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Wakefield Wheeled Cats: Roller derby stars set to take new season by storm
The Wheeled Cats training session.
A roller derby team have been busy sharpening their claws as they get ready to rumble ahead of the new season.
The Wakey Wheeled Cats all-girl squad are hoping to get the season off to a flying start with this Saturday’s Tumble in the Jungle bout, which will see them go head-to-head with Cardiff’s Tiger Bay Brawlers ‘B’ Team.
And fans are also being challenged to get involved by coming along in fancy dress.
Cats’ captain Kirsty Quinn said the team has high hopes going into the new season.
She said: “Last season presented us with a number of challenges – it was our first bouting season, we had a number of experienced players with long-term injuries and the introduction of new players in almost every game, plus a lack of appropriate practice venue. There has also been a huge shift in how flat-track roller derby is played, with an emergence of new tactics and counter-plays allowing for huge score differences.
“This combination of challenges has made WWC look at the game in new ways, resulting in a more tactically-focussed training plan with a strengthening of team focus.
“We have used the season break to look for a better training venue, whilst re-grouping and continuing to train hard, with a view to enjoying a successful season in 2012.”
Roller derby is a family-friendly contact sport played by two teams of five members roller skating in the same direction around a track.
Saturday’s fixture at Huddersfield Sports Centre will include a fancy dress competition themed around Rumble on the Jungle.
Prizes will be on offer for the best boxing champ or jungle creature, and a colouring competition will also take place to help keep youngsters entertained. Kids under 10 go free.
There will be merchandise from both teams, as well as jewellery, crafts and other stalls. The centre also has a bar and doors open at 4.30pm.
Admission is £5 in advance from.wakeywheeledcats.moonfruit.co.uk or £6 on the door.
For more details, follow: @wakeywheeledcat on Twitter.
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