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The G-Rap Attack! VS COMO Derby Dames — DOUBLE HEADER — GRRG skate for charity
Come help The Grand Raggidy Roller Girls fight back on the track on Saturday, March 27th! The Badass Bettys will finally get to show off their newly acquired derby skills with some your very own GRRG skaters! Two teams will duke it out in a charity match to benefit two very deserving charities, The North Kent Food Bank and Ovarian/Cervical Cancer Research. A truck will be parked outside the game to collect personal care items for the North Kent Food Bank. Those who donate will be given $1 off their ticket, not to mention much gratitude for their help! In addition to the donations outside, photos, shirts and other merchandise will be available for sale. Proceeds will be donated to benefit local Ovarian and Cervical Cancer research.
The second bout of the evening will feature our very own G-Rap Attack playing against the COMO Derby Dames from Columbia, Missouri. Warning: This game is not for charity. However, the G-Rap will be sure to hand out some killer hits as they showcase their stellar skating skills! Go get ‘em ladies!
Doors open at five and the awesome derby action starts at six. After the bout meet us at Sazerac and get down with your favorite West Michigan derby girls, the Grand Raggidy Roller Girls.
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Rivertown Sports, 2605 Sanford Ave SW, Grandville, MI
Webstore Grand Opening!!!
Have you ever wanted a Grand Raggidy Roller Girls shirt that was in a color other than what was offered?
The web store has t-shirts in over 7 different colors.
Logo color options of black or white.
Ladies t-shirt sizes start in an extra small.
Men sizes as large as a 5x.
Many items available are available online only! (not available at our games)
Other merchandise items will available soon.
Game Recap: February 20, 2010
The Naptown Roller Girls came rolling into town looking for a good match up and they got one! The G-Rap Attack started the night out facing off against The Warning Belles. The Attack skated like they meant business. Both teams jammed and blocked relentlessly. At the end of the first half, the score was 35-42 with the G-Rap hot on their heels! The Warning Belles played an excellent game and were challenged by the tenacity that is G-RAP ATTACK! The veteran and newer skaters of the Attack have really come together to form a cohesive, effective team. The second half was full of hard hitting and outstanding jamming by both teams. This was the closest game the Belles have skated and there is no doubt that G-RAP had them shakin’ in their skates! The final score was 55-87.
The All Stars battled against the Tornado Sirens for points with every jam from the start of the first whistle blow. The All Stars started out strong in the first half, leading 42-35. The second half proved to be quite the challenge as the Sirens racked up 30 points in the first 7 jams! Now, at this point, some may have counted the All Stars out. But the All Stars knew that they weren’t going down without a fight. This was their house. The next four jams, both teams put points up on the board with the Sirens still in the lead. The tide turned on the Sirens during the eleventh jam when they were unable to score any points; all the while the All Stars began to narrow the gap in the score. The Sirens did not score again. With the last jam about to start, the crowd was roaring and on their feet because score was tied, 85-85. The All Stars demonstrated their effective blocking skills as they made way for their jammer to score ten more points to win the game!!! In the end, this was an awesome matchup, but someone had to win and that night, it was the All Stars!
A special thanks to all our fans and volunteers that came to this show stopping double header. We are extremely thankful for your support! See you on March 27th for another thrilling game with GRRG!
Photo: Micheal Cook
Game Recap: January 23, 2010
The Grand Raggidy Roller Girls hosted the Fort Wayne Derby Girls in a season opener that was action-packed and full of suspense! The first matchup was the G-Rap Attack versus the Fort Wayne SWAT Team. For many G-Rap Attack skaters, this was their first game and they really showed what they were made of. The Attack and SWAT Team came out swinging, taking turns racking up points in the first half. Near the end of the first half, The SWAT Team had several grand slams, making the Attack trail by 38 points.
In the second half, The Attack showed the both their tenacity and heart and the score definitely reflected that. The G-Rap Attack continued to put points up on the board but in the end it just wasn’t enough. The Fort Wayne SWAT Team proved to be a worthy competitor, winning 118-73. The Attack left the track with smiles on their faces because regardless of what the score said, they played hard, had fun and are looking forward to a rematch!
The second bout of the evening was a battle to the end as the GRRG All Stars went toe stop to toe stop against the hard hitting Fort Wayne Bomb Squad. These teams were evenly matched throughout the first half. Each jammer volleyed for points until the 13th jam when the All Stars powered through the pack to score 14 points! The Bomb Squad answered back with some high scoring jams of their own for the remainder of the half and took the lead 38-36.
That, however, was the last time they would see the lead as the All Stars stole the lead back and kept it! The All Stars kept scoring with the help from their blockers. The Bomb Squad continued to rack up points until the very end and nearly came back during the last jam by scoring 16 points. With no time left on the clock, the final score was 107-101. It was a close competitive game until the very last jam and All Stars came out of it victorious.
Photo: Micheal Cook
Once again it is time for Grand Raggidy Roller Girls to take on the Grill at bd’s Mongolian Grill!
How will the re-match turn out? Lots of fun and entertainment!!!
Come join the fun and excitement as your favorite Roller Girls grill-up a fantastic feast.
