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Showing posts with label Upcoming Events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Upcoming Events. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Saturday, October 1, 2011
What are we up to?
Here's what we've been doing lately:
- Skating
- Training for our last 2 bouts of the season
- Working
- Going to school
- Cross-training
- Nursing injuries
- Moving
- Recruiting fresh meat & ref meat
- Preparing for elections (RTR elections, not the other ones)
- Watching bout footage
- Watching WFTDA regional playoffs
- Reading derbylife.com and examiner.com
- Going to football games (college & high school)
- Washing our stinky gear
- Raising money for RTR
- Doing community service
What we're looking forward to...
- Our rematch against the Charlottesville Derby Dames on October 22
- Playing Lehigh Valley (away) on November 19
- Skating in the Harrisonburg Christmas parade on December 2
- Seeing you out and about in your Rocktown gear!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Kitten Vicious Remembered
Not quite a year ago, the Rocktown Rollers sustained the loss of a teammate, Kitten Vicious. Kitten was a proud member of the team and although nearly a year has passed, we still miss her smile and sass.
If you hold a season ticket, that will get you in to the event. Otherwise, tickets are $15 and available through Brown Paper Tickets.
In her honor, we are hosting an all day event, the Kitten Vicious Tribute Bout on Saturday, August 20 at Augusta Expoland. Skaters from all over the East Coast will participate in 3 roller derby bouts, honoring the memory of a fallen skater, Kitten Vicious.
The action will start at 2pm on Saturday with a full 60-minute women's WFTDA bout, followed by a 40-minute exhibition coed bout under the MADE ruleset. The evening will conclude with another 60-minute women's WFTDA.
If you are a skater, please check with your interleague coordinator for the details about how to sign up. There are still a few spots open and we would love to see you there! If you haven't received it, please contact Betty Crasher for the info.
There will be a ton of hard-hitting action - all for a great cause. All proceeds will be going to charities that were important to Kitten. So come out and show your support!!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
It's Our Birthday!
You, yes, you! are cordially invited to join us at the 2nd Annual Derby-Versary party!
Come be a part of the...
- Silent auction, where you can bid on goods made or provided by the Rocktown Rollers!
- Live auction, where the bidding gets fast and furious on services provided by... all your favorite roller girls!
- First opportunity to get season tickets for the 2011 season!
- Dance party!
The big show is Friday, February 11 at the Blue Nile in Harrisonburg. A $1 donation at the door gets you in to a night you won't soon forget!
See you there!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Strength Training
If you're reading this, you're probably a huge fan of the Rocktown Rollers and possibly of roller derby in general. While the team is preparing for their first bout of the 2011 season, we have some tips for you on how to strengthen your skills in the off season!
- Come to the Derbyversary Party! The team will turn three this year and we want to celebrate with you! This includes an auction for goods and services provided by the lovely and talented ladies of Rocktown. Details on this must-attend event are coming your way soon!
- Learn the rules! Quiz yourself... think you know derby? Take the Women's Flat Track Derby Association test.
- Join the Rocktown Rollers group on Facebook.
- Check out our new online shop at Cafe Press. The shop has a number of items that are not available anywhere else! A percentage of all purchases go to support the team. Help keep us rolling!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Start of the New 2010 Roller Derby Season
Things have been a little quite, too quite...
Well it is time for some roller derby action again!
To start things off we are having an open house scrimmage with the ladies from Mason Dixon Roller Vixens this Sunday at Funky's skate center from 6pm-8pm.
We will be updating our blog now with more stories, activity and exciting roller derby action!
Here is our up coming schedule for 2010
Monday, August 3, 2009
Rocktown Rollers Have Been Busy!
It has been a while since I had a chance to post. Me and the team have been busy with Derby! On the 4th of July we marched in the parade and won best marchers (even with a few girls on skates!)
July12th we had a bout with the Mason Dixon Roller Vixens in Hagerstown MD. The Vixens were a great group girls! We unfortunately lost to them 64 to 167. It was a good bout over all and not matter what we all had a great time!
On July 25th we hosted the Punk Rock Prom at the Artful Dodger! We were able to raise $300 for the Valley AIDS network!
And finally, this past Sunday, we traveled again to the north to bout the Harrisburg Area Roller Derby (H.A.R.D) Fallout Femmes. Talk about hard core roller derby action! Every single girl from both teams played as hard as they could! The energy was non-stop! Speed was amazing! Hits were brutal! At the end of the first period the score was neck and neck RTR 60 and FF 68!
During the second half the action got even more intense! Our jammers committed a few major penalties and were sitted in the box, costing chances for points while the Fallout Femmes's jammer snuck by our blockers. But our girls never gave up and kept giving thier all! It was no easy task for the Femmes. But in the end the Femmes won it, 168 to 115. Truly an exciting bout.
Our next bout will be at home! Aug 22nd against the New River Valley Jaded Misfists! This will be round two for the us Rocktown Rollers playing against the Misfits! we last bouted them in March, and the girls are pumped to play them again!
Tickets are on sale from local derby girls or at the Artful Dodger or online. Click the image below to purchase tickets online!
July12th we had a bout with the Mason Dixon Roller Vixens in Hagerstown MD. The Vixens were a great group girls! We unfortunately lost to them 64 to 167. It was a good bout over all and not matter what we all had a great time!
On July 25th we hosted the Punk Rock Prom at the Artful Dodger! We were able to raise $300 for the Valley AIDS network!
And finally, this past Sunday, we traveled again to the north to bout the Harrisburg Area Roller Derby (H.A.R.D) Fallout Femmes. Talk about hard core roller derby action! Every single girl from both teams played as hard as they could! The energy was non-stop! Speed was amazing! Hits were brutal! At the end of the first period the score was neck and neck RTR 60 and FF 68!
During the second half the action got even more intense! Our jammers committed a few major penalties and were sitted in the box, costing chances for points while the Fallout Femmes's jammer snuck by our blockers. But our girls never gave up and kept giving thier all! It was no easy task for the Femmes. But in the end the Femmes won it, 168 to 115. Truly an exciting bout.
Our next bout will be at home! Aug 22nd against the New River Valley Jaded Misfists! This will be round two for the us Rocktown Rollers playing against the Misfits! we last bouted them in March, and the girls are pumped to play them again!
Tickets are on sale from local derby girls or at the Artful Dodger or online. Click the image below to purchase tickets online!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Shake 'n Bake! What a Bout!
Thank you to everyone that came out to see our second home bout. It was an exciting one! We had 311 fans come see us. We were able to raise nearly $250 to donate to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank as well as several canned items.
We had the wonderful chance to take the RockTown Rollers, and mix them all up with other local teams, the Charlottesville Derby Dames and the Hill City Derby Dollz! We even had two guest bench coaches, Demalisha Durga from the Richmond Derby Demons and Groper Cleavage from the Mason Dixon Roller Vixens.
We mixed everyone up and drew names out of a hat to make, the Beefcake Betties and the Porkchop Patties. Take about two amazing teams!
From the start it was non-stop derby action!! Mr. Kia Degner, the mayor of the city, blew the first whistle blast to start to the bout. Music pumped over the loud speakers, the crowd cheered, the girls flew around the track.
Intense hits, nasty falls, and excitement like no other, the Betties and the Patties were neck and neck through out the whole bout! In the last jam the Patties lost thier jammer, Betty Crasher, due to a major penalty and the Betties's jammer Matilda Moslish ran unopposed bringing the Beefcake Betties to the win with 147 to 128!
MVP went to Betty Crasher on the Porkchop Patties and Scarrs & Bars on the Beefcake Betties.
Betty Crasher #6ft
Scarrs & Bars #311
Our next bout will be in Hagerstown MD, against our good friends the Mason Dixon Roller Vixens! Take a nice drive up and come see us in Maryland.
We had the wonderful chance to take the RockTown Rollers, and mix them all up with other local teams, the Charlottesville Derby Dames and the Hill City Derby Dollz! We even had two guest bench coaches, Demalisha Durga from the Richmond Derby Demons and Groper Cleavage from the Mason Dixon Roller Vixens.
We mixed everyone up and drew names out of a hat to make, the Beefcake Betties and the Porkchop Patties. Take about two amazing teams!
From the start it was non-stop derby action!! Mr. Kia Degner, the mayor of the city, blew the first whistle blast to start to the bout. Music pumped over the loud speakers, the crowd cheered, the girls flew around the track.
Intense hits, nasty falls, and excitement like no other, the Betties and the Patties were neck and neck through out the whole bout! In the last jam the Patties lost thier jammer, Betty Crasher, due to a major penalty and the Betties's jammer Matilda Moslish ran unopposed bringing the Beefcake Betties to the win with 147 to 128!
MVP went to Betty Crasher on the Porkchop Patties and Scarrs & Bars on the Beefcake Betties.
Betty Crasher #6ft
Scarrs & Bars #311
Our next bout will be in Hagerstown MD, against our good friends the Mason Dixon Roller Vixens! Take a nice drive up and come see us in Maryland.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Dirty Car? Try Derby Girl Power!
This Saturday, after a fun night at the Dodger, we'll be having a car wash!
At the Exxon on Cantrell and Market Street, you'll see us with sponges, soap and sham-wows ready to clean your car!
We'll be there from 10am-2pm! Come out and support your local roller derby girls!
Derby Night at the Dodger
It is that time again, to have a drink and chat with your
local Roller Derby Girls!
Scarrs & Bars at our last Derby Night at the Dodger!
If you don't know where the Dodger is by now, it is on Court Square in Downtown Harrisonburg on the corner next to the Court.
All the Ladies, veteran skaters and Freshmeat will be out there relaxing and chatting about derby with everyone. We even have our own beer now!!! RockTown Rollers Golden Ale. $1 for a pint! It is awesome!
Aside from the great drink special, we'll be selling pre-sale tickets that night too! $5 to get a ticket for the June 20th inter-league bout.
See you there!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
RockTown Rollers on TV3!
On May 14th the RockTown Rollers had out first tv apperance!
If you missed it on the 11pm news, go to TV3 website, http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines,
and scroll down to WHSV videos on the left side of the page, there you will find a link for News@11 (May 14, 2009)!
Since the bout, the news article and the tv spot, we've had nearly 11 new girls try out! We are starting to reach our goal of 28 skaters, but we still need a few more.
This Sunday a small handful of your local RockTown Rollers will be traveling back to Bluefield WV to help the Charlottesville Derby Dames fill in a few spots on the roster in thier bout againt the NRV Jaded Misfits!
Want the Chance to meet some of the Derby Girls off the Track?!?
Come have a drink with us During Derby Night at the Dodger, 9pm at the Artful Dodger we'll be there in uniform having a fun time on May 29th!
Get your car washed! Thats right May 30th at the Exxon on the corner of Cantrell and Martket Street we'll be out there with soap and suds! 11am to 2pm! Meet your local derby girls and get a clean car too!!
If you missed it on the 11pm news, go to TV3 website, http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines,
and scroll down to WHSV videos on the left side of the page, there you will find a link for News@11 (May 14, 2009)!
Since the bout, the news article and the tv spot, we've had nearly 11 new girls try out! We are starting to reach our goal of 28 skaters, but we still need a few more.
This Sunday a small handful of your local RockTown Rollers will be traveling back to Bluefield WV to help the Charlottesville Derby Dames fill in a few spots on the roster in thier bout againt the NRV Jaded Misfits!
Want the Chance to meet some of the Derby Girls off the Track?!?
Come have a drink with us During Derby Night at the Dodger, 9pm at the Artful Dodger we'll be there in uniform having a fun time on May 29th!
Get your car washed! Thats right May 30th at the Exxon on the corner of Cantrell and Martket Street we'll be out there with soap and suds! 11am to 2pm! Meet your local derby girls and get a clean car too!!
Friday, May 1, 2009
RockTown Rollers Win First Home Bout!
That is right ladies and gents! If you were not there or did not see us in the RockTown Weekly your local all women's flat track roller derby team won!
The Team Photo above was taken by Brandy Somers at our after-party at the Artful Dodger!
The photo above was taken by Pete Marovich with the DNR, you can see more awesome photos by clicking here!
To re-cap the bout: this was our first ever home bout and our second bout ever since we began this derby team in Feb '08. The wonderful ladies from the Charlottesville Derby Dames joined us in out "Spring Fling".
At 2pm a few of us arrived at Funky's Skate Center to start moving tables and hanging posters, etc. After open skate session ended at 4pm, the excitement began! The track we roped and taped in 20mins, Charlottesville Dames began warming up, RockTown Rollers began finalizing details in the rink. 4:30 the doors opened!
We had 520 people attend our first home bout! And on top of that with the overwhelming support of YOU - our fans- we were able to raise $500+ for Relay for Life! The crowd was excited, the girls were excited! The Rocktown Rollers stepped on to the track with a heavy re-mix of "We Will Rock You" by Scum Of the Earth, it was non stop action from there!
The final score, RockTown Rollers 105 - Charlottesville Derby Dames 88. It was a close and exciting bout!
If you missed this one, do not panic! We will be having an inter-league bout on June 20th. What is that some may ask? An inter-league bout is a mixer of sorts, we will be taking ladies from 3 teams; RockTown Rollers, Charlottesville Derby Dames and the Hill City Derby Dollz and mix them all up on different teams! A fun twist on derby and a lot of excitement!
Stay up to date with our events, such as Derby Night at the Dodger, where you can have a drink and chat with your local Derby girls at the Artful Dodger, visit our website http://www.rocktownrollers.com/ and look at the calender.
Again, thank you to all the fans and to all the folks that help us have an awesome first bout! We could not have done it with out your support!
The above photo was taken by Nathan Combs
The Team Photo above was taken by Brandy Somers at our after-party at the Artful Dodger!Tuesday, April 21, 2009
It's Bout Time!
That is right fans and readers!
Our first home bout against the Charlottesville Derby Dames is only a few days away!
We are nearly maxed out at our 400 pre-sale tickets! AMAZING! The Dames will be bringing folks with them as well, we are going to pack Funky's Skate center! Bring a folding chair, be ready to shout and get ready to see some great Roller Derby Action!
This being our first home bout has been a major production. I can not say enough, to you all reading, how much we that Funky's, the Stauton Speed Skating Club, our sponsors, friends and all the voluneeters helping us put this together.
Thank you all!
And this is just the start! Roller Derby is growing like wild fire across the nation, and is a solid grassroots sport. We hope to bring more excitment and community networking to the 'burg with roller derby!
It has been a bust month, and I have not posted as often as I should be. But, in May we are taking a breather (so to speak) and will be working on everything from admin paper work to skating, skating and more skating.
Here is a list of our up coming events (again, it does change some times)
May 8-9th: Relay for Life Walk
May 17th: Inter-league Bout with Star City Roller Girls (Roanoke)
May 30th: Car wash! Get your car sparkly clean by your local derby girls!
June 20th: Inter-league bout with Hill City Derby Dollz and Charlotesville Derby Dames (home bout)
July 12th: RTR vs Mason Dixon Roller Vixens (Hagerstown MD) It is a short drive!
August 22nd: RTR vs Jaded Misfits (home bout)
September 27th: RTR vs NRV Roller Girls (Christiansburg VA)
And Finally, remember that this Friday at the Dodger (april 24th) is Derby Night at that Dodger! The Ladies will be out in uniform selling of the last few pre-sales! Get em now or get stuck buying tickets at the door!
Skate on h'burg!
Our first home bout against the Charlottesville Derby Dames is only a few days away!
