tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41842511547834893182008-07-02T09:03:52.352-04:00Derby Luv: Roller Derby BlogBillnoreply@blogger.comBlogger186125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-14647207494938496812008-07-02T08:50:00.002-04:002008-07-02T09:03:52.385-04:00Whip It Cast adds Kill Bill Stuntwoman"Whip It" is being anxiously awaited by roller derby luvvers. I read this AM that cast is being added, http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Cast-Added-to-Barrymore-s-Roller-Derby-Opus-9348.html and one cast member is Zoe Bell, who was Uma Thurman's stunt double in "Kill Bill".
"Am I the only one looking forward to Juno getting taken out by “The Bride”
on wheels?"
- Haven McCord
No Haven, you are Nia Cappshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740765790642959973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-43352118893701379072008-06-27T08:44:00.002-04:002008-06-27T08:59:39.869-04:00Xanadu on DVD, and This weekend in Derby LuvWell, let's move away froom serious competition for a moment, and take a look at some fun stuff!
There is a review of "Xanadu" on DVD from the Washington Post, and just looking at the pictures jogs my foggy memory of seeing this when I was a kid, on TV - or was it at the drive-in with my sister?
I learned to roller skate at the local skating rink in Forest City, NC when I was about 4 or 5 yearsNia Cappshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740765790642959973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-8688469724654585022008-06-23T11:06:00.004-04:002008-06-23T12:02:35.471-04:00HCRG Travel team vs CN Power, TORD Travel Team with WFTDA rules v 3.0Let me tell ya, derby luvvers and rollergirls alike, I saw the most frustrating, surprising, longest derby game I have seen so far on Saturday night when I travelled from Hamilton ON to Toronto to see the HCRG travel team taking on the ToRD .
First off, everyone that's not been up to date on roller derby WFTDA news, or that has not yet switched their leagues over to the new (released in May 2008Nia Cappshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740765790642959973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-75753930674376464412008-06-02T08:51:00.003-04:002008-06-02T09:24:51.551-04:00Hammer City and Roller Derby newsSo I am all settled into Hammer City (Hamilton) Ontario. I finally bumped into Staplehead, Hammer City Rollergirls' League President yesterday, and I may get to finally strap my skates back on for the first time since straining a calf muscle in late March or so. (Sunday for a 4 hour practice) - Yay! Skates! But I'm nervous a bit. I know two months is a long time off-skate, maybe I will suck and Nia Cappshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740765790642959973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-26791163729327188972008-04-24T08:46:00.004-04:002008-04-24T09:43:12.073-04:00Roller Girls: Photography by Susan Moss - Official launch @ BlizzartsSusan Moss, a Montreal action photographer that takes hot and wonderful photographs of everything from bands to burlesque, has once again used MTL Roller Derby as well as visiting teams, The Hissy Fits, for example, in a photography and roller derby montage book. Derby Luv's Georgia W Tush with her All-Star Travel team and star jammer status makes prominent appearances throughout, and your very Nia Cappshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740765790642959973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-78461848793620676922008-04-22T21:52:00.001-04:002008-04-22T21:53:54.241-04:00300 leaguesAccording to the Derby Roster, there are now 300 amateur roller derby leagues worldwide. Amazing!Georgia W Tushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10242007098500135930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-48821500431123651982008-04-21T22:42:00.002-04:002008-04-21T22:50:15.468-04:00Beast of the East Bout ResultsWhat you were all waiting for!
In game order:
01 Pool A - First Round 10:30
Hamilton - Steel Town Tank Girls (40) Toronto - Smoke City Betties (18 )
02 Pool A - First Round 11:00
Montreal - La Racaille (65) Ottawa - Bytown Blackhearts (29)
03 Pool A - First Round 11:30
Hamilton - Death Row Dames (17) Buffalo - Devil Dollies (54 )
04 Pool A - First Round 12:00
Montreal - Les Nia Cappshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740765790642959973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-54866523559973970252008-04-21T19:11:00.004-04:002008-04-21T19:28:33.502-04:00London Calling
So I'm sitting here looking at my luggage, waiting for my boyfriend to come home from work so we can drive to San Francisco. We're flying to the UK tomorrow and I couldn't be more excited. It's not just the idea of seeing family, or revisiting some of the best sights in the world, but I have been gifted the chance to meet and skate with two different derby leagues in the country.
