Friday, September 9, 2011

Nashville RollerGirls Final Home Bout of the Year on Saturday

The Nashville RollerGirls will have their last home bout of the year at Municipal Auditorium on Saturday, September 10 starting at 5:30 p.m. This has been a great year for the team who have set records for attendance and appear to have a good shot at the national tournament for the second year in a row.

Here is the full release on the weekend's bout from the Nashville RollerGirls...

The season's last doubleheader at Municipal Auditorium, 9/10!

The Chattanooga Roller Girls face the Music City Brawl Stars at 5:30 pm and the Tornado Sirens of the Naptown Roller Girls from Indianapolis take on the Music City All Stars at 7 pm in the last home bouts of the 2011 season at Municipal Auditorium.

Chattanooga and the Brawl Stars have played some of the same teams this season. Chattanooga skated against Burn City in August and came away with a 120-82 win. In comparison, the Brawl Stars July 16th match up against Burn City gave the Brawls their largest win to date - 261 to 71 with a win for the Brawls. Chattanooga also skated against the Little City Roller Girls from Johnson City this past June and lost by a small margin, 86 for Little City to Chattanooga's 84. The Brawl's April bout against Little City ended with Nashville taking home the win 108 to 88 in the last few minutes of the bout, but most of the bout was a close match-up. After their narrow loss in only the last few jams of the game to Carolina on 8/13, the Brawl Stars are hungry to end the home season with a victory.

Interestingly, Naptown (17 in DNN's Power Rankings) has seen some of the same teams as the Music City All Stars (25 in the Power Rankings) this season as well. The 2011 season started up for Nashville with a trip to Cincinnati on 3/26. Cincinnati's Black Sheep took away the win that day with the final score being 176 to 65. The All Stars were definitely working out some kinks just coming out of the off season. In contrast, just a few weeks after Nashville visited Cincinnati, the Tornado Sirens were in Cincy for a bout and beat the Black Sheep handily, 167 to 94.

The Minnesota All Stars are another team both Nashville and Naptown have played this season. Naptown's game against Minnesota was on 4/2 and the Tornado Sirens came away with a loss, 95 for Naptown to 111 for Minnesota. In contrast, the Music City All Stars lost to Minnesota on 7/16, 130 to 84, although the score was back and forth for much of the game. The All Stars have been focused on ramping up their game after their exciting win against Carolina on 8/13 so the match up against Naptown is sure to be intense.

Tickets are $10 in advance at local ticket vendors or from your favorite rollergirl, $15 at the door, $7 for kids 7-12 and kids 6 and younger are free.

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Nashville RollerGirls Documentary Needs Your Help!

A new documentary is being made on the Nashville RollerGirls and they your support to get the project off the ground. Here is a preview of the production and here is where to go to help.


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Thursday, August 4, 2011

The Nashville RollerGirls Face Carolina on August 13

The Nashville RollerGirls return home for a doubleheader against Carolina on Saturday, August 13 starting at 5:30 p.m. Earlier this week they received their invitation for the WFTDA Playoffs so they should be flying high for the next bout.

There will be a good contingent of Predator fans on hand so if you have never been to a bout, this would be an excellent opportunity to check it out with

Here is the full release from the NRG...

***MEDIA ALERT***
The Nashville Rollergirls at the Municipal Auditorium!
August 13, 2011

Who:    The Nashville Rollergirls are a group of hard hitting skaters who make up Music City’s all female flat track roller derby league. The games are fast paced, fun, and family friendly!

What:    In their 5th home bout of the 2011 season, the Nashville Rollergirls take on the Carolina Rollergirls of Raleigh, North Carolina. Watch your own Music City Brawl Stars open the evening against the Carolina Bootleggers. For the main event, the Music City All Stars will battle with the Carolina Rollergirls All Stars!

Only two more chances this season to see the Nashville Rollergirls in action! Don’t miss superstar jammer Four-Leaf Roller, powerhouse blocker Lady Fury, brick wall Rock Nasty, and all the other fast and furious Nashville Rollergirls as they continue their 2011 season at the Municipal Auditorium.

BOUT: Music City Brawl Stars v. Carolina Bootleggers
BOUT: Music City All Stars  v. Carolina Rollergirls All Stars

Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or at the door for $15.

