tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66377342475486804832024-03-05T09:05:14.184-08:00Houston Roller DerbyHoustonRollerDerbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04807699876471939100noreply@blogger.comBlogger205125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637734247548680483.post-13191324580872174772014-08-13T20:49:00.000-07:002014-08-13T20:49:26.411-07:00HRD - July Recap<div>
Houston Roller Derby’s July 21, 2014 games at Bayou Music Center inarguably lived up to all the league’s promotion, my unabashed hype and the fans’ expectations. If you were not part of the nearing capacity crowd to watch what was clearly the best 1-2 combo of games in HRD’s 2014 season so far, you do not have my sympathies - because, I warned you. </div>
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Carmen Coaches Like a Boss</h4>
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Game 1 was the black and blue (“bruises”) battle of the Bayou City Bosses versus The Brawlers. Donning impromptu black as erzats Bosses coach, Carmen Geddit (née Valkyries) stood on, jumped along and generally infested the sidelines as they traded several lead changes and played Chicken with The Brawlers. Only six points separated the two teams (Bosses 97 - Brawlers 91) at halftime.</div>
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There were two halves though; and in the second, the Bosses slowly but surely pulled away from The Brawlers. It did not help that The Brawlers suffered from some form of jammer-point anemia for the first handful of jams. Elly Gone Gonzo (#38), N. Fuego (#585), Misfits (#314) and even fan-fav Freight Train (#22) all posted at least one pointless jam each to open. And yet meanwhile, on the other side of the pack, the Bosses were steadily hitting and quitting with a series of single but positive point jams. </div>
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The real standout in the second half had to be the Bosses Lock Jaw (#J0) who practically owned Lead Jammer status in Period 2. She earned Lead in all but one jam that she toed the back line (7 out of 8 times by my count). And although she did not have any huge point total jams while doing so, she was very effective in getting her points and getting out before The Brawlers jammers could answer.</div>
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It was “Win or play for 3rd place on August 16th”. The Bosses won (161 points) and garnered a Champs spot. The Brawlers did not win (139 points) and will duking it out for 3rd. The only question left (for Game 2 to answer) was, who would be facing who?</div>
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Putting the X (factor) Back in “Christmas”</h4>
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Game 2 was the red and green (“Christmas”) showdown of the Psych Ward Sirens and the Valkyries. Carmen, back in her “usual?” bright green and having already chalked one Win for the evening, looked poised to help post another “W”.</div>
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And poised to win the Valkyries did look. On the skates of the get-your-points trio of Speed’O (#3, who tallied a noteworthy 20+ point jam in the 1st), Hot Assets (#751) and Bullet Sucker (#950), the Valks had built a decent 26 point lead (93 to the Sirens 67) by halftime; and had increased it to a nice, round 30 point lead by the first few jams of the 2nd half. </div>
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That’s when the Sirens decided to prove that age old roller derby adage: “anything less than 100 points is practically a tie game”. Or is it only 50 points? Regardless, the Sirens unleashed a trio of points partisans of their own in the form of Jekyll & Heidi (#21, with 15+ unanswered), Mistilla (#16) and Starr (#6) who combined to post 32 points in only three jams to the Valks 3 points. While that didn’t cause a lead change (the Valks were still up 101 to the Sirens 100 at that point) it did pull the comfy point cushion out from under the Valks. The Sirens stayed hot on the heels and wheels of the Valks for most of the rest of the half - with never much more than a single digit point spread separating the two teams - and were finally able to skate ahead of the Valks with only a handful of jams remaining. With Mistilla posting the lion’s share of points for the Sirens and mainly the Valks Speed’O and Mystified (#0) unable to effectively answer her, the Sirens skated away with a final of 171 to 154 over the Valks and an undisputed, no need to check the box scores trip to the August 16th Championships.</div>
