Knights of Oldham

OTA roller derby league in Oldham, UK. Based at The Thunderdome on King Street, alongside our sister league Rainy City Roller Derby.

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Hopefully won’t just be dreaming about roller derby for much longer… 🛼🛡⚔️

[Knights of Oldham @KnightsofOldham]

It’s delightful seeing derby people back on their skates again! We’re still continuing to review data following the latest change in restrictions, and will be back as soon as we can. 🛼🛡⚔️

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Brief update on RTP following WFTDA announcement - just as we’ve met vaccine requirements our positive test rate has increased outside of threshold. 😭 However, we’re not out by much and we’re hoping that’ll trend back down so we can get back skating soon! 🛼🛡⚔️

[Knights of Oldham @KnightsofOldham]

Nope, not feeling brave enough to check it yet. 😂🛼🛡⚔️

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We’re just in the process of figuring out where we stand in relation to the updated WFTDA return to play guidance - in the meantime here’s a meme featuring one of our recruitment slogans. 😂🛼🛡⚔️

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Not that we’re heading back yet because of case rates still being high, but this is what we imagine it will be like when it happens. 😂🛼🛡⚔️

[Knights of Oldham @KnightsofOldham]

Painful as this and the ring-shaped bruises are, we’ve still missed it. 😂🛼🛡⚔️

[Knights of Oldham @KnightsofOldham]

Even though laps aren’t really a thing anymore, we’re still going to celebrate 27/5 as Laps Day. 😂🛼🛡⚔️

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A break from cynicism with a nice wholesome meme - we honestly can’t wait to get back to spreading the joy of roller derby to new skaters!🛼🛡⚔️

[Knights of Oldham @KnightsofOldham]

Sadly cases are still too high in our regions to start on return to play, but it’s encouraging seeing some teams in the UK able to start training again. 🛼🛡⚔️

[Knights of Oldham @KnightsofOldham]

Normally hearing “you can go outside or sit in the crowd” wouldn’t be a good thing, but after the last year… 🥺 🛼🛡⚔️

[Knights of Oldham @KnightsofOldham]

There is, however, nothing else we’d rather be doing. 🤷‍♂️🛼🛡⚔️

[Knights of Oldham @KnightsofOldham]

With some derbyversaries coming round, now seems as good a time as any to reflect on that first game confusion. 😂🛼🛡⚔️

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Hearing the other jammer get lead and then assessed for a penalty has got to be one of the worst feelings ever. 🥺🛼🛡⚔️

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How can tarmac look so smooth yet be so bumpy?! 🛼🛡⚔️

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The idea of jamming is more appealing than the reality. 😄🛼🛡⚔️

[Knights of Oldham @KnightsofOldham]

Definitely going to be saying this more after such a long gap in training. 😂🛼🛡⚔️

[Knights of Oldham @KnightsofOldham]

Seeing a jammer cover at the moment would certainly drag up some repressed memories. 🥺🛼🛡⚔️

[Knights of Oldham @KnightsofOldham]

Being vaccinated does NOT mean you can sneak off to the big city and lie about your age to join a roller derby league rather than competing in beauty pagents.

[Knights of Oldham @KnightsofOldham]

Outdoor skating is ok but can’t wait to be back on hard wheels and smooth debris-free floors again. 🛼🛡⚔️