This weekend, the Capital City Derby Dolls travelled to Watertown, NY to take on the Nitro Rollers, one of the Black River Rollers home teams. The game was incredibly physical on both sides, but the Dolls had clearly mastered the art of controlled agression, while the Rollers were far more sloppy in their blocking which lead to a lot of penalties on their side.
They started the match shorthanded, with their star jammer in Florida on vacation and two of their more senior skaters taking on refereeing responsibilities due to a lack of dedicated referee staff in their league. The Dolls brought along 3 of their senior refs, including league head ref Hell 'n' Ripley who ended up overseeing the bout.
The number of penalties mounted in the second half, and two of the Rollers' skaters, including acting captain Skitzo, were ejected from the bout for their seventh major, leaving the Rollers with only 8 players for the last 15 or 20 minutes of the bout. The fatigue from the constant skating, combined with a lack of offensive ability due to their jammers being glued to the sin bin seat gave the Dolls free rein to run the score up.
The final was 244 to 89 for the visitors.
Several of the skaters (and a certain host who came down to help NSO staff the bout, and get in some interviews at full time) spent the night in Watertown, and have now driven to Kingston to hang out with our friends, the Limestone CrusHers, as they take on the Misfit Militia, from the Renegade Derby Dames.
As always, follow us on Twitter for up to date scoring from bouts that Ottawa Derbycast is able to attend.
Sunday 21 August 2011
Friday 12 August 2011
August Assault Coming Up This Weekend
This weekend's main (and only) event is August Assault, hosted by the Rideau Valley Roller Girls. This is a double header event that sees both the Slaughter Daughters and Riot Squad in action against out of town opposition.
Wednesday 10 August 2011
Weekend Roundup
This past weekend was a busy one for the various Roller Derby leagues in the Nations Capital. Ottawa Roller Derby hosted the Kingston Derby Girls' Disloyalists on Saturday, the Capital City Derby Dolls took on West End Waywards Derby Association's Rollergettes on Saturday, and then faced off against the Rideau Valley Rollergirls' travel team, the Vermin, in an exhibition match in the town of Beachburg the very next day.
We'll start the roundup with a look at ORD as they hosted KDG. The event took place at Brewer Arena, right across the street from Carleton University. The home team debuted 3 fresh meat players in their first ever match, but were ultimately defeated 135-38.
The first bout of the weekend for CCDD was up against the Rollergettes, who travelled up from Toronto to take part in the match. The 'gettes came short-handed, only able to put 9 skaters on the track due to injuries to two of their players. The game was almost tied going into the halftime break, with 62-61 showing on the scoreboard in favour of the Dolls, but the amount of time each 'gette had to spend on the track took its toll in the second half. The Dolls quickly took control, and started wracking up the points. Biggest jam of the night went to #69 Cluster Bomb, who hit 23 points in a full 2 minute Power Jam.
The final in the match was 164-100.
The next day, the Dolls travelled to the tiny town of Beachburg, which lies almost 2 hours north of the city. There, they met the powerhouse Rideau Valley Rollergirls. RVRG brought their travel team, the Vermin, which contained a mix of skaters from their 3 home teams. Included in the lineup were Da Big Block, Semi Precious, and Screaming Mini Massacre, who are three of the Slaughter Daughters top blockers. The void between these two leagues was evident as they rolled over the Dolls as if they werent even there.
It was a master class in pack control as they ran the Dolls's jammers ragged, and more than 5 jams went by before they were even able to break through the pack to get their first attempt at a scoring pass. Every point the Dolls earned were met with cheers from the near capacity crowd at the Beachburg Arena.
The game ended with a crushing 408 - 19 scoreline.
The only injury of the night was the Dolls' captain, Delicate Plow'Her, who appeared to get a concussion from an elbow to the eye, and was rushed to hospital. She made it home safe and sound later that evening, and was reportedly in good spirits. We wish her a speedy recovery.
We'll start the roundup with a look at ORD as they hosted KDG. The event took place at Brewer Arena, right across the street from Carleton University. The home team debuted 3 fresh meat players in their first ever match, but were ultimately defeated 135-38.
The first bout of the weekend for CCDD was up against the Rollergettes, who travelled up from Toronto to take part in the match. The 'gettes came short-handed, only able to put 9 skaters on the track due to injuries to two of their players. The game was almost tied going into the halftime break, with 62-61 showing on the scoreboard in favour of the Dolls, but the amount of time each 'gette had to spend on the track took its toll in the second half. The Dolls quickly took control, and started wracking up the points. Biggest jam of the night went to #69 Cluster Bomb, who hit 23 points in a full 2 minute Power Jam.
