First Annual Dream Team Faceoff!
Posted on June 5, 2011
Voting is now closed for our Dream Team Faceoff, and the full teams will be announced soon!
Click here to see the winners of the jammer vote.
Join us at the Masonic Temple on July 23rd, 2011 to see which dream team is victorious! This Detroit Derby Girls fundraiser will be a family friendly event, with kids 12 and under entering for free (limit two kids per adult).
With a ticket price of just $10, you can’t afford to miss this bout! Tickets are limited, so get yours early!
Plus- when you purchase a ticket to this event you will be entered into a drawing to win TWO SEASON PASSES for the DDG 2011/2012 season. That’s a value worth over $300- don’t miss this chance to win the hottest badge in Detroit! Tickets now available for online purchase at brownpapertickets.com
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Detroit Derby Girls SKATE-A-THON
Posted on April 7, 2011
On April 30th, your Detroit Derby Girl WFTDA Travel Team will be heading to Riverside Arena for a Skate-a-Thon Fundraising Event from 6 – 8 p.m.
All proceeds will benefit the Detroit Derby Girls, and will help them cover their travel expenses for the 2011 season.
In the first hour, the DDG will skate as many laps as possible. Fans will be encouraged to pledge a per-lap rate (for example, $.50/lap – on average, Detroit Derby Girls skaters can do 200 laps in 60 minutes) or make a straight donation (for example, $20 for the entire hour).
The second hour will be an open skate where fans will have the opportunity to skate with the Detroit Derby Girls. Children are more than welcome!
The cost of admission will be $6 including skate rental.
If you can’t make the event, but would like to make a donation – or if you can make the event but prefer to donate via PayPal, click the “Donate to the Skate-A-Thon” button below.
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Benefit for the Hecker Family at Small’s Bar Friday, July 9
Posted on July 7, 2010
Julie Hecker, of Punk Fitness Detroit, and the mover and driver behind the Detroit Derby Girls original, and one and only cheerleading squad, The Motor City Rah-Rahs, passed away suddenly last week. Julie, and the Rah-Rahs, had been with the DDG since our first exhibition bout in 2006. Julie was an incredible, vivacious, and continuously positive woman, and will be sadly missed by not only the Detroit Derby Girls, but the entire community of Detroit.
Small’s Bar is putting together a short-notice benefit for the Hecker family on Friday July 9. We’re hoping for it to be a memorial for Julie, a great party to honor her amazing and unforgettable spirit, and also a fundraiser to raise cash for her family to help with burial expenses or whatever they see fit to use it for.
For further information, go to Small’s on Facebook http://tinyurl.com/2umco8q
Donation information can be found on Julie’s website www.punkfitnessdetroit.com
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Detroit Derby Girls championship bout set for Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Cobo Arena
Posted on April 30, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ticket prices for women’s roller derby championship only $15 for adults with up to two children 12 and under for free per adult
DETROIT, Mich. – Touted as one of the biggest roller derby events ever to be held in Michigan, the Detroit Derby Girls roller derby league will hold its 2010 championship bout at Cobo Arena on Saturday, May 22, 2010. All seats at Cobo will be premium, lower-bowl seats, and tickets are priced at a economically sensitive $15 for adults — with up to two children twelve and under per adult attending at no charge.
Tickets are available now at www.Ticketmaster.com or the Fox Theatre Box Office.
The undefeated D-Funk Allstars will compete against the Devil’s Night Dames, which lost only one game during its regular season.
All of the Detroit Derby Girls regular-season bouts were held at Detroit’s historic Masonic Temple and nearly all have sold out (over 900 tickets). With an increased seating capacity of 9,000 seats, Cobo Arena guarantees new fans the opportunity to procure premier seats for an up-close look at the combination of athleticism and entertainment.
Detroit Derby Girls’ President Amy Ruby, who also plays in the league under the name Racer McChaseHer, said: “The sport of roller derby and our league in particular have cultivated an impressive fan base and we have found once adults and children are exposed to it, they become diehard fans. We are so excited to offer a much larger venue for our fans and our goal is to see at least 3,000 at the championship bout at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 22.”
In addition to the derby excitement, the night will be full of other entertainment as well. The Hardcore Detroit breakdancers will be the halftime entertainment and the ticket stub from the event provides free entry into an After Party to be held at Detroit’s Majestic Theatre – featuring Nickie P and Wolfie Complex as the entertainment.
“The Detroit Derby Girls league is deeply committed to the city of Detroit,” said President Ruby. “We have had opportunities to hold our bouts elsewhere, but we take great pride in having ‘Detroit’ in our name.”
The league is also strongly committed to making a difference in the Detroit community, according to Ruby. It has supported Detroit-based charities for several seasons including Orchard’s Childrens Services and the Soujourner Foundation. For the past two seasons Alternatives for Girls has received 50/50 raffle proceeds from each bout. And, it participates in Detroit’s UCCA Garden Project and has donated vegetables grown in its plot to Gleaners Food Bank.
A Detroit Derby Girls bout consists of two 30-minute halves, with each half made up of several jams lasting for up to two minutes of fast-paced, unpredictable action.
