DDG Welcomes Potential Recruits With New Program

Posted on June 9, 2009

The Detroit Derby Girls are proud to announce its developement of a new training program for new recruits, Here, Racer McChasHer explains: 

Derby! U: Where our recruits learneverything they need to know about Detroit roller derby

by Racer McChaseHer 

      Derby! U is our *new* 2-day weekend workshop to teach our potentialrecruits all about roller derby and the Detroit Derby Girls.  Currently, we have upwards of 60 womensigned up to attend our open recruitment on Monday, June 8^th.  They will come and sign the paperworkrequired to tryout and then observe how our league practices are run.  The following weekend they will attendDerby! U and learn everything they need to know to become a derby girl.  This includes the essential equipmentto play derby, the skills necessary to pass tryouts, the time and moneycommitment required to help run the league, and everything in between. 

     Following Derby! U, the recruits willattend tryouts on Mon. June 15^th and Wed. June 17^th to beevaluated on basic skating skills. You must be able to skate sufficiently to enter our Fresh Meat BootCamp.  Recruits that pass theinitial skills testing will be invited back to start our Fresh Meat BootCamp.  Once our recruits completethe 12-week boot camp, they will be required to pass another skills test (thisone including derby skills).  Oncethey have passed skills testing, and have had a chance to scrimmage with theleague, these former recruits could possibly be placed on one of our 4 hometeams. 

     Wouldn’t you like to attendDerby! U?  Contact HR@detroitderbygirls.com if you areinterested in becoming a Detroit Derby Girl.  Our next open recruitment won’t be until the fall but youcan get your information in now so you don’t miss out!

 

Send a DDG Bout Program Shout-out!

Posted on April 20, 2009

Derby fans can finally be part of the action!  Praise your favorite derby girl, tell your mom how special she is, or ask your lover to marry you.  Express yourself in 10
lines or less, and, for a small fee of only $5 per line of text, your words will be published in the Detroit Derby Girls program.  All monies received will go toward
supporting the Detroit Derby Girls, and making the best of your derby experience.
*Remember* fans we are a family oriented organization, so keep it P.C.  For information on how you can get involved contact:  sponsorship@detroitderbygirls.com  or visit the
recruitment table at the bout for details.

Detroit Derby Girls on NBC!

Posted on February 3, 2009

Detroit Derby Girls on NBC!The Biggest Loser, a major network weight loss show,  filmed the Detroit Derby Girls training one of the show’s contestants. Look for DDG’s try-out session on NBC February 17, 2009! Check your local cable listings for times and channel.

Recent News from DDG

Posted on February 3, 2009

First, CONGRATS to our Detroit All-Stars for their win against ST. Louis’ Arch Rival Roller Girls! And to our fans for selling out the FIRST travel team game in DDG history!  See ya at the next bout! In the meantime here is some cool stuff going on in the Detroit derby world.

This is a reminder to send in your votes for Skater of the Month and Editor Pick-Photo of  the Month!

Skater of the Month - Vote for a Detroit Derby Girl and tell us why your skater of choice  should be picked!

Photo of the Month- Have you worn a DDG shirt in an odd place? See one of our stickers somewhere cool?  Send in cool DDG related photos and it may be picked for Photo of the Month!  All photos should be high res, please. No crazy nudie shots either! (For many reasons, there are no cameras or video allowed at bouts. If you are a photographer/ videographer and would like to film a game, please email PR@detroitderbygirls.com. Any unauthorized pictures taken at bouts will not be chosen.)
Send all submissions to newsletter@detroitderbygirls.com!

Signing up for the newsletter is easy! Just email newsletter@detroitderbygirls.com with the subject line “sign me up!”
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You will find the ladies of the DDG making an appearance at this year’s The Dirty Show February 6-8! visit www.dirtyshow.org or www.detroitderbygirls.com for details.

Don’t forget about Valentine’s Day!
Any date would appreciate the affordable fun of watching the Devil?s Night Dames take on the D-Funk All-Stars on February 14th! Get your tickets early, games have been selling out! www.ticketmaster.com or www.detroitderbygirls.com

The Detroit Travel Team All-Stars need your help!
The Travel Team, who represent the  Detroit derby machine nationally, need support paying for cross-country trips for WFTDA bouts and tournaments, uniforms, etc. They will be getting hot at Mongolian BBQ in Royal Oak on February 17th! The ladies will act as guest grillers and part of the proceeds will be donated to the DDG Travel Team. It begins at 6pm. Tickets are $25 adults/$12 kids. Prices include bowl, soup, salad, a non-alcoholic beverage, tips, and taxes! Come out and get these ladies on the road! Visit our website for more details.

DDG on Derby News Network

Posted on January 30, 2009

Grace Killy did a nice write up on Derby News Network previewing Saturday’s bout between the Detroit Derby Girls and Arch Rival Roller Girls.

