Well, here we go again.

WFTDA Sanctioned

Reposting from the Weekly Rollup and Open Thread, to ensure we get the word out. Over the past couple of years, Fort Wayne video guy Porch Moon has been critical in DNNs coverage of area events, including Mays two-track Spring Roll tournament, last weekends Windy City vs. Rocky Mountain bout, and

Over the past couple of years, Fort Wayne video guy Porch Moon has been critical in DNNs coverage of area events, including Mays two-track Spring Roll tournament and last weekends Windy City vs. Rocky Mountain bout. At the afterparty for that bout, some Really Bad Person broke Rule 0 and stole ap

WFTDA Sanctioned | General Interleague WFTDA Sanctioned

FACE #9 INDIANAPOLIS IN ROUND ONE OF NC REGIONAL by The Grand Poobah (PART ONE OF TWO) For the best on quads from the Gateway City, it’s been a long, long wait. After eight hard months of preparation and competition, the post-season push is on for the ARRG All-Stars (5-9) as it prepares for th

ALL-STARS FALL TO 5-9 WITH 5-POINT LOSS by the Grand Poobah (LAKEVILLE, MN) In a battle of WFTDA North Central rivals Saturday night, the ARRG All-Stars dropped an 80-75 decision to the North Star Supernovas at Hasse Arena. With the loss, ARRG finishes its regular travel season with a record of 5-9.

PHILLY NETS TRIFETCA WITH DOMINATING WINS! by The Grand Poobah (Statistical information provided by Hells LaBelle and Smarty McFly) (ST. LOUIS, MO) This past weekend’s inaugural ARRGageddon Invitational featured four WFTDA teams that are poised to make an impact in the upcoming post-season in

PHILLY, DETROIT, K.C. BATTLE LOCALS IN 2-DAY DERBY TILT! by the Grand Poobah (ST. LOUIS, MO) This coming weekend, the local flavor of flat-track roller derby reaches unprecedented heights as four nationally-recognized all-star teams compete in a two-day invitational in St. Louis. And when all is sai

EXPANSION SQUAD JOINS STUNTS, SMASHIES, M-80s IN 2011! by the Grand Poobah (ST. LOUIS) It was inevitable - the league was bursting at the seams. The interest in roller derby the last few years - both nationally and in the St. Louis area - has generated unprecedented growth in the sport. Not only in

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Developer of TechCity Releases Green Master Plan | NewYork Constrution | McGraw-Hill Construction (tags: KINGSTON, REDEVELOPMENT,)

Hudson Is Not My Hero: Anniversary Highlights 400 Years of Exploitation (tags: Hudson, Mannahatta)

Crude City Roller Derby utilized a stingy defense, and a consistent offense to defeat the Spindletop Rollergirls of Beaumont, 116-50 Saturday night in Robstown, Texas.The home team 3rd Coast Offenders opened up the bout with strong skating as Lit Mis Psychlone scored a 10-4 jam, followed by a 5-0 ja

The Putas Have a Fever, and the Only Prescription is More Cowbell It’s time for the country-fried Rhinestone Cowgirls to face off against the devilishly dangerous Putas del Fuego! Come watch as these two teams skate their hearts out in an all-out brawl for victory. Will the Putas burn up the track,

TXRD.com has added a new archive page that links to all past seasons’ skater pages.

Experience the Ultra-Vivid ‘Rise of the Abominations’ with TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls Night at House of Torment & Illusion Manor Join us on Sunday, October 25 for “TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls Night” at House of Torment and Illusion Manor! We’ve arranged for a special night for our

The Cherry Bombs, undefeated in the regular season, and the Hellcats, losing only one regular season bout (which was to the Cherry Bombs by ONE point), met again to battle it out for the 2009 Calvello Cup Championship. After rousing introductions including black capes sported by the Hellcats and ind

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TXRD LONESTAR ROLLERGIRLS P.O. Box 49256 | Austin, TX 78765 | info@txrd.com Contact: Michelle Durbin misshell@txrd.com 512.487.0770 September 28, 2009-Austin, TX The Hellcats will battle against the undefeated Cherry Bombs for the 2009 Calvello Cup Champi

I started this blog almost five years ago. Since I was finally on my way to being famous, I wanted to do it the right way. I got a domain that I thought was clever, and I paid for hosting. This blog really revolved around my derby career, and over the past year and a [...]

