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Grand Raggidy Roller Girls VS NEO Roller Girls — DOUBLE HEADER!
The Grand Raggidy Roller Girls are ready for a battle of the broads in a double header against North East Ohio’s Rock ‘N’ Roller Girls! Not only is this the first time the two leagues will duke it out, it is also the last home bout for GRRG until September!!! So get your tickets and get ready for a show as the hits keep coming courtesy of GRRG.
The G-Rap Attack! will play against NEO’s Audio Assault in the first of two games of this double header. The Attack is prepared to show NEO a thing or two about roller derby with their ever growing roster and skill. Like any one hit wonder, the Audio Assault will have their moments on the track but the G-Rap Attack! is the real rock star in this show.
The second bout will be the All Stars versus the Rock ‘N’ Roller Girls. The All Stars are currently ranked 9th in the North Central Region and are always pushing to improve their standing. NEO is a WFTDA Apprentice league trying to climb the ropes in their third season. They show great promise as a future league of the WFTDA. How these games will play out is still unknown, but we all know who the favorite is…
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010
Time: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Rivertown Sports, 2605 Sanford Ave SW, Grandville, MI
5 years of Derby in Grand Rapids!
Time flies when you’re having fun! April marks the five year anniversary of the Grand Raggidy Roller Girls League! What better way to recognize this special day than by having a double header against the Cincinnati Roller Girls.
The G-Rap Attack will kick off the event playing against the Cincinnati Silent Lambs. With a fresh lineup and high spirits, the Attack is ready to get on the track and get down to business. Be sure to get there early to get a good seat! This game is sure to be a fantastic start to a mind-blowing evening with your favorite roller girls!
Following the Attack, the second game of the evening will showcase the All Stars versus the Black Sheep. The All Stars have matched up against the Black Sheep on multiple occasions, but have not yet claimed a victory. The All Stars will be going into this match with a winning record and hope to continue the streak. Cincy is currently ranked fourth in the North Central Region. There is no doubt that CRG will be a worthy competitor. GRRG is more prepared than ever and wants to take the win.
Now, you may be telling yourself that this sounds like an amazing night full of fun and heart racing action, but wait! There’s more! To celebrate the five year anniversary of GRRG, the first 200 fans will receive a special treat! Our merchandise will also be marked 20% off so be sure to visit the merch booth while your there!
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Rivertown Sports, 2605 Sanford Ave SW, Grandville, MI
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
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
We are seeking a new coach to train GRRG skaters in preparation for their upcoming 2009-2010 season
Roller derby is a competitive all-female sport requiring athleticism, game and strategy knowledge, skating skills, and teamwork. Roller derby is played on a flat track with quad-style roller skates and is the fastest growing female sport of all time with seventy-plus WFTDA leagues in the US and Canada and more than 200 others worldwide.
GRRG was founded in April 2005 and typically has between 20-40 skaters and 20 support staff with current membership at 23 skaters. GRRG is a member-league of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). Please see http://www.wftda.com for rules and track information.
GRRG practice three times each week: Mon (7:30-10pm), Wed (8-10pm), Sun (11am- 1pm) or (4:30-6:30pm) at locations in Kentwood and Grandville. Practice is closed for two weeks in July and again in December for the holidays. Bouts (games) are held monthly at home, Jan – May and Sept – Dec. Dates and schedules for away-bouts vary, but typically with no more than one away game per month and the majority held in the mid-west.
Coaching staff responsibility:
- Instruction in sports techniques, rules of competition, strategy and tactics for competitive play. Coaching candidates with no prior experience in roller derby will be expected to learn derby game-play rules.
- Works in conjunction with Rules and Training (R&T) Committee to achieve excellent instruction in athletic conditioning for endurance, strength, and agility. R&T meetings are held monthly.
- Conducting and supervising practices and bouts in a safe and fair manner. Actual coaching schedule and attendance requirements TBA.
- Fostering an attitude of sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethics, and responsibility to one’s team.
- Tracking skater and staff attendance and personal conduct.
- Coaching and support at bouts.
Coaching staff selections will be determined as follows:
The GRRG Rules and Training Committee will review all candidate submissions concentrating on background, experience, and training. One or more candidates will be recommended for consideration by the Board of Directors. The GRRG Board of Directors will select candidates for interview from the recommendations made by the Rules and Training Committee.
