Name/TitleVest: Choose Derby
About this objectRed vest featuring the slogan 'CHOOSE DERBY' in large black letters on the front, with 'Auld Reekie Roller Girls' in smaller letters bottom left.
MakerAuld Reekie Roller Derby
MakerHanes
Maker RoleManufacturer
Date Made2010s
Period2010s
Medium and MaterialsOrganic, cotton
MeasurementsL: 555 mm
Subject and Association Keywordssport - roller derby
Subject and Association Descriptionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auld_Reekie_Roller_Derby:
Formed in April 2008 as Auld Reekie Roller Girls, ARRD were Edinburgh's first women's flat track roller derby league, and take their name after the city of Edinburgh, affectionately known as "Auld Reekie" ("Old Smoky" in the Scots language).
Travel Teams:
- All Stars (formerly Twisted Thistles)
- All Star Reserves (formerly Cannon Belles)
- All Star Rookies
Home Teams: intra-league teams were previously selected on a game-by-game basis under the names The Highland Heathens and Celtic Chaos. In 2012, three permanent home teams were formed and the annual Home Season tournament was launched. The last Home Season took place in 2015 and Home Teams were subsequently disbanded:
- The Cherry Bombers
- The Skatefast Club (2014 winners)
- The Leithal Weapons (2012, 2013, 2015 winners)
Named CollectionNMRD @ Glasgow Women's Library
Object TypeSportswear
Object numberGWL-2019-59-67
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved