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The May 12th face-off between the West Region's #4 Denver Roller Dolls' Mile High Club and the #3 Rose City Rollers' Wheels of Justice was a showcase of West Coast skill and derby know-how that also marked the debut of […] -
1 day agoFORT WAYNE, IN -- When the dust settled after a very busy weekend of MRDA-sanctioned action at Spring Roll, there were two major stories, both involving 2011 MRDA champions New York Shock Exchange. […]
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It’s a little less than a week until our second bootcamp to help prepare our next class of the Burning River Roller Girls. Even if you did not make the first bootcamp, you are more than welcome to attend this […] -
FORT WAYNE, IN -- In the marquee game of Saturday action at Spring Roll, Des Moines' YMMD (#7 MRDA) utilized some extraordinary skate skills to deal the defending MRDA champion New York Shock Exchange only the second defeat of their […]
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Tonight, May 12th, fans of WFTDA derby can watch free, high-quality coverage of a bout between two of the top teams in the West Region – the #4 Denver Roller Dolls and #3 Rose City Rollers. Tune in at 6 […]
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Spring Roll: (8) Twin Cities Upsets (6) Pioneer Valley, 219-99Spring Roll: (8) Twin Cities Upsets (6) Pioneer Valley, 219-99FORT WAYNE, IN -- MRDA #8 Twin Cities, ranked two slots below Pioneer Valley in the MRDA, kept their momentum from a very strong second half against MRDA #9 Harm City earlier in the day and put up the first[…]
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Spring Roll: (11) Race City Holds Off (u) Central Mass, 168-135Spring Roll: (11) Race City Holds Off (u) Central Mass, 168-135FORT WAYNE, IN -- For most of their Saturday afternoon matchup with MRDA #11 Race City, unranked Central Mass seemed just a couple of big jams away from a potential upset victory, but Race City resolutely refused to let those[…]
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Spring Roll: (8) Twin Cities Controls (9) Harm City, 195-70Spring Roll: (8) Twin Cities Controls (9) Harm City, 195-70FORT WAYNE, IN -- When Twin Cities Terrors (#8 MRDA) and Harm City Homicide (#9 MRDA) met almost exactly a year ago at the 2011 Spring Roll, it was a fairly close match with the Terrors pulling out a 175-140[…]
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Dried-Out Derby Jerky: Staying Motivated As a Veteran SkaterDried-Out Derby Jerky: Staying Motivated As a Veteran Skater
Much has been written for the new or intermediate skaters out there in derby land. But what about those of us who have been doing this so long we remember practices without helmets and the original WFTDA rule set? Well,[…]
Source: DerbyLife - Columns
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Your last-minute guide to the May 5 and 6 bouts!Your last-minute guide to the May 5 and 6 bouts!
Here’s everything you need to know for this weekend’s bouts! MAY 5 Preshow Bout: Pyromaniacs vs. Sandusky Roller Girls Bout 1: Hard Knockers vs. Hellbombers Bout 2: Cleveland Steamers vs. Rolling Pin-Ups Tickets can still be purchased in person at[…]
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Season 6, Bout 3 recapSeason 6, Bout 3 recap
For those who missed the April 21 bout, you have some catching up to do for this weekend! Bout 3 brought big thrills and set the line-ups for the May 5 semifinals. After Bout 3, the Rolling Pin-Ups are now[…]
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You Suck, Ref! Part 3: Where’s the F@#%ing Call?You Suck, Ref! Part 3: Where’s the F@#%ing Call?
Read You Suck, Ref! Part 1, or Part 2. Section(s): ColumnsCurtis E. Lay
Source: DerbyLife - Columns
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Which team is Cleveland?Which team is Cleveland?
