Queen of the Track

Injuries are common in any type of sport...Roller Derby is no different.  Being trained properly is the first step to prevent injuries and we also know that sometimes it just happens.  Wednesday night we were playing Queen of the Track.  This is an exercise where 2 girls are in the track and the goal is to try and get the other girl out of the track.  It is an exercise good for learning how to block.  You push against each other there is no hitting or shoving. (We are warned at the start of the exercise not to hit or we sit out)  Whoever is left inside the track is considered Queen of the Track.  My Derby Wife Kitty Von Doom and FireCrackYa were in the track and my wifey slipped, tried to brace herself from falling and went down.  You could recognize very quickly that she was hurt. Anytime anyone is hurt it is a respect thing that you immediately get down on one knee and stay there until the injured person is able to get up.  A lot of us are trained in first aid but luckily we had a paramedic observing our practice so Kitty was in excellent hands. 

As Derby Wife it was my job to take her to the hospital (which I did without hesitation).   I will say she was a trooper if it was me I would have been crying like a bloody fool all night! We got to the hospital and they immediately brought her into trauma and arranged an x-ray and and an ultrasound.  Turns out her ankle was broken in 2 places and would require surgery.  Who likes surgery?? NO ONE! But in light of it all Kitty still kept her shit together! Of course I guess the drugs they give you help a lot....LOL :)

One thing I have learned about Derby Girls is they wear there injuries with pride! They are so very proud of their rink rash (often caused by fish nets), bumps, bruises, cuts and scraps.  Often posting pictures to share with the group as a badge of honour sort of speak.  A broken ankle would be no different. We weren't in the hospital 15 minutes before she says "take my picture"...LOL....So I did, and here they are :)

The hospital staff kept saying she broken her ankle playing Roller Derby we chuckled a bit at how the doctor would drag it out "Rolllllller Deeeeeeerrrby"...LOL...Kitty kept interrupting them saying "I was practicing I wasn't playing...there is a difference you know"...LOL...

Kitty kept saying this is the very first accident we have had in our league(which is very true).  It was awesome to see how everyone came together for Kitty.  Numerous text messages, phone calls, emails to see how she was doing.  FireCrackYa and Pixel Ninja came to the hospital to check on her and keep me company as one point the kicked me out of her room while they put this lovely splint on her ankle.  Of which she kept asking for in pink....LOL.....

Well Kitty that was our one week Derby Wife Anniversary and already I have had to witness your drunk ass at a party AND take you to the hospital....but I would do it all over again tomorrow....you have become a dear friend in such a short time and I just wish you a speedy recovery so you can get back on those feet and back on your skates! Even though you broke your ankle during that drill you are still Queen of the Track in my mind! Sending you lots of Derby Love and get well soon!