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The X-factor in sports is “that certain something”. Whatever that certain something is, the Sirens had it this game. While the Valkyries could have and maybe should have won the game (they were fully staffed and in-it-to-win-it at the start), the slightly short-staffed Sirens apparently didn’t know or care. Kudos to the Sirens Iron Mavens: Lisa Lava (#2000), Jekyll & Heidi (#21) and Mistilla (#16). Whether by design or of necessity, some combo of those three skaters seemed to always be on the track doing something. I vaguely recall one set of jams in particular where Heidi finished a jam as Jammer and then was sent right back on the track as Pivot and may or may not have received a Star Pass? Hazy recollections aside, I’ve been told by someones who have been around the track a few times that back-to-back(-to-backs?) can be a rather tiring experience. </div>
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And So It Has Come to This</h4>
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With the board set and the pieces ready to get rolling, all that remains of the 2014 Houston Roller Derby Home Season and the who-finishes-where is to play the games on August 16th.</div>
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Prepare to be warned again. With very little doubt, Game 1 of the Championship double-header to decide 3rd-4th place between The Brawlers and the Valkyries will be a highly contentious affair. On The Brawlers side and with Elly Gone Gonzo (#38) out for the game due to injury, the question will be who will take her place in the jammer rotation with N. Fuego (#585) and the sometimes reluctant to jam so much Freight Train (#22). On the Valkyries side the question isn’t about the jammers but the Blockers ability to derail the train at the end of the line in the form of a retiring Goldie BloXX (#007) and the tenacious Kelly Killpowsky (#93). </div>
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I think I already know the answers to my own questions and I absolutely have to go with the Valkyries in Game 1.</div>
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In Game 2 to decide 1st-2nd place between the Bosses and the Sirens, I am just short of flipping a coin. It is true that there is a 87.48% chance of Brand Aid (#26) returning for the Sirens. But her extracurricular injury put her in a boot and out of skating-shape for many weeks/games now. So if the Bosses enforcers of Jenetic Defect (#S10W), Mayhem Angelou (#86R) and/or Betty Watchett (#19) can find a way to contain a fresh Brand-Aid in the first half, there’s a chance they wouldn’t have to deal as much with a winded one in the second. Since I suspect they can, I’m putting the coin back in my pocket and going with the Bosses for the 2014 HRD Championship.</div>
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HoustonRollerDerbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04807699876471939100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637734247548680483.post-45268577183551855332014-07-19T14:21:00.002-07:002014-07-19T14:21:20.542-07:00June Recap<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The HRD May, 2014 Home games at the Bayou Music Center saw the Psych Ward Sirens plow stop 35 points short of maintaining their undefeated status in a 149 to 184 loss to The Brawlers. Now hold on to your hat, your beer or whatever you feel like holding, Virginia (or is it “VirginKneeYa”?), because that loss to The Brawlers means the Sirens and Brawlers are now tied for first place in the league standings at 3 wins and 1 loss each.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Asterisks and excuses are unnecessary. Yes, the Sirens were missing four skaters due to various reasons which I am sure were all plausible and mostly believable (Jekyll & Heidi (#21) vacationing, Eenie Meanie (#55) moved, Syrenge (#911) on 9-months LOA, Marianne Morgue (#419) and Maul McCartney (#9) - not sure). But roller derby, like all sports, suffers the disabled list and attrition and, um, vacation schedules I guess.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The fact is, The Brawlers brought their “A” game and their “A” players - with only Patti Painz (#9669) still in painz from her break and Pirouette Threat (#604) having moved out of town to maybe find some tights to accompany her barely booty shorts.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All that sets the June 21st, Bayou Music Center double-header up to be a very interesting set of games to watch indeed. Even if (as I am predicting here, derby fans) the Bosses do parlay their attitude issues into a win over the Sirens, you can rest assured the Sirens won’t let it happen in a hugsy-kissy, derby-love sort of way. And while I will take that Brawlers-for-a-beer bet over the Valks, I won’t venture any point spread - because my feeling is that the Valks will make it a close one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">2013</span> was an AMAZING year, and on Saturday, January 18, we had our annual Houston Roller Derby award ceremony to celebrate it.