Some of the finest roller-derby athletes in the country will compete in the May 22 championship. The undefeated D-Funk Allstars are led by Fatal Femme and Roxanna Hardplace, with support from veteren jammers Sista Slit’chya and boo d. livers. The Devil’s Night Dames feature stars Vicious Vixen, Whiskey Soured, Racer McChaseHer, and promising rookie Formosa Fury.
The sport includes plenty of fast-paced action but, unlike what you might remember while watching roller derby from many years ago, no fighting or rough-housing is allowed. And, both major and minor penalties, as in the sport of hockey, can play a pivotal role in points scored and the eventual winner, according to Ruby.
For more information about The Detroit Derby Girls and the May 22 championship bout at Cobo Arena, please visit www.DetroitDerbyGirls.com .
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Media Contact: Jeff Caponigro at Caponigro Public Relations Inc., jcap@caponigro.com,
(248) 353-3030 ext. 204
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Season Opener – Nov 28th!
Posted on November 17, 2009
by AK-40oz.
The 5th Season opener brings you the finest in knock-down/drag-out derby! The reigning Champions, the PistolWhippers face off against their nemesisters, The D-Funk All Stars in a rematch of last year’s Champ bout.
Everyone who was lucky enough to get tickets to the sold-out slugfest witnessed what everyone confidently called “the best game of derby played in Detroit yet!” It went down to the final jam when Sarah “KillBox” Hipel edged out Sista Slit’chya for the ‘Whippers 2nd turn hoisting ‘Olive’ (aka The RS Cup).
Both teams return with most of their vets and even more national experience. In the travel season Sista has tied and broken house and national records jamming for Detroit, and all your favorites have been handing out beatdowns across the nation. This weekend they travel to Philly for their 2nd shot at WFTDA supremecy! They’ll take on the current champs – Gotham Girls Roller Derby – on Friday night. Check out www.derbynewsnetwork.com for the live boutcast!
Make sure you pick up your tickets for the home opener asap! Every home bout for the past 2 seasons has SOLD OUT so make sure you ensure your seat for the 2009-2010 Season Opener!!! Its guaranteed to be an epic match between two teams that have played to the final jam or overtime nearly every time they’ve met!
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WHIP IT Opens in Theaters Oct 2
Posted on September 14, 2009
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9.11.09
DREW BARRYMORE’S ON TOUR! And now may be YOUR chance to meet her at one of the many WHIP IT events taking place across the country soon. Get the deets here, and stay tuned for regular updates. (See pics of her recent stop in Boston here.)
WHIP IT Online: Explore the World Of Roller Derby Join the roller derby community NOW by making a name for yourself at Whip-It.net. There you can locate a real roller derby team near you and where you can go to support them the next time they compete! Plus, win a pair of skates signed by Ellen Page simply by signing up now!
And There’s Lots More WHIP IT News… New photos and interviews with Drew and Ellen Page in the latest issues of Marie Claire, Vs and Time Out NY magazines; meet a 53-year-old librarian (slash roller derby hellion) from Akron, Ohio named “Mega Beth“; watch this special behind-the-scenes video of Drew discussing her movie – and see the official poster.
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Register now for Derby! U – Sept 12-13, 2009
Posted on August 22, 2009
The Detroit Derby Girls will be hosting Derby! U, a two day workshop open to all roller derby leagues. Click here to download the registration packet.
What is
When is
Saturday, September 12th
Where?
The
How much does it cost?
$75 per skater; $50 per staff member; 20% discount ($15 off) if you bring a group of 10 or more people from your league (please send Racer McChaseHer an e-mail at sk8namy@yahoo.com for more information on group discounts).
What does the $75 cover?
A sweet Derby! U t-shirt, lunch, some light snacks, 6 hours of “courses,” an “after camp special” at the Magic Stick/Majestic Theatre (one of our after party venues) with NO cover,
*BONUS* We will be having our Sunday afternoon “Black ‘n Blue” scrimmage taking place from 2-4 pm. Come as early as
Is there anything else going on that weekend?
Yes. If you feel the need for speed, we have a speed skating practice the next morning about 30 min from the venue from
If you don’t think you’ll be able to crawl out of bed that early then you can wait until Sunday afternoon and hit up scrimmage and then come watch
What you need to bring with you?
Helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, wrist guards, mouth guard, skates, WATER BOTTLE , willingness to learn, positive attitude, and some spending $$$ for pizza and beer afterwards.
How can I pay?
By cash on Sat. Sept. 12th (but please submit your registration form by Sept. 5th so we know that you are coming) or pay by check when you mail your registration form to Cookie Rumble.
Need a place to stay for the night? Any other questions?
Email Racer McChaseHer at sk8namy@yahoo.com with any other questions, comments, concerns or if you are looking somewhere to crash for the night.
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Brawl of America – Sep 18-20, 2009
Posted on July 19, 2009
It’s that time again! Detroit is heading to the WFTDA North Central Regionals in Saint Paul, MN. The region’s top 10 teams will compete for 3 slots in the Nationals tournament which will be held at the Philadelphia Convention Center Nov 13-15, 2009. Check out the Brawl of America website, hosted by the Minnesota Rollergirls for further details. Regionals tickets available online at ticketmaster.com.
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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 8th. 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 15th and Wed. June 17th 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!
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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.
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