The Best Meal of My Life Originally uploaded by Catazon. This past weekend, I spent two and a half days in the Russian River Valley of California. Friday afternoon, we arrived at the Mediterranean villa where we would spend the weekend and found it secluded at the top of a very steep hill and comple

You would have thought I’d rush right out and post all the good news from last Saturday’s bout, right? Well, better late than never. My 25-point jam was described as “the biggest jam of the night.” Woohoo! (That’s not a picture of the jam above, but that one was fun

I think this is the first time I’ve seen a bout poster since I started skating with Crude City. Once again, I know it’s hard to understand, but I don’t live in Corpus; therefore, I’m a little out of touch with what’s going on with the league. That being said, I have t

To celebrate the big 4-0, my best friend and I decided way back in January that we should have a joint birthday party this year. Our birthdays are exactly four months apart, so we chose late June, right in between each of our big days, for the best time to have the shindig. [...]

I want to got to a friends birthday the Saturday of Labor Day weekend but I don’t want to driv

Scarlot Harlot was a bad rollergirl and didn’t make it to the roller derby all season. Tomax s

The Bloodhound Gang – Bad Touch It’s TOOOO CUTE!!!!

I’d like to thank everyone in roller derby who wears their 70s underwear as their uniform for

2 musicians and a rollergirl walk into a bar…. We will get to that part but first!!!! Groovee

Dreadnoughts roller derby quilt, and related personal posts, are making me cry.

I dont know about you, but our practice floor is filthy.  Does anybody have a practice floor that isnt?  I recently discovered a new item that has helped a lot with keeping my bearings clean for a longer period of time.  They are called Grind King Rims Bearing Protection or Gri

 Yes, those are bungee cords.  

Photo Credit: James CalderI had a couple of comments on an old post "How Roller Derby is Different from 3 months ago" which has finally gotten me to write a new post.  Lets call it "How Roller Derby is Different from 2 years ago." Roller Derby is A LOT different then it was when I first starte

Photo: Tony Richards (thats my teammate Miso Knotty!)Tony Richards PhotographyNovember 2009http://tonyrichardsphoto.blogspot.com/2009/11/dc-rollergirls.htmlHell on Wheels: Roller Derby in WashingtonBy Gwendolyn PurdomWashingtonian, December 2009http://www.washingtonian.com/articles/people

Everyone out there with filthy cars... leave em dirty til this Saturday and let the All-Star Texecutioners wash them for you!! When - Saturday August 7th Where - Cheapo Discs - 914 N. Lamar (9th & Lamar) What time - 11:30 til you shine! Our car wash fundraiser at Cheapos helps with our travel cos

The all-star Texecutioners defeated the Dallas Derby Devils in the final home game of the year on August 22. Final Score: 209-35. Check out the photos by Bill Smotrilla and Steve DeMent. -->

Join us on August 22nd as the Texecutioners take on the Dallas Derby Devils. Tickets on sale now.

Listen to the Texas Rollergirls on 91.7FM KOOP radios award winning "A Neighborly Conversation."

Registration is $30 and includes: --one three-hour boot camp from 11 am to 2 pm at the Millennium Youth Entertainment Center (MYEC, 1156 Hargrave Street, Austin, TX 78702) --water, snacks, and food during the bootcamp --two team shirts (maximum) --free entrance for the skater to the Texas Rollerg

This Saturday, August 28th The BERG Allstars and Crescent Wenches mix it up on the track as the Shrimp v. Oysters in a bout to benefit the Coalition to Restore Coastal LA.This epic seafood showdown on skates takes place at UNOs Human Performance Center located at the corner of Leon C. Simon and Ely

The Big Easy Rollergirls are putting the finishing touches on shooting their 2011 Calendar "The Big Easy Rollergirls in the Movies" shot by Scott Stuntz.This 9x12 calendar showcases photos featuring the Big Easy Rollergirls in classic remakes such as The Breakfast Club, Goldfinger, Rocky and more. T

