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Sports & Wellbeing

Bout ‘n’ Proud
25 Jun

Bout ‘n’ Proud

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsSports & Wellbeing
In huge support of Blackpool Pride Weekend, on June 15, our awesome Blackpool Roller Coasters took on the amazing Vagine Regime UK (VRUK) in their very first public skating bout, held at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, Bispham. The ladies of Blackpool Roller Derby League’s A-team had trained hard for the past 18 months in preparation for this significant event, against an extremely high calibre opposition, which included the reputable Victori Bee of Team England! The journey to triumph would be bumpy and maybe a little bruise-y, and for some skaters this would be their first public bout, which can be…
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Skaters at Pride
02 Jun

Skaters at Pride

Louise Ashcroft0 CommentsSports & Wellbeing
The Blackpool Roller Derby League has this week announced that its newly formed, all female team the Blackpool Roller Coasters will be playing their first public game against The Vagine Regime UK B Team. This will take place on the Sunday of the weekend of the Pride celebrations in Blackpool. The league has come a long way since its humble beginnings 18 months ago, when a group of roller-skating fans came together in a tiny community hall in Bispham. After a short while of wobbling around on hire skates, not really knowing what they were doing, the skaters have all…
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RampCity Vert
04 Apr

RampCity Vert

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsSports & Wellbeing
If you think that flares are a bygone fashion statement and a can-can is a a French music hall dance then this probably won't make much sense. If, on the other hand, you have seen the X-Games or Travis Pastrana's Nitro Circus then you will understand that these are complicated and risky moves done by adrenaline junkies on two wheels. Or, to the uninitiated, lunatics on bikes! And I mean that in the nicest possible way. On Sunday 30 March, Ramp City played host to round one of the BMX Vert Series and I finally got my chance to attempt…
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Sport Relief 2014
21 Mar

Sport Relief 2014

Vicky Ellis0 CommentsSports & Wellbeing
Folks across the Fylde have been donning their sweatbands and tracksuits and limbering up in aid of Sport Relief over recent weeks. Whether you're running, cycling, swimming or donating - tell us how you're getting involved this year. We'd love to see your photos! [View the story "Sport Relief 2014 " on Storify]
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The BMX UK Vert Series at Ramp City
17 Mar

The BMX UK Vert Series at Ramp City

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsSports & Wellbeing
There are some exciting alternative goings on going down, literally, at Ramp City in Blackpool. I caught up with Woody, who runs Big Woodys Skateboard shop based at Ramp City, to find out more and discover how people can get involved. If you are not aware, Ramp City is usually targeted at skateboarders so the opportunity to use it for BMXs is a good one. Its not just for the riders either, if you enjoy extreme sports you are welcome to go and watch and take in the atmosphere and there is an awesome café just next door to keep your energy…
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01 Nov

Stallholders needed for Blackpool Roller Derby’s Seaside Slam!

Clancy0 CommentsSports & Wellbeing
This is a guest post by the Blackpool Roller Derby League. Roll Up, Roll Up…. Stall Holders, Prize Donators and Sponsors required! On Saturday 16 November, Blackpool Roller Derby League hosts its first double header as part of its first birthday celebrations. Yes folks, Blackpool Roller Derby League will be one year old! We aim to celebrate with a bang (and a crash and a wallop)! We have hired the Norcolympia at Norbreck Castle as we and some of our closest skater friends from across the North West will celebrate by hosting a women’s bout comprising The Blackpool Roller Coasters…
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Roller Derby Taster Session September 2013
11 Sep

Roller Derby Taster Session September 2013

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsSports & Wellbeing
Last Sunday I nipped down to Blackpool Sports Centre to have a look at Blackpool Roller Derby League which was holding a roller derby taster session as part of Blackpool Sports Centre's open day. Roller derby is a fast-paced, full contact sport played on roller skates. As a league they currently have 50 members and are working towards having two bouting teams. There is a men's team (Blackpool Tower Rangers) and a woman's team (Blackpool Roller Coasters) and they are looking for men and women who are over 18 and think they have what it takes to be part of…
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Photos: Wheel of Skate 18.11.2012
20 Nov

Photos: Wheel of Skate 18.11.2012

Claire Griffiths2 CommentsLocal News, Sports & Wellbeing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ramp City at Cropper Road, Blackpool, is a 29,000 square foot indoor skate park. It houses an impressive 4 half pipes and one of the UK's largest vert ramps at over 13 ft. [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="1318" img_size="large" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It has a bowl with concrete coping and the only wooden full pipe in the whole of the UK. There are 2 driveways, hubbas, low rails, a wembley gap plus loads of other stuff. On the 18th November, Big Woody's Skateboard Shop hosted "Wheel of Skate".  Sponsors included: Vans, Deadman Skateboards, DC Shoes - plus loads of others. Based around television's Wheel of Fortune…
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Workshop: The Primal Martial Arts System – 24.11.2012
25 Oct

Workshop: The Primal Martial Arts System – 24.11.2012

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsSports & Wellbeing
Local martial arts clubs which are open-minded in their approach to the martial arts are invited to learn about the healing & destructive cycle of the meridian pressure points.  Healing arts and martial arts go hand in hand; it is important that every martial artist learns how to treat injuries and prevent injuries which may have resulted from confrontations or practice sessions. (more…)
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