After an amazingly excellent stint (read: TWO sold-out bouts) at the 23rd Street Armory, Philly Roller Girls is back and rarin' to go at the Class of 1923 this weekend. For those of you who either a) don't follow derby so much or b) have been hiding under a rock, we're giving you just a few more short days to prepare yourselves for the awesomeness that is our 2011 home season. Go ahead. We'll wait. Prepared? Good.
In all seriousness, we're committed to making sure your experience at one of our events is top-notch, mostly because we believe that flat track derby is the Queen of Sports. For the uninitiated, it has the thrills and spills you're looking for in a sport, with some of the glamor and camp that you won't find in other women's sports. And as for you die-hards...well, we simply love you. Can't wait to have you back in the family this weekend.
So, once again, this Saturday, April 2 at the Class of 1923 Arena, doors at 5pm, first bout at 6pm. Children under 5 are free and if you get your tickets online NOW, you'll save! http://bit.ly/gLSwRS
We're looking at the #4-ranked PRG Liberty Belles taking on #7-ranked Charm City from Baltimore. If you love east coast sports, you'd be crazy to miss this match-up. And, if you enjoy undergarments, you'd be hard-pressed to like anything better than our Heavy Metal Hookers vs. the Philthy Britches. Believe things are gonna get heated. Why would you miss it?
As always, for more info, please check our website, www.phillyrollergirls.com. See you there!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Why We Love Our Travel Teams.
Here in Ill-a-delphia, we're sports-lovin' folk. Though many of us hail from around the country (and indeed, other countries here at PRG) we're all drawn together by our passion for sports, and specifically women's flat track roller derby.
Philly Roller Girls boasts three amazing home teams--the Broad Street Butchers, the Heavy Metal Hookers, and the Philthy Britches. But what stokes the fires for these teams, and what makes them evolve as better skaters season after season, is our travel teams--the Independence Dolls, and the Liberty Belles.
Many of you who follow WFTDA leagues and standings know the Belles, who took 4th place this past November at the National Championships in Chicago, IL, hosted by the excellent skaters at Windy City. The Belles are constantly striving to learn new skills by picking challenging match-ups and seeking out the uncharted territory in roller derby strategy.You can check them out next weekend at Wild West Showdown and see this artfully put into play.
By honing these skills on a high-level national landscape, the Belles have produced a trickle-down effect within the league. These hard-working skaters have taken their knowledge and put it into play with the home teams. This means better and better derby for our home team fans here in Philly.
Just as promising is the development and growth within our second travel team, the Independence Dolls. In many ways, the Dolls can be considered a "B" or farm system team for the Belles. But these skaters have done amazing things in their own right. Last weekend, the Dolls trucked on down to Baltimore to take on Charm City's B'More Bananas. The Dolls beat the Bananas 201-127, showing some of that cultivated Philly skill and representing Philly Roller Girls in style.
Local fans will have plenty of opportunities to check out both the Dolls and the Belles this season, as all of our fast-paced bouts are double-headers featuring teams of all skill-sets from around the country. And if that sounds amazing, just wait until we roll out info about the 5th Annual East Coast Derby Extravaganza, coming in June.
Check our site frequently for our schedule of bouts this year. Don't miss a hit from our home and travel teams!
Philly Roller Girls boasts three amazing home teams--the Broad Street Butchers, the Heavy Metal Hookers, and the Philthy Britches. But what stokes the fires for these teams, and what makes them evolve as better skaters season after season, is our travel teams--the Independence Dolls, and the Liberty Belles.
Many of you who follow WFTDA leagues and standings know the Belles, who took 4th place this past November at the National Championships in Chicago, IL, hosted by the excellent skaters at Windy City. The Belles are constantly striving to learn new skills by picking challenging match-ups and seeking out the uncharted territory in roller derby strategy.You can check them out next weekend at Wild West Showdown and see this artfully put into play.
By honing these skills on a high-level national landscape, the Belles have produced a trickle-down effect within the league. These hard-working skaters have taken their knowledge and put it into play with the home teams. This means better and better derby for our home team fans here in Philly.
