Apr

What is a “frienemy”?

According to Urban Dictionary: Definition of FRIENEMY

One who is your friend, but has an on and off relationship of being your enemy as well.
A frienemy is someone, who is your friend but also an enemy.
It is a word between love and hate.
Friend + Enemy = frienemy

I just officially sent out invitations for roller derby skaters around Toronto to come play against Rollergettes. Playing the game will be fun with the group who (whom?) I sent out to. They all effin’ LOVE derby in their own way and it’d be amazing to showcase it with such a mixed bag of talent.

Here’s what I sent about 30 gals I know…

You are receiving the ‘official’ invitation to play against the Rollergettes at our Inaugural “bout” on Saturday, May 15! I’ve either spoken to you about this previously and you were keen; you have already expressed your support of the new team or someone put in a good word for ya! I am looking to confirm our ‘rival’ roster so that we can get the programme finalised and we need to confirm your commitment to play this game.

We are looking to expose the entire Toronto derby community at the May 15 event by inviting a blend of the Toronto leagues to play against us. Essentially it will work like a RollerCon scrimmage – the “FRIENEMIES” (you and other non-Rollergettes) will play against us. I encourage you to wear your league’s logo on your shirt, preferably an all black outfit.

As you know Rollergettes are a totally new team but do have a handful of players that have bouted before so we are looking to play against skaters who will abide by the no-douchebag rule. If you are a captain and have some rookies that you think have just the right attitude for this event, we’d be more than happy to see them on the FRIENEMY roster