April 2009
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Goodnight, sweet blog
In case you didn’t know, we’ve moved our online chit chat over to one magnificent place - our new website!
http://terminalcityrollergirls.com
All of the goodness you’ve been getting on our tasty little blog here can now be found on on the “News” page. New and improved with comments, bout tickets, media gallery, merchandise (coming soon) and team/player profiles!
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March 2009
3 posts
Looking for something to do this weekend? Why don’t you hop on a ferry and go and support your Terminal City Rollergirls in Victoria on Saturday? TCRG and the Eves have been great derby friends since the beginning and have been through a lot together - which just makes them want to smash into each other even more! These two evenly matched teams have been waiting for over three years for...
TCRG 2009 Season Schedule Finalized!
HURRAY! The season schedule is complete!! We are so excited to bring more hard hitting action to the best roller derby fans in the world.
April 11th - Bad Reps vs. Riot Girls @ Kerrisdale Arena in Vancouver (Event Link)
May 9th - DOUBLE HEADER: Bad Reps vs. Faster Pussycats, Riot Girls vs. Seattle’s Rat City Rollergirls @ Minoru Arena in Richmond
June 6th - DOUBLE HEADER: Riot Girls vs....
St. Patrick's Day Beer and Burger Night!
All dressed up in green, with nowhere to go? This St. Patrick’s Day, the fun and fantastic ladies of the Terminal City Rollergirls are hosting an exciting Beer and Burger night at the Pemberton Pub. The girls want to invite you all to come and enjoy a night of raffle prizes, contests, delicious beers, scrumptious burgers, and, of course, lovely roller girls on Tuesday, March 17th from...
February 2009
3 posts
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Death of the Meat, birth of the rookie
by Bijou DelaMort
Five months ago, a group of approximately 60 women laced up their skates, pulled up their knee socks, and skated their hearts out in an attempt to be a part of this year’s TCRG Fresh Meat. I was fortunate to be a part of this lucky group and I’m overwhelmed by how much fun I’ve had, how many friends I’ve made, how my confidence has risen, and in general how far our group of...
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TCRG Travel Team vs. Jet City's Camaro Harem -...
by Tiki Timebomb
(photo by Nicolas Charest for RollerGirl.ca)
For their first game of the year, the TCRG Travel Team headed south of the border on January 31 as guests against Jet City’s Camaro Harem. And what an eye-opener it was! The Harem girls played a rough, relentless game, and woke our TCRG girls up from a blissful post-Christmas rest. The fact that several of our players were sick...
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Derby in 60 Seconds
Too busy to watch a whole bout!? You’re in luck!
(Be sure to watch it in High Def if you can.)
Thanks to the always rad video hotties with the Minnesota Rollergirls.
January 2009
3 posts
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Terminal City’s storming the border this weekend
Terminal City’s still undefeated Travel Team will be taking on the Jet City Rollergirls on Saturday, January 31st at Jet City’s first bout of their 2009 season. We’re very excited for this one!
Did you wanna come too? Bet you did. Unfortunately, this hot-ticket event is already sold out. But - not to worry, there are still more Travel Team games to come, and of course TCRG’s own season opener...
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Shimmy tickets now online!
Tickets for our Great Shimmy Shake Showdown are now available for purchase online:
http://www.rollergirl.ca/cadcart/product_info.php/cPath/41_47/products_id/240
Advance tickets are only $12, tickets at the door are $20. That’s a savings of 1.5 cocktails!
December 2008
7 posts
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TCRG presents: The Great Shimmy Shake Showdown!...
The sexy, hard-hitting girls of the Terminal City Rollergirls present some of Vancouver’s finest burlesque dancers for a risqué evening at Richard’s on Richards. The Rollergirls want to join their friends and fans amid the flashes of sequins, lights, and glistening sweat of a burlesque showdown. A memorable event not to be missed! The night will include performances by Melody Mangler, Violet...
Goodbye.
“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”
~ Dr. Seuss
Well, it seems odd that I’m writing this. As I pack my worldly belongings, I keep coming across little derby knickknacks. After almost three years of being in this odd family (yes it is like family with the good and bad times), I’ve got a few keepsakes that will bring back memories to make me smile when I unpack...
WatchDeath Rattle Rollers vs. Terminal City All-Stars played on December 5, 2008. TCRG pivot Chica Bomb gave awesome some player insight on the game, see the December 12 posting to see what she had to say. TCRG’s TOUR OF TERROR continues!
http://rollersport.tv/
Freshies Scrimmage!
Oh baby! The other day was one of our first scrimmages, so incredibly fun! On the way to every practice, I blast music in my car to get hyped up. Black Mountain’s “Stormy High” was the choice de jour. The guitars are hard and the female singer’s voice is haunting. Oddly fitting, but an unintended coincidence on such a dark and rainy night. As I arrive at practice, the excitement in the air is...
TCRG's Travel Team SLAUGHTERS in Bremerton, WA
TCRG Travel Team’s TOUR OF TERROR continues, this time against Slaughter County Roller Vixens’ Death Rattle Rollers out of Bremerton, WA December 5th. Here’s TCRG power pivot Chica Bomb with her take on the game:
Those Death Rattle Rollers were a tough team to play against. Holy Moly! We didn’t have our usual amazing defense for the first part of the first period....