Thanks to my Raven Von Kaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08110326388788560636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-47712379650273347782008-04-21T12:28:00.001-04:002008-04-21T12:38:25.139-04:00More Beast of the East - results pendingPlease just hang in there, I've got an email out to our head ref in Montreal and Georgia W Tush, our league president to see if we can release allt he results and scores on mtlrollerderby.com and derbyluv.com because I know everyone wants to see the numbers. I'm trying!
In the meantime, here are some highlight photos and some interview quotes... heavy on the Montreal, but what a great weekend Nia Cappshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740765790642959973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-30575841118884943722008-04-20T07:52:00.003-04:002008-04-20T08:15:25.337-04:00The BEAST. OF. The. EAST!First off, kudos to MTLRD for pulling this event together and setting up this tournament. What a derby crash course for those that aren't familiar with it, what a challenge for the newer teams, and what a chance to show off for the established teams.
Here's a breakdown - well as much as I caught(I was stuck working the bar longer than my planned shift), but I will try to get the proper results Nia Cappshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740765790642959973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-79374158476331451602008-04-19T09:05:00.002-04:002008-04-19T09:17:59.661-04:00Beast of the East - Day 1 - Opening ReceptionLast night, I entered Les Saints on St-Catherine St in Montreal after meeting some of the London Thrashers outside. Those rollergirls made the almost 8 hour trek to Montreal and were tired but excited to be here.
Inside I found a couple of my Contrabanditas teammates working the door, and got a look at the team reception gift tote bags that are filled with merch and tournament goodies, and I Nia Cappshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740765790642959973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-79876066584471112292008-04-18T14:07:00.002-04:002008-04-18T14:08:52.975-04:00Beast of the East Weekend Commencing in ... 5... 4... 3...Yes, I blog from work occasionally when I am on break - though I know they'd hate it. I can't help it today, as I am coungting down until the Beast of East tournament kicks off here in Montreal. Even though I am off roster and can't play in the tournament itself, here's what my weekend schedule looks like:
Friday 5 PM work day is over (WOOHOO!) 5 a 7 (that's sank ah set if pronounced by me) withNia Cappshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740765790642959973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-19487001582302089532008-04-14T15:15:00.002-04:002008-04-14T15:31:57.976-04:00Leaving Montreal..... soon...
So everyone knows now, so I can publicize it... The Beast of the East Tournament in Montreal on April 18-20 is my last hoorah with MTL Roller Derby. No, I didn't kill anyone, drunk drive a truck into our practice building, or get kicked out for being injured (Grade 2 calf muscle strain/pull 2 weeks ago), I'm leaving Montreal for greener, more English, pastures (if not as awesome) and will be Nia Cappshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740765790642959973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-29366576344752753882008-04-04T11:26:00.003-04:002008-04-04T11:38:28.366-04:00Burning River Roller Girls and Roller Names That RockThe Burning River Roller Girls are sizzling up the cover of, and article in, Cleveland's Friday Magazine this week in promotion of their upcoming second season of hard hitting roller derby:"The theme of this season is 'Fresh Meat,' " says the MILFinator, aka Ursula Allison, a league organizer and member of the Hard Knockers. "We have a lot of new girls this year -- interest just keeps on growingNia Cappshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740765790642959973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-9469229401049291632008-04-02T21:54:00.001-04:002008-04-02T21:54:23.018-04:00Roller Derby as Fine ArtThe Sordoni Art Gallery, located in the Stark Learning Center on the Wilkes University campus in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvannia, is presenting an exhibit that will bridge fine art and roller derby.
"Sweetheart Like You: Roller Derby Portraits" features the works of artist Michael Poster and runs until May 4th.Nia Cappshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740765790642959973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-21477789978801565152008-03-27T11:52:00.006-04:002008-03-28T00:24:12.163-04:00Beast of the East!!!!!!!!!!FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
Alyssa Kwasny
President, MTLRD
(514)651-4487
Montreal Roller Derby Unleashes the Beast of the East
Montreal, QC - Montreal Roller Derby (MTLRD) is excited to launch their second season with the unleashing of the Beast of the East on April 19th, 2008. The Beast of the East is a day long, single-elimination tournament, and the first ever Eastern Canadian Roller Georgia W Tushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10242007098500135930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-63067522055054784392008-03-26T22:14:00.002-04:002008-03-26T22:19:25.787-04:00help!alright, this is getting out of control. i need some new pads, because mine are disgusting and stink. anybody want to donate some equipment to a rollergirl near the poverty line?
it's for the well being of my team mates!!!
georgia w tush
p.s. btw, does anybody have a job for me? mine ends on monday! eeeekGeorgia W Tushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10242007098500135930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-65453451777380780762008-03-18T15:34:00.005-04:002008-03-18T16:10:59.911-04:00Ask and you shall receive....Evil E of the LA Derby Dolls helped me out... thanks, Evil!
