"It's emotional and exciting because I love my kids more than anything," said Mimi Masher, head coach and life force behind Long Beach Roller Derby.
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The Long Beach local coached the team for six years before taking a break in 2016 in order to try to find a space in Long Beach for her banked roller derby track.
"It has been harder to find a building than expected, so I decided to focus on what I did have and that's Bayshore," said Masher.
Kids as young as six showed up to the first day of practice. Masher said all genders, abilities and ages are welcome.
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"Learning how to play roller derby allows a child to learn how to fall down, get dirty, maybe get hurt but get up and score some points," said Masher.
Long Beach Junior Roller Derby meets three times a week, now through October, at 14 54th Place in Long Beach.
To learn more about Long Beach Junior Roller Derby, visit their website.
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