THE LOS ANGELES DERBY DOLLS HOME TEAM SEASON CONTINUES ON
SATURDAY, MAY 19TH THE TOUGH COOKIES TAKE ON THE 2011 CHAMPIONS SIRENS.
Los Angeles - On May 19th, the Los Angeles Derby Dolls will have three-time championship title holders the Tough Cookies skate against the 2011 champs the Sirens. The Tough Cookies winning streak came to a dramatic end last year when the once undefeatable team placed at the bottom of the league rankings. With new members, tough training and a burning desire to win, the scouts have been earning patches to once again reclaim the top spot. The Sirens started the 2012 season with an impressive win, beating the Fight Crew by 143 points, proving that they do not plan on giving up that champs title. Will the Tough Cookies make an arresting impact on the track, or will the ladies in blue leave crumbs on the track and skate away with another win? Let the battle begin!
Join the fun at the Doll Factory, the home of the Derby Dolls located in Historic Filipinotown. The Derby Dolls are also happy to announce that all games for the 2012 season are open to all ages, but please note that all Saturday evening games are “PG-13” rated so parental guidance is suggested. Alcohol sales remain open for 21+ guests who will be issued an alcohol wristband at the door with a valid ID.Small personal cameras (pocket-size, point and shoot only) are now allowed into the Doll Factory, so come and take pictures of your favorite skaters or with them after the bout! Reminder: No photographers are allowed to shoot from the pink track-side walkways at any time. Any large DSLR type cameras that require a camera bag or have interchangeable lenses are strictly prohibited for personal fan use and will be turned away. All professional cameras and equipment will remain for press outlets only.
L.A. Derby Dolls events also offer a full range of entertainment off the track in the Vendor Village with live musical entertainment at halftime, vendors selling art, jewelry and clothes; food from Garage Pizza and a variety of other food trucks onsite; and various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage choices. The L.A. Derby Dolls are proud to be sponsored by Jack Daniel’s and Pabst Blue Ribbon. JD ready-to-drink bottles, along with PBR beer and various wines will be served up by Alex’s Bar. Stila cosmetics will be at all games treating our fans to complimentary beauty products, and the S-One Helmet Company will be protecting our skaters. We are also very excited to also be sponsored by the DSALA - TwentyWonder fundraising event (http://www.twentywonder.org/) which will be returning to the Doll Factory this summer.
Tickets are available for purchase at http://derbydolls.com/tickets. General admission tickets are $18 online and $20 at the door. VIP tickets are $40. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and close at the end of halftime. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $10 at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union), one block east of the Doll Factory. Motorcycle and Scooter parking is available for $5 at the Main Gate. Please ensure you bring your ID and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.
About the L.A. Derby Dolls:
Founded in 2003, the L.A. Derby Dolls (www.derbydolls.com/la) are Southern California’s premiere women’s banked-track, quad-skating, roller derby league. Within the league, four fierce teams battle for dominance: Fight Crew, Sirens, Tough Cookies and Varsity Brawlers. The L.A. Ri-Ettes are L.A. Derby Doll’s all-star team that competes on a national level against the best of the best in the country. While their uniforms may be stylish and their names playful, do not be fooled by appearances – the L.A. Derby Dolls are athletes who skate a sport that is unscripted and real. Honored as a Treasure of Los Angeles by the Central City Association, the L.A. Derby Dolls embody the do-it-yourself, “for the skaters, by the skaters” ethos of modern women’s roller derby.
The L.A. Derby Dolls are one of only thirteen leagues in the U.S. playing roller derby on a banked track. Like most modern female roller derby leagues, the Derby Dolls are volunteer-run and give back to the community that has embraced them. The league also operates the Junior Derby Dolls for girls ages 8-17.
