This week we chat about protective gear in the second virtual seminar in a series from the Five Stride crew & hosted by Gotham.
We will address proper fit, variation of styles, and sizing. There will be time for Q & A at the end of the seminar. We hope you can join us again this week!
All Five Stride Live seminars will air on Twitch, Wednesday nights at 8:00 PM EST.
Photo by Five Stride Skate Shop
It’s time to re-watch a “gem” of a game. Join us for a viewing of the Clash of the Diamonds on Saturday, May 16 at 7:00 PM ET. We’ll be watching teams from our Diamond District face off as the Black Diamonds take on the White Diamonds in this bout from 2019.
Skaters Heavy Machinery and Ad Hominem Attack will be joined by former Diamond skater and announcer Hebrew-Ham Lincoln and all-around derby extraordinaire Em Dash to commentate on the game. So, pick your favorite rock to root for and meet us on Twitch.
Photo by Tommy Tillo
Gotham’s members don’t just have skills on skates — we also love to craft and share our professional knowledge. Join us for our first installment of Gotham Off the Track, which will be all about mask-making!
The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings to help slow down the spread of COVID-19. On Monday, May 11 at 7:00 PM ET, tune into our Twitch channel to watch our skaters Ardrenaline, a master crafter, and Femme & M, a registered nurse, walk through making your own mask and the proper way to wear it.
Photo by Ardrenaline
On May 6 at 8:00 PM, we debut the first virtual seminar in a series from the Five Stride crew & hosted by Gotham.
This week we will chat all about outdoor wheels - what’s best on different surfaces and for each skating style. There will be time for Q & A at the end of the seminar. We hope you can join us!
All Five Stride Live seminars will air on Twitch, Wednesday nights at 8:00 PM EST.
Photo by Five Stride Skate Shop
This Saturday, May 2 at 7:00 PM, Gotham referees will be featured in our first AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Twitch. Rev Riot, Strong Female Character (aka Coffee), Ref in Peace, and Lone Scar will answer all your burning derby questions. It will be hosted by coach and former skater Raggedy Animal, who’s played through at least a half-dozen rule sets, and Jumper Bones, a member of our Basic Training program, who is sure to be full of questions. Come prepared with your greatest derby rule head-scratchers!
Photo by Jean Schwarzwalder
Header photo by Stephanie Zakas
