Gold Coast Derby Grrls

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Gold Coast Derby Grrls are ranked #9 in the South Central Region for WFTDA out of 26 teams!!!!!

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Upcoming Events

(Tentative Bouts, Appearances and Fundraisers)

Come support your home team _ these events...

February 2012

2/18 _ 6pm- GCDG vs Jacksonville Roller Girls _ Fort Lauderdale War Memorial Aud. Doors Open _ 5:00pm.

First Bout Starts _ 6:00pm

2/21 _ 7pm- Now Recruiting: Join us for Orientation _

Kabooms 9130 w. state road 84 davie, fl. 33324

April 2012

4/28 _ 7pm- GCDG vs Hard knox roller girls _ Ft Lauderdale War Memorial aud.

June 2012

6/09 _ 7pm- GCDG vs gainesville roller rebels _ Ft Lauderdale War Memorial aud.

August 2012

8/24- Florida sunshine skate (3 day event) _ palm beach skate zone

September 2012

9/15 _ 7pm- GCDG _ Ft Lauderdale War Memorial

October 2012

10/06 _ 7pm- GCDG _ Ft Lauderdale War Memorial

November 2012

11/17 _ 7pm- GCDG vs fort myers derby girls _ Ft Lauderdale War Memorial aud

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about

Since their humble beginnings, the BCDG have been a growing force in roller derby, making it their mission to develop into one of the best programs in the nation. In their first season, they played a total of 13 bouts, which is almost unheard of for a first year team. They held their own tournament, The Sunshine Skate Smackdown, attended the Fall Brawl II in Ft. Wayne. By their second season, they had taken 3rd at the Sunshine Skate and were already bringing teams from all over the nation to bout in South Florida.

As roller derby continues its path towards world domination, BCDG has continued to grow and evolve. As their numbers started to grown they realized they had outgrown their name. BCDG opened up their 3rd season as the Gold Coast Derby Grrls (GCDG). Composed of skaters from Broward, Miami-Dade, and the Palm Beaches, we meet three times a week for practice at Kabooms in Ft Lauderdale and twice a week for practice at the Skatezone in West Palm.

GCDG has several bouting venues which include The War Memorial in Ft Lauderdale, The Palm Beach Skate and Ice Zone, Bank United at University of Miami, Doral Country Club, Seminole Casino at Coconut Creek, and more.

Gold Coast was recently accepted in the Womens Flat Track Derby Association and after 6 months in the association, is now ranked #9 in the South Central Region. Visit www.wftda.com for more information about national rankings

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history

Our founding father, Leo Seltzer would jump out of his grave to see the resurgent of Roller Derby!! In 1935 Seltzer, an owner of cinemas and a host to dance marathons, came across an article about roller skating. He created a Transcontinental Roller Derby. It featured teams racing the equivalent of the distance from New York to California, or 3,000 miles all on a banked oval. The teams had to have at least one member on the track at all times. The first race was quite successful. Seltzer proceeded to take his team on the road to compete in Chicago, Miami, Louisville, and Detroit!

It was actually at one of the meets here in Miami in 1938, that a sports writer named Damon Runyon approached Leo Seltzer about the marketing potential for some large collisions or physical contacts that had occurred at the meet as opposing teammates tried to pass each other within the race. Runyon suggested he change some of the rules of the game that would maximize the contact between skaters including whips and hits into the outer rail. Seltzer had trademarked name Roller Derby and the sport eventually was broadcasted on CBS.

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Since 2005 Roller Derby has been making a huge comeback. Teams today follow the guidelines of Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) the governing body for rules, safety, and ranking structure. Established in 2005 WFTDA promotes and fosters the sport of roller derby. They focus on facilitating the development of athletic ability, sportsmanship and goodwill among member leagues. www.wftda.com

Derby News Network is also a great website for up to date coverage of WFTDA bouts and leagues from all over the nation... http://www.derbynewsnetwork.com/

To keep up with all the WFTDA leagues in the world and their rankings based on stats visit Flat Track Stats _ http://flattrackstats.com/

The Basics of Flat Track Roller Derby

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TO CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL US _

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FRESH MEAT!!!

