I just sent an email to Sass E. McNasty of the Providence Roller Derby. I was going to wait until I graduated, but I couldn’t wait any longer. I love both the Boston Derby Dames and the PRD, but given where I live, I think trying to join the PRD makes more sense. I don’t yet know what it takes to join, but I’ve made the first move, and hopefully will be able to come to some of their practices this summer. I might not be able to try out this summer, since I have that course out at Holyoke, but I was worried I’d lose my nerve if I didn’t send the email today. We’ll see.

I should probably get some skates, eh?

UPDATE: Well, I got a response from Ms. McNasty right away, and have a packet of newbie info to peruse before I attend my first practice in a couple of weeks. I’ve got to get my schedule figured out, but it’s roller derby or my bust! (Wait… what?) They’re going to let me borrow equipment at first, and they ease you in to the training, starting with skating drills before you do any contact type stuff and are ready for a proper try-out. This is going to be wicked fun!