When:    Saturday, August 13, 2011    4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
(Brawl Stars start 5:30 pm; All Stars start 7:00 pm)

Where:    Municipal Auditorium
417 4th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37201
       
Background:    The Nashville Rollergirls (NRG) are a group of hard hitting skaters who make up Music City’s all female flat track roller derby league. Founded by local women in 2006, the Nashville Rollergirls were inspired by a resurgence of roller derby across the South. Now in their fifth season, these ladies are the 2011 Tennessee State Roller Derby Champions, packing the Municipal Auditorium with crowds eager to catch a glimpse of what NBC News and ESPN have called “the fastest-growing female sport in America.”

Details:    www.nashvillerollergirls.com

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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

The Nashville Rollergirls qualify for Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Playoffs


Big news tonight for the Nashville Roller Girls...

Here is the full press release...

The Nashville Rollergirls qualify for Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Playoffs

AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) announces that the Nashville Rollergirls earned a spot in the 2011 WFTDA South Central Region Playoffs. The top ten teams in the WFTDA South Central Region will head to Kansas City, Missouri, Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 to compete for one of three spots in the 2011 WFTDA Championships. The WFTDA South Central Region includes 27 teams hailing from a region that spans the southern states, from Florida and Georgia west to New Mexico, and extends as far north as Nebraska.

The South Central Region Playoffs, nicknamed “Show Me Der-B-Q” this year, are expected to attract thousands of roller derby players and fans to watch some of the best action the sport has to offer. Fans wishing to cheer on the Nashville Rollergirls can find ticketing and other information at http://showmederbq.com.

To make it to the Playoffs, the Nashville Rollergirls first had to earn a top 10 ranking within the South Central Region. WFTDA members vote on rankings quarterly, based on the results of a team’s bouts against other WFTDA teams. Second quarter rankings are used to determine tournament eligibility. As the third-seeded team in the tournament, the Nashville Rollergirls will first play the #6 seed, the Tampa Bay Derby Darlins, on Friday, Sept. 30, and will play at least three games over the course of the three-day, multi-level tournament.

The top three finishers at each of the four WFTDA playoff tournaments will advance to compete for the championship title. Consolation brackets for teams that don’t advance in the Playoffs will help determine future rankings within the South Central Region. For more information on the WFTDA “Big 5” tournaments, see http://wftda.com/The-Big-5.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Jessica Simmons, Nashville Rollergirl – 417-793-1465, jess.simmons@gmail.com
Kali Schumitz, WFTDA Public Relations – press@wftda.com
Juliana Gonzales, WFTDA Executive Director – 512-587-1859, juliana@wftda.com

The Nashville Rollergirls are a group of hard hitting skaters who make up Music City’s all female flat track roller derby league. Founded by local women in 2006, the Nashville Rollergirls were inspired by a resurgence of roller derby across the South. Skater owned and operated, the Nashville Rollergirls are a non-profit organization whose mission is not only to bring an exciting team sport to the city, but also to contribute to the community by supporting local charities and participating in community events.

ABOUT WFTDA:  The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association is the international governing body for the sport of women’s flat track roller derby and a membership organization for leagues to collaborate and network. WFTDA sets standards for rules, seasons, and safety, and determines guidelines for the national and international athletic competitions of member leagues. There are currently 117 WFTDA member leagues and 72 leagues in the WFTDA Apprentice program. WFTDA is governed by a five-member, volunteer Board of Directors and managed by an Executive Director.

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Saturday, July 9, 2011

Nashville RollerGirls Host Double Header July 16

Here is the latest from the Nashville RollerGirls on their upcoming double header bouts set for next Saturday, July 16 at the Municipal Auditorium.

The Nashville Rollergirls at the Municipal Auditorium!
July 16, 2011

Who: The Nashville Rollergirls are a group of hard hitting skaters who make up Music City’s all female flat track roller derby league. The games are fast paced, fun, and family friendly!

What: The Nashville Rollergirls play their 4th home bout of the 2011 season at the Municipal Auditorium! Watch as your own Music City Brawl Stars open the evening against The Burn City Rollers, from Auburn, AL. For the main event, the Music City All Stars will battle with The Minnesota RollerGirls! Don’t miss superstar jammer Slammylou Harris, powerhouse blocker Slayla, brick wall Hildabeast, dynamo jammer Morvant Damme, and all the other fast and furious Nashville Rollergirls as they continue their 2011 season at the Municipal Auditorium.

BOUT: Music City Brawl Stars v. Burn City Rollers (Auburn, AL)
BOUT: Music City All Stars  v. Minnesota RollerGirls All Stars 

Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or at the door for $15.

