OUR STATE.. OUR DERBY!!

Derby fans, welcome to May.  We’re at a point where two league’s seasons are starting to come to an end and one is very much in full swing.   This is definitely a month where most of Arizona’s leagues have something going on  I know it’s going to keep this Michi-chan very very very busy.

This month, there’s something for everyone, including those who are more artsy than sportsy and for those who want to strap on the quads and have a chance to bump hips with other dedicated women, you will have a chance.

If you can make it to one or more of these events, including the Tucson ones if you are so adventuresome, please do so and again, thank you for supporting your local roller derby and community sports in Arizona.

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Derby lovers, get set for a very interesting doubleheader bout at Bladeworld this Saturday night. Tucson Roller Derby presents two bouts featuring very evenly matched teams and what will likely be a preview of the TRD Championship Bout in June.   While in Phoenix, three leagues are doing something this Saturday.

DOUBLE THE HITS IN THE OLD PUEBLO

One of the bouts will pit the #3 ranked 1-3 Iron Curtain (AZ Power Rankings #11) against the #4 ranked 0-4 Furious Truckstop Waitresses.   Some of the IC skaters recently took a trip up to Alaska to take on Rage City Rollergirls, an up-and-coming league and gave them a workout that they were definitely thankful for.  The IC has so much going for them this year with LUC3F3R, Punchkisser and Bianka Trohl most likely taking the jammer line for this bout.  With the entire team taking life lessons from Helen Wheels, expect some interesting things to happen.  The FTW, with a fairly new roster has been going through a very hard trial this year as the rookies continue to develop.  I sure hope that Skeletor is back to help on the line with Peaches Rodriguez.  That last defeat to the VICE Squad could have been lessened if either Skeletor was good to skate or substitutes are allowed to jam at TRD.   While the FTW has a pretty strong pack, they need more point scorers.  I would expect this one to go IRON CURTAIN BY 40-60.

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Greetings to all of the fans of those wild women (and now also men) on 8 wheels and a special hello to those sports fans who are just derby curious.  This is my occasional perspective and commentary on the Arizona leagues.  Let’s take a look league by league…

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I am in the middle of doing the video captures from the last bout between the AZ and OC Renegade Rollergirls. I am up to the part in the second period when T-Wrexx goes down on the backstretch.

It was apparent she was not going to get up on her own and get back into the jam.

In the past Renegade bouts, with other teams, when this has happened, the jam would still go on.

This time, I heard someone  (I could not confirm who said it) yell “take a knee, ladies” (and the camera did pick up the voice). Suddenly everyone stopped, went to their knees and the situation was handled very professionally.

While other leagues require the refs to stop jams for this reason and since the Renegades is “no rules” where the refs do not intercede that much into the game-play, I found it very respectful that one of the skaters in that jam made that call. I could have sworn it was an OC skater that made that call but I can’t be certain.

What I have learned about following the Renegades for the past year now is that despite the fact that during a jam, if you wear a different color shirt, you are a target, that off the track, the Renegades, no matter which city, are a big family who do care about each other and the welfare of their fellow skaters. What happened last Friday night just renews my utmost respect for this league and the girls who make it happen.

Thank you for a great evening of derby and I look forward to covering OC again soon.

Michi-chan\’s REAL Derby - February 2009 edition - episode 6

On this edition:

Renegade Rollergirls - AZ vs. Oregon
AZRD Tent City Terrors vs. San Diego
Men’s roller derby
AZRD: Bruisers vs. Surly Gurlies

Enjoy!

OUR STATE.. OUR DERBY!

FINAL SCORE FROM 2/20/09

ARIZONA RENEGADE ROLLERGIRLS: 48
ORANGE COUNTY RENEGADE ROLLERGIRLS: 6

Arizona’s T-Wrexx injured in a hit on backstretch against the outside pillar.  Possible sprained ankle.

Next Renegade bout:  Date to be determined in Oregon.

Next Derby Love Tour date:  3/7 in Tucson

with derby love…
Michi-chan

OUR STATE.. OUR DERBY!