| September 27th MVPs |
Congrats to these bout MVPs, who are voted on by the opposing team at the end of each game:
Scored 18 points in 4 jams and also showed her blocking chops with 4 takedowns (1 on the jammer).
Scored 28 points in 4 jams, and skated 8 additional jams as pivot and blocker for the inmates.
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| Hanging up their skates |
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In the post-season double-header on September 27th, the following members of Brooklyn and Manhattan announced their retirement from GGRD.
Please join us in thanking them for their years of hard work and service to the league and wishing them all the best in their future endeaveors!
Chassis Crass
(League Co-Founder, 2003-2008)
Lil' Red Terror
(2004-2008)
Marlene Speedtrich
(2007-2008)
Regina DenTata
(2008)
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| Time to Tailgate! |
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Read the recap of the first of several pre-bout parties this season on murphguide.com, to find out what's in store for fans at this upcoming event...
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| Featured Sponsors |
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"Diamond of the Derby" Sponsor
Official Bout After-Party Sponsor
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| Proud Member of the WFTDA |
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Real. Strong. Athletic. Revolutionary.
Founded in 2004, the WFTDA promotes and fosters the sport of women's flat track derby by facilitating the development of athletic ability, sportswomanship, and goodwill among member leagues. The governing philosophy is "by the skaters, for the skaters."
Women skaters are primary owners, managers, and operators of each member league and of the association. Operational tasks include setting standards for rules, seasons, and safety, and determining guidelines for the national and international athletic competitions of member leagues.
All member leagues have a voice in the decision-making process, and agree to comply with the governing body's policies.
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Gotham home teams sweep visiting teams in second annual post-season double-header
 In the first game of the interleague doubleheader on September 27th, the Brooklyn Bombshells and Montreal Roller Derby's All-Stars, the New Skidz on the Block, battled it out to the last jam, but Brooklyn took it in a thrilling finish, 90-85.  In the second game, the Manhattan Mayhem cruised to a 95-48 victory over Providence Roller Derby's travel team, the Rhode Island Riveters.
Read the full recap HERE and don't miss any breaking GGRD news or bout results! Sign up for instant score updates via your cell phone or e-mail at twitter.com/gothamgirls. Only one more game remains for Gotham Girls Roller Derby's home season-the championship bout on October 25! The Queens of Pain take on the 2007 champion Bronx Gridlock, as Queens guns for their 3rd overall title and Bronx tries to make it two in a row. The fiercest action of the season goes down at the Hunter College Sportsplex, 68th and Lexington, in Manhattan. Save your seat (and a little cash) by getting tickets in advance!
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| Upcoming Events |
10/10-12/08 GGRD All-Stars @ Derby in Dairyland, 2008 WFTDA Eastern Regional Tournament, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI
10/25/08 2008 GGRD League Championship, Hunter College Sportsplex, 8:30pm
11/14-16/08 Northwest Knockdown, 2008 WFTDA Nationals Tournament, Portland Expo Center, Portland, OR (Competing Teams TBD)
11/21/08 Five Boro Fury Awards Party, GGRD's end-of-season celebration, Southpaw, 125 5th Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn, 8pm
12/8/08 GGRD New Skater Call-backs for the 2009 Season |
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Final game of 2008 - the Championship!
This is what we've been working for (and you've been waiting for) all-season...
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Who will be the 2008 season champions? Witness this next chapter in what has become an epic rivalry, as the reigning champion Bronx Gridlock and two-time champion Queens of Pain take each other on in hopes of winning it all!
Extras: Pre-bout Bingo games with prizes from our sponsors; Concessions and merchandise for sale on-site; Half-time entertainment by the GGRD Jeerleaders and special guests; 50/50 Cash raffle and other cool stuff from our sponsors!
Cost: $19.75 (General Admission) / $29.50 (VIP)*
*Please note: VIP tickets are only available for PRE-SALE purchase; VIP ticket holders MUST be 18+ years of age. If a VIP ticket-holder is not 18+ years of age, they will be asked to sit in the General Admission sections regardless, due to insurance requirements.
Purchase tickets in advance BY CLICKING HERE to save cash and time (as well as your spot in the bleachers)!
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Gotham's All-Star Travel Team seeded #1 for Eastern Regionals Tournament in Madison, WI |
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"Very few teams in roller derby can claim the respect that this crew from the Big Apple commands. Since the start of last year's Eastern Regionals in August of 2007, they've strung together a 10-1 record, with that only loss being a narrow 15-pointer at the 2007 Nationals to the eventual champion Kansas City Roller Warriors.
Even more worryingly for anybody who gets in their way, the ten wins of that streak have been by an average of 92 points -- including two shellackings of highly respected top-ten teams in Texas (125-65 in June) and Philly (113-48 in April). It's hard to talk about Gotham without using the word "steamroll" somewhere in the conversation. ... The top-seeded New York posse will face off against either Minnesota or tournament hosts Madison on Friday night at 6:15pm."
GGRD's All-Star Roster:
Ana Bollocks 00 // Anne Phetamean 7 // Ariel Assault 23 // Beatrix Slaughter 42 // Beyonslay Top 40 // Bluebonnet Plague 5 // Bonnie Thunders 340 // Brigitte Barhot Swingin' 60s // Cheap Skate 2 cents // Donna Matrix 2 // Fisti Cuffs 241 // Ginger Snap 80 // Hard Anya i4i // Hyper Lynx 404 // Kandy Kakes Perfect 10 // Raggedy Animal 67 // Scarlett Rage 75 // Surly Temple 99 // Suzy Hotrod 55 // Sweet Sherry Pie 201
Tickets for this event are on sale now and more information on the tournament can be found here.
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Don't miss your chance to join the ranks of the 2009 Fresh Meat - GGRD's Next Recruit Class! |
 Pictured above: GGRD's 2008 New Recruit Class (aka "Fresh Meat"), led by veterans "Beyentree" (far left) and "Meatskate" (far right) at the 2008 East Coast Extravaganza, where they handily defeated the Windy City Rollergirls' new recruit class (aka "Skater Tots")
If you've dreamt of joining the girls on the track, this is your chance!
Gotham Girls Roller Derby announces tryouts for the 2009 season! The details are still in the works, but please save Saturday, December 6th for tryouts and Monday, December 8th for callbacks.
We'll have the registration for Tryouts (and some Skill Nights!) online soon, so be sure you (and your friends) are on the mailing list, to hear about it first. So, dust of those skates (quads only!), get yourself some protective gear (ask us for pointers on what to buy!) and get rollin'...
In the meantime, we'll see you at the Championships on October 25th - watch and learn!!
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"Bad girls from the Big Apple -- rotten to the core"
Gotham Girls Roller Derby |
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