* All first responders with valid credentials will get in for the kid price of $7! *

When: Saturday, June 16, 2011 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
(Brawl Stars start 5:30 pm; All Stars start 7:00 pm)

Where: Municipal Auditorium
417 4th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37201

Background: The Nashville Rollergirls (NRG) are a group of hard hitting skaters who make up Music City’s all female flat track roller derby league. Founded by local women in 2006, the Nashville Rollergirls were inspired by a resurgence of roller derby across the South. Now in their fifth season, these ladies are the 2011 Tennessee State Roller Derby Champions, packing the Municipal Auditorium with crowds eager to catch a glimpse of what NBC News and ESPN have called “the fastest-growing female sport in America.”

Details: www.nashvillerollergirls.com

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Saturday, June 11, 2011

Nashville Rollergirls Next Home Bout is Saturday, June 18, 2011


                                                                                                                                                            
***MEDIA ALERT***
The Nashville Rollergirls at the Municipal Auditorium!
June 18, 2011

Who:              The Nashville Rollergirls are a group of hard hitting skaters who make up Music City’s all female flat track roller derby league. The games are fast paced, fun, and family friendly!

What:            The Nashville Rollergirls play their 3rd bout of the 2011 season at the Municipal Auditorium! Fresh off a series of wins at the Honky Tonk Stomp in Knoxville, watch as your own Music City Brawl Stars open the evening against Chicago’s Shade Brigade. For the main event, the Music City All Stars will battle with Chicago Outfit Syndicate! Don’t miss superstar jammer Four-Leaf Roller, powerhouse blocker Slayla, brick wall Showstopper, new dynamo jammer Nix & Bruises, and all the other fast and furious Nashville Rollergirls as they continue their 2011 season at the Municipal Auditorium.

BOUT: Music City Brawl Stars v. Shade Brigade
BOUT: Music City All Stars  v. Chicago Outfit Syndicate

Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or at the door.

When:           Saturday, June 18, 2011
4:30 pm – 9:00 pm (Brawl Stars start 5:30 pm; All-Stars start 7:00 pm)

Where:          Municipal Auditorium
417 4th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37201
                       
Background: The Nashville Rollergirls (NRG) are a group of hard hitting skaters who make up Music City’s all female flat track roller derby league. Founded by local women in 2006, the Nashville Rollergirls were inspired by a resurgence of roller derby across the South. Now in their fifth season, these ladies are the 2011 Tennessee State Roller Derby Champions, packing the Municipal Auditorium with crowds eager to catch a glimpse of what NBC News and ESPN have called “the fastest-growing female sport in America.”

Details:          www.nashvillerollergirls.com

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Nashville RollerGirls Home Opener Set for Saturday April 23

The Nashville RollerGirls will open their home schedule at Municipal Auditorium on Saturday April 23. Individual tickets are on sale now but the best value is still the Season Ticket package which is $65 for all six home bouts.


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Thursday, March 31, 2011

Brawl Stars Head to Johnson City on April 9

The Music City Brawl Stars head to Johnson City on April 9th to play Little City. Here are the details.




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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Nashville RollerGirls vs. Cincinnati Viewing Party

Fans of the Nashville RollerGirls who will be unable to travel to Cincinnati to see the opening bout of the season can attend a viewing party this Saturday, March 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Beyond The Edges located at 112 South 11th Street in Nashville.

Here are the details from the NRG Facebook page...

If you can't make it to Cincinnati to cheer us on in person, make plans to be at Beyond the Edge on Saturday night to watch the Music City Brawl Stars and Music City All Stars take on the Cincinnati Rollergirls. These are NRG's first official games of the 2011 season. The All Star game should be an exciting one - Cincinnati is ranked #4 in the North Central Region and Nashville is ranked #3 in the South Central Region.


The RollerGirls first home bout will be on April 23rd against Kansas City.

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Thursday, March 10, 2011

Derby Featured in Road King Magazine

Nashville writer Brad Schmitt has a feature story in Road King Magazine about Roller Derby turning into a game of brains over brawn. Several quotes are included from Nashville RollerGirl Britches ’n’ Hose. Check it out!

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Thursday, March 3, 2011

Nashville RollerGirls Get A New Hair Sponsor

As reported in the Nashville Tennessean, the Nashville RollerGirls now have a new hair sponsor. Lori's Hair Salon which is located downtown at in the Arcade.

According to the article stylists Aubrey Smith and Nancy Taylor made an arrangement with owner Lori Hamilton to provide more than $5,000 of in-kind services to the derby ladies.