Here are the award recipients for the 2013 Season:<br />
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<b>PR Award: </b>
Blown Apart<br />
<b>Contribution Award</b>:
Bill Shirley, Jessie Jams<br />
<b>Sponsor of the Year</b>:
Brian Trafton with Adrenaline Factory<br />
<b>Super</b> <b>Fan</b> <b>Award</b>:
Reggie Bibbs, Lou Congelio<br />
<b>Most Tickets Sold</b>:
Mommy Fearest </blockquote>
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<b>Miss Congeniality</b>: Bullet Sucker<br />
<b>Purple Heart</b>: Speedo<br />
<b>Hardest Hitter</b>: Freight Train </blockquote>
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The Brawlers</h4>
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<b>Fan Favorite Blocker:</b> Freight Train<br />
<b>Fan Favorite Jammer: </b>Flyon Maiden<br />
<b>Fan Favorite Brawler:</b> Freight Train </blockquote>
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The Valkyries</h4>
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<b>Fan Favorite Blocker:</b> Goldie BloXX<br />
<b>Fan Favorite Jammer:</b> The Branimal<br />
<b>Fan Favorite Valkyrie:</b> Hot Assets </blockquote>
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<br />Psych Ward Sirens</h4>
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<b>Fan Favorite Blocker: </b>Jekyll & Heidi<br />
<b>Fan Favorite:</b> <b>Jammer</b>- SyRenge<br />
<b>Fan Favorite Siren:</b> Mistilla the Killa </blockquote>
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<br />Bayou City Bosses</h4>
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<b>Fan Favorite Blocker:</b> Betty Watchett<br />
<b>Fan Favorite Jammer:</b> Big Bad Voodoo Dollie<br />
<b>Fan Favorite Boss:</b> Betty Watchett </blockquote>
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HRD Knockouts</h4>
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<b>Fan Favorite Blocker:</b> Mommy Fearest<br />
<b>Fan Favorite Jammer</b>: Feisty<br />
<b>Fan Favorite Knockout</b>: Mary Queen of Skates </blockquote>
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Houston All Stars </h4>
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<b>Fan Favorite Blocker-</b> Freight Train<br />
<b>Fan Favorite Jammer-</b> Death by Chocolate<br />
<b>Fan Favorite Skater- </b> Death by Chocolate </blockquote>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">LEAGUE AWARDS </span></h3>
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Machete Betties Rec League</h4>
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<b>Best Attendance: </b>Mystified<br />
<b>Most Valuable Bettie:</b> Shaedistic </blockquote>
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The Brawlers Awards </h4>
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<b>Best Teammate:</b> Acupuncher<br />
<b>Best Blocker</b>: Freight Train<br />
<b>Best Jammer:</b> Flyon Maiden<br />
<b>MVP:</b> Freight Train </blockquote>
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The Valkyries Awards </h4>
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<b>Best Teammate:</b> Yawanna Belize, Global Warman<br />
<b>Best Blocker:</b> Goldie BloXX<br />
<b>Best Jammer:</b> The Branimal<br />
<b>MVP: </b>Carmen Geddit </blockquote>
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Psych Ward Sirens Awards</h4>
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<b>Best Teammate: </b>Bustin Beaver<br />
<b>Best Blocker: </b> Jekyll & Heidi<br />
<b>Best Jammer:</b> SyRenge<br />
<b>MVP:</b> Brand-Aid </blockquote>
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Bayou City Bosses Awards</h4>
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<b>Best Teammate:</b> Betty Watchett, Big Bad Voodoo Dollie<br />
<b>Best Blocker: </b>Betty Watchett<br />
<b>Best Jammer:</b> Big Bad Voodoo Dollie<br />
<b>MVP</b>: Shawshank
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HRD Knockouts Awards</h4>
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<b>Best Teammate:</b> Mary Queen of Skates<br />
<b>Best Blocker:</b> Mommy Fearest<br />
<b>Best Jammer: </b> Bustin Beaver<br />
<b>MVP:</b> Mary Queen of Skates </blockquote>
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Houston All Stars Awards</h4>
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<b>Best Teammate:</b> Lisa Lava, Hot Assets<br />
<b>Best Blocker:</b> The Angie Christ<br />
<b>Best Jammer: </b> Death by Chocolate<br />
<b>MVP: </b> Death by Chocolate </blockquote>
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<span style="font-size: large;">League Awards: </span></h3>
<b>Best NSO: </b> Jesse Jams<br />
<b>Most Improved Skater:</b> Erma Gerd<br />
<b>Official of the Year:</b> Private Been Jammin'<br />
<b>Rookie of the Year: </b> The Branimal<br />
<b>2013 Champions: </b>The Bayou City Bosses<br />
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Congratulations to all of our 2013 award winners! Here's to another wonderful season with Houston Roller Derby - look out 2014!<br />
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Whatever our diet, most of us are lucky enough to never have to worry about our pantry shelves going empty. That's why we were honored to volunteer for those in our community who don't get to have that peace of mind. A group of 24 HRD members and volunteers headed to the Houston Food Bank on Saturday to help the bank in their mission to feed the city's food insecure. </div>
