{"id":1626,"date":"2016-07-12T19:38:34","date_gmt":"2016-07-12T19:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ledgestonehotel.com\/hotel-billings\/?p=1626"},"modified":"2016-07-12T19:38:34","modified_gmt":"2016-07-12T19:38:34","slug":"roller-derby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ledgestonehotel.com\/hotel-billings\/2016\/07\/12\/roller-derby\/","title":{"rendered":"Roller Derby"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You might easily tick off horseback riding and hiking as the go-to sports in Billings, but the city is also home to a seriously incredible women\u2019s roller derby team. The BRDD (Billings Roller Derby Dames) is skater-owned and offers a flat track league competition experience. A hub of knowledge, education and support of ambitious local women, BRDD aims to improve body image and health.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ledgestonehotel.com\/hotel-billings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/06\/iStock_67754917_SMALL.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1627\" src=\"https:\/\/ledgestonehotel.com\/hotel-billings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/06\/iStock_67754917_SMALL-300x200.jpg\" alt=\" \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a non-profit organization that partners up with area businesses to serve the community, too. All women are welcome and sisterhood is a cornerstone of the league. In July, practices take place on Sundays, and if you\u2019ll be in Billings for an extended amount of time, it\u2019s the perfect month to check out the team and see about dropping in for a practice or two.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strong Women, Strong Sport<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Every woman is welcome for a drop-in session as long as you\u2019re 18+, and skates are available for rental. Big events take place throughout the year all around the country. The league is also looking for volunteer referees with no skating or refereeing experience required. You\u2019ll be taught everything you need to know, and you\u2019ll have a blast in the process!<\/p>\n<p>For something unique and a chance to build lifelong friendships, check out BRDD while in Billings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; You might easily tick off horseback riding and hiking as the go-to sports in Billings, but the city is also home to a seriously incredible women\u2019s roller derby team. 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