General Roller Derby Thread

Edgedinblue

wreckless

Best of Luck from your number one fans!!!! :;)

Do_Lers

Hey maybe you could put this up in the Galway Forum too? It would probably get way more attention?! Good luck!


Do_Lers

diddlybit

Poster looks fierce girls!

GCSD

There's a new womens' flat track roller derby team in Galway. Galway City She Devils. We are now recruiting freshmeat. It's a great way to make new friends and keep fit. No experience or skill required. If anyone is interested, get in touch :-)

GCSD

Galway City She Devils roller derby team re now recruiting :-)

Mazzy91

GCSD wrote: »

There's a new womens' flat track roller derby team in Galway. Galway City She Devils. We are now recruiting freshmeat. It's a great way to make new friends and keep fit. No experience or skill required. If anyone is interested, get in touch :-)

Hi!

I'd love to join. Could I get more information on it please?

What's it all about?

GCSD

Hi, the easiest way to get in touch is through Facebook. If you like our page I can get in contact with you that way :-) Have you got Facebook? We have a beginner's Freshmeat course starting soon. You should come to that.

GCSD

https://www.facebook.com/GalwayRollerDerby

froodie

While the forum request is open, thought I'd start a thread here for general derby stuff. First off, I was ridiculously impressed by Newcastle at the weekend... The Firebirds are a damn fine side, and LKRG might not have the same level of experience, but they're not a pushover either.
For the Canny Belters to come away from a double header with two wins was surprising. I thought Limerick would tire them out so Cork could finish them off. Serious endurance!

pervertedcoffee

My internet has been down at home so I haven't been able to freely browse the internet for pics/videos!

Cork being my hometown I really wanted to go, but this week I get my first pay cheque in 3 months so next time!

So comparatively I wonder how far ahead the UK leagues are to us? I suppose it's also a case of the UK leagues having more time and being more established, perhaps?

Merrilady

Having seen both teams playing before, and having done bootcamps with them both too, the Newcastle team must have been something else to witness

Raging I couldn't make it down

Smack Beth
ECC

binncheol

Two really good games. Newcastle had some brilliant walls that allowed them to have someone on offence a lot of the time, which really helped them to rack up points, especially in the first game against Limerick

slappywags

Really wish i could've gone down to see them both play

Merrilady

I would have loved to have seen those walls, love good walls I do

froodie

binncheol wrote: »

Two really good games. Newcastle had some brilliant walls that allowed them to have someone on offence a lot of the time, which really helped them to rack up points, especially in the first game against Limerick

Knew I should have dragged you onto the mic with me!!

NekoChan

Are their any pics/reports online for the games?

I missed watching the second game - had to head early

froodie

NekoChan wrote: »

Are their any pics/reports online for the games?

I missed watching the second game - had to head early

Nothing on the Firebirds facebook as of yet - hopefully soon!
The second game was a cracker, much closer than the first for most of it - Newcastle pulled away in the final third of the game.

binncheol

froodie wrote: »

Knew I should have dragged you onto the mic with me!!

No one would want that!

pervertedcoffee

Here's what the Newcastle Roller Girls have up!

http://www.newcastlerollergirls.org.uk/belters-win-first-back-to-back-and-international-bouts

I think someone should start a blog, reporting on Roller Derby bouts like a sports reporter would, if the newspapers covered it! That would be awesome! I'd do it but I'm only a freshie and have yet to learn the signs of finesse and the nuances of the game!

In other IMPORTANT news!

A LETTER FROM JOE, THE EAST COAST CYCLONES COACH:
It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that I will be stepping down as coach of The East Coast Cyclones. I am moving to New Zealand in November.
We are looking for a new coach, whom I will train to take over when I leave.

The only requirements are that you are over 18 and have buckets of enthusiasm!!

This is a great opportunity for anyone who has ever had the desire to train a group of very eager and dedicated people. I have been very lucky to work with these ladies. Their passion and determination have no boundries! They are ultra dedicated to making the team as successful as possible.

You really couldn't ask to be involved with better people!
If you have any interest or would like to attend a session to see if you would be interested, please do not hesitate to contact us at: {PM Me, or Merrilady, for details}

Please pass this on if you know anyone in the area who might be interested! Great opportunity to get the foot in the door of coaching and trust us, we has a case of the funsies! :cool:

wreckless

I heard it was an amazing bout alright. Hope to get to more this year if possible.

froodie

wreckless wrote: »

I heard it was an amazing bout alright. Hope to get to more this year if possible.

Always good to see Grant and Wreckless at bouts - shiny things and support are always appreciated

diddlybit

Next thing to look forward to....Anarchy

binncheol

I'm super excited about watching the Anarchy bouts online - RDUK are streaming them, huzzah!

pervertedcoffee

binncheol wrote: »

I'm super excited about watching the Anarchy bouts online - RDUK are streaming them, huzzah!

So who managed to watch them? Are they up online?

I didn't get a chance to watch them over the weekend. Oh life, why must you get in the way of derby?

binncheol

pervertedcoffee wrote: »

So who managed to watch them? Are they up online?

I didn't get a chance to watch them over the weekend. Oh life, why must you get in the way of derby?

