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September RCR Newsletter
We’ve been waiting (and waiting) and counting the days, and September is finally here! Roller girls all over the western region are atwitter about the highly anticipated Bridgetown Brawl, the biggest derby event to hit Portland since EVER! But before that, check out a United Cerebral Palsy Walk and Roll and a super colossal dance party fundraiser with the High Rollers. Read on for details.
Bridgetown Brawl - WFTDA West Region Playoffs
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The Rose City Rollers will be hosting the 2011 Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) West Region Playoffs! Bridgetown Brawl will take over Memorial Coliseum for 3 days and includes 17 bouts between the top 10 teams out of 34 that make up the western region. Current rankings in order from seed 1-10 include Oly Rollers, Rocky Mountain Rollergirls, Denver Roller Dolls, Rose City Rollers, B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls, Rat City Rollergirls, Sacred City Derby Girls, Jet City Rollergirls, Tucson Roller Derby and Angel City Derby Girls. Check out the full schedule of events and bracket at http://www.bridgetownbrawl.com/schedule/.
The West Regional tournament is one of the Big 5 Tournaments, of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, which includes four regions (East, North Central, South Central and West) and the fifth annual WFTDA Championship Tournament to be held November 11-13, in Denver, Colorado.
Subscribe to the Bridgetown Brawl newsletter, ask and discuss on the RCR Fan Forum, and get the latest announcements on Facebook and Twitter. Get your tickets NOW.
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United Cerebral Palsy Walk, Roll ‘n Run
Saturday, September 10, 10am - 12pm @ 1515 SE Water Ave. (near OMSI) - Join roller girls and others as they help raise funds for United Cerebral Palsy’s Family Support Department. Participants can choose from either a 2.5 mile loop or an 8k run along the Springwater Corridor.
High Rollers Fundraiser
Saturday, September 10, 9:30pm @ The Spare Room - Roller girls, raffles and riff raff await at this high energy dance party with the ladies of the High Rollers and Erotic City, a Prince tribute band! The event is a fundraiser for the High Rollers.
Rosebuds Tryouts
Sunday, September 11, 2pm-3:30pm @ The Hangar at Oaks Park
| Girls, ages 12-17, are invited to try out for Rose City Rollers’ junior derby league, the Rosebuds! Bring a helmet, mouth guard, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, quad skates and a parent to see if you have what it takes to be on the team. |
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Fresh Meat Tryouts
To ensure our program is the best that it can be and allow the women already in the Fresh Meat training program to advance to teams, we are postponing our tryouts for new Fresh Meat. We will be sure to keep you updated on the next round of tryouts as the information becomes available. In the meantime, keep skating!
Save the date! October Doubleheader
Saturday, October 22, 6pm (doors @ 5pm) @ The Hangar at Oaks Park - Join us for a doubleheader with bouts not typically seen on a Saturday night. First up, it’s the Rosebuds, RCR’s junior derby league, followed by Rose City Rollers as they take on Portland Men’s Roller Derby. Stay tuned to our website for details.
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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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