Rollergirls are ALL about the socks
Good news! The TCRG 3rd Annual Sock Drive has been extended!
Every year, your favorite rollergirls collect socks for donations to community organizations in the Downtown East Side of Vancouver. Cold feet are no fun, no matter where you live.
Last year we collected nearly 400 pairs. This year, we’re going for 500 pairs! Take any gently used or new socks for donation to your nearest...
Juicy Raw Fresh Meat, the Seasoning Continues
The day of first fresh meat tryouts was nerve wracking. I hadn’t been on skates in years and I had to borrow skates and gear from one of the derby girls to try out. As I looked around and saw some of the girls that had been practicing all summer long, I wondered if I was in over my head. However, the moment I put on my skates, I knew I would never take them off again.
I officially became part of...
November 2008
1 post
WatchHooray! The Ink Cup bout is finally up on Rollersport.tv! Watch TCRG’s All Stars vs. Calgary’s Hellion Rebellion from Aug. 30, 2008. I won’t give away the ending, but I’ll give you a hint - WE WON.
p.s. Were you a bad derby girl/fan and you missed WFTDA Nationals? No worries, ‘cause Janis has you covered. Now go watch some derby, for pete’s sake.
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October 2008
4 posts
Life as a Freshie
The clanking of wheels, the tearing of Velcro straps, and the nervous chatter are all typical sounds that any Fresh Meat participant hears when getting ready for practice. Although the moral is high, and each girl possesses positive energy, the tension and desire to excel is inevitable. Whether we admit it or not, all of us Freshies know we are competing for a spot on a team, and therefore...
Life as Fresh Meat - Derby bootcamp
When I started Fresh Meat bootcamp I was a bit nervous, however, I quickly came to realize that I love everything about it: having an excuse to skate several times a week, the awesome girls who you quickly come to love, and of course all the derby action!
The only thing I found difficult is those Friday night practices on the harsh surface at UBC. It’s cold, which makes it difficult to breathe;...
And now, a poem from our favorite slam poet and newest blog contributor, Ms. Spelt.
Jam
“Ewwww. Sweat”. He says. He wrinkles his nose and eyes her embrace with caution as if contact with such copious perspiration will cause him to melt, like the wicked witch of oz little boys will spend their lives doing things that would make a flying monkey blush and bragging about it But mom wants to give...
Clobberlopoulos →
Mmmmm….we have to get more of our t-shirts on hot, smart, Canadian babes. Ryan Reynolds, did you get your shirt yet? Next…Ellen Page.
September 2008
3 posts
All Bout Derby - Tacoma Game Recap! →
We’ve finally made it on to our favorite blog!
TCRG + Elwood = TRUUUU LOOOOVE
We *heart* the Dockyard Derby Dames!
Our fabulous All-Stars travel team traveled south of the border to scenic Tacoma, WA to take on the Dockyard Derby Dames’ B-team on September 27, 2008. We won! Final score was TCRG 143 to Dockyard 32. TCRG was obviously on their A-game for the B team, and Dockayrd put up a respectible fight! Not one person dropped the ball that night, and all players were proud to be there.
The Dockyard...
TCRG All-Stars vs. CDRA's Hellion Rebellion
Our first official road game of the season was a smashing success! Calgary put up a heck of a fight with heavy hits and bone rattling action, but TCRG ground them down for a decisive 97-65 victory using their infamous defensive skills in combination with some ginormous jamming. Once again, we’re proving that TCRG has the best derby in Canada! Gagging for details? Check out Nic’s yummy...
August 2008
2 posts
DERBY NIGHT IN CANADA - August 23!
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2008 Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Minoru Arena, 7551 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC Tickets: $15 in Advance, $20 at the door All-star teams from across Canada, a bunch of scorching bouts, hundreds of roller girls converging on Vancouver. Probably more girl-on-girl roller derby action than you can handle. Teams confirmed so far: Terminal City All Stars ...
Championship Bout Recap!
(Courtesy of the tasty Bustylicious from the Riot Girls)
It was a dead heat for the whole game. Riot Girls coming out a little bit ahead - but never more than three points - of the Bad Reps. In the third things changed a bit…. the Bad Reputations came back from a second period lull and fought like crazy.
The last jam was insane! The Riot Girls were down 10 points - 104 to 94 and...
July 2008
5 posts
It's time to go huntin' for Fresh Meat
It’s official! We’re recruiting! We have two dates scheduled for your convenience - Sept. 7 & 14.
You have two things to do if you want to skate with the big girls:
Join our TCRG Facebook group to stay up to date on events, find out about upcoming public skates and info sessions, and to get to know some of the other Potential Fresh Meat.
Email our Fresh Meat Coordinator...
Treasure Hunt fundraiser was a grrrreat success
On July 6, the Terminal City Rollergirls held a pirate-themed fundraiser. As you’d expect from a bunch of beyond-cool rollergirls, our fundraisers double as funraisers. Besides a bountiful flea market-style sale, there were hot dogs and snacks, face painting for the kids, music - and sexy rollergirls in pirate costumes!