I managed to catch Windy v London and Berlin v ARRG. Missed the Sunday bouts though
Both were fantastic games, I was really rooting for London to pull an upset! Unfortunately in the last (or was it second last?) jam, a failed star pass shut the door on the win

I'm glad ARRG won as well - it's going to give them the confidence boost before they head over to Philly for ECDX this summer (:

NekoChan

http://www.dailymotion.com/playlist/x2m4rf_rduktv_anarchy-in-the-uk-iii/1#video=xzfsp3

Anarchy on the UK III

Havent had a chance to see yet, one of girls in my league found it and thought would share the love.

pervertedcoffee

Happy days! Now just must organise the watching party...party of one.... -ahem-

At some stage though, a bunch of us should find a projector in some odd stingy room somewhere in Dublin for stuff like this! Very underground sheeq!

Also, anyone hanging around Bray tomorrow my team The East Coast Cyclones are donating blood at the Royal Hotel (Bray) if anyone would like to hang out!

binncheol

pervertedcoffee wrote: »

Happy days! Now just must organise the watching party...party of one.... -ahem-

At some stage though, a bunch of us should find a projector in some odd stingy room somewhere in Dublin for stuff like this! Very underground sheeq!

Also, anyone hanging around Bray tomorrow my team The East Coast Cyclones are donating blood at the Royal Hotel (Bray) if anyone would like to hang out!

I organised a bout viewing in a pub in Dublin a few weeks ago for DRD. I'm happy to organise another if people are interested (:

NekoChan

binncheol wrote: »

I organised a bout viewing in a pub in Dublin a few weeks ago for DRD. I'm happy to organise another if people are interested (:

Would definitely be interested another bout viewing if one was arranged.

diddlybit

Epic bouts, especially on the first day. Windy v London was derby at a level I've never seen before. Just sad now that it's all over.

Merrilady

I would defo be interested in watching a bout, as would the rest of the Cyclones .. You know us, always willing to go to a Derby anything

pervertedcoffee

diddlybit wrote: »

Epic bouts, especially on the first day. Windy v London was derby at a level I've never seen before. Just sad now that it's all over.

Haha! Only one way to sort that! More Irish bouts need to be organised!

binncheol wrote:

I organised a bout viewing in a pub in Dublin a few weeks ago for DRD. I'm happy to organise another if people are interested (:

Aw, I missed that! That would be great! Great chance to meet up with other Derby chicks other than my team (even though I love my team!)

Also, our blood drive last night: of the 12 or so of us who showed up only four of us qualified to give blood! Do the IBTS want blood at all I wonder!! :mad:</offtopic>

binncheol

By the way, just so you all know, Dublin have a double header against Sheffield on Saturday - follow @DRDscores for live updates (:

diddlybit

DRD for the win! Both teams!

pervertedcoffee

binncheol wrote: »

By the way, just so you all know, Dublin have a double header against Sheffield on Saturday - follow @DRDscores for live updates (:

DRD are off to Sheffield for this n'est pas? Any whiff of RDTVUK streaming this bout? </hopelessly optimistic>

binncheol

pervertedcoffee wrote: »

DRD are off to Sheffield for this n'est pas? Any whiff of RDTVUK streaming this bout? </hopelessly optimistic>

No RDUK.TV at this I'm afraid But I'll tweet the first game so well you'll almost be able to see it!

pervertedcoffee

binncheol wrote: »

No RDUK.TV at this I'm afraid But I'll tweet the first game so well you'll almost be able to see it!

Ah well, next time!

I have no doubt! Can't wait! But don't forget to enjoy yourself too :cool: Send my best wishes to all the girls over there for the weekend!

froodie

Anyone watching the Skate Odyssey tournament online?
I caught a bit of it today while procrastinating - Crime City Rollers beaten by Tiger Bay - some great derby though!

pervertedcoffee

froodie wrote: »

Anyone watching the Skate Odyssey tournament online?
I caught a bit of it today while procrastinating - Crime City Rollers beaten by Tiger Bay - some great derby though!

No god damn it! I keep missing these things... to be fair to myself it was a busy old weekend but still...

What I need is a Derby, watch sized, ticker tape.

Katniss everMean

Omgz Derby on boards.ie

Anyone thinking of going to Gent bootcamp this year?

binncheol

Hvae they announced the details yet? I heard rumour for August...

pervertedcoffee

Katniss everMean wrote: »

Omgz Derby on boards.ie

Anyone thinking of going to Gent bootcamp this year?

Well I am now that I know it exists! Has anyone been to any of theirs before?

Also, anyone heading up to Belfast this weekend for the Saturday bout?

NekoChan

pervertedcoffee wrote: »

Also, anyone heading up to Belfast this weekend for the Saturday bout?

I am heading up... taking my other half for first roller derby experience!

So glad I dont have to try and explain minors now!

pervertedcoffee

Well I, of course, got cut off at the knees financially this month. So now I can't go!

I'm expecting a full multi media report from the boardsies! Including photos and what not!

Katniss everMean

binncheol wrote: »

Hvae they announced the details yet? I heard rumour for August...

Not announced yet they obviously work in conjunction with Ryanair!

binncheol

pervertedcoffee wrote: »

Well I am now that I know it exists! Has anyone been to any of theirs before?

Also, anyone heading up to Belfast this weekend for the Saturday bout?

One of the skaters from DRD have been and said it was amazing, that for the amount of money you pay vs track time, it's amazing

Merrilady

Oooh sounds Super, I'm sure I wont be able to go :eek:

Ladies I also cant make Belfast this weekend .. to play OR watch :(:(:(:(
Ferry Ferry upset.

agreeing with perverted coffee, would love some updates :rolleyes:

pervertedcoffee

Looks like we'll be able to watch the action live here! Yay!

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/omegadigital

Merrilady

I missed it again, my real life is conspiring with my Derby Life

binncheol

How were the Belfast rookie bouts?! Anyone go up to watch them?