The final in the match was 164-100.
The next day, the Dolls travelled to the tiny town of Beachburg, which lies almost 2 hours north of the city. There, they met the powerhouse Rideau Valley Rollergirls. RVRG brought their travel team, the Vermin, which contained a mix of skaters from their 3 home teams. Included in the lineup were Da Big Block, Semi Precious, and Screaming Mini Massacre, who are three of the Slaughter Daughters top blockers. The void between these two leagues was evident as they rolled over the Dolls as if they werent even there.
It was a master class in pack control as they ran the Dolls's jammers ragged, and more than 5 jams went by before they were even able to break through the pack to get their first attempt at a scoring pass. Every point the Dolls earned were met with cheers from the near capacity crowd at the Beachburg Arena.
The game ended with a crushing 408 - 19 scoreline.
The only injury of the night was the Dolls' captain, Delicate Plow'Her, who appeared to get a concussion from an elbow to the eye, and was rushed to hospital. She made it home safe and sound later that evening, and was reportedly in good spirits. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Thursday 4 August 2011
Interview Only Podcast Released
This isnt the official Episode 6 of Ottawa Derbycast, which should be released some time early next week, but is instead I had a chance to sit down and talk to a member of the Capital City Derby Dolls about their first year in operation.
Please give it a listen, and we welcome any feedback, and even offer you several options when doing so:
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Please give it a listen, and we welcome any feedback, and even offer you several options when doing so:
Through the Blog - That's right here :)
Through Email - ottawaderbycast@gmail.com
Through Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ottawaderbycast#!/
Through Twitter: www.twitter.com/ottawaderbycast
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Capital City Derby Dolls Open House
The Capital City Derby Dolls are launching their fall Fresh Meat drive with a series of Open House events over the month of August. Each Friday from 6 to 8, starting next week August 12th, they invite registered skaters to join them at Belltown Dome, 2915 Haughton Ave in Nepean. Members of the Derby Doll's Coaching Comittee will be on hand to show you the basics of skating and safety.
For those who do not have access to quad-skates, 30 pairs are available, but you do need to bring along a helmet, and some protective gear (elbow pads, knee pads, and wrist guards are ideal).
There are still spaces available, and you can reserve your spot by contacting the Dolls at capitalcityderbydolls@gmail.com
For those who do not have access to quad-skates, 30 pairs are available, but you do need to bring along a helmet, and some protective gear (elbow pads, knee pads, and wrist guards are ideal).
There are still spaces available, and you can reserve your spot by contacting the Dolls at capitalcityderbydolls@gmail.com
Bouting Madness in the Nation's Capital
Coming up this weekend, we have not one but two full bouts taking place here in Ottawa.
The first bout is Summer Slam hosted by Ottawa Roller Derby, as they take on Kingston Derby Girls. The event takes place Saturday at Brewer Arena, 210 Hopewell Avenue, across the street from Carleton University.
It starts at 7pm, and there will be a live halftime show put on by Ottawa's own Polymorphines.
Tickets are $10 in advance, or $12 at the door, and children under 12 get in for free.
For more information, please visit their Facebook page.
The other event also takes place this Saturday at 7pm, and sees the Capital City Derby Dolls' Dolly Rogers face off against the West End Waywards Rollerskating Association's Rollergettes.
The bout will be played at Jack Charron Arena, 10 McKitrick Drive, in Kanata.
Tickets are $10 in advance, or $12 at the door,
Children under 12 get in for half price.
For more information, please visit the Facebook Event page.
The first bout is Summer Slam hosted by Ottawa Roller Derby, as they take on Kingston Derby Girls. The event takes place Saturday at Brewer Arena, 210 Hopewell Avenue, across the street from Carleton University.
It starts at 7pm, and there will be a live halftime show put on by Ottawa's own Polymorphines.
Tickets are $10 in advance, or $12 at the door, and children under 12 get in for free.
For more information, please visit their Facebook page.
The other event also takes place this Saturday at 7pm, and sees the Capital City Derby Dolls' Dolly Rogers face off against the West End Waywards Rollerskating Association's Rollergettes.
The bout will be played at Jack Charron Arena, 10 McKitrick Drive, in Kanata.
Tickets are $10 in advance, or $12 at the door,
Children under 12 get in for half price.
For more information, please visit the Facebook Event page.
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