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May RCR Newsletter
It’s time to come out of your winter hibernation and into the sunshine to celebrate life and your love for derby! The following is a rundown of the amazing bouts and activities you could be hitting in May. Be sure to mark the following dates on your calendar now *and* buy your tickets this hot minute before they’re g-o-n-e.
Fresh Meat Tryouts
Are you an aspiring Derby Girl or know someone who is?
If you are, BE THERE on Saturday, May 7th at 10:45 am for the official tryouts for the RCR Fresh Meat Program* at the Hangar. These tryouts and pre-tryout bootcamps are typically held every 3-6 months.
- Skaters transferring from other roller derby leagues should contact us about their options and are welcome to take part in tryouts.
- For more information, use the Contact Us form and choose Fresh Meat.
*The Rose City Rollers' Fresh Meat training program prepares skaters for derby play at the competitive level by providing the skills and conditioning necessary to play for RCR teams. All RCR skaters must participate in the Fresh Meat program before they are considered for a league team draft. Skaters who survive progress through the Fresh Meat program are drafted to become the newest Rose City Rollers players.
Wheels of Justice vs. Rocky Mountain - Away game
Axles of Annihilation vs. Denver Roller Dolls & Wheels of Justice vs. Denver Roller Dolls - Away game
Sunday, May 8th, 11am-6pm in Denver, CO.
Axles of Annihilation vs. Salt City Derby Girls
Friday, May 13th, 8pm(doors @ 7pm) @ The Hangar at Oaks Park - The Salt City Shakers from Utah travel to the Rose City for a brutal battle with AoA, for the first of two nights of bouting this weekend. Don’t miss it!
Open Scrimmage
Saturday, May 14th, 10am-1pm @ The Hangar at Oaks Park - The pickup scrimmage is a fundraiser, open to skaters of all skill levels over the age of 18 with WFTDA insurance. Join the action - just five bucks to watch or play. Free admission for volunteers. Women play from 10am to noon; with co-ed play from noon to 1pm.
High Rollers vs. Break Neck Betties
Wheels of Justice vs. Texas Rollergirls
Friday, May 20th, 8pm(doors @ 7pm) @ The Hangar at Oaks Park - The Texecutioners of the Texas Rollergirls, currently ranked #2 in the South Central Region, travel to Portland to take on WoJ, ranked #4 in the West Region, for a battle of epic proportions.
Heartless Heathers vs. Guns ‘N Rollers
Rose City Rollers and Big Brothers Big Sisters Sports Buddies Program
An exciting new partnership between RCR and Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest’s Sports Buddies program has been launched. Big Brothers and Big Sisters and kids involved with the program will take part in recreational opportunities with organizations including Mt. Hood Skibowl, Portland Timbers, Nike and the Rose City Rollers. If you have any questions, please contact media@rosecityrollers.com for more information.
WOJ Derby Workshop Series
Saturday, April 9, 3pm - 7pm, @ The Hangar at Oaks Park. Portland's Wheels of Justice are hosting 6 different boot camps January through June. WoJ Workshop - Jamming is the 4th of six. Space is limited to 20 skaters per camp. Contact Scratcher in the Eye to register.
2011 Season
Season Passes - Get ‘Em While They’re Hot! - Rockstar and General Admission passes for the 2011 Season are available through the Rose City Rollers online store. With your season pass you gain entry to RCR’s regular season bouts PLUS admission to the 2011 WFTDA Western Regional Tournament hosted here in Portland!! You'll also receive special invites to RCR events and a limited edition t-shirt. Get your season pass at the RCR store today!
2011 Season Dates
- 5/13 RCR(AOA) vs. Salt City Derby Girls @ The Hangar
- 5/14 Home Season Game 5 (HR/BNB) @ The Hangar
- 5/20 RCR(WOJ) vs. Texas Rollergirls @ The Hangar
- 5/21 Home Season Game 6 (HH/GNR) @ The Hangar
- 6/3-4 Semi-Final’s Scrambles @ The Hangar
- 6/18 RCR 2011 Championships @ The Expo Center
- 8/13-15 RCR WOJ/Boston/AOA/Rat City/Oly Rollers @ The Hangar
- 8/27 RCR(AOA) vs. Treasure Valley Rollergirls @ The Hangar
- 9/23-25 2011 WFTDA Western Regional Tournament @ Memorial Coliseum
- 11/5 RCR(AOA) vs. Rainy City Roller Dolls @ The Hangar
- 12/2-3 Rose City Rookie Bouts @ The Hangar
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Bridgetown Brawl - WFTDA Western Regional Tournament
The Rose City Rollers will be hosting the 2011 Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) Western Regional Tournament 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.
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New Draftees
Congratulations to the following skaters who were drafted from the program onto RCR league teams on April 21st. Tyger Bomb is the newest member of Guns N’ Rollers, Effy Stone ‘Em is now a Heartless Heather and Nori Spekt and Avalanche are both now Break Neck Betties. Congratulations, ladies!
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YEAHHHHH! The new track is AMAZING, and we still need your help! Contribute $20 or more today to the Rose City Rollers’ Floor it! campaign, and have your name proudly displayed on the ginormous poster hung at the bouts as well as on the RCR website. Get your family, co-workers and friends to sponsor a block of tiles! Just click here, and help us be a part ot RCR 2011 history!
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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 time.
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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.
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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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