I was at a community meeting tonight at the Joe Cole Center (Montello & Morse) and I stepped outside to make a phone call. Imagine my surprise to see a group of women waiting outside the door with a box of skates. It came out that they were, in fact, the DC Roller Girls, and they were waiting to use the gym for practice. I cannot express how odd it was to see a roller derby team at the Rec. Odd, but good. If you aren't familiar with the new DC Roller Girls (you may have heard a recent interview with some team members that aired on NPR), or if you are a fan (or just curious), this Friday is your big chance to catch them. They're having a first anniversary party (Fast Times at Roller Derby High) this Friday at the Rock & Roll Hotel (1353 H Street). $12 in advance & $15 at the door. Buy tickets online here or here. Music 8pm-11pm.
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Thanks for the plug, FT! That was the first time we've practiced at a DC Parks and Rec spot and it was pretty good. The floor is a little slippery for our wheels so I don't know if we will be able to stay at Joe Cole, but practice space in DC is a precious commodity so we were glad to be there!
Speedy Gonbraless
Thanks for the mention. Hope to see you Friday!
Pretty cool! I had no idea that Washington had female roller skating thing going on!
I'll make sure to pass it along.
Awesome to get noticed around here!!!
I think a lot of people heard the NPR piece. The stage names alone made my day and caught my attention. Good luck w/ the club.
Hey if the Palace of Wonders has female arm wrestling wouldn't a logical next step be a sponsorship of roller derby?
Thanks for the mention! It was nice to meet you.
-Scarlet O'Snap
out is march 24th! get yer tickets here:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/10524
Nashville has officially launched, and the bout was a blast.
I hope you'll stop by my Ning Rollergirl Site , and keep us all posted on doings.
Mark
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