Roller Derby Scrimmage in Samppalinna!

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Pic: Anni Pikkanen

Have you heard about roller derby but never seen it played? Haven’t you ever heard of it, but something sparked your interest? Now’s your chance to see some action on the track, when swamp monsters and sea creatures on quad skates compete each other in Dirty River Roller Grrrls scrimmage on January 7th 2017!
The scrimmage is free of charge, voluntary admission fee. The doors are open at 13:30.
Accessibility: Unfortunately Samppalinna is not an accessible venue. Toilets: there will be gender-inclusive/unisex toilets.
Address: Samppalinnan palloiluhalli, Itäinen pitkäkatu 45, 20810 Turku.

If you want to try the quad skates yourself, there is a chance for that in our Open skate the following Monday after the scrimmage: https://www.facebook.com/events/646892462137496
We also have a fresh meat course coming up in February, stay tuned!
See you on the track!

Turku Pride -scrimmage: Glitter vs. Rainbow

Have you heard about roller derby but never seen it played? Haven’t you ever heard of it, but something sparked your interest? Are you already old and wise as far as terms like jammer and blocker go? Now’s the chance to check out this unique Dirty River Roller Grrrls scrimmage, where the teams Glitter and Rainbow fight about who currently rolls the smoothest! The scrimmage is free of charge!

28.8.2016 klo 15:30-18
Samppalinnan palloiluhalli, Itäinen Pitkäkatu 45, 20700 Turku

http://www.facebook.com/events/149592732112574/ 

prideskrimmiPic: Jemil Markkanen

Coach – we want you!

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Coach – we want you!

Are you passionate about sports, and an overall inspiring person? Do you know how to appreciate and bring together different types of people, get them to work together, and give spark to the flame of the game?

Dirty River Roller Grrrls’ A-team Föri Fighters is looking for new coaches. Eligibility criteria: being able to be regularly present at team practice, planning and running practice occasionally, the desire to learn new things, familiarizing oneself with the sport of roller derby, as well as the commitment to the present and up-coming seasons. Föri Fighters play at the national level in Suomi Cup. The coaches should also be prepared for overseas trips which happen usually 2-3 times a year. Knowledge of and interest in WFTDA rankings and planning is a bonus! Föriverförever!

B-team Åbo B-ajs is also looking for new coaches. B-ajs play abroad 1-2 times a year, in addition to different tournaments in Finland. The coach/es should have basic knowledge of roller derby, and an interest to coach a team where skill levels can vary. The coach/es are expected to attend B-team practice regularly, also to plan and run practice. Bajs up your life!

If this announcement made your heart beat faster, send us a message: treenit.drrg (at) gmail.com

YO YO YO-ZEN!

Roller Derby Open Skate

pelaajia ja tuomareita

Turku’s roller derby team is once again looking for new skaters and officials! Come and try your hand – or foot – at skating and get to know the sport and the team members. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, gender or background in sports!

  • 6. Jan 2016, Klo 18:00-20:00
  • Ilpoisten Palloiluhalli, Lauklähteenkatu 13, 20740 Turku
  • Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/104960253208326/

PROUD TO B OUT WAS SUCH A BLAST!

PROUD TO B OUT was a great success! Games were thrillingly even and we want to continue this B-team action in Finland. With B-teams this good Finnish roller derby will rule the world in no time! Such a blast! Such talented new players all the teams have! Such wow!

This time Tampere and Helsinki won but DRRG! and Kallio will make a revenge asap. In addition Åbo B-ajs made it straight to 112th place in European Flat Track Stats! Such win!

The scores were:

TRD B 247 – 236 KRR B
DRRG! B 131 – 148 HRD B

The following skaters were awarded by the opposing teams:

TRD Tampere Howlin’ Rolls:
Best jammer Zero Holerance 0H0
Best blocker La Femme Hokita 7
MVP Arja Horiseva 9

KRR Kinapori Fistfunkers:
Best jammer Pikanté 1314
Best blocker Michelle Knifer 742
MVP Miss Chief 13

HRD Queen B’s:
Best jammer Mirka Virolainen 17
Best blocker Kati Kyyrö 9
MVP Henska 72

DRRG! Åbo B-ajs:
Best jammer Mad Moxxi 11
Best blocker Mömmö 98
MVP Forrest Cunt 44

Congratulations to all! We all were winners!

New head officials

Dirty River Roller Grrrls has now appointed new head officials: L. Van Bitchoven as head referee and Messi Ass as head nso. Ludde and Messi will sure raise the officiating of Dirty River to a whole new level!

Turu Paul’s Dräg Race – Roller Derby Suomi Cup 2014: Tournament IV

The time has come for you to HIP CHECK for your life!

Suomi Cup 4

Welcome to the fourth tournament of the Roller Derby Finnish Cup 2014! 

The games will be played in Varissuo ice hall, Turku. The first bout will be played between Kallio Rolling Rainbow and Kouvola Rock n Rollers. In the second bout of the day the organizing team of the event, Dirty River Roller Grrrls of Turku, will meet Tampere Roller derby.

Roller Derby Finnish Cup 2014 – Tournament IV: Turu Paul’s Dräg Race
3rd of May
Varissuo ice hall, Turku (Entrance from the parking garage: Suurpäänkatu 2)

Preliminary schedule:
15.30 Doors open
16.00 Kallio Rolling Rainbow (Helsinki) vs. Kouvola Rock n Rollers
18.00 Dirty River Roller Grrrls (Turku) vs. Tampere Roller Derby
Tickets 8 EUR at the door, cash only.

Link to the facebook event

Afterparty will be held in Portti, Hämeenkatu 7. More info to come.