Another gem at the end of the article is that the Salon will be making trading cards of all your favorite RollerGirls. I can't wait to get a full set.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Great Article at Out and About on the NRG

Out and About has a great piece by Joe Morris on the Nashville Roller Girls. Morris does a good job of looking at the team as well as the night on the town aspect of Derby at it's new home at the Municipal Auditorium.

Check out this fine article here.

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Sunday, February 20, 2011

Congrats to the NRG on Their Victory on Saturday

Congratulations to the Nashville RollerGirls on their 116-84 win over the Rollergirls of Southern Indiana on Saturday night at the Fairgrounds Sports Arena.

Due to my commitments to the Nashville Predators, I was unable to attend the preseason bout and provide coverage.

If anyone would like to submit a game story, we would be happy to publish it.

We are looking forward to April 23 for opening night against Kansas City where our game coverage will officially begin.

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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Two Days until the Nashville RollerGirls Preseason Bout

There are only two more days until the Nashville RollerGirls preseason bout on Saturday night at the Fairgrounds Sports Arena against the Rollergirls of Southern Indiana of Evansville.

For tickets to this bout go here. If you are interested in the best season ticket deal in Nashville for any sport, go here.

Here are the details about roller derby and the event from the Nashville RollerGirls...

Nashville Rollergirls PRESEASON BOUT!!!
Tennessee State Fairgrounds
Nashville, TN

Your Nashville Rollergirls hold their first ever preseason game!! The Lower Broads will battle it out with the Rollergirls of Southern Indiana of Evansville, IN!

This preseason game will be our only game at the Fairgrounds this year so be sure to check us out in our old stomping grounds one more time before we move over to Municipal Auditorium for the regular reason. Please see our website (www.nashvillerollergirls.com) for more details!

Doors open at 6:00 PM
Bout at 7:00 PM
For more info visit www.nashvillerollergirls.com

INTERMISSION ACT
The Nashville Rollergirls Jeerleaders and DJ Fat Andy!

TICKET PRICES
General admission - $8 ($10 at the door)
Children (ages 7 - 12) - $5 ($5 at the door)
Kids (0 - 6) - Free

IMPORTANT DETAILS TO KNOW
Roller derby is a hard-hittin' fast-paced sport! We like to remind everyone If youre sitting trackside, be sure to pay attention and remember, all fans ENTER AT THEIR OWN RISK! Trackside seating is 18 and over only!

CAMERA & RECORDING POLICY
No digital cameras with detachable lenses, SLR cameras or other audio visual digital recording devices are permitted without a photo release form. To obtain a photo release form please email sponsorship@nashvillerollergirls.com.

CASH ONLY DOOR - CREDIT CARD AT MERCH TABLE
If you forget to bring cash from home, you're screwed! At this time we are only able to accept cash at the door. But if you came ready to stock on NRG merchandise for your loved ones, be sure to check out our merchandise table where we are able to accept credit cards.

ADA ACCESSIBLE SEATING
We strive to accommodate all roller derby fans -- if you need a particular seating arrangement (space for a wheelchair, etc.) please e-mail tickets@nashvillerollergirls.com

BOUT CHARITY
Hands On Nashville (HON) was founded in 1991 to help people transform the world around them by volunteering. HON is a recognized leader in programs, partnerships and services that maximize volunteer impact for youth, adult, corporate, and nonprofit constituencies in the greater Nashville community. Each year, Hands On Nashville refers or places 38,000 volunteers to projects in more than 400 service agencies and schools, impacting more than 25 issue areas from hunger and homelessness to literacy and the environment.

More questions? Send 'em to tickets@nashvillerollergirls.com.

Notes: Trackside seating is 18 + only. No outside food or beverages allowed.


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Monday, February 14, 2011

Nashville RollerGirls Hit The Concrete This Saturday for Preseason Bout

The Nashville RollerGirls hit the concrete at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds Sports Arena on Saturday at 7 p.m. for a bout with the Rollegirls of Southern Indiana.

Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. The best bet is to buy a season ticket for $65 that will get you in Saturday and to the six additional regular season double headers.

The RollerGirls finished last season ranked 18th in the country and their experience in the National Championship in Chicago will only make them stronger this year.

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

NRG TV Exposure from Keith Urban at the Super Bowl

The Nashville RollerGirls got an unexpected plug on national TV when country star Keith Urban was interviewed while wearing a Nashville RollerGirl T-shirt. Here is a picture from the NRG Facebook Page.



