Training will start at 8:00pm at Virginia Park Elementary School. If you have not been there it is located at 14 Middleton St and you have to go all the way to the back to find the gym doors. We’ll have a sign on the door so you know you’re at the right place! The first few minutes will be registration where you will fill out some paperwork. There will be a waiver that is mandatory for you to sign or you wont be able to skate. Also a little questionnaire about your skating experience, what team you would like to be on if you had the choice, etc. Once that’s all taken care of, then we skate!

Make sure you come prepared. You’ll need to have:

• photo id
• helmet
• mouth guard
• knee pads
• knee pad covers (hockey socks or anything that will cover up the front part of your knee pads)
• elbow pads
• wrist guards
• quad skates or rollerblades
• water!

If you are missing anything on this list you may not be able to skate. Double check before you come because we don’t want to turn anyone away.

For the training session we will be teaching you the basic skating skills. You will learn how to balance, fall correctly, how to stop, how to skate in a pack and turning. There will be two coaches leading the training session and the other derby girls will be there helping you along and giving pointers.

We are not looking for the best skaters, we will be looking for how you take advice, how quickly you can learn and most importantly positive attitudes. We want dedicated girls who have as much passion for the sport as we do! If you have any more questions please email 709derbygirls@gmail.com. See you soon!

The biggest achievement of course, was our 2nd official bout at The Glacier in Mount Pearl. The Neversweets and Vaders Vixen’s battled it out in a nail biting match. In the end, Vaders Vixen’s came out the victor. Once again we give praise and thanks to all of our volunteers, refs, coaches and the fans. Simply stated – our fans are amazing.

As well, in August the derby girls teamed up with the delicious Burly Q Babies for a tag teamed burlesque show. A jam packed Rockhouse was hopping as derby girls and burlesque girls – shimmied and teased their way across the stage. Everyone was covered in glitter, sequence and feathers and everyone had an amazing night. Thank you to all the people who helped organize the event and extra thanks to Miss Jezebel – who was our amazing special guest.

Now before we close the 2011 season we have two final events. First up is an exciting night of recruitment. If you wanna be a derby girl, join us on Oct 26 for try-outs.  Read more here. Also – the 709 Derby Girls are helping out the community this Halloween by collecting food for the local food bank. Help out the community by taking part in Trick or Eat.  Check out this events Facebook page.

So as we hang up our skates after another amazing season lets take a moment to look back at 2011. We had our first bout, we had our first set of away matches in Moncton and we all received a million bruises. It’s been tough work and we’ve all received some brutal hits. But I think we can all agree that roller derby in Newfoundland and Labrador isn’t going anywhere. We look forward to new matches, new bruises and new amazing girls joining the league.

So lets take a glass of champagne/wine/gin/beer and give a big cheers to the 2011 derby season.

We did it girls. And we’ll fucking do it again.

Derby Love <3

Training will start at 8:00pm at Virginia Park Elementary School. If you have not been there it is located at 14 Middleton St and you have to go all the way to the back to find the gym doors. We’ll have a sign on the door so you know you’re at the right place! The first few minutes will be registration where you will fill out some paperwork. There will be a waiver that is mandatory for you to sign or you wont be able to skate. Also a little questionnaire about your skating experience, what team you would like to be on if you had the choice, etc. Once that’s all taken care of, then we skate!

Make sure you come prepared. You’ll need to have:

• photo id
• helmet
• mouth guard
• knee pads
• knee pad covers (hockey socks or anything that will cover up the front part of your knee pads)
• elbow pads
• wrist guards
• quad skates or rollerblades
• water!

If you are missing anything on this list you may not be able to skate. Double check before you come because we don’t want to turn anyone away.

For the training session we will be teaching you the basic skating skills. You will learn how to balance, fall correctly, how to stop, how to skate in a pack and turning. There will be two coaches leading the training session and the other derby girls will be there helping you along and giving pointers.

We are not looking for the best skaters, we will be looking for how you take advice, how quickly you can learn and most importantly positive attitudes. We want dedicated girls who have as much passion for the sport as we do! If you have any more questions please email 709derbygirls@gmail.com. See you soon!

Check out the Facebook Event

For more information on the event, please visit: http://bloodandthundermag.com/WorldCup2011.htm

If you would like to donate money to help Rainbow Fight pay for flights, accommodations, food, etc associated with traveling and taking part in this event, please email 709derbygirls@gmail.com.

Be sure to check out our local star and you other local favorite derby darlings this August 27, 2011 at the last bout of the season; Fishnets and Bruises.

That’s right! Our next bout will take place August 27th at The Glacier Arena. The two home teams, Vader’s Vixens and The Neversweets will be duking it out on the track.

Doors will open at 7:00pm and match will start at 7:30pm. Half time entertainment will feature Soul Steps Crew and Friends!

Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Children under 12 get free admission when accompanied by an adult. There will be a wet and dry section. Suicide Seating is available but only for 19+

Check out the Facebook Event

Tickets can be purchased at:
Glacier Box Office
Trouble Bound Studios
Transitions Salon & Spa
www.brownpapertickets.com

Need transportation? No problem!
Shuttle leaves downtown St. John’s at 6:30pm (the top of the steps by the Rock house, up from the stage). $5 to board and this will bring you to and from the bout but only 50 seats are available!

What we are currently looking for are the following:

• ticket agent X 2
• ushers X 8
• live tweeter X 1
• score board operator x 2 (this is a possible position)

If you are interested in something that is not listed here please let us know and we will be sure to send off your information to the right person.

If you or anyone that you know may be interested in helping out, we still need people! Please email the league directly at 709derbygirls@gmail.com or through Our Facebook Group!

If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to ask! We are here to help!

Thank you all once again for helping us out!

An amazing 500 people came out to enjoy Newfoundland and Labrador’s first EVER roller derby match!

As always, these events take much more than a bunch of derby girls to come together. The 709 Derby League really needs to send out a HUGE thanks to all the sponsors, refs, volunteers, bands, family and friends who made this amazing night a reality.

But don’t worry if you missed out – there is still more to come!

Up next!? We are going to Moncton to attend the Muddy River Atlantic JAMboree! . We are SUPER excited to be attending this great event and we hope to see you all there

What we are currently looking for are the following:

• ticket agent X 2
• ushers X 8
• live tweeter X 1
• score board operator x 2 (this is a possible position)

If you are interested in something that is not listed here please let us know and we will be sure to send off your information to the right person.

If you or anyone that you know may be interested in helping out, we still need people! Please email the league directly at 709derbygirls@gmail.com or through Our Facebook Group!

If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to ask! We are here to help!

Thank you all once again for helping us out!

Roller Derby Rumble: Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’

709 Derby Girls, Newfoundland and Labrador’s first and only roller derby league, are ready to show the public what we’ve been up to!

Our first bout will take place June 18th at Jack Byrne arena. Come see the Delinquent Dolls play the Squaresville Slammers in this rockabilly themed bout! Two teams will enter this rumble but only one will emerge as the Rockabilly Queens!

Doors will open at 6:30 with pre bout entertainment. Match will start at 7:30.

Admission is $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Children under 12 get free admission when accompanied by an adult. There will be a wet and dry section.