Lots of leftover treasure went to help others in the community through...
Our first radio ad! Wheee!
“Sports never...
TCRG on CBC Radio One - July 24!
As Shift Kicker says, you know you’re officially a part of the Canadian landscape when you’re on the CBC. Have a listen to Early Edition on CBC Radio One (690 AM in Vancouver) between 8:00 and 8:30 am on Thursday. We’ll be derby-ing all over your government-funded radio. Yeah! http://www.cbc.ca/earlyedition/
2008 Championship Bout - July 26
Oh boy, are we excited for this one. Don’t miss it or you’ll miss some of the best women’s roller derby this country has ever seen.
Event: Terminal City Rollergirls’ 1st annual Season Championship Date: Saturday, July 26, 2008, doors at 5:30pm, pre-game at 6:30pm Location: Minoru Arena, 7551 Minoru Gate, Richmond (98 B-Line bus will get you there!)
Tickets are $15 in...
June 2008
8 posts
A Bad Reputation: The Story of a Roller Derby Girl →
Thanks to Lara Fitzgerald (former Fresh Meat) and Vancouver I AM network for the great piece.
Wanna see Lady Deathstryke and the rest of the Bad Reps take on the Faster Pussycats? Get your adavance tickets for our next bout on June 28 at RollerGirl.ca.
Team Canada Road Post #3 - Canada vs. London, June...
Next day several of us were up at 5am to make sure we made the earliest bus to the airport. The entire team was on different flights - six seperate flights to four different airports. I was going to Gatwick and would meet the two Saskatoon gals there from a seperate flight and we all would go into London together. Security was tight; I had to shuffle through security barefoot holding my pants up...
Team Canada Road Post #2 - Canada vs. Glasgow,...
Shift Kicker with Cree Assaults and her other teammates
After our practise the previous night, we arrived at the venue early and sat around watching the Glasgow girls get set up. They had their stuff together and we were just in the way when attempting to help. Shucks.
We had to loan a player to the Glasgow team to fill their bout roster. They were short due to injury over the previous weeks....
Season 2 Bout 3 - June 28!
Were you privileged enought to witness the last bout between the Bad Reps and the Riot Girls? NAILBITER - 100 to 99 was the final score. This bout is going to be just as heated…The Bad Reps are going to be fighting for their first win of the season, but the Faster Pussycats will do just about anything to prove themselves after their loss to the Riot Girls back in April.
Advance tickets...
Riot Girls are nice girls (sometimes)
The adorable and deadly Riot Girls made the world a better place last weekend. Some of them rode their bikes through the beautiful Fraser Valley, petted some donkeys, drank some wine, all the while raising money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada in the Rona MS Bike Tour. And don’t think they’ve softened up - even though they’re do-gooders, they’ll still flatten...
Team Canada Road Post #1 - Shift Kicker
Left Vancouver thinking that I had a direct flight, but found out I would be landing in Calgary. The plane was totally empty, which was nice. When all the people in Calgary got on, at least nine of them were related to the derby team. Alright! So I got to fly with Trailer Trish and family, two Saskatoon girls (fresh off the farm and totally sweet and healthy-looking, not like any derby player I...
More bout 2.2 photos! →
Gorgeous photos by Nicolas Charest for RollerGirl.ca
(Go to “Vault” and click on “Roller Pix Depository”)
Nic, your pictures are so great. How’s it feel to be adored by 60 rollergirls?
Season 2 Bout 2 recap - HOLY CRAP
Riot Girls 100, Bad Reputations 99 Lamb Baste-Her and Foxy Fubar Wow. What a game. The Riot Girls rolled into Minoru arena on the afternoon of May 31 looking well-worn from their notoriously tireless training. Quiet, focused and subdude, they warmed up a bit, then disappeared into the bowels of the arena, undoubtedly to talk strategy. The Bad Reps, on the other hand, bounced in the door...
May 2008
4 posts
Spartans have SPIRIT!
We are so excited to announce that the gorgeous and spunky BC Spartans Cheer & Dance Team will be our intermission entertainment at Bout 2.2 tonight! Thanks for coming through for us, ladies. We can’t wait to watch you shake it and do your thing. Mmmm…derby girls AND cheerleaders? Bliss……
Skate Chix →
Thanks to Andy Prest for the great coverage in the North Shore News. And yes Trixi, All hell IS going to break loose on Saturday.
Season 2 Bout 2, May 31 - Riot Girls vs. Bad...
Scorching, girl-on-girl roller derby action this weekend - go to www.terminalcityrollergirls.com for tickets. Yeeeeaaaaaahhhhh! ~ Andi Struction #10
Team Canada Rollerderby →
8 Mean Wheeler from the Riot Girls, Shift Kicker from the Faster Pussycats and our charming and handsome announcer Mack the Mouth are proudly representing Vancouver rollerderby in the Team Canada UK tour in June. 8 Mean and Shifty will be blogging from the road about their overseas conquests, so stay tuned to this page to witness the evolution of world derby domination. Check out their site for...