We are nearly maxed out at our 400 pre-sale tickets! AMAZING! The Dames will be bringing folks with them as well, we are going to pack Funky's Skate center! Bring a folding chair, be ready to shout and get ready to see some great Roller Derby Action!
This being our first home bout has been a major production. I can not say enough, to you all reading, how much we that Funky's, the Stauton Speed Skating Club, our sponsors, friends and all the voluneeters helping us put this together.
Thank you all!
And this is just the start! Roller Derby is growing like wild fire across the nation, and is a solid grassroots sport. We hope to bring more excitment and community networking to the 'burg with roller derby!
It has been a bust month, and I have not posted as often as I should be. But, in May we are taking a breather (so to speak) and will be working on everything from admin paper work to skating, skating and more skating.
Here is a list of our up coming events (again, it does change some times)
May 8-9th: Relay for Life Walk
May 17th: Inter-league Bout with Star City Roller Girls (Roanoke)
May 30th: Car wash! Get your car sparkly clean by your local derby girls!
June 20th: Inter-league bout with Hill City Derby Dollz and Charlotesville Derby Dames (home bout)
July 12th: RTR vs Mason Dixon Roller Vixens (Hagerstown MD) It is a short drive!
August 22nd: RTR vs Jaded Misfits (home bout)
September 27th: RTR vs NRV Roller Girls (Christiansburg VA)
And Finally, remember that this Friday at the Dodger (april 24th) is Derby Night at that Dodger! The Ladies will be out in uniform selling of the last few pre-sales! Get em now or get stuck buying tickets at the door!
Skate on h'burg!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
The RockTown Rollers Need You!
With our up coming bout on the 26th of April, we are donating 10% of all ticket sales to Relay for Life! Help us help the community!
Also, we are looking for local supports/sponsors to be placed in our bout program. Below is information about our ad packages we offer.
The Rocktown Rollers are hosting their first home bout April 26, 2009 at Funky’s Skate Center in Harrisonburg, VA. The ladies of the rink are currently accepting advertisements to be placed in the pamphlet that is handed to every person who walks through the door. We are expecting no less than 200 patrons to attend this monumental event! That is 200+ local citizens reading your advertisement and supporting your affiliation.
Special Thanks To:
$25 Minimum
Your name and/or affiliation will be included in the Thank You section and you will receive 2 tickets to the home bout you are sponsoring.
Half Page Black and White Ad 5” x 4”
$50.00
Includes half page black and white ad, two tickets to the home bout you are sponsoring, and your name/affiliation included in the Thank You section.
Full Page Black and White Ad 5” x 8”
$100
Includes full page black and white ad, two tickets to the home bout you are sponsoring, and your name/affiliation included in the Thank You section.
Half Page Color Ad 5” x 4”
$100
Includes half page color ad, two tickets to the home bout you are sponsoring, and your name/affiliation included in the Thank You section
Full Page Color Ad 5” x 8”
$150
Includes full page color ad, two tickets to the home bout you are sponsoring, and your name/affiliation included in the Thank You section
Have a different idea to advertise your affiliation? We welcome the opportunity to create a custom sponsorship, donation, and/or advertisement package. Tell us your thoughts, and will go from there!
To take advantage of the introductory price, custom advertisement, or more information contact:
Nicole Schumacher "The Negotiator" -or- Carissa Cox "Babe-ilon"
540-383-9184 540-830-0041
Sponsorship@rocktownrollers.com
Dead Line for April 26th bout is April 18th
PLEASE NOTE: Rocktown Rollers are not responsible for creating or designing any advertisement. It is the affiliations’ responsibility to provide the design to advertise by April 18, 2009. Rocktown Rollers has the right to accept or deny any affiliation that best suites the team with or without specific reason. It is the affiliations’ responsibility to discuss specific requirements with the sponsorship committee prior to submission.
Special Thanks To:
$25 Minimum
Your name and/or affiliation will be included in the Thank You section and you will receive 2 tickets to the home bout you are sponsoring.