For consideration:
Please submit a letter of application along with a list of related experiences to contact@grandraggidyrollergirls.com. Suggestions include athletic play background, skating background (not required), coaching or training experiences, and any First Aid or CPR certifications.
It’s catching on!
GRRG’s welcomes back Costa Lotta Chaos, almost 1 year to date of when she left us to welcome a new baby. The rising star played a partial of the 2008 season with G-Rap Attack! and hasn’t missed a beat. All Stars key jammer Mira MaHeiney had been noticeably missed for the 2009 season, though expect to see this hot star back on the track this fall! We are thrilled to welcome these two skaters back!
Some of our new skaters have finally selected names, so forget about who they were, they’re in the derb now!
Rosie Root Canal (Brandy)
Toast Her Oven (Dawn)
Social Disorder (Mira)
Blake n Blue (Angela)
Twista Fate (Christine
Garden Ho, Rosie Root Canal and Shirley U Jest have been placed and started skating with G-Rap on 9/12! Word up to skaters also in training, Red Hot Redneck and Greedy Reedy!
We love our volunteers! Many thanks to returning staff and new members – Kate and Brian!
Look for her Hot New Girl in the stands this fall, she retired after Regionals. An amazing player and person, she’ll be very missed. Wish her luck and cross your fingers her retirement isn’t forever, I am!
Watch for more updates as in early October — we’ve got a large group joining our September 27, Basic Training!
Away Game – Grand Raggidy All Stars Vs. Brewcity Bruiser All Stars, August 29, 2009
Away Game – Grand Raggidy All Stars Vs. Killamazoo Derby Darlins, August 15, 2009
Grand Raggidy All Stars will be facing Killamazoo Derby Darlins for the first match on August 15, 2009, at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo.
Killamazoo has twice played teams from GRRG, the B Sides and G-Rap Attack! Let’s see how the All Stars match up in this West Michigan match up.
You’ll be able to see many other friendly faces skating the track – including a men’s derby half time show, and some previous GRRG members now as opponents playing with KDD!
Door open at 6:00 p.m.
Game begins at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, at the Wings Stadium Box office. Presale tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for children 6-12. Day of tickets are $17.
Mid-Season Team Placements!
With sadness we see some good friends go as Dot Matrix and Tamara Hurtsworse head to the Muskegon lakeshore start-up league and Ursa Major heads back to her home in Dallas, TX for a transition to Ursa Master. We have many eager skaters climbing the ranks! Look for these exciting additions and changes in GRRG…
All Stars are welcoming Velma Revolver, Tone Loco and Disarmin Darlin!
The G-Rap Attack! has recently placed, Officer Pain, Agony Christie and Rue DeDaye! Make sure to check out the web site for their bios to be added shortly. Brixton Bomb, a Killamazoo Derby Darlin whom relocated to Grand Rapids is also now playing with the Attack!
New skaters are amongst us! Welcome, Red Hot Redneck, Garden Ho, Brandy, Mira, Dawn and Angela.
Retirees sometimes just can’t stay away! Social Wrecker, a former Broad and witty pal has joined the ranks of G-Rap Attack! Shirley U Jest, whom has remained as a bench coach for the All Stars has resumed training! Also, we saw Ramblin’ Girl stop by before her honeymoon in hopes to return. Aw-yeah!
Bring it on! Are you fired up? We are!
Now the question is – who will step in as new G-Rap Attack leaders?! Look for exciting news on Attack’s new leadership coming soon!
Mitten State Match-up! Saturday, May 2, 2009.
May in Grand Rapids at Rivertown Sports brings the annual roller derby Mitten State Match-up for Grand Rapids and Detroit. This is the first year we’ll be bringing you a jam packed double header with 2 teams from each city.
Each year the All Stars has closed gap on their 3 losses; 2006 by -67 in Detroit, 2007 in Grand Rapids by -18 and 2008 in Detroit by -12. Both teams will be be coming off some hard fought losses and nice wins this season. Detroit has seen a lot of recent interleague experience with the similar roster, while your Grand Raggidy skaters have a lot of fresh faces on the Stars this year. The G-Rap Attack looks forward to have their first go against the Motor City Disassembly Line. How will it match up in 2009?
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