Roller Derby in The New York Times

Posted on January 30, 2009

 Roller derby gets some play in The New York Times.

Posted on October 25, 2007

by Jam Onya

Strap on your skates, pads and helmet and come hit the rink with the Detroit Derby Girls!

On Monday November 12th we will be holding open recruitment and tryouts beginning at 8pm!

What you can expect:
Meet some awesome gals
Fill out some paperwork
And be tested on basic skating skills (attached is the list of basic skills) For more info, go to www.detroitderbygirls.com/info.html

WFTDA 3rd Quarter Rankings are in!

Posted on October 16, 2007

submitted by: Lefty Lucy

The Detroit Derby Girls have made it into the top ten, climbing from number 19 to number 8 in the nation. Congratulations ladies! All that hard work is paying off. Here’s the complete list:

1. Kansas City Roller Warriors [+4]
2. Rat City Rollergirls [-1]
3. Texas Rollergirls [-]
4. Carolina Rollergirls [+3]
5. Gotham Girls Roller Derby [+5]
6. Tucson Roller Derby [-4]
7. Windy City Rollers [+7]
8. Detroit Derby Girls [+11]
9. Mad Rollin’ Dolls [-5]
10. Philly Rollergirls [-1]
11. Minnesota Rollergirls [-5]
12. Arizona Roller Derby [-4]
13. B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls [-2]
14. Boston Derby Dames [+4]
15. Rose City Rollers [-2]
16. Duke City Derby [-]
17. Sin City Rollergirls [-2]
18. Providence Roller Derby [-6]
19. Rocky Mountain Rollergirls [-2]
20. Atlanta Rollergirls [-]
21. Houston Rollergirls [+3]
22. Charm City Rollergirls [-]
23. Dallas Derby Devils [-2]
24. Grand Raggidy Roller Girls [-1]
25. Ohio Rollergirls [-]
26. Assassination City Derby [-]
27. Brew City Bruisers [+1]
28. Pikes Peak Derby Dames [-1]
29. Fort Wayne Derby Girls [NR]
30. Big Easy Rollergirls [-1]
31. Alamo City Rollergirls [-1]
32. East Texas Bombers [-1]
33. Dixie Derby Girls [-1]

Windy City All-stars Expo Bout

Posted on September 14, 2007

Come see the Detroit Derby Girls team up with the Grand Raggity Rollergirls to take on the Windy City

Saturday, September 15th
RESCHEDULED 2ND PERIOD of The Fury vs. Double Crossers
RESCHEDULED 2ND PERIOD of Manic Attackers vs. Hell’s Belles
FOLLOWED BY A WINDY CITY ROLLERS ALL-STARS EXPO BOUT

The Stadium - 1909 S. Laramie, Cicero, IL 60804
Doors at 5pm, starts at 6pm
$15 Advance tickets, $20 at Door

CITY LOCATIONS
Five Star Bar - 1424 W. Chicago Ave 6
Uprise Skate Shop - 1820 N. Milwaukee Ave
Dollop Cafe - 4181 N. Clarendon
Big Hair - 2012 W. Roscoe
Early To Bed - 5232 N. Sheridan
Twisted Scissors - 2001 N. Point
No Friction Cafe - 2033-A N. California
Huettenbar - 4721 N. Lincoln Ave.
Guess Hookah - 1829 W. Chicago Ave.
BridgePort Tattoo Co. - 3527 S. Halsted

SUBURBAN LOCATIONS
Flybird - 719 Lake St OAK PARK
The Old School Records - 7446 W. Madison FOREST PARK

Drive Detroit: Discovering the D

Posted on July 25, 2007

The DDG will be participating in an Alternatives for Girls (http://www.alternativesforgirls.org/) charity fund raiser on Sunday, September 16th. It is called Drive Detroit: Discovering the D. This is a road rally through the landmarks of Detroit. Teams compete by solving puzzles that lead to the next location and the next puzzle. The team that has accumulated the most points in the allotted time will be the winner. Lunch will be at Bagley Housing -in the heart of Mexicantown-with food provided by Whole Foods Market and dinner and awards will be at Traffic Jam and Snug. Plus there will be prizes for the top ranking teams!

Here’s where you come in.

A team consists of four or five people from one organization in one car. Each car needs to raise a minimum of $300 to participate. Since participating with Alternatives for Girls the DDG has raised over $300, so this total will be put towards one car. Please reach deep into those pockets, and help us raise the funds to bring more participants, and more help for this great organization.

Donations can be made online at http://www.firstgiving.com/DDG

You can also send in a check, made out to Alternatives for Girls, to the address below. Be sure to mention the Derby Girls so we get credit towards the event!

Attn: Mahima Mahadevan
Alternatives For Girls
903 W. Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI, 48208

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