The second match of the Orlando Roller Derby Double
Header was just as exciting as the first match if not more so. The Orange County
Parks and Recreation Center
(Barnett Park 4801 W Colonial Dr,
Orlando, Florida
32808) had crowded
bleachers and standing room around the edges of the court. In front of the
bleachers a mascot was dressed in a sun burst costume dancing for the crowd.
The announcers were at a folding table under the score board.
Roller Derby takes some time to get used to how
scoring works. A single skater has a star on her helmet and she is charged with
breaking away from the two team pack and lapping them if possible. A referee wold follow her while pointing to make it easier to keep track of the score. Her
supporting team blocks and shoves the opposing team in an effort to help her
roll by.
For some reason the ending moments of any
match are the most exciting. As the match nears a close, the two teams ramp up
their energy and this is when women really start knocking each other over.