Press Releases – Rose City Rollers https://rosecityrollers.com Internationally recognized women's flat track roller derby league Tue, 06 Feb 2024 23:48:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://rosecityrollers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-rcrpurple-32x32.png Press Releases – Rose City Rollers https://rosecityrollers.com 32 32 Snowy Twist: Rose City Rollers Reschedule Season Opener https://rosecityrollers.com/news/snowy-twist-rose-city-rollers-reschedule-season-opener/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 23:48:09 +0000 https://rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=8662 PORTLAND, OREGON, JANUARY 11, 2023 – Portland’s icy forecast throws a curveball at the Rose City Rollers (RCR) Season Opener this weekend. Due to the below-freezing temps, the highly-anticipated 20th Anniversary Season Opener is rescheduled for Saturday, January 27th. With its undeniable historical charm, RCR’s home venue, the Hangar at Oaks Park, has been the heart of Portland roller derby for…

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]]> Portland Roller Derby Celebrates 20th Year with Season Opener this Saturday https://rosecityrollers.com/news/portland-roller-derby-celebrates-20th-year-with-season-opener-this-saturday/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 23:45:48 +0000 https://rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=8659 PORTLAND, OREGON, JANUARY 8, 2023 – The Rose City Rollers (RCR), the powerhouse of flat-track roller derby, are turning 20 this year, and they’re about to kick off the year’s celebrations on January 13th, with the 20th Anniversary Season Opener. Portland’s favorite adult home teams will take the track this Saturday at the iconic Hangar at Oaks Park. This special doubleheader signals the beginning…

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]]> Portland Junior Roller Derby Championships This Sunday https://rosecityrollers.com/news/portland-junior-roller-derby-championships-this-sunday/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 23:40:07 +0000 https://rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=8658 PORTLAND, OREGON, DECEMBER 12, 2023 – The Rose City Rollers (RCR) Juniors are set to conclude the 2023 season with a highly anticipated Championship bout this Sunday, Dec. 17th. The culmination of these young skaters’ hard work will take place at the iconic Hangar at Oaks Park, where fans will find out who skates away with the gold. Roller derby enthusiasts and sports aficionados alike are…

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]]> International Roller Derby Returns to Portland November 3-5 https://rosecityrollers.com/news/international-roller-derby-returns-to-portland-november-3-5/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:03:22 +0000 https://rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=7741 PORTLAND, OREGON, OCTOBER 23, 2023 – Rose City Rollers (RCR) are gearing up to host a high-level showcase of international roller derby at their annual Hometown Throwdown tournament from November 3rd to 5th. Eight top-tier roller derby teams from around the globe will head to Portland for a weekend of intense competition. The Hangar at Oaks Park will be the battleground for this international…

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]]> Debuting Sunday: New Rose City Rollers Junior Team https://rosecityrollers.com/news/debuting-sunday-new-rose-city-rollers-junior-team/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:32:41 +0000 https://rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=7120 PORTLAND, OREGON, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 – The largest roller derby league in the world is growing as Rose City Rollers (RCR) expands its Junior Rosebuds Program with the addition of a new team, the Bleeding Hearts. The Bleeding Hearts will take the track for the first time this Sunday in their debut bout versus Death Scar Derby Droids. Head to the iconic Hangar at Oaks Park this Sunday to witness RCR…

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]]> Junior Roller Derby Sparks Momentum as Home Season Approaches https://rosecityrollers.com/news/junior-roller-derby-sparks-momentum-as-home-season-approaches/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 17:04:48 +0000 https://rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=6924 PORTLAND, OREGON, AUGUST 27, 2023 – Rose City Rollers (RCR), the largest roller derby league in the world, heads into its 2023 Junior Home Season still reeling with excitement after the remarkable achievements of its Juniors program. RCR’s Juniors All-Star Team, The Rosebuds, secured an admirable second place at the National Championships in Washington, D.C., this summer.

