Storm in a B Cup's blog

The theatrical side of derby gives you a chance to explore – to push your personality and/or extend your wardrobe.

In derby there isn’t an official dress code but I’ve observed some unwritten rules like, black is good (but hell when is it not?), Goth works, frilly knickers absolutely, bright coloured short skirts, fishnets (a wardrobe staple), leopard print (a winning choice– SMASH MALICE), tight shorts, knee high socks with optional print – tartan, skulls, stripes and accessories – earrings, necklaces, belts.

In derby you can get away with a lot of things that you can’t get away with in real life:

I can tell someone to give me their panties NOW aka their helmet cover

I can skate into someone full speed and bash them with my shoulder (legal move as long as you don’t hit them in the back)

I can wear fishnets, frills and/or lipstick while I play sport (hint- lipstick smudges on your mouthguard)

I’m a newbie to derby – Fresh Meat as we are officially called. Which conjures up the image of crafty gnarly lions awaiting their next meal of juicy steak! I guess that’s an incentive to join the pride or technically ‘pack’ in derby. Yes Siree learning derby is no picnic – first there’s the staying upright on your skates (tricky), then there’s the rules of the game (challenging), and taking the hits (breathtaking) but nothing is more baffling than the jargon – blockers, pivots, bout, jam, jammer panty (more on that later) and the very intriguing term ‘derby wife’.