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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 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
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
Fall Team Placements!
Retirement is a term we use loosely ’round here! Welcome back Daisy Hatchet and Kickin Fried Rice!
G-Rap Attack! welcomes Social Disorder for her first game with us on 11/14 game at Paper Valley. Costa Lotta Chaos and Mira MaHeiney have been welcomed back onto their former teams.
Look out ref’s — Preacher’s Brat is coming your way!
We are very lucky to have so many skaters in training: Toast Her Oven, Blake N Blue, Red Hot Redneck and Greedy Reedy. And new comers, Heather, Kari, Brooke, Lori, Jodi, Sally, Audrey, Megan, Kelli, Jamie, Ronica, Jessica and Maranda!
There’s one last chance to join GRRG before our 2010 season starts… our last Basic Training for 2009 starts Sunday, November 29.
E-mail us for the details: contact@gr-rollergirls.com
Photo by Shutter-Monkey.
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.
What do apples and the Grand Raggidy Roller Girls have in common?
They will both be waiting for you at Klackle Orchards on September 12, 2009.
Bring the kids and celebrate the beginning of Michigan’s apple season at Klackle Orchards in Greenville. You can pick apples in the 300 acre orchard, participate in the orchard activities and watch G-Rap Attack take on the Hammercity Harlots of Hamilton Ontario at Klackles Sports Pavillion. Not only is this the first time that these two teams will be matching up it’s also the first time Klackle will be hosting a roller derby bout.
You will have an opportunity to ask questions and mingle with our All Star Team and visit with skaters who are featured in Drew Barrymore’s upcoming movie “Whip It”. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the game starts at 6:00 p.m.. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. This is a dry event, sorry no alcohol allowed.
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Klackle Orchards in Greenville
Map: 11466 W Carson City Rd, Greenville, MI 48838-9124
Tickets: Link
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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