River City Roller Derby team preps for first post-pandemic tourney
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Sunday mornings at the Roller Dome in Henrico County sound like rubber skate wheels gliding across a shiny, wooden rink.
The blow of a referee's whistle coincides with the tussle between teammates on the River City Roller Derby team.
The team that got its start in 2006 practices against the backdrop of the retro neon lights and old arcade games at the decades-old skating rink.
It's a spectacle for a sports team that holds its own in Virginia's capital.
"We're the only league in Richmond," said Laura Gambrel, also known as "Eternal Glamnation" on the rink.
After a COVID-induced hiatus, the team is back, preparing for their first tournament in years.
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