8TH | SUN 9TH JULY T A S
LONDON BRAWLING TAKE ON TEAM USA *
PLUS BOOTCAMP *
NEWARK SHOWGROUND LINCOLN RD, WINTHORPE, CODDINGTON, NEWARK NG24 2NY
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 17:00 Doors Open 18:00 London Brawling vs USA Roller Derby Team 20:00 AFTER PARTY Kind bar (266 High St, Lincoln LN2 1HW) PLEASE RESPECT THE VENUE AND DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS TO OUR AFTER PARTY
ATTENTION/DISCLAIMER FLOOR SEATING
PHOTOGRAPHY
Floor seating is available around the edge of the track and we encourage you to sit there for the best view of the action. However there’s a possibility that during the bout a skater may fly out of bounds and into the audience.
London Rollergirls does not authorise photography for commercial use without prior written permission. It’s fine to take personal snapshots, but a release form is required for any professional or club photography regardless of its use.
Adults may sit at the hazard tape marking at their own risk.
Please enquire at the Entry table for a photography release form.
FANS UNDER 18 MAY NOT SIT OR STAND WITHIN 1 METRE OF THE HAZARD TAPE. Please do not interfere with the game by tripping, grabbing or holding skaters or referees. This creates a dangerous situation for skaters and spectators, and is bad fansmanship! If caught doing this, you will be escorted from the building with no refund.
Photo by: David Tett
ROLLER DERBY EXPLAINED HOW THE GAME WORKS
A game or ‘bout’ is made up of a number of individual jams, each lasting up to two minutes. Each of the two teams will put five skaters onto the track at a time: one designated scoring player called the ‘jammer’ who wears a star on her helmet; and four ‘blockers’. One blocker from each team can be designated as the ‘pivot’, wearing a stripe on her helmet. Play begins with the blockers from both teams skating in a mixed formation known as the ‘pack’. The two jammers start behind the pack and must try to get through and out the front - the first to do so earns ‘lead jammer’ status. After this initial pass, the jammers race around the track and try to get through the pack for a second time. This is when they’ll start scoring, earning one point for each opponent that they pass legally and in-bounds. The blockers will be trying to help their jammer to get through the pack and score points whilst simultaneously trying to stop the
Photo by: David Tett
other jammer from passing them. Roller derby is very tactical, with offence and defence being played at the same time. The jammers may continue to race around the track and score points for up to two minutes, or until the lead jammer calls off the jam (by repeatedly touching her hands to her hips). When this happens, the referees will blow four short blasts of the whistle before we start over again with the next jam! Like any sport, roller derby has a complex set of rules and strategies. Unsurprisingly though, the team with the most points at the end of the game wins!
PENALTIES Referees communicate penalties with one blow of the whistle, then call out the offending skater by colour and number.
PENALTY BOX
The penalty box is a seated area outside of the track. Skaters sent off for penalties must enter the
penalty box safely by skating in any direction outside the track boundary and must re-enter the track behind the pack once the penalty time (30 seconds) has been served.
SCORING ON SKATERS IN THE BOX A jammer will get a point for an opposing skater who is in the penalty box as soon as she passes one other skater from that team. This ensures that teams don’t miss out on points because an opponent is in the box.
WHEN JAMMERS GO TO THE BOX When a jammer is sent to the penalty box, the opposing team has a huge opportunity to rack up points without giving any away. This is called a ‘power jam’. If both jammers are sent off, the jammer that entered the box first is allowed back on to the track as soon as the second jammer reaches the box.
LONDON ROLLERGIRLS The London Rollergirls is a skater-owned-and-run amateur roller derby league.
SKATER POSITIONS JAMMER The jammer is usually a fast, agile skater and wears a star on her helmet. The jammer is the only skater who can score points, and she must break through the pack once and lap it before scoring. On their second time through the pack, the jammers score one point for each opponent passed legally and in bounds.
LEAD JAMMER Lead jammer is the first jammer to break through the pack passing all opposing blockers in bounds and without any penalties. As lead jammer she may, at a strategic time, call off the jam to prevent her opponent from scoring more points (by putting her hands on her hips).
PIVOT Each pack can field one pivot, who is a special type of blocker and acts as a kind of leader on the track. The pivot wears a vertical stripe on her helmet, and is the only blocker who can receive a star pass from the jammer.
BLOCKER In addition to the pivot, each team has three blockers on the track. Blockers play vital offensive and defensive roles, helping their jammer get through the pack while simultaneously working together to block the opposing team’s jammer.
LRG currently has three active travel teams having retired our intra-league teams in 2013. All league members are eligible for team selection, and skaters are chosen based on skill, league participation, and attendance. Each squad is currently chosen for a sixmonth period. LONDON BRAWLING, our ‘A’ team, play against the top teams in the world and compete each year at the end of season playoffs to win a spot at the WFTDA Championships tournament. LONDON BRAWL SAINTS, our ‘B’ team, consists of up to 6 “crossover” London Brawling members, plus 14 more skaters. Brawl Saints compete on a national and international level and are proudly amongst the top 10 teams in Europe. BATTER C POWER, our ‘C’ team, are the rising stars of LRG. The team includes up to 6 “crossover” Brawl Saints and can be found playing against the UK and Europe’s up-and-coming leagues.
