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Tag: OHRD

  • Skatemare Before Christmas

    Skatemare Before Christmas

    On Saturday the 30th Seth and I went out to support Ohio Roller Derby (OHRD) at their fundraiser/ exhibition bout Skatemare Before Christmas. This bout pits team Halloween, The Roller Ghouls, against team Christmas, The Jingle Belles. They also premiered their rookies dividing them into team Candy Corns versus team CandyCanes. I came out to represent team Christmas this year, so Seth decided to root for team Halloween.

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    The rookie game was up first. The Candy Canes came out strong scoring in the first couple of jams, but soon enough the Candy Corns had tied things back up. In the second half the Candy Canes came back and they would win! Score one bout for Christmas.

    During the time between the rookie bout and the main event there was a show put on by a local break dance school. The kids appeared to be between the ages of 5 and 13. They were adorable and some of them were so talented!

    The final bout was much more fast paced. Once again the Jingle Belles came out strong at first, but then the Ghouls got a good run and took over the lead. It was a good back and forth battle for a while, but in the end the Jingle Belles came out on top.

    Team Christmas wins for this year!

  • Talk Derby to Me: First Bout of 2019

    Talk Derby to Me: First Bout of 2019

    I love Roller Derby. I love the action, the chaos and the roller skates. I love the fun names and the amazing athleticism. And while my personal roller girl dreams may have been thwarted I will always be ready to go out and support my local roller derby team.

    Saturday in the Ohio building at the Ohio State Fair Grounds Ohio Roller Derby All Stars and Gang Green took on Toronto Roller Derby in a double header bout. First bout was the All Stars versus the Toronto A Team. This bout was a roller coaster. The teams were very evenly matched and the lead kept moving between them. The absolute MVP for OHRD was Catch Mikatchu, a diminutive skater whose ability to pivot on a toe stop was masterful. Mikatchu could also push a trio of Toronto players several feet in order to find a way around them. Absolutely amazing, and lead to an OHRD victory for the first bout.

    Bout number two was not quite as close. The Toronto B Team’s defense was a little too much for Gang Green. It was obvious that the skaters for Gang Green were beginning to get frustrated which led to them committing a significant number of penalties. Toronto would take the win on that bout.

    The half time of both bouts was filled with exhibitions by the Columbus Saber Academy. Seth wants a light saber pike, and I don’t exactly blame him.

    For more on Ohio Roller Derby click here. For more on Toronto Roller Derby click here.  For more on  Flat Track Roller Derby click here.