Thurs., 9/16: Public Mixed Scrimmage

Join the Gainesville Roller Rebels, the ladies of Ocala Cannibals Roller Derby and the gents of the Magic City Misfits for roller derby in the raw on Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Alachua County Fairgrounds (2900 N.E. 39th Ave.). Doors open at 7 p.m.; we’ll be mixing up teams from all three leagues and scrimmaging [...]

No Comments »Filed under: affiliations, community, eventsPosted on August 26th, 2010

Our Town Features GRR

GRR is in the fall edition of Gainesville’s Our Town magazine — check it out!
From the table of contents: “Gainesville is home to the Roller Rebels, a group of enthusiastic roller derby women that entertains their fans with fast moves and bonecrushing hits. However, the members of this non-profit go beyond just skating at practice [...]

No Comments »Filed under: community, pressPosted on August 6th, 2010

Sat., 8/7: Gainesville vs. Ft. Myers

The summer shovin’ begins at 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 7, when the Gainesville Roller Rebels’ Swamp City Sirens take on Ft. Myers Derby Girls’ Palm City Punishers!
Skate Station Funworks’ (1311 NW 76th Blvd.) doors open at 8:15 and the bout begins at 9. It’s best to bring your own chair, but limited table seating [...]

1 Comment »Filed under: affiliations, bouts, communityPosted on July 26th, 2010

Sat., 7/24: Gainesville vs. Birmingham

Get ready to get down and derby on Saturday, July 24, when the Gainesville Roller Rebels’ Swamp City Sirens take on Birmingham, Alabama’s Tragic City Rollers!
Skate Station Funworks’ (1311 NW 76th Blvd.) doors open at 8:15 and the bout begins at 9. It’s best to bring your own chair, but limited table seating will also [...]

1 Comment »Filed under: affiliations, bouts, communityPosted on June 25th, 2010

Wed., 7/7: GRR’s 2nd Recruitment Night!

Couldn’t make the last GRR Recruitment Night? Not to worry! The same information and Q&A session will be made available to all potential skaters, referees and volunteers on Wednesday, July 7, beginning at 8 p.m. at Skate Station (1311 NW 76th Blvd.).
Click here to RSVP to the July 7 Facebook event, view some great background [...]

No Comments »Filed under: community, eventsPosted on June 22nd, 2010

Wed., 6/16: GRR Recruitment Night!

Come find out what the Gainesville Roller Rebels (GRR) roller derby revolution is all about! Beginning at 8 p.m., this informational meeting will give you everything you need to begin skating, reffing or volunteering for GRR, and you can end the night skating with your favorite GRRls! (Note: $4 admission for those planning to skate.)
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1 Comment »Filed under: community, eventsPosted on June 6th, 2010

Sat., 6/5: Gainesville vs. Gold Coast

Got the DERBY FEVER?! Witness the hot-headed madness on Saturday, June 5, when the Gainesville Roller Rebels’ Swamp City Sirens battle the Gold Coast Derby Grrls B Team, the Beachside Bombshells!
Skate Station Funworks’ (1311 NW 76th Blvd.) doors open at 8:15 and the bout begins at 9. It’s best to bring your own chair, but [...]

1 Comment »Filed under: affiliations, bouts, communityPosted on May 24th, 2010

Sun., 5/23: Gainesville vs. Bradenton

Get ready for derby MAYhem on Sunday, May 23, when the Gainesville Roller Rebels’ Swamp City Sirens take on the Bradentucky Bombers!
Skate Station Funworks’ (1311 NW 76th Blvd.) doors open at 6:15 and the bout begins at 7. It’s best to bring your own chair, but limited table seating will also be available; track-side (aka [...]

1 Comment »Filed under: affiliations, bouts, communityPosted on April 28th, 2010

Sat., 5/15: CAR WASH, Coffee Culture

RIDIN’ DIRTY? GRR CAN HELP!
Come by Coffee Culture (2020 NW 13th St.) on Saturday, May 15, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and get your car washed by the Gainesville Roller Rebels! Suggested donation per vehicle is $5.
Proceeds from this event will go directly to GRR to help pay for away game travel as well [...]

No Comments »Filed under: community, events, fundraisingPosted on April 21st, 2010

Sat., 4/17: Gainesville vs. Ft. Walton

GRR brings the pain on Saturday, April 17, when the Roller Rebels’ Swamp City Sirens take on Ft. Walton Beach’s Beach Brawl Sk8r Dolls!
Skate Station Funworks’ (1311 NW 76th Blvd.) doors open at 8:15 and the bout begins at 9. It’s best to bring your own chair, but limited table seating will also be available; [...]

1 Comment »Filed under: affiliations, bouts, communityPosted on April 13th, 2010