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We learned about how one local straight-A high school student purposefully flunked her classes so she could go to summer school -- just so she could eat. We learned how the bank provides up to 64,000 meals each year to families in the Houston area. And we learned a little about the hard work it takes to provide that much assistance to the community. </div>
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HRD is proud to be a part of the Houston community, and as a 501c3 non-profit organization we are always on the lookout for ways to give back. Thanks to Houston Food Bank for showing us the ropes and letting us lend a helping hand. Visit <a href="http://www.houstonfoodbank.org/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2862c5; outline: 0px;" target="_blank">www.houstonfoodbank.org</a> to volunteer or find out how they can help you.</div>
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Limit one ticket per ID!</b></span>HoustonRollerDerbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04807699876471939100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637734247548680483.post-59630761766723482122013-07-29T13:16:00.000-07:002013-08-05T13:16:59.169-07:00Houston Roller Derby Bout 6 - Psych Ward Sirens v. Valkyries / Bayou City Bosses v. Brawlers<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"><b>Come join us for our second to last bout of the season, Saturday, August 17! Houston Roller Derby is hosting its 2013 season downtown at the Bayou Music Center (formerly Verizon Wireless Theater) at 520 Texas Avenue!</b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">The teams are gearing up for their final bouts before the championship games in September. The Valkyries are on fire after a big win against the Brawlers, and the Psych Ward Sirens avenged their one loss with a victory over the Bayou City Bosses last game as well. Will the Valkyries take it a</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">ll and surprise the Sirens? Will the Sirens continue their victorious reign this season? </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Bayou City Bosses and the Brawlers are both recovering from the July game after two upsets, both losing to teams they've already beat once this season. Now it's time for a win - who will come out on top? Come out and see how it all unfolds with us on August 17! Who are you rooting for?</span><br /><br /><b style="font-size: 13px;">Bout 1:</b><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Valkyries vs. The Psych Ward Sirens</span><br /><br /><b style="font-size: 13px;">Bout 2:</b><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Brawlers vs. The Bayou City Bosses</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doors open at 6 pm, Bouts start at 7 pm.</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Each bout has two (2) 30 minute periods, with breaks in between. </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">All home bouts are double headers. Get there early to ensure best seating!</span><br /><b><br /><u>Ticket Special:</u></b><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Houston Roller Derby is closing out summer with a Back-2-School special: $10 General Admission ticket with school ID when tickets are purchased at box office on August 17, 2013. Limit one ticket per ID.</span><br /><br /><b style="font-size: 13px;">Tickets:</b><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">$15 General Admission</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">$25 VIP</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Kids 5 and under get in free!</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tickets on sale now!</span><br /><br /><b style="font-size: 13px;">Live Music:</b><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Glenn Bryant band</span><br /><br /><b style="font-size: 13px;">The after party:</b><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Clutch City Squire</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">410 Main St</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Houston, TX 77002</span><br /><b style="font-size: 13px;"><br />Charity of the month:</b><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">More Info Coming Soon!</span></span>HoustonRollerDerbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04807699876471939100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637734247548680483.post-41429607423017289292013-07-25T13:19:00.000-07:002013-08-05T13:19:17.728-07:00HRD Knockouts Kick Off Summer with Yard Sale<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"><b>Come show your support for the Knockouts at their awesome 2013 Yard Sale!</b></span><br />
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HoustonRollerDerbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04807699876471939100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637734247548680483.post-17416442375603437582013-07-24T13:08:00.000-07:002013-08-05T13:09:12.108-07:00HRD All-Stars Reach Their IndieGoGo Goal of $7500!!!<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: large;">HOLY COW, WE DID IT GUYS!</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><br />