Half Page Black and White Ad 5” x 4”
$50.00
Includes half page black and white ad, two tickets to the home bout you are sponsoring, and your name/affiliation included in the Thank You section.
Full Page Black and White Ad 5” x 8”
$100
Includes full page black and white ad, two tickets to the home bout you are sponsoring, and your name/affiliation included in the Thank You section.
Half Page Color Ad 5” x 4”
$100
Includes half page color ad, two tickets to the home bout you are sponsoring, and your name/affiliation included in the Thank You section
Full Page Color Ad 5” x 8”
$150
Includes full page color ad, two tickets to the home bout you are sponsoring, and your name/affiliation included in the Thank You section
Have a different idea to advertise your affiliation? We welcome the opportunity to create a custom sponsorship, donation, and/or advertisement package. Tell us your thoughts, and will go from there!
To take advantage of the introductory price, custom advertisement, or more information contact:
Nicole Schumacher "The Negotiator" -or- Carissa Cox "Babe-ilon"
540-383-9184 540-830-0041
Sponsorship@rocktownrollers.com
Dead Line for April 26th bout is April 18th
PLEASE NOTE: Rocktown Rollers are not responsible for creating or designing any advertisement. It is the affiliations’ responsibility to provide the design to advertise by April 18, 2009. Rocktown Rollers has the right to accept or deny any affiliation that best suites the team with or without specific reason. It is the affiliations’ responsibility to discuss specific requirements with the sponsorship committee prior to submission.
Spring is in the air! Time for a Spring Fling!
That is right H'burg, spring is here and it is time for a roller derby bout!
You local RockTown Rollers have been training hard since their first bout against the Jaded Misfits in Bluefield WV.
We have had a few new "freshmeats" join the team since then, and we are training them as fast as we can to get them derby ready! Ladies, interested in joining, we welcome ladies of all types and experience to come try out for the RockTown Rollers. Talk with one of your local derby girls about the training they do. If you want a copy of our freshmeat guide, email us at rocktownrollers@gmail.com
We are very excited about skating against the Charlottesville Derby Dames! They are a great group of ladies!
We are now selling pre-sale Tickets for $5!
It is cheaper and more exciting to watch Roller Derby then going to the movies!
You can buy tickets from your local derby girl, or go to Funky's Skate Center or the Artful Dodger to pick them up, or just email us at rocktownroller@gmail.com and we can get you tickets!
Also, ask your derby girl about a season pass! They sell for $10 and will get you into all three up coming home bouts!
April 26th: RockTown Rollers vs Charlottesville Derby Dames
June 20th: RockTown Rollers vs New River Valley Roller Girls
August 22th: RockTown Rollers vs Green Valley Jaded Misfits
See you on the Track!
Troch
Head Coach
Thursday, March 19, 2009
First Roller Derby Bout EVER!
Well folks, it was AWESOME!
I must say that our first ever bout against the Jaded Misfits in Bluefield WV was a great experience!
We skated against several well seasoned skaters, and in the choas and excitment we made a few mistakes here and there.
The final result, JM 162 to RTR 58.
Personally, I feel this is a win for the girls! To see them skate the way they did in thier first bout against seasoned skaters, they did one heck if a great job!
Practice has geared up, we have 4 new ladies that we are working on training as well!
We have our first HOME bout on April 26th against the Charlottesville Derby Dames. Both teams are new and fresh and it will be a great event to see some derby action!
Keep posted to see photos of the JM vs RTR bout, once they are all in we'll have them on the site and a few here as well!
Questions about roller derby? Ask us! We will keep you posted on local derby events in the 'burg and with regional events as well!
I must say that our first ever bout against the Jaded Misfits in Bluefield WV was a great experience!
We skated against several well seasoned skaters, and in the choas and excitment we made a few mistakes here and there.
The final result, JM 162 to RTR 58.
Personally, I feel this is a win for the girls! To see them skate the way they did in thier first bout against seasoned skaters, they did one heck if a great job!
