Roller Derby Gifts for Women

• Give a deep tissue massage as a gift to the roller derby woman in your life. a close-up of silver and red rollerskates image by kubais from Fotolia.com

  Roller Derby is a fast-paced contact sport that is just as unpredictable as it is thrilling. Players need to be fit and have larger-than-life personalities to succeed in the game. There's a wide variety of roller derby gifts ideas for the athlete in your life, from sporting accessories and magazine subscriptions, to skating luggage and deep tissue massages.

FiveonFive Subscription

• For derby competitors who can't get enough of the competition, a subscription to FiveonFive is one gift option to consider. The magazine cis devoted to the sport and features news on competitions, workouts to keep fit and skating techniques. A yearly subscription starts at $17.99 and includes four magazines. Customers can order the magazine online through the FiveonFive website.

Derby Wear

• Bandanas and arm warmers are popular accessories for the roller derby woman so consider buying some matching accessories to complete her outfit. Stores such as Hot Topic and Sourpuss Clothing have a wide selection of gothic, punk and alternative clothing lines that can beef up any derby player's ensemble. Skeleton designs as well as spiderwebs and even cockroach designs are offered.

Skate Bags

• Skate bags are important for storing roller skates, padding and helmets in one place. If the roller derby athlete hasn't invested in a skate bag yet this will probably be very well received. Roller Derby Depot has a variety of skate bags to choose from, but if your roller derby friend has finer tastes, look into purchasing designer bags, such as Louis Vuitton's Luxury Travel Bag or the Deconstructed Holdall from the Fred Perry line.

Deep Tissue Massage

• Ease the aches and pains that come with playing roller derby by giving your friend a gift certificate for an intensive deep tissue massage. You can arrange for a private massage to be given at your friend's home or at a local massage studio.Make sure the massage technician is accredited and check her references.