New Drafts and Retirees

Houston Roller Derby would like to congratulate our most recently drafted skaters to their new teams! 
Last night, 11 fresh meat skaters were drafted to one of our four home teams. Please help us welcome them as the newest members of our league. We can't wait to show them off to all of our fans next season!

Newly Drafted Skaters
The Valkyries:
The Branimal
Dallas Scars
Onerhea
Selph Destruction

The Bayou City Bosses:
Jenetic Defect

The Brawlers:
Candy Codeine
Rabid Monkey
T-Wrecks

The Psych Ward Sirens:
Teetotalher
Muhammad Holly
Eenie Meanie

Congratulations ladies! Welcome.

Unfortunately, with new drafts, we also have to say good bye to those who will be retiring after 2012. We'll miss the following HRD members next season:

Retiring Skaters


   Captain Crunch      Dirty Diana         Kiki Mojo

  Raven Knockahoe        Wicked Sweet         Bazinga

      Blue J            Chicken (Coach)       Mikey Hates It

 

   Rachael Rayge      Dr. Shocktapus


The Valkyries:
Bazinga
Wicked Sweet
Captain Crunch
Dirty Diana

The Bayou City Bosses:
Rachel Rayge
Kiki Mojo
Chicken (Coach)

The Brawlers:
Blue J
Raven Knockahoe

The Psych Ward Sirens:
Dr. Shocktapus

Refs:
Mikey Hates It

Houston Roller Derby 2012 Championship Bout

Houston Roller Derby is hosting its 2012 season in downtown Houston at the Bayou Music Center (formerly Verizon Wireless Theater) at 520 Texas Avenue!

Join us for our 2012 season Championship bout Saturday, September 15!
This will be our last and final bout of the 2012 season, so you won't want to miss it!

Come watch our four home teams battle it out for 1st - 4th place and see who takes it all this year! 

Championship Bout:
Game 1: Bayou City Bosses vs. The Valkyries - 3rd & 4th Place
Game 2: Psych Ward Sirens vs. The Brawlers - Championship

Doors open at 6 pm, Bouts start at 7 pm.
Each bout has two (2) 30 minute periods, with breaks in between.
All home bouts are double headers. Get there early to ensure best seating!

Tickets:
$15 General Admission
$25 VIP
Kids 5 and under get in free!

Get your tickets to this bout now before we sell out!

Note: VIP Tickets for the bout are SOLD OUT! General Admission Tickets are still available. All tickets sales will be taken down from this site on Friday, September 14, 2012. After that you can get your tickets at LiveNation.com or at the Bayou Music Center box office.

Houston Roller Derby Fall 2012 Tryouts

Do YOU have what it takes to be a Houston Roller Derby girl? Come out and show us! HRD is hosting its post-season tryouts in two weeks! 
Note: HRD hosts tryouts a few times throughout the year for skaters who want to ultimately join one of our four home teams that bout on a monthly basis before fans.

Fall 2012 Tryout Dates: 

*Must attend all three days* 

Wednesday, September 19, 2012. 7:00pm-10:00pm @ Houston Indoor Sports
Thursday, September 20, 2012. 7:00pm-10:00pm @ Houston Indoor Sports
Sunday, September 23, 2012. 5:00pm-7:00pm @ Houston Indoor Sports

Houston Indoor Sports
221 Barren Springs Drive #15
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 528-4345

Please bring $30 for tryout fees on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. 
It is recommended that you get there early to fill out any necessary paperwork you may need and have time to gear up before tryouts.
All skaters must be 18 years or older.
No previous derby experience is needed to tryout, however you will be assessed on basic derby skills such as falls, stops, endurance, speed, and agility.

Equipment 
*We do have gear that can be borrowed until you are able to purchase your own.*
Skates can be rented for $3.

Please bring the following: 

• Helmet 
• Mouth Guard 
• Elbow Pads 
• Knee Pads 
• Wrist Guards 
• Skates 

For more information about our Fall Tryouts, or if you'd like to RSVP, please email recruitment@houstonrollerderby.com 
We hope to see you there!