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Monday, February 7, 2011

Derby Featured in Nike Throwdown Commercial

Roller Derby gets a three second flash in this Nike Throwdown Commercial. If you are impatient, it is at the :46 second mark.



(H/T to @NashRollerGirls for the find)

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It's Time to Order Season Tickets for the Nashville RollerGirls

In a day when season tickets to the Predators start at $420 for the nosebleed seats and at $500 for the Titans, the Nashville RollerGirls have the best deal going with a price of $65 for seven fun filled nights on the town.

Not only will you save $$$ off of the game by game price, you will get to sit in the special season ticket section which are the best seats in the house. Go here to place your order today! It's less than two weeks to the Preseason game, so it's time to act now.

Here is the complete information from The Nashville RollerGirls...

Nashville RollerGirls 2011 Season Tickets

Thank you so much for your support! Please fill out the form below so we can get all your information filed away. IN ORDER TO SECURE YOUR 2011 SEASON TICKETS YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS FORM AND PAY THROUGH PAYPAL. No exceptions. Season tickets include admission to each home double header event in 2011 and are $65 for each season ticket.


The home dates are as follows:

Preseason @ Tennessee State Fairgrounds: 2/19 - Nashville Lower Broads v. Rollergirls of Southern Indiana

Regular Home Season @ MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM:

4/23 - Music City All Stars v. Kansas City Roller Warriors All Stars Music City Brawl Stars v. Kansas City Roller Warriors Plan B

5/21 - Music City All Stars v. Jet City Rollergirls Music City Brawl Stars v. Vette City Rollergirls

6/18 - Music City All Stars v. Chicago Outfit Syndicate Music City Brawl Stars v. Chicago Outfit Shade Brigade

7/16 - Music City All Stars v. Minnesota Rollergirls All Stars Music City Brawl Stars v. Classic City Rollergirls

8/13 - Music City All Stars v. Carolina Rollergirls All Stars Music City Brawl Stars v. Carolina Rollergirls Bootleggers

9/10 - Music City All Stars v. Naptown Rollergirls Tornado Sirens Music City Brawl Stars v. Chattanooga Rollergirls

Season ticket ID cards will be available for pick up at the 2/19 game at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. You MUST show this ID card at Will Call at each home bout to pick up your tickets. Lost cards are $15. Once you have filled out this form please follow the PayPal link for payment. If you have questions, please email tickets@nashvillerollergirls.com.

Thank you for your support!


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Saturday, February 5, 2011

Join Forces with the NRG for the Coming Season

The Nashville RollerGirls are ready for another thrill-packed season and are looking for others who want to join forces with the team to celebrate their success. Sponsorship opportunities of all types are available.

All six regular season doubleheaders are set to be played at Municipal Auditorium as the sport has grown immensely. The demographics of the fans offer a wide range of folks that are loyal to to supporters of the NRG so sponsors receive a great return on their investments and have a fun in the process.


Here is the official release from the Nashville RollerGirls...

Want to be part of one of the fastest growing sports in America? Want to get your business in front of tens of thousands of sports fans? Want your business featured at one of the hottest tickets on a Saturday night in Nashville? If so, the Nashville Rollergirls want to partner with you for our upcoming 2011 season!

Now entering into our 5th season, NRG is excited to continue to grow our sport and our business and would like to invite your business to be a part of that growth. Our upcoming home season starts off with a pre-season game at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds Sports Arena, but will officially begin with games at Municipal auditorium on April 23 and run through September 10th. NRG will be putting on six exciting double header bouts at Municipal Auditorium and is seeking all levels of sponsorship to compliment our sport and appeal to our thousands of fans.


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Friday, February 4, 2011

Rambo Sambo on the Power Jam!

Here is a little taste of some derby action from last season. Nashville RollerGirl Rambo Sambo scores 15 points on the power jam early in Nashville's 139-104 win over Ft. Wayne at the Municipal Auditorium on August 7, 2010.



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Thursday, February 3, 2011

Welcome to The Suicide Seats

All it took was one trip to a Nashville Roller Girls bout last summer for me to become a huge fan of the sport. I have been including information about the NRG at our primary site, PredsOnTheGlass but decided it was time to start a separate site solely dedicated to my second favorite sport.

There is such a close connection between action on the hockey rink and that of Flat Track Derby that I hope to lure more Predator fans down to Municipal Auditorium for a sport that is perfectly timed to fill the void of Hockey's off-season.

So here we go. Any questions, comments, or suggestions are always welcomed.

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