The Birth of Two Teams

~~~~~~~~~~ Part I ~~~~~~~~~~ It was a dark and stormy night…sorry wrong project.  It was actually a beautiful day filled with the electrical excitement of roller derby.  Our first home team bout, our first bout hosted at our home rink, … Continue reading

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Dial-a-derby-date

That’s what I kept calling it in my head, and the first time I told friends and co-workers what was happening last week. Dial-a-derby-date, and win the derby girl (or guy!) of your dreams for pizza and an evening of … Continue reading

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“Let Loose the Moose:” Journey to My First Bout

Have you ever seen something and thought to yourself, “I can do that!”  That was me, February 2011.  I had just seen the movie, “Whip It” and told my husband that I wanted to skate roller derby. He didn’t even … Continue reading

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Calling All Referees, NSOs, and Derby Announcers!

  PRG is actively scouting referees, non-skating officials, and derby announcers to add to our crew.  If you’d like to be part of an up-and-coming, grassroots roller derby league and have some awesome derby girls at your back, consider joining … Continue reading

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This Weekend: The Vital Beatdown

The Vital Beatdown Shasta Roller Derby vs. the Peninsula Roller Girls February 18, 2012 Doors open at 5:30 PM – Bout starts at 6:30 PM Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St., Anderson, CA Tickets $10.00 General Admission Buy tickets online … Continue reading

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5 Things I Learned at My First Scrimmage

1. Gear check – my helmet was too loose, who knew? 2. Pay attention to the Refs – don’t go to the penalty box for a minor, you’ll feel foolish. 3. Don’t get caught as the goat* – especially not … Continue reading

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