BRAWLING QUIZ Q1.
WHO IS THE LONGEST SKATING MEMBER OF LONDON ROLLERGIRLS?
Q4.
A Kristen Lee (a.k.a Kitty Decapitate) B Shaolynn Scarlett C Katie Hellvetica Black D Rogue Runner
A2 B3 C4 D5
Q2.
WHICH ONE OF THESE WAS NOT AN LRG HOME TEAM? A Ultraviolent Femmes B Underground Avengers C Suffra Jets D Steam Rollers
Q3.
WHICH LRG SKATER CONSIDERED SPORTS TO BE “THE WORK OF THE DEVIL” BEFORE STARTING DERBY? A Sarah Thornley B Kid Block C Brat Worst D Katie Black
HOW MANY GOLD MEDALS HAVE BRAWLING WON AT PLAYOFFS?
Q5.
WHAT IS BATTER C POWER’S SKATE OUT SONG? A “I’ve Got the Power” - Snap B “Fight the Power” – Public Enemy C “Power” – Kayne West D “Power and Control” – Marina and the Diamonds
Q6.
WHICH OF THESE TEAMS IS NOT A TIER 1 BRITISH CHAMPS TEAM? A Brawl Saints B Newcastle C Birmingham Blitz Dames D Tiger Bay Brawlers
Q7.
BRAWL SAINTS HAVE A SPIRIT FRUIT, WHAT IS IT? A Banana B Peach C Watermelon D Apple
Q8.
HOW MANY LONDON ROLLERGIRLS MAIN LEAGUE SKATERS CAME FROM REC LEAGUE? A 27 B All of them C 42 D 35
Q9.
LAST YEAR THE MEMBERS OF BRAWLING GOT MATCHING TATTOOS, WHAT IS THE TATTOO OF? A A roller skate B A diamond C A safety pin D Raw Heidi’s face
Q10.
WHAT WAS THE NAME OF LONDON ROLLERGIRLS FIRST EVER GAME? A Battle of the Brits B Tea n Tricks C Anarchy in the UK D The Great Rock n Roller derby Swindle
AKERS | 99
BALLER SHOT CALLER | 143
BONNIE THUNDERS | 340
ERIN JACKSON | 480
JES RIVAS | 4
LACI KNIGHT | 33
LOREN MUTCH | 77
ROXY DALLAS | 41
SATAN’S LITTLE HELPER | 3
SEXY SLAYDIE | 68
SMARTY PANTS | 5
SNOT ROCKET SCIENCE | 6
TRAUMA | 15
V-DIVA | 18
OMG WTF COACH
TIM BURNS COACH
@USARollerDerby www.usarollerderby.org #WeAreOne
BRAWLING
REFEREES EDDIE WHIZZARD
FEMINIST KILLJOY
FUNK AS PUCK
IGOR MANIAC
KTEA
RIGHTEOUS OXIDE
ROCKY
VON SCHAFER
NSOS Head NSO: Carrie the 1 NSOs Bath Vader Chewblocka Dis-Missile Dor-Iain Grey
Dr Stevel Iron Dan Jumpin’Jak Smash MissChief Purple Pain The Goon
ANNOUNCERS BEIRTRIX
RAW
ROLLER POLAR BEAR
Trisha Smackanawa # 42 POSITION: Jammer
SKATER PROFILES
YEARS WITH LRG: 2.5 PREVIOUS LEAGUES: Dublin Roller Derby SPECIAL SKILL: Getting super hyper and talking non stop if I have too much caffeine and sugar at the same time. PROUDEST DERBY MOMENT: Getting the first lead jammer for England against USA in the 2014 Roller Derby World Cup Final. FAVOURITE FILM: The Princess Bride DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: Shorter version of Shaolynn Scarlett
Igor Maniac # 58 YEARS REFFING: 6.5 years and over 550 games. PROUDEST DERBY MOMENT: Officiating the Juniors game at the 2014 World Cup in Dallas in the massive main arena. The next generation are fierce! It was a great game and they were so respectful of the officials and each other. THEME TUNE: Deftones, Passenger AMBITION: To not fall over during a game! FUN FACT: My first three months of roller derby were on inline skates.
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SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES We’re offering you the chance to associate your company with a fast-paced, contact sport played by dedicated female athletes. Whatever your business, forming an alliance with London Rollergirls provides a totally unique way of promoting what you do. London Brawling (our All-Star travel team) are continuing to deliver impressive results. Currently ranked No. 1 in Europe and No. 3 in the world, they were the first team outside of the USA to make it to the WFTDA Championship tournament. We’re very proud to be representing British and European roller derby internationally.
BENEFIT FROM OUR EVER-INCREASING PRESS AND MEDIA COVERAGE We have various benefit packages available for both single events and long-term sponsorship. We’re also happy to work with you to create a unique arrangement which will perfectly suit the needs of your company. CONTACT US FOR A SPONSOR INFO PACK. SPONSORSHIP@LONDONROLLERGIRLS.COM
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