We welcome any grrl interested in wanting to play roller derby. We practice at Kabooms 9130 W. State Road 84 Davie, Fl. 33324 and Palm Beach Skate Zone 8125 Lake Worth Road Wellington, Fl. 33467

We will be hosting Fresh Meat Orientations on an as needed basis. If you miss a date, it’s o.k. please still come to the rink and we will tell you how to stay involved with us as a volunteer until our next tryouts!

YOU ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND PRACTICES TO MEET US, HOWEVER, OUR PRACTICES ARE CLOSED TO OTHER GUESTS!!

PRACTICE TIMES:

SUNDAY: 9am -11pm _ Kabooms

WED: 8:30pm-10:30pm _ Skatezone

THURSDAY: 7-10pm _ Kabooms

FRIDAY: 8:30pm-10:30pm _ Skatezone

OFFSKATES TRAINING: usually 30 minutes prior to practice time, except on Sunday when it is always the first 30 minutes of practice.

If you have skating in your background, speed skating, figure skating or roller hockey, please let us know when you arrive! It’s not a requirement, but if you have not been on skates in a long time, we suggest you attend an open skate at least once to remember how it feels!

If you are really considering wanting to become a derby skater, please understand that we do not take our commitment lightly. This league is for the skaters, by the skaters. We are a DIY organization and as such we all commit to rigorous training, a number of fundraisers, paying monthly dues, and of course having fun and competing around the United States. We have training requirements that all skaters adhere to. We abide by a code of conduct as this is a full contact sport and what happens on the track, stays on the track. IT’S NOT PERSONAL! It’s Derby. Yes, playing the sport is fun, but just like in any full contact sport, injuries occur!

You will need to acquire your own speed skates, high quality knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards, Helmet and a mouth guard. (Please see our Sponsorship link for ROLLER GIRL SKATES to purchase your gear!) We dont want you wasting your money, therefor we will give you a list of appropriate brands to look for and help you purchase skates within your individual price range that are still quality equipment. If you are the type of person who just cant wait to buy your gear and skates then please contact us via email or stop by practice and we will assist you in your purchase prior to your orientation date. This is a contact sport and quality equipment and gear is needed to keep you safe on the track.

You are encouraged to sustain your own medical insurance. We do not cover injuries. We have liability insurance for the league when we play, however, this does not cover your injuries.

VOLUNTEER

And Be Part Of An Amazing Organization!

If you are not quite sure you want to get hit, we still need volunteers! We cannot play roller derby without the support of our volunteer staff! What skills can you bring to the table? Are you a potential Ref? Have you worked events before at the door, or assisted a sports team in the past and just love the thought of being a part of the organization? No matter how small a contribution, you are the reason we can succeed!!! Please contact us or come to our next orientation night to find out how you can get involved.

REFEREE!!!

We are always looking for referees!

Want to be part of the team but not interested in getting hit constantly by others? Are you still drawn to the excitment of women tearing each other up? Are you a man but love the sport of womens roller derby?

How about being a referee? Anyone can be part of our referee and officials staff! If you are interested come to one of our scheduled Orientation nights to find out how to become a referee. We will explain the training process and how to learn the rules.

The players don't abuse the officials.............most of the time.

Orientation/Tryouts: Feb 21 _ 7:00 Kabooms 9130 W. State Road 84 Davie, Fl

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February 2012

2/18 _ 6pm-

GCDG vs Jacksonville Roller Girls _ Ft Lauderdale War Memorial Doors open _ 5:00pm First Bout Starts _ 6:00pm

April 2012

4/28 _ 7pm- GCDG vs Hard Knox Roller Girls _ Ft Lauderdale War Memorial

June 2012

6/09 _ 7pm- GCDG vs gainesville roller rebels _ Ft Lauderdale War Memorial

August 2012

8/24 -Florida sunshine skate _ Palm Beach Skate Zone (3 day Event)

September 2012

9/15 _ 7pm- GCDG _ Ft Lauderdale War Memorial

October 2012

10/06 _ 7pm- GCDG _ Ft Lauderdale War Memorial

November 2012

11/13 _ 7pm- GCDG _ Ft Lauderdale War Memorial

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