New Roller Derby League

So, there is a new derby league. Many of you might be wondering the story behind it. I will be honest, and polite (I know this sounds like new thing for me, but I'm going to give it a try). There were many mis-communications on the Albany All Stars league and there were thoughts and talks about splitting the league. One of the girls wanted to hear what some of the skaters thought and started a group to get their input. Word got back to particular members and an unplanned discussion began which led to several people (four, if my memory serves me correctly) being thrown out of the Albany League. Everyone was forced to make a decision which of the two leagues to join, because it was stated by the Albany League that you could not be member of two leagues. Several of the people who were thrown out were the ones that had kept me in derby at that point. It was their kind words and encouragements that made me want to still do derby. I was actually debating whether to join a different league or leave derby at this point. So, I explained to the head referee of Albany that I was leaving but that I was more than willing to help out at bouts, and I walked out in support of my friends.
We ended up having an informal meeting that night so that we could support each other with what we had just experienced and it was a nice time spent with my friends. The good part with this group is that I feel a much stronger tie to the group. I am much more involved with the group and have shifted my priorities in life in order to help get the new league off the ground.
In truth, I was looking for a new league to join. I had heard of Pittsfield starting up, and had thought about driving all the way to CT once a week to join Pioneer Valley. However, the Hellions of Troy have welcomed me and I am officially (I think) a Hellion and am willing to help them out as best as I can.