If you are wondering what to do on a Saturday night in Grand Rapids,
I’d suggest attending the Roller Derby ! I just got this update from the Roller
Derby Gals and thought I would pass it on. I have mentioned the
Grand Raggidy Roller Girls before ( see links at bottom of article) for an evening
of unparalleled fun and flat track skating prowess, it doesn’t get any better!
Hope to see you there!
Copy of the email I received from Grand Raggidy Roller Girl,
Bette Mangler:
Roller derby girls are known for being tough as nails and fearless
to a fault. The Grand Raggidy Roller Girls are a prime example of that
tenaciousness. The hometown league’s Travel Team has never backed down
from a challenge, and that’s just what they’ll face when they kick off their
season April 26th against the phenomenal derby powerhouse known as
the Windy City Rollers. The Windy City Rollers of Chicago have jumped the
ranks in the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association(WFTDA)in the past year.
In August ’07, they took second place at WFTDA’s Eastern Regionals,
earning a coveted spot at Nationals that fall in Austin, Texas, where they made
a strong showing. They currentlyare WFTDA ranked 7th in the nation, sharing
the top ten with such big names as Carolina, Texas and New York. Simply put,
these ladies kick all kinds of derby butt.
They’re also a close sister league and longtime friends to the GRRG, and the
two leagues are excited to finally meet on the flat track for the first time.
The Grand Raggidy Roller Girls Travel Team is ready for the challenge and
the elevated level of competition that the April 26th game promises to bring.
The GRRG were able to place 11th at WFTDA’s Eastern Regionals this
past August. The recent restructure of the league leaves the newly formed
Travel Team with most of the league’s strongest, fastest and seasoned players.
And since the GRRG skaters no longer compete against one another, they’re
sharing all their secrets, teaching one another new tricks, training harder
and getting way better, way faster. Not to mention, they’ll be unveiling
some great, new Travel Team skaters this season.
The GRRG’s new venue has a smaller capacity, and tickets are sure to be in
high demand for the season’s events. Buy early to ensure a seat. Stay tuned
for more updates, or check out gr-rollergirls.com.
Event details:
Saturday, May 17
Doors at 5 p.m.; action at 6 p.m.
Rivertown Sports, 2605 Sanford Ave SW
Tickets are $10 presale, $15 at the door
Limited pre-sale tickets available through brownpapertickets.com.
More Derby Articles:
Championship Bout – Final FaceOff
Warning: Roller Derby is Addictive
Biff! Bam! Oomph! Roller Derby & Real Estate
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photo of the Grand Raggidy Roller Teams courtesy of their website