Thursday, February 25 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. the Grill with be Ours…..
bd’s Mongolian Grill
2619 28th Street
You don’t want to be left out of the re-match, so please RSVP by February 21.
Send your party name, size, and desired time to grrg.guest.grillers@gmail.com
Reservations are strongly encouraged, but if you forget, bring your invitation and we will try to squeeze you in.
Get your invitations from your Favorite Grand Raggidy Roller Girl or you can print them off HERE!
For each invitation brought in, GRRG will get $1 to keep the wonderful sport of Full Contact Roller Derby alive in Grand Rapids.
Don’t forget to tip your Roller Girl Grillerz, all of the money collected at the grill will go to GRRG.
Grand Raggidy Roller Girls VS Naptown Roller Girls — DOUBLE HEADER!
Love comes in all shapes and sizes. For GRRG, love comes in the form of roller derby! The Grand Raggidy Roller Girls are ready to show that love hurts as they host the second double header of the season against the Naptown Roller Girls. The G-Rap Attack will start the night out facing off against The Warning Belles. Immediately following the Attack, The All Stars will wage war against the Tornado Sirens as they fight for both bragging rights and to maintain or improve their regional placement in the North Central Regional rankings of WFTDA.
What better way to show your favorite derby girls some love than by cheering them on Saturday, February 20th, at Rivertown Sports Complex in Grandville MI. The doors open at five so you can get in early, get a seat and get ready for the lovefest at 6:00!
Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010
Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Rivertown Sports, 2605 Sanford Ave SW, Grandville, MI
GRRG All Ages Skate Party
Come join the Grand Raggidy Roller Girls for an evening of roller skating, skate games, prizes, & fun!
Winners of Shoot the Duck and the skate races will receive gift cards.
Prizes from our sponsors!
Come hang out with us, skate off the cold and have a great time! See you at the Spot!
Sunday, January 17
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
$6 will get you in the Door and skating (skate rental included)
Kentwood Fun Spot
14 52nd Street (off of S. Division) MAP
2010 Team Placements!
After two days of show what we’re made of, the Grand Raggidy Roller Girls are happy to announce team placements for the upcoming 2010 season! We are so fortunate to have a great pool of new and veteran skaters to build up our teams and make our league even stronger. Congratulations to all the skaters that have been placed. GRRG is excited to have many new faces in our league and can’t wait to see what 2010 brings!
Basic Training has been a great success! GRRG sees a lot of potential with all our new skaters and are thrilled to see the latest additions to the FULL G-Rap Attack roster! The new blood paired with the veteran experience is sure to be a winning combination! Go get ‘em ladies!
The All Stars are stronger than ever with a core team of dedicated skaters. Every skater has something to add to the team and trust us, the All Stars are ready to bring it! Get ready to see your favorite All Stars as they gear up for a season that is sure to be an exciting one.
Most Valuable Member
New Most Valuable Member (MVM) Announced!
Join me in congratulating Bette Mangler as GRRGs most recent MVM! Mangler has been with GRRG since 2005 and was a member of the Blue Collar Broads once teams were formed. Her first bout was on April 1, 2006, which also happened to be GRRG’s inaugural bout.
As captain of the All Stars since November 2006, she is a proven leader and a powerhouse on the track. Her killer hits make her one of our most feared and toughest blockers our there. She is a master at taking out jammers and opposing blockers, while keeping sin bin time to a minimum. The All Stars missed her dearly when she broke her wrist this year and had to miss out on a few weeks of practice and two games. Fortunately, she heeled up quickly and is back in action!! While her ‘on-the-track’ contributions are impossible to miss it the dedication she shows to the league off the track that has helped earn her the MVM award.
Bette Mangler serves as our League Treasurer and has served on the Sponsorship, PR, and Rules and Training Committees. She is currently an LLC member and continues to put endless hours into making GRRG a successful league.
She always steps in when needed to run practices, teach Basic Training sessions and take on extra responsibilities when presented.
Grand Raggidy Roller Girls VS Fort Wayne Derby Girls - DOUBLE HEADER!
What is your New Year’s Resolution? Why not start out the New Year with a good healthy dose of Roller Derby! On January 23, The Grand Raggidy Roller Girls will host a double header against the Fort Wayne Derby Girls at Rivertown Sports in Grandville.
The G-Rap Attack has a full roster and they know what to do with it. They are ready to show what they’ve got against the Fort Wayne SWAT Team. Our veteran G-Rap skaters paired up with many promising new additions are excited to play hard and have some fun. Come join in the fun and cheer the much loved G-Rap Attack on!
The All Stars and Fort Wayne last battled it out on the track at the East Coast Extravaganza in Philadelphia. GRRG was victorious in Philly and is looking for another win to start the 2010 season out on the right skate. Both the All Stars and Fort Wayne are ranked in the WFTDA North Central Region. This matchup will is a crucial one for either team if they want to keep or improve their rankings. Regardless of rankings and past bouts, GRRG and Fort Wayne are hungry for some derby action. Are you?
Doors open at five and the awesome derby action starts at six. After the bout meet us at Sazerac and get down with your favorite West Michigan derby girls, the Grand Raggidy Roller Girls.
Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010
Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Rivertown Sports, 2605 Sanford Ave SW, Grandville, MI