Drew Barrymore with the Tough Cookies
Cameron Diaz photo caught by Tarek Chatila
They are in the crowd in here I am told... the photographer knew! Thanks to Evil E for sharing this from Doria Anselmo:
Thanks, Evil E! Maybe we'll run into each other someday, but if not, keep in touch with me at Derby Luv with any intersting Nia Cappshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740765790642959973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-20917480290850605032008-03-18T11:02:00.002-04:002008-03-18T11:03:18.886-04:00Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz take in a LA Derby Dolls bout!How fun... I want photos, proof!
http://www.actressarchives.com/news.php?id=9877Nia Cappshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740765790642959973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-6223532076805461602008-03-17T09:12:00.003-04:002008-03-18T09:00:51.186-04:00Death on Skates
MESQUITE , TX . (March 13, 2008) - It's Time to Bring Conspiracy Back to the Track!
Trigger Mortis has alerted me that ACRD is starting their 2008 season on March 29, the same day MTL Roller Derby kicks of their season with their travel team, The New Skidz on the Block, taking on the Dutchland Rollers in Lancaster, PA.
ACRD says:
The spunky skaters of Assassination City Roller Derby will roll Nia Cappshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740765790642959973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-14721528579067665782008-03-17T09:07:00.002-04:002008-03-17T09:11:57.711-04:00What's wet, red, black and white, and makes people cheer?The answer: A 6 foot paper mache rollerskate on the back of a truck with a MTL Roller Derby color scheme and a little snow falling on it.
Optional correct answer, Georgia W Tush in red lame pants and black undies that say TUSH in white that is skating like the roller derby hero she is along with a bunch of our other roller girls in Montreal's 184th St Patrick's Day parade.
never fear, Nia Cappshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740765790642959973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-59673287806180242062008-03-12T22:08:00.005-04:002008-03-12T22:40:58.678-04:00Montreal Roller Derby attacks Boston Derby Dames' mascotLast week I attended a Boston Derby Dames bout featuring Maine Roller Derby's Portland Authorities, and Gotham Girl's Bronx Gridlock. It was a double header with double the Dames. Part of the Boston Massacre played the Maine ladies for a 30 minute bout, and then the Boston Massacre took on Bronx Gridlock. And wow, have those BDD's really improved since the first and only time I saw one of their Georgia W Tushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10242007098500135930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-89415792030423984932008-03-11T23:52:00.002-04:002008-03-11T23:53:29.322-04:00a message to you refs out there...skittlebrow...or however it is supposed to be spelled..is NOT good!!!
georgia w tushGeorgia W Tushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10242007098500135930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-27049117898984039132008-03-05T17:26:00.000-05:002008-03-05T17:27:57.780-05:00San Diego means whale's vaginaI found the missing blog....
Boy, am I ever exhausted!
I just got back from San Diego on Monday, and I am still trying to get back to my normal self. Derby overload! Derby overload!!!
Alright, so it all started Tuesday, Feb 19th on Jess Bandit, Ashley Thudd, and my trek to California, while sadly leaving a snowstorm behind. hah! We travelled the whole day an eventually reached San Diego thatGeorgia W Tushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10242007098500135930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184251154783489318.post-33659829528719773102008-03-04T12:47:00.003-05:002008-03-04T13:35:36.735-05:00annoying and awesome stuffI wrote a big long post about my trip to the Blood and Thunder Training camp in San diego, but it apparently dissapeared. I`m way too lazy to write a new one, so if I don`t find it you`re outta luck.
On a brighter note, how geeky am I? I have already reserved my room at the Imperial for Rollercon. I couldn`t resist because if you reserve now, you can get rooms for $49 bones. For a derby gal on aGeorgia W Tushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10242007098500135930noreply@blogger.com