Middlesbrough roller derby league hit the ground running and you can join
them!

Whilst most people will be starting 2013 with a hangover and feeling of selection box-induced guilt, the Middlesbrough Milk Rollers &ndash; the North East&rsquo;s first roller derby league since 2007 &ndash; are starting off their season with a 5K run.

MMR&rsquo;s skaters are taking on the Albert Park 5K run on Saturday 12th January 2013 to promote their first try-outs of the year, which will take place on 20th January at the Rainbow Centre.

The skate team will be joining other runners from 9AM at the park run and
will be handing out flyers and taking sign up&rsquo;s for try-outs after the run.

Co-Captain Terri Sudron Said:
&amp;#8220;We&rsquo;re training again after our off season and are really keen to get back on track. This run is important as we encourage cross-training for our members, and are also looking to bring new people into the sport.&rdquo;

&ldquo;Roller derby is a really great way to get fit. It&rsquo;s an exciting and addictive sport. The team have accomplished so much over the past year and
we are looking to encourage new people with a drive to take part. You don&rsquo;t need to be able to skate. We can teach you everything you need to know.&rdquo;

Roller derby is a contact sport involving formation roller skating around an oval track and has become increasingly popular in the UK over the past few years- when MMR started there were just 4 leagues in the UK, now there are around 90, with MMR ranking in the top 20.

Try-outs will take place from 4.30 at the Rainbow Centre in Coulby Newham. All skate equipment will be provided. To book your place email
boroskates@hotmail.co.uk or contact the team via facebook.com/milkrollers.