn, practice and compete. There is so much vacant land around Port Adelaide Enfield Council, that surely some might be made available for this use?
I love roller-skating but finding a safe and functional space to skate outdoors (where it's affordable) is difficult. I'd LOVE to see the creating of a skate park that incorporates a derby track!
we have skates parks and bike paths, outdoor b'ball and netball courts. it is only fair that this growing sport is given a nice oytdoor track of their own.
Let's support the largest growing female sport in the world. Considering we have 4 leagues, this is a no brainers!
With the popularity of Roller Derby rising at such a rate, the enjoyment, fitness and opportunities it provides for such a diverse demographic, it is essential to build a permanent track.
Yay! Finally !
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At present Roller Derby enthusiasts when wanting to skate have no designated area just of their own. The skater run clubs have to book indoor venues to play. They borrow time from the netball courts in summer (when they are free) but cannot put a permanent track down. They skate along the beach paths or the trails provided by the councils but that only improves their aerobic fitness. For individuals having to hire sporting venues it can be prohibitive to practise.
Last year one of the local clubs - Adelaide Roller Derby - went through the exhaustive process of trying to find a new training venue. They contacted over 150 different venues to find a new new home. They were finally successful but there was literally only one space that was made available to them.
With more and more people wanting to take up the sport I see it becoming harder for people to truly get involved with limited resources available. With the support of the local council I propose that a permanent concrete roller derby track be laid.
Space required: A roller derby track (including space for referee lanes around the outside) is approximately the size of a Netball court. A concrete track has little to no maintenance if it's been laid correctly - especially if the 'track' is made with a different colour concrete.Then there is no requirement to re-paint the track.
Here is an example of an Outdoor Track that has been laid in Queensland.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Outdoor-Derb...0644922?fref=ts
Having an outdoor space available to the public would help raise the profile of the sport as well as help roller derby skaters improve their skating abilities all year around. It would help the local clubs grow and become more competitive to their peers interstate. It would be a great place for young and old to come and share their love of the sport.
Updates
November 26, 2014
I was just thinking about how ridiculous it is that we are still chasing netball courts for space when a simple permanent track would solve so much for the Adelaide clubs. I am currently emailing some local council members because their silence is getting a bit loud and I figure they need a nudge to realize we aren't going anywhere even if the weather turns.
29 Comments
Im a recreational outdoor skater and it is extremely difficult to find somewhere in Adelaide that is suitable for skating that you dont have to share with cars and cyclists, making it dangerous. Local Council please give us somewhere safe to Skate!!
My daughter is involved with Roller Derby in Adelaide and I am keen to see the sport have a dedicated place where skaters can learn, practice and compete. There is so much vacant land around Port Adelaide Enfield Council, that surely some might be made available for this use?
I love roller-skating but finding a safe and functional space to skate outdoors (where it's affordable) is difficult. I'd LOVE to see the creating of a skate park that incorporates a derby track!
we have skates parks and bike paths, outdoor b'ball and netball courts. it is only fair that this growing sport is given a nice oytdoor track of their own.
Let's support the largest growing female sport in the world. Considering we have 4 leagues, this is a no brainers!
With the popularity of Roller Derby rising at such a rate, the enjoyment, fitness and opportunities it provides for such a diverse demographic, it is essential to build a permanent track.
Yay! Finally !
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Im a recreational outdoor skater and it is extremely difficult to find somewhere in Adelaide that is suitable for skating that you dont have to share with cars and cyclists, making it dangerous. Local Council please give us somewhere safe to Skate!!