Practice has geared up, we have 4 new ladies that we are working on training as well!
We have our first HOME bout on April 26th against the Charlottesville Derby Dames. Both teams are new and fresh and it will be a great event to see some derby action!
Keep posted to see photos of the JM vs RTR bout, once they are all in we'll have them on the site and a few here as well!
Questions about roller derby? Ask us! We will keep you posted on local derby events in the 'burg and with regional events as well!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Scrimmage with SCRG and CDD
Nearly 30 roller derby girls skating all at once, what is a coach suppose to do...
WATCH SOME AWESOME DERBY ACTION!
Last Sunday, at Funky's Family Skate Center the wonderful ladies of both the Star City Roller Girls and the Charlottesville Derby Dames came to our rink for an all out round-robin scrimmage.
Each team skated two jams then rested one. Talk about some intense derby action. Having skated with both teams before it was great seeing how much everyones skill level has improved. Star City has been together a little over 2 years now, and they have been a great source of help and inspiration to us. But, CDD and us gave them a good challenge! CDD has grown as a team as well! Appluased to you ladies! For not having a rink to skate in, they are training hard and skating with great skills and teamwork!
We are now a little over a year in our formation of the RockTownRollers. We currently have 13 skaters ready to go for bout season, and 4 freshmeat in training right now! We hope to have 2 of older skaters join us in June to give a total of 19 lean mean derby skate'n ladies!
We will try to keep you up to date with teams like SCRG, but you can follow thier calander as well, click thier logo below to view thier MySpace and calander.
WATCH SOME AWESOME DERBY ACTION!
Last Sunday, at Funky's Family Skate Center the wonderful ladies of both the Star City Roller Girls and the Charlottesville Derby Dames came to our rink for an all out round-robin scrimmage.
Each team skated two jams then rested one. Talk about some intense derby action. Having skated with both teams before it was great seeing how much everyones skill level has improved. Star City has been together a little over 2 years now, and they have been a great source of help and inspiration to us. But, CDD and us gave them a good challenge! CDD has grown as a team as well! Appluased to you ladies! For not having a rink to skate in, they are training hard and skating with great skills and teamwork!
We are now a little over a year in our formation of the RockTownRollers. We currently have 13 skaters ready to go for bout season, and 4 freshmeat in training right now! We hope to have 2 of older skaters join us in June to give a total of 19 lean mean derby skate'n ladies!
We will try to keep you up to date with teams like SCRG, but you can follow thier calander as well, click thier logo below to view thier MySpace and calander.
CORRECTION: SCRG will be bouting Little City Roller Girls (LCRG) in Jonhson City TN this 
Saturday, February 28th!!
CDD and us will be having our first bout, here in Harrisonburg on April 26th! Mark your calendars! Derby is in the 'Burg!
Saturday, February 28th!!CDD and us will be having our first bout, here in Harrisonburg on April 26th! Mark your calendars! Derby is in the 'Burg!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
The First Season of Bouts
UPDATE 2/3/09
This February is a year in the making for the team. It has been a great experience and now we are ready to start bouting!
Here is a quick run down of events:
March 15th
RockTownRollers vs Jaded Misfits (away in Bluefield WVa)
5pm
April 26th
RockTownRollers vs Charlottesville Derby Dames (home)
TBD
May
No bouts (this may change)
June 20th
Tenative bout with New River Valley RollerGirls (home)
July 12th
Tenative bout with Mason Dixen Roller Vixens (away in Hagerstown MA)
August 22nd
RockTownRollers va Jaded Misfits ROUND 2 (home)
TDB
September 27th
Tenative bout with New River Valley RollerGirls (away in NRV)
We are always trying to fill out our schedule. Keep an eye on the calendar to see what we have lined up. We will have flyers and ads all over the place to let you know when events will happen!
