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DLF pounds Sockit Wenches, heads to championships undefeated

Posted on Mar 20, 2014

DFL's Violent Beauregard blocks Wench jammer, Sun Shiner with the assistance of Full Nelson. Photo by John Stamets By Jim Almy Okay, so it takes Derby Liberation Front (DLF) a couple jams to get warmed up. In their bout last…

Shorter penalty time part of recent WFTDA rules changes

By Webmaster Rat City

Posted on Mar 11, 2014

by Jim Almy Flat track derby teams all over the world are going to find one aspect of their game changing drastically when the new Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) rules changes take affect April 1. The amount of playing…

Another MVP for Grave Danger's K. Beezy

By Webmaster Rat City

Posted on Feb 24, 2014

K. Beezy takes advantage of the open inside line. Photo by James McDaniel by Jim Almy K. Beezy saw an ad in 2009 for the Bellingham Roller Betties, walked into their open practice and hasn't stopped skating since. A couple…

A former ref, Ophelia Melons is MVP for Derby Liberation Front

By Webmaster Rat City

Posted on Feb 24, 2014

Ophelia Melons lays a powerful hit on Raven Seaward of the Throttle Rockets. Photo by Danny Ngan. By Jim Almy Ophelia Melons (#88) began her roller derby career in 2008 not as a player, but as a referee - for…

Power prevails, Grave Danger snuffs the Sockit Wenches

By Webmaster Rat City

Posted on Feb 18, 2014

Final Score: Grave Danger (1-1): 244 vs. Sockit Wenches (0-2): 133 By Jim Almy Grave Danger's K. Beezy (#187) takes home an MVP award during Bout 2, Season 10 of Rat City Rollergirls. Photo by John Stamets It was a…

Derby Liberation Front scores when it counts most, takes home win

By Webmaster Rat City

Posted on Feb 18, 2014

Final Score: Derby Liberation Front (2-0): 183 vs. Throttle Rockets (1-1): 173 by Jim Almy DLF blocker Avihater (#47) takes on Throttle Rockets jammer Luna Negra (#911) in Bout 2, Season 10 of Rat City Rollergirls. Photo by John Stamets…

Meet the skater, Olympics Edition: AnnYong figure skating champion

By Webmaster Rat City

Posted on Feb 12, 2014

By AnnYong, aka Evelyn Kong Photo Credit: Donalee Eiri Growing up in Korea, my mom always dreamed of being a figure skater. While it wasn’t in the cards for her, she decided to experience it through the eyes of her…

Season 10 heats up the competition among home teams Jan 18th!

By Webmaster Rat City

Posted on Jan 14, 2014

Season 10 Preview: Rat City Rollergirls leave it on the track by Jim Almy Photo Credit: Robert Bakie They like each other during practice bouts and off the rink. But when the whistle blows and skaters start the new season next…

Are you 10? So are we! 10 year olds get in FREE!

By Webmaster Rat City

Posted on Jan 11, 2014

Calling all 10 year olds! We're going double digits, and we know what a big deal that is, so if you are 10 or turning 10 this year, we want to give you a FREE ticket to come out to…

SEASON 10: Rat City Rollergirls Season Tickets ON SALE!

By Webmaster Rat City

Posted on Nov 14, 2013

Season 10 is here! On Sale Now: Rat City Rollergirls 2014 Season Tickets. KeyArena Season Dates: 1/18, 2/15, 3/15, 4/12, 5/10, 6/7, 7/12, 8/9 PLUS 2 Additional Exclusive Bouts at our New Rat's Nest! We’re turning 10 & we want…