GGRD News August 2011  

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Derby Daredevils-GGRD's Triple Header is this Saturday

 

Roller Derby Daredevils: Tickets

Get your tickets now for GGRD's first ever TRIPLE HEADER.

 

August 13th is the 76th anniversary of the first-ever roller derby race at the Chicago Coliseum.  Gotham celebrates with a lineup including New York's men's derby team, the New York Shock Exchange, along with the Denver Roller Dolls, the #3 team in the WFTDA's brutal Western Region.

 

Tickets are available now at ggrdtix.com.    

 

Roller Derby Daredevils: Schedule
Roller Derby Daredevils:
Location & Transportation

The Aviator Sports and Events Center is an exciting new venue for Gotham Girls Roller Derby with a number of nearby attractions within the Gateway National Recreation Area. Come out to Aviator for part or all of the afternoon, with in-and-out privileges for all ticket-holders.   

 

AVIATOR SPORTS AND EVENTS CENTER    

Aviator Sports and Events Center is located at 3159 Flatbush Avenue.

The facility is just south of exit 11S off the Belt Parkway.   

 

MTA Subway: take the 2 or 5 train to Flatbush Avenue / Brooklyn College,

followed by the Q35 bus to the venue.   

 

FAN SHUTTLE BUS 

Additional dedicated shuttle buses for fans will run continuously throughout afternoon and evening, departing from Hank's Saloon, 46 Third Avenue, at Atlantic Avenue, in Brooklyn.  Hank's is convenient to the Atlantic Terminal station and accessible by many subway lines.   

 

Buses for fans are scheduled to leave Hank's at 11am and then every half-hour from noon until 3pm. From 3pm to 11pm buses will loop back from Aviator approximately once an hour.   

 

Buses will be free to go TO the venue, but will cost $5 cash to return to Hank's.  A one-way shuttle bus drive may take 20-40 minutes, so plan accordingly. 


PARKING 

Parking at Aviator is plentiful and FREE.

 
FOOD, BEVERAGES, and AFTERPARTY
Aviator has food and beer available for purchase throughout the day. Sailor Jerry specials are featured during all bouts and at the on-site after party.

Roller Derby Daredevils:

Watch live video stream via Pay-Per-View 

      

 If you can't make it to the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn this Saturday, you can watch the triple header from the comfort of your own computer. $5.99 has you covered for the whole afternoon and evening of action; sign up at:

payperview.gothamgirlsrollerderby.com
 
Wall St. Traitors Fall to Second Wind

WST defeated, 166-77 in Chicago

Traitors fall to Second Wind, 106-77

Photo: Jason Ernst   

 

The Wall Street Traitors put up a heroic fight, but ultimately fell to Windy City's Second Wind on Saturday, July 30th in Chicago. Come support the Traitors as they take on Suburban Brawl of New Jersey's Suburbia Roller Derby this Saturday at GGRD's triple header, Roller Derby Daredevils!

 

Watch Derby at the High Line Rink

Watch a FREE Gotham Girls scrimmage Monday, August 22nd 

GGRD scrimmages on Mon, Aug 22nd at the High Line Rink The Gotham Girls preside over the opening of the High Line rink, along with Susan Sarandon and Friends of the High Line co-founders Joshua David and Robert Hammond.

             

Come celebrate summer with a free GGRD scrimmage held at the High Line Rink! Gotham skaters will hold a scrimmage free for public viewing on Monday evening, August 22nd, weather permitting.

Get there early to get a good view - the whistle blows at 6:30 pm sharp!
10th Avenue at 30th Street, adjacent to The Lot, where fans can enjoy food, beer, and wine while they watch the action.

Watch the Gotham Girls opening the facility in this fun video.

 

Team USA Roster Announced 
Seven GGRD Skaters Representing Their Countries

5 GGRD skaters will represent USA in the World Cup 2011 

       

Next time you see them, congratulate

Bonnie Thunders, Donna Matrix, Fisti Cuffs, Sexy Slaydie, and Suzy Hotrod. These five GGRD skaters were selected to represent Team USA in the Roller Derby World Cup 2011, sponsored by Blood and Thunder Magazine. This historic event takes place December 2-4  in Toronto. Team USA's management includes GGRD All-Star managers Endless Justin and Buster Cheatin

 

Additional congratulations to Arson Tina of Argentina and Brazilian Nut of Brazil -- each securing spots on the rosters of their home nations! 

GGRD 2nd Annual Charity Auction 
Friday night, September 30th
                 

Gotham Girls Roller Derby is proud to announce the date and location of its Second Annual Charity Auction!

 

Silent and live auction items will include artwork, event tickets, gift baskets, and partner prizes, as well as creations from the Gotham Girls themselves.

 

Festivities start at 8:00pm on Friday, September 30th at the New York Foundation for the Arts, located in the historic DUMBO district of Brooklyn. Food from San Loco and drinks from Brooklyn Brewery and Sailor Jerry will be available. Buy your tickets now

   

NYC life broadcast of July 23rd Double-Header
Manhattan vs. Wicked Pissahs, Bronx vs. Boston Blackouts 
Did you miss the last live bout at Hunter College?
Stay up late or set your DVR to record the latest bouting show on NYC life.
The July 23rd double-header comes to Channel 25 (or 22 on Cablevision) this Friday night at 12:30am (aka early Saturday morning August 13th).

The 90-minute show will subsequently be available for free streaming along with the rest of this season's action at www.ggrd-nyclife.com.

Watch for the debut of the exciting HELMET CAM!

   

IN THIS ISSUE
Triple Header: Roller Derby Daredevils
WST defeated by Chicago
High Line Rink Scrimmage
Team USA Roster
GGRD Charity Auction
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