Why Your Ankles Need a Brain Workout: Proprioception for Injury Prevention & Faster Recovery
Strength matters, but your ankle’s “brain” matters too. Ligaments don’t just hold bones together – they’re full of sensors that tell your brain where your foot is in space. This […]
Start Slow, Skate Safe: Why Gradual Warm-Ups Protects Your Ankles
Even the strongest derby skater can twist an ankle in the first five minutes of practice – not because they’re weak, but because their ankle isn’t ready for the job. […]
2024 Wrapped – a Historic Year for CTR
CAPE TOWN ROLLERGIRLS’ 2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS & HIGHLIGHTS 2024 was an incredible year for Cape Town Rollergirls. We made history by travelling and playing internationally in Spain, we launched a new […]
Cape Talk with Pippa Hudson
We were invited on to Cape Talk with Pippa Hudson to talk derby, Spain, and discos. Get us in a room to talk derby, and 15 minutes fly by! Listen […]
Moms who skate
Meet Orpa & Vicky – They are both fierce roller derby skaters and moms. Read how they juggle motherhood and skating, and how they feel about skating: 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 […]
Fairlady – covering women in sport
In January, Fairlady published an article about sisters in sports – how women stay connected, social, empowered and fit in today’s climate. Find the coverage of Cape Town Rollergirls here […]
Roller derby hits Cape Town – Cape Argus
Roller derby hits Cape Town IMAGINE rugby, but on roller skates.There’s no ball, and all the players are women, but it’s a full-contact sport that can be every bit as […]