Just as promising is the development and growth within our second travel team, the Independence Dolls. In many ways, the Dolls can be considered a "B" or farm system team for the Belles. But these skaters have done amazing things in their own right. Last weekend, the Dolls trucked on down to Baltimore to take on Charm City's B'More Bananas. The Dolls beat the Bananas 201-127, showing some of that cultivated Philly skill and representing Philly Roller Girls in style.
Local fans will have plenty of opportunities to check out both the Dolls and the Belles this season, as all of our fast-paced bouts are double-headers featuring teams of all skill-sets from around the country. And if that sounds amazing, just wait until we roll out info about the 5th Annual East Coast Derby Extravaganza, coming in June.
Check our site frequently for our schedule of bouts this year. Don't miss a hit from our home and travel teams!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Charmed, I'm Sure...
Today our Independence Dolls are headed down I-95 to take on Baltimore's finest, Charm City Roller Girls. It's one bout of a sweetheart double header, which will also feature Charm's All-Stars taking on the Tampa Bay Derby Darlins. (Psst! Don't tell Tampa it's in the 40s today in the Mid-Atlantic. They may turn around.)
Good luck to our Dolls! Love to Charm City!
Good luck to our Dolls! Love to Charm City!
Friday, February 18, 2011
What It's All A-Bout...
Here at Philly Roller Girls, our bout production committee works pretty durn hard to put together some challenging bouts that'll entertain our local fans. At our 2011 season opener of February 12th, we invited our sisters to the west, Pittsburgh's Steel City Hurtin' to take on our all-stars, the Liberty Belles. The Hurtin' put up quite a fight, particularly in the second period. P-Burgh jammers 'Snot Rocket Science and Hurricane Heather threw down against the Belles, but ultimately, the black and blue ousted the black and yellow: PRG 138, Steel Hurtin', 60.
For the second half of our hot-tempered double header, 2010 Champs the Broad Street Butchers took on their Warrior Cup rivals, the Philthy Britches. Those Philthy Britches claimed dominance from nearly the first whistle, and kept up an impressive offensive throughout. With a host of new faces on each squad--and colorful new Britches tailcoats, straight outta Fashion Week--the Britches ultimately bested the Butchers, 96-35.
But the real winners of the night, as always, was the league itself. Philly Roller Girls is always humbled by the excitement and passion of our fans. We were thrilled to have hosted a sold-out bout at the 23rd Street Armory. Many thanks to all of our volunteers, Cricket Hill Beer, Stockertown Beverage, Bonner's and the Armory staff for being such excellent folks to deal with. Get your tickets now for March 12th, back at the Armory. It'll no doubt sell out again just as quickly.
2011's just getting started. You wait and see. We are...Philly!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Dear Philly...
We often get a lot of emails that begin just like this, and end in "Can you tell me how to register for the ECE?" Our Facebook page is one excellent resource for learning more about how you can participate in the Fifth Annual East Coast Derby Extravaganza: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Philly-Roller-Girls/10361082185
But basic info can often be found on our website, here: http://phillyrollergirls.com/ece
We're also hoping this blog can be a great Q&A resource for all with an interest in learning more about the ECE and finding ways to participate. Here's to celebrating our 5th Anniversary...which is traditionally associated with "wood." We'll leave it at that.
XOXO
PRG
But basic info can often be found on our website, here: http://phillyrollergirls.com/ece
We're also hoping this blog can be a great Q&A resource for all with an interest in learning more about the ECE and finding ways to participate. Here's to celebrating our 5th Anniversary...which is traditionally associated with "wood." We'll leave it at that.
XOXO
PRG
Entering the Blog-isphere...
Dear Friends and Family of Our Beloved PRG,
Welcome to the Jungle!...er...our new blog. We've tried to do this in the past to some extent, with mixed results. But here we are again, giving it a go and hoping to update you on all kinds of great info and content for the season ahead.
Check back frequently. Ask questions. Post your favorite PRG-pix. And don't forget to dance.
Love,
PRG
Welcome to the Jungle!...er...our new blog. We've tried to do this in the past to some extent, with mixed results. But here we are again, giving it a go and hoping to update you on all kinds of great info and content for the season ahead.
Check back frequently. Ask questions. Post your favorite PRG-pix. And don't forget to dance.
Love,
PRG
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