Remaining 2012 L.A. Derby Dolls Season Schedule
SAT - May 19 - Tough Cookies vs. Sirens
SAT - Jun 16 - LA Ri-ettes vs. Rat City Rollergirls from Seattle, WA
SUN - Jun 17 - Baby Doll Brawl (All Ages)
SAT – Jul 7 – Twenty Wonder – DSALA Fundraising Event
SAT – Aug 18 – Fight Crew vs. Tough Cookies
SAT – Sep 8 – Sirens vs. Varsity Brawlers
SAT – Sep 29 – Tough Cookies vs. Diego Rollers (SDDD)
SUN – Sep 30 – Fight Crew vs. The Swarm (SDDD)
SAT – Oct 20 – Varsity Brawlers vs. Fight Crew
SAT – Nov 3 – 2012 Championship Game
SAT – Dec 1 – L.A. Ri-Ettes vs. Denver Roller Dolls
]]>Engagement Zone is a training camp designed for both flat and banked track officiating. Hosted by the LA Derby Dolls, and endorsed by ARROW, this camp is designed for all levels of attendees. We're creating the curriculum around your needs! We plan to lock in the class schedule within the next month, and the attendees are being given the opportunity to request classes. We've already added several based on feedback!
WHERE:
The Doll Factory, home of the LA Derby Dolls.
1910 W. Temple, Los Angeles, CA 90026
(Thank you to the LA Derby Dolls for graciously hosting our camp!)
WHEN:
WHAT:
WHO:
Our trainers have officiated more than 500 games collectively, have a wealth of championship and tournament experience, and are all bitraxual.
HOW (much and how to register):
$75 covers you for the whole weekend. Just send $75 via PayPal to EngagementZone at gmail dot com. When sending, click the tab labeled "Personal" and then click the radio button for "Other" to save us both on the PayPal fees.
Once you've submitted your payment and received your confirmation number from PayPal, then fill out the registration form here: http://tinyurl.com/engagementzone
Please email EngagementZone at gmail dot com with questions! We're looking forward to meeting you and sharing ideas to help grow this sport that we all love.
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The Enforcers can be found at http://derbydolls.com/rosters/enforcers/, and on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/LADD-Enforcers/34842457214.
ARROW can be found at www.rollerderbyofficials.com, keep up with us on Twitter @ARROWSocMed and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arrow.social.media
The LA Derby Dolls can be found at http://derbydolls.com/la, on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/derbydolls, on Twitter @LADerbyDolls
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THE LOS ANGELES DERBY DOLLS HOME TEAM SEASON CONTINUES ON SATURDAY, APRIL 28TH
WHEN THE TOUGH COOKIES TAKE ON THE VARSITY BRAWLERS
Los Angeles – On April 28th The Los Angeles Derby Dolls will be hosting their second home season game of 2012. After losing the championship trophy to the Sirens in 2011, the Tough Cookies have been training hard to show everyone that they still have what it takes to win back the 2012 championship. Facing them on the track will be the Varsity Brawlers. The ladies in purple and yellow have been growing in strength over the last couple of seasons and are determined to show the world that 2012 belongs to the Brawlers. Both teams have a lot to prove in this upcoming battle on April 28th so come to the Doll Factory, the home of Los Angeles Derby Dolls, for a game sure to bring bruises, sweat, tears and cheers.
Join the fun at the Doll Factory, the home of the Derby Dolls located in Historic Filipinotown. The Derby Dolls are also happy to announce that all games for the 2012 season are open to all ages, but please note that all Saturday evening games are “PG-13” rated so parental guidance is suggested. Alcohol sales remain open for 21+ guests who will be issued an alcohol wristband at the door with a valid ID.Small personal cameras (pocket-size, point and shoot only) are now allowed into the Doll Factory, so come and take pictures of your favorite skaters or with them after the bout! Reminder: No photographers are allowed to shoot from the pink track-side walkways at any time. Any large DSLR type cameras that require a camera bag or have interchangeable lenses are strictly prohibited for personal fan use and will be turned away. All professional cameras and equipment will remain for press outlets only.
L.A. Derby Dolls events also offer a full range of entertainment off the track in the Vendor Village with live musical entertainment at halftime, vendors selling art, jewelry and clothes; food from Garage Pizza and a variety of other food trucks onsite; and various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage choices. The L.A. Derby Dolls are proud to be sponsored by Jack Daniel’s and Pabst Blue Ribbon. JD ready-to-drink bottles, along with PBR beer and various wines will be served up by Alex’s Bar. Stila cosmetics will be at all games treating our fans to complimentary beauty products, and the S-One Helmet Company will be protecting our skaters. We are also very excited to also be sponsored by the DSALA - TwentyWonder fundraising event (http://www.twentywonder.org/) which will be returning to the Doll Factory this summer.