With bouts coming up we are always in need of a few helping hands. We will need people to help with stats, security and a few other things. If you are interested in helping email us at bouts@rocktownrollers.com
Also, we are trying to work on an email list. If you are intrested in signing up, send a message to events@rocktownrollers.com and we'll make sure we send you info on up coming derby events.
This February is a year in the making for the team. It has been a great experience and now we are ready to start bouting!
Here is a quick run down of events:
March 15th
RockTownRollers vs Jaded Misfits (away in Bluefield WVa)
5pm
April 26th
RockTownRollers vs Charlottesville Derby Dames (home)
TBD
May
No bouts (this may change)
June 20th
Tenative bout with New River Valley RollerGirls (home)
July 12th
Tenative bout with Mason Dixen Roller Vixens (away in Hagerstown MA)
August 22nd
RockTownRollers va Jaded Misfits ROUND 2 (home)
TDB
September 27th
Tenative bout with New River Valley RollerGirls (away in NRV)
We are always trying to fill out our schedule. Keep an eye on the calendar to see what we have lined up. We will have flyers and ads all over the place to let you know when events will happen!
With bouts coming up we are always in need of a few helping hands. We will need people to help with stats, security and a few other things. If you are interested in helping email us at bouts@rocktownrollers.com
Also, we are trying to work on an email list. If you are intrested in signing up, send a message to events@rocktownrollers.com and we'll make sure we send you info on up coming derby events.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Taping Skates and No Toe Stops!
After all the bouts I had been to never really thought about WHY everyone was putting duct tape over thier laces... well 3 weeks and 3 pair of laces later.... I know why.
Maybe everyone else figured this one out before me, but practicing fall drills over and over tear up laces hard core. I got three rolls of duct tape for my girls to have a regular practices to cover thier laces up. It helps SO MUCH.
Our floors are a little rough from sanding, but I suggest to anyone, put tape over your laces, it save the pain of re-lacing in the long run.
Also, a friend our the team that skated roller hockey suggested to me to skate WITHOUT TOE STOPS! Wow, I do NOT suggest this to Derby Girls.
I feel over all (once you get use to it) that yes my skating is better from not having them. You have to force yourself to get up and start off level footed. It is a big change. But I feel my crossovers are smoother and even with whipping, I know i dont trip over my stops (i had the large bell ones).
I suggest for Derby girls to skate with the small toe stops. They give you the extra little pushes that you need to help spritnt at times. But if you want, try it without them, you just have to learn to "cut" into the track more with your inside wheels.
Anyway, that is all for now. We are skating with C'ville this weekend for a general practice, should be a great time! Plus the car wash on the in the morning (the 13th) need to raise some funds! So if you are reading stop by and see us at Function4 Sports on Rte 33. I'll be hanging out and chatting AND filling buckets as the girls wash the cars!
Troch
Director of Training for RockTownRollers
Maybe everyone else figured this one out before me, but practicing fall drills over and over tear up laces hard core. I got three rolls of duct tape for my girls to have a regular practices to cover thier laces up. It helps SO MUCH.
Our floors are a little rough from sanding, but I suggest to anyone, put tape over your laces, it save the pain of re-lacing in the long run.
Also, a friend our the team that skated roller hockey suggested to me to skate WITHOUT TOE STOPS! Wow, I do NOT suggest this to Derby Girls.
I feel over all (once you get use to it) that yes my skating is better from not having them. You have to force yourself to get up and start off level footed. It is a big change. But I feel my crossovers are smoother and even with whipping, I know i dont trip over my stops (i had the large bell ones).
I suggest for Derby girls to skate with the small toe stops. They give you the extra little pushes that you need to help spritnt at times. But if you want, try it without them, you just have to learn to "cut" into the track more with your inside wheels.
Anyway, that is all for now. We are skating with C'ville this weekend for a general practice, should be a great time! Plus the car wash on the in the morning (the 13th) need to raise some funds! So if you are reading stop by and see us at Function4 Sports on Rte 33. I'll be hanging out and chatting AND filling buckets as the girls wash the cars!
Troch
Director of Training for RockTownRollers
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