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June 2011 - Vol 6 Issue 6

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June RCR Newsletter
This month, home teams wrap up RCR's Season 6 with two fiercely competitive weekends, starting with the Closing Scramble on June 3rd-4th and ending with the Championship Bout at Portland Expo Center on June 18th.  Get your tickets  from our online store.  Seats are limited and both events will sell out fast, so get your tickets today! That means NOW, before you forget, miss out and end up doing something really lame instead.



RCR Season 6 Championships

 

Season 6 Closing Scrambles
Friday, June 3rd, 6pm (doors @ 5pm) The Hangar at Oaks Park  - Click for details
Saturday, June 4th, 8pm (doors @ 7pm) The Hangar at Oaks Park  - Click for details

RCR Season 6 Championships
Saturday, June 18, 5:45pm - 9:30pm (doors @ 5pm) @ The Portland Expo Center - Click for details



Rosebuds vs. I-5 Rollergirls

Sunday, June 5, 2:30pm (doors @ 2pm) @ The Hangar at Oaks Park - ThRCR's junior derby league takes on the I-5 Rollergirls of Seattle in an informal scrimmage.  


2011 East Coast Extravaganza @ Philadelphia

Fri.–Sun., June 24-26 @ Philadelphia - A weekend full of derby goodness in the City of Brotherly Love will see more than 90 leagues in 46 bouts, including our own Wheels of Justice taking on Gotham Girls Roller Derby Friday night and Philly Roller Girls on Saturday.  


WOJ Derby Workshop Series

Saturday, June 11, 3pm - 7pm, @ The Hangar at Oaks Park - The last of six workshops in a series offered by uber-talented WoJ skaters focuses on being a pivot and what it means to communicate within a pack. Contact Scratcher in the Eye to register.


Open Scrimmage

Saturday, June 4, 10am-1pm @ The Hangar at Oaks Park - The fundraiser pickup scrimmage is open to skaters of all skill levels over 18. It's $5 to watch or play (proof of WFTDA or USARS insurance is required to scrimmage). If anyone wants to help ref/ jam time/volunteer, you'll get in for free.  


Community Partnerships

We will soon be unveiling our online application for other non profits to apply to be an RCR Quarterly Community Partner. Our new online application will be launched this summer and will assist us in the selection of our Q4 charity. Keep an eye on our website for more information.

Our Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest Sports Buddies partnership is in full swing and gaining momentum. Click here for program details.


Travel Team Draftees

Congratulations to the returning and newly drafted skaters of the RCR All-Star Teams, Wheels of Justice and Axles of Annihilation!!! Wait 'til you see this line-up!  


2011 Season Dates

  • 6/3-4      Semi-Final’s Scrambles @ The Hangar
  • 6/18       RCR 2011 Championships @ The Expo Center
  • 7/9         AOA vs. Terminal City Roller Girls in Vancouver BC
  • 8/12       WOJ vs. Boston Derby Dames @ The Hangar
  • 8/13       AOA vs. Seattle’s Reign of Terror & Rat City vs. Boston @ The Hangar
  • 8/14       Jet City vs. Boston Derby Dames @ The Hangar
  • 8/27       AOA vs. Treasure Valley Rollergirls @ The Hangar
  • 9/23-25  2011 WFTDA West Region Playoffs @ Memorial Coliseum
  • 11/5       AOA vs. Rainy City Roller Dolls @ The Hangar
  • 12/2-3    Rose City Rookie Bouts @ The Hangar

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Bridgetown Brawl - WFTDA West Region Playoffs

The Rose City Rollers will be hosting the 2011 Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) West Region Playoffs Sept 23-25 at the Memorial Coliseum!!! Subscribe to the Bridgetown Brawl newsletter, ask and discuss on the RCR Fan Forum, and get tournament announcements on Facebook and Twitter. Bridgetown Brawl

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Derby Daze

Derby Daze 2011   


Volunteer Opportunities with RCR

The Rose City Rollers need you! Rose City is currently looking for volunteers to keep our fast-paced, skater owned and operated 501c3 non-profit organization running smoothly. Check out job opportunities here or email us at volunteer@rosecityrollers.com. Not only will you be earning the adoration of 100+ derby girls, but you'll be building valuable resume skills and will receive a tax deduction for your travel and expenses.

Sponsorship Opportunities with RCR

The Rose City Rollers are proud to offer local businesses a tremendous opportunity to align their brand with Portland's fastest growing all-female sport - roller derby. RCR's sixth season of bringing derby to the masses will offer unprecedented exposure to niche markets for Portland brands. Get in on the action! Check out sponsorship packages and a promo video here or email us at sponsorship@rosecityrollers.com

Charitable Opportunities

We will soon be accepting applications for 2011 charities. Stay tuned to www.rosecityrollers.com for details on how to apply. 

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WFTDA Logo About Rose City Rollers

The Rose City Rollers develop women of attitude, athleticism and passion to play a hard-hitting sport of speed and skill. As pioneers in the rebirth of roller derby RCR continues to foster its growth. The league's goals are to serve our community by empowering women and girls, providing entertainment for our fans and supporting charitable causes. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, formed in 2004, and a founding member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association.

For more information visit www.rosecityrollers.com

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