Tickets are available for purchase at http://derbydolls.com/tickets. General admission tickets are $18 online and $20 at the door. VIP tickets are $40. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and close at the end of halftime. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $10 at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union), one block east of the Doll Factory. Motorcycle and Scooter parking is available for $5 at the Main Gate. Please ensure you bring your ID and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.
About the L.A. Derby Dolls:
Founded in 2003, the L.A. Derby Dolls (www.derbydolls.com/la) are Southern California’s premiere women’s banked-track, quad-skating, roller derby league. Within the league, four fierce teams battle for dominance: Fight Crew, Sirens, Tough Cookies and Varsity Brawlers. The L.A. Ri-Ettes are L.A. Derby Doll’s all-star team that competes on a national level against the best of the best in the country. While their uniforms may be stylish and their names playful, do not be fooled by appearances – the L.A. Derby Dolls are athletes who skate a sport that is unscripted and real. Honored as a Treasure of Los Angeles by the Central City Association, the L.A. Derby Dolls embody the do-it-yourself, “for the skaters, by the skaters” ethos of modern women’s roller derby.
The L.A. Derby Dolls are one of only thirteen leagues in the U.S. playing roller derby on a banked track. Like most modern female roller derby leagues, the Derby Dolls are volunteer-run and give back to the community that has embraced them. The league also operates the Junior Derby Dolls for girls ages 8-17.
Remaining 2012 L.A. Derby Dolls Season Schedule
SAT - Apr 28 - Tough Cookies vs. Varsity Brawlers
SAT - May 19 - Tough Cookies vs. Sirens
SAT - Jun 16 - LA Ri-ettes vs. Rat City Rollergirls from Seattle, WA
SUN - Jun 17 - Baby Doll Brawl (All Ages)
SAT – Jul 7 – Twenty Wonder – DSALA Fundraising Event
SAT – Aug 18 – Fight Crew vs. Tough Cookies
SAT – Sep 8 – Sirens vs. Varsity Brawlers
SAT – Sep 29 – Tough Cookies vs. Diego Rollers (SDDD)
SUN – Sep 30 – Fight Crew vs. The Swarm (SDDD)
SAT – Oct 20 – Varsity Brawlers vs. Fight Crew
SAT – Nov 3 – 2012 Championship Game
SAT – Dec 1 – L.A. Ri-Ettes vs. Denver Roller Dolls
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THE SIRENS FACE OFF AGAINST FIGHT CREW IN AN EPIC SEASON OPENER BOUT.
Los Angeles – After an exciting start to 2012 with all top talent bouts featuring all-stars, The L.A. Ri-Ettes battling New York’s Gotham Girls in addition to Team Bionic, the highly anticipated home season will begin on Saturday, April 14th with the Sirens coming face to face with the Fight Crew. The Sirens had an incredible 2011, claiming the coveted L.A. Derby Dolls championship title. Will the Sirens’ winning streak continue throughout the new season or will this be the game to put the ladies in blue in lockdown? After landing 3rd place in the 2011 home season, Fight Crew is back as the first team to skate against the reigning champs. Fight Crew won the Derby Dolls Championship back in 2006 and will be battling to claim it once again this year. As with all Derby Doll bouts, this will be a fierce, nail biting, on the edge of your seat event not to be missed.
Come down to the home of the Derby Dolls located in Historic Filipinotown and join in the fun! The Derby Dolls are also happy to announce that all games for the 2012 season are open to all ages, but please note that all Saturday evening games are “PG-13” rated so parental guidance is suggested. Alcohol sales remain open for 21+ guests who will be issued an alcohol wristband at the door with a valid ID.Small personal cameras (pocket-size, point and shoot only) are now allowed into the Doll Factory, so come and take pictures of your favorite skaters or with them after the bout! Reminder: No photographers are allowed to shoot from the pink track-side walkways at any time. Any large DSLR type cameras that require a camera bag or have interchangeable lenses are strictly prohibited for personal fan use and will be turned away. All professional cameras and equipment will remain for press outlets only.
L.A. Derby Dolls events also offer a full range of entertainment off the track in the Vendor Village with live musical entertainment at halftime, vendors selling art, jewelry and clothes; food from Garage Pizza and a variety of other food trucks onsite; and various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage choices. The L.A. Derby Dolls are proud to be sponsored by Jack Daniel’s and Pabst Blue Ribbon. JD ready-to-drink bottles, along with PBR beer and various wines will be served up by Alex’s Bar. Stila cosmetics will be at all games treating our fans to complimentary beauty products, and the S-One Helmet Company will be protecting our skaters. We are also very excited to also be sponsored by the DSALA - TwentyWonder fundraising event (http://www.twentywonder.org/) which will be returning to the Doll Factory this summer.