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<br />HoustonRollerDerbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04807699876471939100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637734247548680483.post-13050973245743033332013-07-17T13:00:00.000-07:002013-08-05T13:02:44.508-07:00HRD All-Stars Make One Last Desperate Plea! <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Help our all stars get to the division one tournaments this September by donating to their <a href="http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/houston-roller-derby-all-stars-travel-team">Indiegogo campaign</a>! They only have 12 days left to raise $1940!</span><br />
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Check out HRD showing their support at the Houston Gay Pride Parade with Houston's most amazing Mayor Annise Parker!<br />
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<br />HoustonRollerDerbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04807699876471939100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637734247548680483.post-44158522155291387342013-07-02T12:57:00.000-07:002013-08-05T12:58:33.344-07:00Houston All-Stars Are Back Home from ECDX! <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Huge thanks to all of our loving fans for cheering on our Houston All-Stars as they competed this weekend at ECDX in Philly! Our girls made us proud and played tough, well fought games against Montreal (Montreal 254-Houston 147) and Boston (Boston 179-Houston 156). Way to go ladies!</span>HoustonRollerDerbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04807699876471939100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637734247548680483.post-58685956425998735392013-07-01T12:59:00.000-07:002013-08-05T13:00:10.040-07:00Houston Roller Derby Bout 5 - Psych Ward Sirens vs. Bayou City Bosses / Valkyries vs. Brawlers<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"><b>Come join us for our fifth bout of the season, Saturday, July 20! Houston Roller Derby is hosting its 2013 season downtown at the Bayou Music Center (formerly Verizon Wireless Theater) at 520 Texas Avenue!</b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">The Valkyries are out for a big win against the Brawlers this July in a battle for 3rd seed with one win each under their belts! The Valkyries are thirsty for another win after their big upset over the bosses in the first game of the season. Will they be able to hold back the Brawlers? Or will the Brawl</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">ers prevail?<br />The Psych Ward Sirens and the Bayou City Bosses both have one loss and 3 wins this season and are tied for 1st and 2nd. Will the Bosses be able to hold back the Sirens and create another upset over the championship holders? Or will the Sirens prevail to reclaim their 1st place standing from the past two seasons? Come out and see how it all unfolds with us on July 20! Who are you rooting for?<br /><br />Bout 1:<br />The Valkyries vs. The Brawlers<br /><br />Bout 2:<br />Psych Ward Sirens vs. Bayou City Bosses<br /><br />Doors open at 6 pm, Bouts start at 7 pm.<br />Each bout has two (2) 30 minute periods, with breaks in between.<br />All home bouts are double headers. Get there early to ensure best seating!<br /><br />Tickets:<br />$15 General Admission<br />$25 VIP<br />Kids 5 and under get in free!<br />Tickets on sale now!<br /><br />Live Music:<br />Glenn Bryant band<br /><br />The after party:<br />Lucky's Pub (HEIGHTS)<br />2520 Houston Ave<br />Houston, TX 77009<br /><br />Charity of the month:<br />International Rett Syndrome Foundation</span>HoustonRollerDerbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04807699876471939100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637734247548680483.post-22263727821325815502013-06-13T12:53:00.000-07:002013-08-05T12:56:03.460-07:00The Endless Summer Extravaganza<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Check out their 2013 photos, courtesy of PhotoFinish Art & Photograph!<br />
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The Houston Roller Derby All-Stars are Houston’s dream team - the league’s most talented and dedicated skaters cherry-picked out of its four home teams. These women train a minimum of three times a week and have played against numerous cities across the U.S. since 2006. They are currently ranked 28th worldwide by the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).</div>
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Houston Roller Derby is gearing up for a truly amazing All-Star season this year, but we need your support.</div>
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We are training like never before, and with our hard work and your support we will have the opportunity to represent Houston in one of the WFTDA Division One Tournaments this September!</div>
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A successful season requires a considerable amount of time, effort, and of course, money. It takes a lot of Benjamins to send our All-Star skaters all over the nation to represent the 4<span style="font-size: 10px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> largest city in the US. All of this means that we need to raise $$$ and we’re asking for your donations so our skaters can focus on their training.</div>
