If you are wondering what to do on a Saturday night in Grand Rapids, I'd suggest coming to the
Roller Derby with us! I just got this update from the Roller Derby Gals and thought I would pass it
on to all of you. I have mentioned the Grand Raggidy Roller Girls before ( see links at bottom of article)
for an evening of unparalleled fun and flat track skating prowess, it doesn't get any better!
Hope to see you there!
Copy of the email I received from Grand Raggidy Roller Girl, Bette Mangler:
Roller derby girls are known for being tough as nails and fearless to a fault. The Grand Raggidy Roller
Girls are a prime example of that tenaciousness. The hometown league's Travel Team has never
backed down from a challenge, and that's just what they'll face when they kick off their season
April 26th against the phenomenal derby powerhouse known as the Windy City Rollers. The Windy
City Rollers of Chicago have jumped the ranks in the Women's Flat Track Derby Association(WFTDA)
in the past year. In August '07, they took second place at WFTDA's Eastern Regionals, earning a
coveted spot at Nationals that fall in Austin, Texas, where they made a strong showing. They currently
are WFTDA ranked 7th in the nation, sharing the top ten with such big names as Carolina, Texas and
New York. Simply put, these ladies kick all kinds of derby butt.
They're also a close sister league and longtime friends to the GRRG, and the two leagues are excited to
finally meet on the flat track for the first time. The Grand Raggidy Roller Girls Travel Team is ready for
the challenge and the elevated level of competition that the April 26th game promises to bring. The
GRRG were able to place 11th at WFTDA's Eastern Regionals this past August. The recent restructure
of the league leaves the newly formed Travel Team with most of the league's strongest, fastest and
seasoned players. And since the GRRG skaters no longer compete against one another, they're sharing
all their secrets, teaching one another new tricks, training harder and getting way better, way faster. Not
to mention, they'll be unveiling some great, new Travel Team skaters this season.
The GRRG's new venue has a smaller capacity, and tickets are sure to be in high demand for the
season's events. Buy early to ensure a seat. Stay tuned for more updates, or check out gr-rollergirls.com.
Event details:
Saturday, May 17
Doors at 5 p.m.; action at 6 p.m.
Rivertown Sports, 2605 Sanford Ave SW
Tickets are $10 presale, $15 at the door
Limited pre-sale tickets available through brownpapertickets.com.
UPDATE: April 26 Bout was Standing Room Only, so come early and get your seat!
More Derby Articles:
Championship Bout - Final FaceOff
Warning: Roller Derby is Addictive
Biff! Bam! Oomph! Roller Derby & Real Estate
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I can't believe there are 6 teams better than them. Our girls are GOOD and they couldn't make a dent.
Props to the local grrrrls. You fought honorably.
The skill and downright guts still amaze me - after watching quite a few falls, I felt for the bruises they were going to have! The rematch should be better - they know what to watch for now.
I see you as the jammer quick and sneaky