Tickets are available for purchase at http://derbydolls.com/tickets. General admission tickets are $18 online and $20 at the door. VIP tickets are $40. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and close at the end of halftime. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $10 at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union), one block east of the Doll Factory. Motorcycle and Scooter parking is available for $5 at the Main Gate. Please ensure you bring your ID and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.
]]>Los Angeles – From March 8th to the 11th the Los Angeles Derby Dolls will be hosting their 3rd Annual March Radness Training Camp. Some of the world’s best flat track and banked track roller derby skaters will be coming together at The Doll Factory for four intense days of dual track training. Then on Saturday, March 10th a special exhibition bout will take place between the Los Angeles and San Diego Derby Dolls, with lucky camp attendees being selected to earn a skating spot on either team. Fans can expect to see some familiar team skaters from both the Los Angeles and San Diego leagues, along with new faces from around the world in a truly united exhibition of skills and skating passion. The bout will take place at The Doll Factory, which has been voted the best 2011 roller derby venue in a poll conducted by the authoritative site Derby Network News. So come on down to the home of the L.A. Derby Dolls, located in historic Filipinotown, and join in all the fun!
The L.A. Derby Dolls are very happy to announce that all our games are now open to ALL AGES. Underage fans are now able to attend all Saturday evening games with alcohol sales remaining for 21+ fans with proper ID. Please note that all Saturday evening games are “PG-13” rated so parental guidance is suggested. Small personal cameras (pocket-size, point and shoot only) will also be allowed into the Doll Factory, so come and take pictures of your favorite skaters or with them after the bout! Reminder: No photographers are allowed to shoot from the pink track-side walkways at any time. Any large DSLR type cameras that require a camera bag or have interchangeable lenses are strictly prohibited for personal fan use and will be turned away. All professional cameras and equipment will remain for press outlets only.
L.A. Derby Dolls events also offer a full range of entertainment off the track in the Vendor Village with live musical entertainment at halftime, vendors selling art, jewelry and clothes, food from Garage Pizza and a variety of other food trucks onsite, and various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage choices. The L.A. Derby Dolls are proud to be sponsored by Jack Daniel’s and Pabst Blue Ribbon. JD ready-to-drink bottles, along with PBR beer and various wines will be served up by Alex’s Bar. Stila cosmetics will be at all games treating our fans to complimentary beauty products, and the S-One Helmet Company will be protecting our skaters. We are also very excited to also be sponsored by the DSALA - TwentyWonder fundraising event (http://www.twentywonder.org/) which will be returning to the Doll Factory this summer.
Tickets are available for purchase at http://derbydolls.com/tickets. General admission tickets are $18 online and $20 at the door. VIP tickets are $40. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and close at the end of half-time. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $10 at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union), one block east of the Doll Factory. Motorcycle and Scooter parking is available for $5 at the Main Gate. Please ensure you bring your ID and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.
About the L.A. Derby Dolls:
Founded in 2003, the L.A. Derby Dolls (www.derbydolls.com/la) are Southern California’s premiere women’s banked-track, quad-skating, roller derby league. Within the league, four fierce teams battle for dominance: Fight Crew, Sirens, Tough Cookies and Varsity Brawlers. The L.A. Ri-Ettes are L.A. Derby Doll’s all-star team that competes on a national level against the best of the best in the country. While their uniforms may be stylish and their names playful, do not be fooled by appearances – the L.A. Derby Dolls are serious athletes who skate a sport that is unscripted and all real. Honored as a Treasure of Los Angeles by the Central City Association, the L.A. Derby Dolls embody the do-it-yourself, “for the skaters - by the skaters” ethos of modern women’s roller derby.
The L.A. Derby Dolls are one of only thirteen leagues in the U.S. playing roller derby on a banked track yet more banked track leagues join the intense sport every year. Like most modern female roller derby leagues, the Derby Dolls are volunteer-run and give back to the community that has embraced them. The league also operates the Junior Derby Dolls for girls ages 7-17.