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Our All-Stars are comprised of TWENTY amazing skaters, and here’s a little idea of how much money it takes just ONE skater to travel for an away game: </div>
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--$75+ to buy her a roller derby helmet.</div>
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--$120+ to outfit her in our pink and black All-Star uniforms.</div>
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--$500 per trip to send her to play out of state.</div>
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Not to mention every skater has to have the requisite skates, wheels, bearings, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, mouth guards and more, all of which can add up to over $700 per skater! </div>
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<li>Donate <span style="text-decoration: underline;">ANY</span> amount and you get our undying love and support for all time!</li>
<li>Donate $25 and you get two HRD stickers and a koozie!</li>
<li>Donate $50 and you get all rewards of previous levels + and an autographed All Star photo!</li>
<li>Donate $100 and you get all rewards of previous levels + limited edition All-Star t-shirt!</li>
<li>Donate $250 and you get all rewards of previous levels + invite to special happy hour with the whole team upon return from the East Coast Derby Extravaganza (ECDX) held in Feasterville, PA June 28-30, 2013!</li>
<li>Donate $500 and you get all rewards of previous levels + a pair of VIP tickets to the bout of your choice!</li>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING</span> you contribute helps us get one step closer to domination! We sincerely appreciate all of your continued support and love!</div>
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Other Ways You Can Help</div>
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If you’re not able to contribute funds but would like to sponsor in kind or volunteer, please write us at info@houstonrollerderby.com. We’d love to hear from you!</div>
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For more information about Houston Roller Derby, visit <a href="http://www.houstonrollerderby.org/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1eb9c1; text-decoration: none;">www.houstonrollerderby.org</a><a href="http://www.ifsc-climbing.org/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1eb9c1; text-decoration: none;"><br /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/houston-roller-derby-all-stars-travel-team">Show the Houston All-Stars your love and support by donating to their campaign and help them reach their goal of $7500 by July 29, 2013! </a></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: medium;">We Want YOU For Junior Derby!</span></strong><br /><strong>Houston Roller Derby is starting a youth roller derby league for girls age 7-17!</strong></div>
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HRD's Junior Derby league aims to create an opportunity for girls under the age of 18 to explore health, leadership, and FUN while learning the world's fastest growing women's sport - flat track roller derby! Girls of all ability are welcome! For more information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:juniorderby@houstonrollerderby.com" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1366913021768_19645" rel="nofollow" style="color: #e03ab4; cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">juniorderby@houstonrollerderby.com</a> !</div>
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<li>Session 1 begins June 22 and ends September 21. <strong>Both 7-10 year-olds and 11-17 year old groups will have their first session on Saturday, June 22. </strong></li>
<li>7-10 year-olds meet one Saturday of the month, with the option of attending one of the 'big girl' classes for a one-on-one session with a designated 'Big Sister'.</li>
<li>11-17 year-olds meet every Saturday of the month except for on the days the 7-10 year-olds meet (once a month). During these Saturday sessions, the 11-17 year-olds are welcome to come to practice and mentor the 7-10 year-olds as a 'Big Sister'.</li>
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<li>Please be prepared to arrive early to allow time for gearing up and allow time after for gearing down.</li>
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<li>For 11-17 year-olds, the cost of the program is $100 for tuition; $50 for mandatory WFTDA supplementary insurance; and $35 for uniforms.</li>
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HoustonRollerDerbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04807699876471939100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637734247548680483.post-41692523103803038002013-05-20T12:33:00.000-07:002013-08-05T12:38:26.956-07:00Bout 3 - Wins, Successes, Awesome!BIG THANKS to all of our fans who made it out last night! What a great way to celebrate armed forces day and our 8th season anniversary! Congratulations to the Bayou City Bosses and the Psych Ward Sirens for taking home victories. Come see us at HIS on June 1 and 2 for our HRD Southern Scramble when all 4 of our home teams take on teams from across Texas!