After traveling during the month of June, The Big Easy Rollergirls are back home on July 24th at UNOs Human Performance Center to bring you a doubleheader.The doors open at 5PM and bout action starts at 6PMThe Crescent Wenches lead the charge by taking on the Chattanooga Roller Girls.Crescent Wench

Happy 3rd Year Birthday to Baton Rouges Red Stick Roller Derby!To celebrate this momentous occasion, Red Stick will face off with our very own Crescent Wenches in Baton Rouge.Crescent WenchesRed Stick Roller DerbyThe Baton Rouge River Center Exhibition Hall 2 is located on 3rd Street in downtown Ba

Put on your whites, strap on your shoes, and get ready to run like hell for the 2010 Bull Run brought to you by the NolaBulls on Saturday July 10 at precisely 8am.As usual, the event will replicate and pay homage to the world famous Encierro of Pamplona, Spain, aka The Running of the Bulls with the

That’s right folks, the DVD release of Whip It in the UK is TODAY! And because we love the movie so much, we are running a contest every day from today until Friday so you can get your hands on a some fabulous prizes. Every day this work week we will be giving away to one lucky [...]

On the 18th July the London Rollergirls rounded off their second full home season with a very different line up to last years – The Ultraviolent Femmes having broken their losing streak of last season in style and bagging themselves a place in the final against title holders Suffra Jets. But before

The Suffra Jets retain the LRG championship with a 104-76 win over the Ultraviolent Femmes. The Steam Rollers beat Rainy City Rollergirls 181-96. Full writeups to follow. Thanks to all who came down and we’ll see you next season with our new 4th team!

We are now ready to start taking reservations for a spot on the August Bootcamp. This month’s focus is offense. The Bootcamp well be held at 10am to 2pm on Saturday the 14th of August - and yes, we are looking into getting a later slot for future bootcamps. Location: City of London Academy, 240 Lyn

Are you a visiting skater In town for the championship this weekend? London Rollergirls will be holding a 3 hour open scrimmage on Sunday afternoon from 4pm until 7pm. Come and skate with us! All we ask is that you’ve passed your minimum skills, bring a White top and black top with your numb

BBRG finished off their home season with a bang! Great crowd, two great bouts! Congratulations to BBRG’s Black Thunder – victorious over Cape Fear 98-78 BBRG’s Blue Lightnin’ held their own against Dayton’s Gem City, with the win being determined by the VERY LAST JAM. I

Ladies and Gentleman! BBRG is holding a car wash this upcoming weekend! This could be your last chance to get a nice car wash this summer – don’t miss out! Independence Kroger – Come on out and let us wash your car or bike to a shine! Sunday, September 5th 11am – 3pm

We are holding our tryouts soon, to gear up for next season! We have had a lot of interest and are looking forward to welcoming all the potential new skaters to our league! Details: Tryouts are held on Sunday, August 29th from 6:30-8:30pm at Independence Skateway Those who pass the requirements will

Screw City Smackdown 8 Team Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby Tournament [...]

Join BBRG for the last home bout of the season! Spank You Very Much is a Double Header, featuring The Cape Fear Rollergirls of North Carolina, and The Gem City Rollergirls of Dayton Ohio! Doors open at 6pm, first bout at 6:30pm. Join us for the afterparty, directly following the bouts, at Woodies T

August 13, 2010- Philadelphia, PA. As fans and skaters worldwide celebrate Roller Derby’s 75th Anniversary of its first game today, OSDA joins all in paying homage to Leo Seltzer, his original Roller Derby and its Skaters. From our inception in 2007, the OSDA has looked to the past to create t

Philly Roller Derby mourns the passing of a Warriors Skater: Warrior skater Lena McBride passed away Saturday.

