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Photos: A jam-packed night with Roaring Fork Roller Skate

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Andrea Teres-Martinez
  

The team's jammer (right) narrowly escapes from a blocker.
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Roaring Fork Roller Skate, launched in Glenwood Springs 2021, hosted its roller derby scrimmage on Tuesday evening, inviting community members to cheer on their friends and learn more about the sport. On top of flexing their competitive spirits, their animated practices are a testament that the sport is still alive and thriving in the valley.

With members showcasing a variety of ages (8-40) and experience levels, the roller derby proves that “people can skate for fun, too.”

Members of Roaring Fork Roller Skate pose for a picture at the Glenwood Springs Community Center on Tuesday.
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Player ‘Scare bears’ breaks free from the hold of a group of blockers.
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Roaring Fork Roller Skate started in 2021, after some of its members left national teams during the pandemic.
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A jammer circles the rink, earning a point for her team.
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Roaring Fork Roller Skate has skaters of all ages, ranging from 8 years old to members in their 40s.
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Roaring Fork Roller Skate hosts practices on Tuesdays, inviting community members to learn about the sport.
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