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The Psych Ward Sirens took home a win against the Valkyries 165-97, while the Bayou City Bosses beat the Brawlers 183-103!<br />
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Thank you OKRA Charity Saloon for hosting our after party!<br />
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<br />HoustonRollerDerbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04807699876471939100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637734247548680483.post-40456618895028734952013-05-20T12:10:00.000-07:002013-05-24T12:11:23.833-07:00Houston Roller Derby Bout 4: Bosses v. Valkyries / Sirens v. Brawlers<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">Houston Roller Derby is bringing its 2013 season to downtown at the Bayou Music Center (formerly Verizon Wireless Theater) at 520 Texas Avenue!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">Join us for our fourth bout of the season, Saturday, June 15! Each team has played each other once this season and some teams are out for blood to even the score! Come out and watch another amazing bout as the teams battle it out for rankings. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">The Bayou City Bosses and the Psych Ward Sirens each have two wins and one loss under their belts. The Valkyries and the </span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">Brawlers need to bring home wins to have a chance at the top brackets. Who will prevail? Will the Valkyries be able to hold back the Bosses again in another rematch? Will the Brawlers come back from their latest loss and upset the Sirens? Come out and see how everything unfolds with us on June 15!<br /><br />Bout 1:<br />Psych Ward Sirens vs. The Brawlers<br /><br />Bout 2:<br />The Valkyries vs. Bayou City Bosses<br /><br />Doors open at 6 pm, Bouts start at 7 pm.<br />Each bout has two (2) 30 minute periods, with breaks in between.<br />All home bouts are double headers. Get there early to ensure best seating!<br /><br />Tickets:<br />$15 General Admission<br />$25 VIP<br />Kids 5 and under get in free!<br />Tickets available now here: <a href="http://houstonrollerderby.com/index.php/shop/tickets/" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>houstonrollerderby.com/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>index.php/shop/tickets/</a><br /><br />The afterparty:<br />Lucky's Pub<br />801 St Emanuel St<br />Houston, TX 77003<br /><br />Charity of the month:<br />Abandoned Animal Rescue</span>HoustonRollerDerbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04807699876471939100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637734247548680483.post-60498020754537192722013-05-06T12:10:00.000-07:002013-05-24T12:10:29.681-07:00HRD Southern Scramble!<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">Join us this summer for Houston Roller Derby's Southern Scramble June 1st & 2nd for two packed days of derby-action! </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">We're hosting 4 bouts featuring your favorite HRD teams vs. teams from all across Texas. We will also have pay-to-play open scrimmages for anyone who's wftda insured, and a special Men's Derby Boot Camp in light of the latest addition of our co-ed team!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">Registration details and more information coming soon!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" /><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"><br />Saturday, June 1:<br />-Denton County Outlaws - Men's Derby Boot Camp<br />-The Brawlers (HRD) vs. Spindletop Rollergirls<br />-The Valkyries (HRD) vs. Dallas Derby Devils B-team<br />-The Bayou City Bosses (HRD) vs. The Hustlers (Texas Rollergirls)<br />-The Psych Ward Sirens (HRD) vs. Brazos Valley Derby Girls<br /><br />Sunday, June 2:<br />-Pay to Play Open Scrimmages<br />-Houston All-Stars vs Visiting All Stars mix up<br /><br /><br />Tickets (ON SALE NOW!):<br />-Spectator Pass (Saturday Only) - $15 *4 bouts*<br />-Spectator Pass (Sunday Only) - $10 *scrimmages + bout*<br />-Spectator Weekend Pass - $20 *5 bouts + scrimmages*<br />Purchase Tickets Here: <a href="http://houstonrollerderby.com/index.php/shop/tickets/" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>houstonrollerderby.com/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>index.php/shop/tickets/</a><br /><br />SKATER PASSES (Registration Open Soon!) <br />-Men's Boot Camp Skater - $30 *Includes boot camp + weekend pass*<br />-Weekend Pass + Sunday Scrimmage - $30<br />-Sunday Scrimmage + Sunday Bout - $20<br /><br />Purchase Boot Camp Package Here: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fhoustonrollerderby.com%2Findex.php%2Fshop%2Fboot-camp-packages%2F&h=FAQFepbfu&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>houstonrollerderby.com/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>index.php/shop/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>boot-camp-packages/</a><br />Purchase Pass for Pay-to-Play Scrimmages Here: <a href="http://houstonrollerderby.com/index.php/shop/boot-camp-packages/" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>houstonrollerderby.com/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>index.php/shop/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>boot-camp-packages/</a></span>HoustonRollerDerbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04807699876471939100noreply@blogger.com0