Page Hooligans Team Photos June 2010 Article Men’s Roller Derby City Square – Banked Track Location in Philly

The new crop of rookies showed their talents on Saturday, June 12th at the International Sports Center in Mt. Laurel, NJ. The home team Juvenile Delinquents faced the Lil’ Devils. The home team defeated the visitors by a score of 45-34 and lead throughout the entire game. Scoring for the winning Juv

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Well, the Derby Nerd and I are now friends, but thanks to Mr Johnny Capote of MTLRD, Ustream live boutcasts were up all weekend - as you know if you swung by Derbyluv the last 2 days, if you could tear yourself away from it and couldnt be there in person.Winners:Les Filles du Roi of MTLRD take The

So this morning I did some house stuff, I planned my work day, then I sat down to my computer. What did my wandering eyes see when it appeared? A facebook link to Ustream, with live Beast of the East coverage. Holy Roller Skating Cow, I am on that! So I watched and chatted out of one eye while I wor

Surprise! Derby Nerd will send us stuff too, but MTLRD is streaming Beast of the EAST tourny action this year, and I just finised watching the TORD Gore Gore Rollergirls and Ottawas Derby Debutantes do their thing. Lets see, so far - Londons Thames Fatales beat Smoke City Betties 38-11 - YAY FCDG

As Canadian roller derby seasons kick off - and we are only ONE WEEK away from the annual Montreal BEAST OF THE EAST for 2010, which we all know is the Eastern Canadian kick-off to all seasons and all parties, I am sad to report that Ill be missing it this year. But guess what, we have a correspon

The Derbyluv this week is both for my own LOCO Roller Derby, for the season kickoff for 2010 for Canadian roller derby for the majority of leagues, and for MTLRD New Skids on the Block, who recently started increasing their ranking by winning several recent WFTDA matchups. Also, Beast of East 2010 i

Psst!!! We’re on a film tour!!! Check it out: http://crashcamfilms.com/filmtour2010.htm Check out the Tour Journal: http://crashcamfilms.com/filmtour2010.htm Press: MovieMaker Magazine: https://www.moviemaker.com/distribution/article/bob_ray_total_badass_down_dirty_austin_film_tour_20100802 Vice Mag

Launch Party on Friday for Bob Ray’s Down and Dirty Austin Film Tour Friday, July 9, 2010 8:00pm – 11:00pm The Crescent Apartments – Rooftop Terrace (http://www.crescentaustin.com) 127 E. Riverside Drive (6th Floor) Austin, TX Join filmmaker Bob Ray and writer/singer/rabble-rouser

Hell on Wheels storms the Northwest: Olympia screening with director Bob Ray and the Oly Rollers! Friday, May 7, 2010 9:00pm Capitol Theater 206 5th Avenue SE Olympia, WA Hosted by 2009 WFTDA National Champs!!!! the Oly Rollers! http://www.olyrollers.com/ Get Tickets: http://www.olympiafilmsociety.o

“Subversive” is a mini-art festival aimed at exploring the seemingly “benevolent” appeal of subcultures. The festival will point out the parallels that exist among the subcultures of Burlesque, the Ball Scene, Roller Derby, Lucha Libre, among others. The event will look at alternative concepti

Sunday, April 11, 2010 9:20pm – 11:00pm Mayfair Theatre 1074 Bank St. Hell on Wheels screening in Ottawa!!! Hosted by The Rideau Valley Roller Girls! http://rideauvalleyrollergirls.com/ Get Tickets: http://mayfairtheatre.ca/movies/?movie_id=658

When I was young we moved around a lot, not because Im a military brat, but because my fathers job was somewhat political. An election would take place, a new mayor was elected, and before I knew it Id be coming home from school to a dining room full of packed boxes and my mother swearing nothing

In the comments section of this week’s previous meditation blog post Dayglo Divine mentioned some drawbacks to the type of meditation I mentioned, particularly as it pertains to people with ADD. I responded by suggesting a walking meditation. In the form of walking meditation I’ve been taught you fo

If you follow me on Twitter or are friends with me on Facebook then you probably heard about an incident I had at the grocery store several weeks ago in which the cashier could not identify ginger, avocado, or cantaloupe. My first reaction was one of frustration (you work at a grocery store and you

I don’t know if it’s because I’ve been sick with a fever and unable to attend last Saturday’s bout, but I’ve been dreaming about derby a lot lately. Up until now if you had asked me “Do you miss it?” I would have said “No.” And it’s been true; I don’t miss the attendance requirements, and I don’t mi

Ive always craved more freedom than I’ve had, and perhaps I craved more than usual the summer before I got my license. I was 15, and I was spending my 3rd summer in a row living and working on a 300-some acre ranch that was also a summer camp. I only made $40 a week under the table, but being