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ALL-STAR TEAMS BATTLE – LOS ANGELES VS NEW YORK CITY
L.A. RI-ETTES FACE OFF AGAINST GOTHAM GIRLS ROLLER DERBY FROM NEW YORK SATURDAY, MARCH 3rd, 2012
Los Angeles – Los Angeles Derby Dolls all-star Ri-Ettes, and their East Coast rivals Gotham Girls Roller Derby from New York City will compete together for the first time in over a year on March 3rd in what promises to be a brutal encounter on the banked track. L.A. Ri-Ettes unite the fastest and hardest players from LADD’s home teams - Tough Cookies, Sirens, Varsity Brawlers and Fight Crew – while Gotham Girls Roller Derby are one of the best flat track leagues in the country. Founded in 2003, the NY league will bring their best players and a thirst for vengeance back to the banked track. The last time both teams came face to face was February 2011 when The Ri-Ettes won 132 to 106. Already this year, the Ri-Ettes have defeated San Diego’s Wildfires but then lost a hard-fought game to Colorado Springs’ Team Bionic. Highly esteemed flat-track derby skaters, OMG WTF and Bonnie Thunders played with Team Bionic and will be back to L.A. as part of Gotham Girls Roller Derby.
The Doll Factory, home of the L.A. Derby Dolls, is located in historic Filipinotown just outside of Downtown LA. The Doll Factory was voted Best Roller Derby Venue for 2011 in a poll conducted by the authoritative site, Derby Network News. The derby site said, “The unique Factory marries the early chaotic punk vibe of modern derby to professional-level production values perhaps more effectively than any venue in the sport.” The L.A. Derby Dolls are very happy to announce that our venue now is open to ALL AGES! Underage fans will finally be able to attend all Saturday evening league games, but alcohol sales remain for fans ages 21+ only with proper ID. All Saturday evening league games are rated “PG-13”, so parental guidance is suggested. Small personal cameras (pocket-size, point and shoot only) will also be allowed into the Doll Factory, so come and take pictures of your favorite skaters or with them after the bout! Reminder: No personal photographers are allowed to shoot from the pink track-side walkways at any time. All professional cameras will remain for press outlets only. Any large cameras that require a camera bag or have interchangeable lenses are strictly prohibited for personal use and will be turned away.
L.A. Derby Dolls events offer a full range of entertainment off the track, with the Vendor Village featuring art, jewelry and clothes, food from Garage Pizza and a variety of food trucks, and various beverage choices – both alcoholic and non. The L.A. Derby Dolls are proud to be sponsored by Jack Daniel’s. Jack Daniel’s ready-to-drink bottles, PBR beer and various wines will be served by Alex’s Bar. L.A. Derby Dolls are also proud that Stila cosmetics have returned as a 2012 season partner and will be at all games treating our fans to complimentary beauty products, as well as our protection partner, S-One Helmet Company. There will be live musical entertainment at halftime on Saturday the 11th and raffle tickets will be sold during the game for a wide selection of prizes.
Tickets are now available to purchase at www.derbydolls.com/la. General admission tickets are $18 when purchased online and $20 when purchased on site; VIP tickets are $40.00. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and cash sales close at the end of halftime. For those who purchased online tickets, the doors will close at the end of halftime. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $10 at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union), one block east of the Doll Factory. Please have your ID and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.
About the L.A. Derby Dolls:
Founded in 2003, the L.A. Derby Dolls (www.derbydolls.com/la) are Southern California’s premiere women’s banked-track, quad-skating roller derby league. Within the league, four fierce teams battle for dominance: Fight Crew, Sirens, Tough Cookies and Varsity Brawlers. The L.A. Ri-Ettes are L.A. Derby Dolls’ all-star team that competes on a national level against the best of the best in the country. While their uniforms may be stylish and their names playful, do not be fooled by appearances – the L.A. Derby Dolls are athletes who skate a sport that is unscripted and real. Honored as a Treasure of Los Angeles by the Central City Association, the L.A. Derby Dolls embody the do-it-yourself, “for the skaters, by the skaters” ethos of modern women’s roller derby.
The L.A. Derby Dolls are one of only thirteen leagues in the U.S. playing roller derby on a banked track, yet more banked track leagues join the intense sport every year. Like most modern female roller derby leagues, the Derby Dolls are volunteer-run and give back to the community that has embraced them. The league also operates the Junior Derby Dolls for girls ages 7-17.
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