Oxford and Cambridge to face off in roller derby match
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 16:33 · Archive
Oxford and Cambridge roller derby teams will compete on 6 December at White Horse Leisure Centre in Abingdon.
A new roller derby match between Oxford and Cambridge has been announced for Sunday, 6 December at the White Horse Leisure Centre in Abingdon. The Oxford Blackbirds will face the Cambridge Rollerbillies, and the Screaming Spires will compete against the Punt Rockers. Rachel Kaye, involved in the match, described it as an 'unexpected format' for the historic Oxford-Cambridge rivalry.
Roller derby is a full-contact sport played on skates where each team fields four blockers and one jammer. The jammer is the designated points-scorer who earns points by passing opposing blockers, who attempt to stop their progress. The sport originated in Chicago and was recently considered for the 2020 Olympic Games. The Oxford Roller Derby team was founded in 2010 and operates as a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by members.
The event will also feature a rookie contest, raffle, merchandise stalls and a cake sale. Tickets cost £8, or two for £12 online, with door prices at £10. Children under 12 enter free. Organisers describe it as 'the biggest Oxford vs Cambridge sports event of the year'.
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- New 'roller derby' match between Oxford and Cambridge announcedA new match between Oxford and Cambridge has been announced in the sport of 'roller derby' with tickets now on sale.Oxford Mail · 22 Oct, 16:00
- New 'roller derby' match between Oxford and Cambridge announcedA new match between Oxford and Cambridge has been announced in the sport of 'roller derby' with tickets now on sale.Oxfordshire Guardian · 22 Oct, 16:00
In this story: Oxford Blackbirds · Cambridge Rollerbillies · Screaming Spires · Punt Rockers · Rachel Kaye · Abingdon · Chicago · Oxford
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