As roller derby continues to gain traction in Cleveland, we realized that some of you might not be familiar with how the structure of our league works. Some of you have even asked us “Which team is Cleveland?” We understand[…]
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Cinco de Mayo with a Long Island chaserCinco de Mayo with a Long Island chaser
Maul-ibu Barbie and Punkd Pixie race. Fans, start warming up your vocal chords and get ready to cheer your brains out because this weekend is literally bursting at the seams with roller derby. SEMIFINALS, MAY 5 First up will be[…]
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WFTDA Releases First Quarter 2012 RankingsWFTDA Releases First Quarter 2012 RankingsThe Women’s Flat Track Derby Association has released the first quarter rankings for 2012, reflecting some movement as teams begin sanctioned play for the year. Quarter one rankings are a reflection of games played through March 31. There was a[…]
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A Tall Drink of WaterA Tall Drink of Water
One of the things I notice often in derby is the neglect of properly hydrating during practice and bouts. The intensity of the game tends to reduce the time for and the thought of hydrating the body.Section(s): ColumnsPapa Doc
Source: DerbyLife - Columns
24 days ago
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WFTDA Opens Bidding Process for 2013 Big 5 TournamentsWFTDA Opens Bidding Process for 2013 Big 5 TournamentsThe Women’s Flat Track Derby Association is seeking venues or entities that are interested in partnering with us to host the 2013 WFTDA Playoffs and Championships, known as The Big 5. From early September through early October each year, the[…]
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No Sweat - Good or Bad?No Sweat - Good or Bad?
“No sweat” means “ it’s good,” right? Not always the case--when exercising in hot, humid weather, it means danger. Sweating can be a social problem, but it is a life-saving process for you on the track. The core temperature of[…]
Source: DerbyLife - Columns
1 month ago
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“But I Didn’t Touch Her!” A Field Guide To Penalty Calls“But I Didn’t Touch Her!” A Field Guide To Penalty Calls
To this day, I love the old Roadrunner cartoons. Poor Wile E. Coyote. His wonderful, fundamentally flawed plans always ended with him falling off a cliff, blowing up, or falling off a cliff and then blowing up. With the money[…]
Source: DerbyLife - Columns
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WFTDA Releases Results of 2012 Demographic SurveyWFTDA Releases Results of 2012 Demographic SurveyThe Women’s Flat Track Derby Association has released the results from its 2012 demographic survey of roller derby fans, skaters and support staff. More than 8,000 people from around the world responded to this year’s survey, with about 35 percent[…]
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Spring 2012Spring 2012Get an inside look at the World Cup in Issue 15, shipping soon. Order your copy now!
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Remembering Luna LovewoundRemembering Luna Lovewound
Goodbye, Luna Lovewound Posted: February 21, 2012 by burningriverrollergirls Luna Lovewound At 3:22 p.m., February 20, the world lost Niki Vodraska, a sweet girl who loved drawing, styling hair, and spending time with her friends and family. She also[…]
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Show off your love of the game!Show off your love of the game!Get your very own fiveonfive t-shirts here
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5 months ago
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winter 2011winter 2011Issue 14 is off to the printer and will be shipping in a few weeks. Order your copy now!
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The EduskaterThe Eduskater
Derby Name: The Eduskater (a.k.a. Eddie, peanut & Bangkok peanut) Number(s): A+ (Hellbombers) & 100 (All-Stars) Team(s): The Hellbombers, Burning River All-Stars, Team Motorboat Position(s): Jammer/Tail for Hellbombers & outside blocker for All-stars How did you come to enter the[…]
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Black and Blue 6Black and Blue 6
Black and Blue 6 is just around the corner and I could not be more excited! After watching some of the best roller derby the nation has to offer this weekend (Big Ups to Gotham), I am ready for some[…]
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Dusty!!!Dusty!!!
Ok so it is time to blow the dust off this site. I tried to place the site in the trust of others while I focused primarily on coaching the All-Stars only to watch the site die a terrible death.[…]
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Rainbow FrightRainbow Fright
Derby Name: Rainbow Fright Number: 84 (Fun Fact: My first number was ROY G BIV. Then I wised up and realized that there was no way in hell that was going to fit on my arm.) Team(s): Burning River All[…]
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Season 5 Bout 2 RecapSeason 5 Bout 2 Recap
I write this as I am still trying to decide how to best do recaps. I enjoy live blogging the bouts, but I miss so much of the action while doing it that it’s taking away from my enjoyment of[…]
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