There are advantages to watching sports at home in your living room — you get to sprawl on a comfy couch and you don’t have to line up for food and drinks. But even the biggest TV can’t compare to seeing the action live, right in front of you, and even when you have all [...]
2011 RANKING: #3 (1W, 3L) The Hell Marys School for Wayward Girls, established in 1666, is a Texas institution and its varsity roller derby team is a force to be reckoned with. Clad in plaid, the Hell Marys started an Austin trend with last year’s new cheer: “Punch, punch, punch, ARROW!” The Hells ended their [...]
We wanted to highlight one of our sponsors for 2012. Minuteman Press has been so amazing to work with last year and this year — always with great pricing for us, and also honest, dependable, speedy service — always. The quality of work is outstanding – all of the schedule cards, posters and programs you [...]
We’re thrilled to announce that Australian photographer, Rom Anthonis, will be in Austin this weekend shooting our 2012 marketing campaign. He first came to our attention when he photographed some of our Hotrod Honeys during their trip to Australia this summer, as part of a feature showing Melbourne’s quirkier side. Rom’s images captured both the grit [...]
Our film we are shooting this weekend will be shown Sunday, Jan 15th, at 7pm at the Alamo, 1120 S. Lamar Blvd. Tickets are now on sale for the Film Frenzy Screenings – and we want you there! We’re one of ten non-profit groups taking part in the Reel Change Film Frenzy, so you’ll get to [...]
The Texas Rollergirls, Austin’s very own flat track roller derby team, are looking for referees and non-skating officials, and WE WANT YOU! Roller derby could not happen without the valuable work of our officiating crew, both on and off skates. If you’re a fan of the sport and have always wanted to be more involved, [...]
Have you heard about the Reel Change Film Frenzy that’s coming up in January? Ten filmmakers will be teaming up with ten non-profits to make some awesome short films highlighting the incredible creative talent and fantastic community spirit right here in Austin, Texas — and we’re one of the organizations taking part! Teams will have [...]
On the first day of Christmas, my derby-wife gave to me: A Smack Pack made for a VIP! On the second day of Christmas, my derby-wife gave to me: Two jammers jamming & A Smack Pack made for a VIP! On the third day of Christmas, my derby-wife gave to me: Three jammer take-outs Two jammers jamming & A [...]
From security check, to airport shuttle, to rental car, to hotel room, the first leg of the Texecutioners’ journey to the 2011 WFTDA Championships was filled with hope for what the next few days would hold. The Texecutioners have been held to a rigorous training schedule including 6-8 hours of skating practice per week on [...]