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]]> Spectacular Family-Friendly Carnival Event This Weekend https://rosecityrollers.com/news/spectacular-family-friendly-carnival-event-this-weekend/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 22:47:07 +0000 https://rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=6840

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]]> 9-Game Youth Roller Derby Tournament This Weekend https://rosecityrollers.com/news/9-game-youth-roller-derby-tournament-this-weekend/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 22:43:39 +0000 https://rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=6837 PORTLAND, OREGON, MAY 8, 2023 – Rose City Rollers (RCR), the largest roller derby league in the world, are thrilled to announce the return of Bridge City Riot, their annual junior roller derby tournament. This weekend, May 13th & 14th, Portland’s Rosebuds All-Stars, the defending National Champions, are excited to host teams from across North America at their home facility, the Hangar at Oaks Park.

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]]> WOJ Makes History with 4th World Championship Title https://rosecityrollers.com/news/woj-makes-history-with-4th-world-championship-title/ Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:38:00 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2776

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]]> RCR Announces Partnership with Rock ‘N’ Roll Camp For Girls https://rosecityrollers.com/news/rcr-announces-partnership-with-rock-n-roll-camp-for-girls/ Thu, 16 May 2019 19:39:15 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2347

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]]> Rose City Rollers Begin the Journey to 4th World Championship https://rosecityrollers.com/news/rose-city-rollers-begin-the-journey-to-4th-world-championship/ Wed, 01 May 2019 18:38:11 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2279 Portland, OR – The Rose City Rollers’ two All-Star teams, The Wheels of Justice (WOJ) and the Axles of Annihilation (AOA), will travel to Eugene, OR, this weekend to compete in Emerald City Roller Derby’s The Big O tournament. The tournament will be the first sanctioned play for both teams this year and, for WOJ, its first step toward winning a fourth international championship.

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]]> Roller Derby Old and New at Hollywood Theatre https://rosecityrollers.com/news/roller-derby-old-and-new-at-hollywood-theatre/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 19:20:04 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2188

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]]> RCR Kicks Off The New Year With 14th Season https://rosecityrollers.com/news/rcr-kicks-off-the-new-year-with-14th-season/ Tue, 08 Jan 2019 01:13:51 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=1716 Portland, OR – The Rose City Rollers’ four home teams are scheduled to start the league’s 14th season of competitive play on January 12th. Online ticket sales have sold out, but 30 general admission tickets will be sold at the door. Media passes are available upon request. 2018 was a remarkable year for roller derby in Portland: the league’s All Star team (the Wheels of Justice) claimed their…

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]]> Keeping Portland Weird with a Night of Ridiculous FUN(draising) https://rosecityrollers.com/news/keeping-portland-weird-with-a-night-of-ridiculous-fundraising/ Wed, 28 Nov 2018 20:19:15 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=1492 The Rose City Rollers will be hosting “Whose Jam Is It Anyway?”, an annual fundraiser on Saturday, December 1st. Proceeds from the event ensure that the organization can support Portland’s growing demand for access to derby. RCR’s “Whose Jam Is It Anyway?” fundraiser represents a lighthearted break from the athleticism and competition that one typically sees on display at our venue…

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]]> RCR All-Stars Bring Home THIRD World Championship Title https://rosecityrollers.com/news/rcr-all-stars-bring-home-third-world-championship-title/ Tue, 13 Nov 2018 13:57:07 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=1468 Portland, OR – The Rose City Roller’s Wheels of Justice won their third International World Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) Championship on Sunday with the 144 – 121 win over Victorian Roller Derby League (VRDL) from Melbourne, Australia. This is the third time that Wheels of Justice have won The Hydra, the sport’s championship trophy. The Wheels of Justice erupt in celebration as the…

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]]> Rose City All Stars Play for 3rd Championship Title https://rosecityrollers.com/news/rose-city-all-stars-play-for-3rd-championship-title/ Wed, 07 Nov 2018 16:18:11 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=1455 Portland, OR – The Rose City Rollers’ premier all-star team, the Wheels of Justice (WOJ), head to New Orleans, Louisiana, this week to compete in the 2018 International WFTDA Championships. WOJ enters the tournament as the number two seed, and as the number two team in the world. They will play their first game on Friday afternoon against the winner of a game between the Crime City Rollers from…

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]]> Rose City Rollers Reveal Its First Ever Rebrand https://rosecityrollers.com/news/rose-city-rollers-reveal-its-first-ever-rebrand/ Thu, 25 Oct 2018 15:31:37 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=1153 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rose City Rollers Reveal Its First Ever Rebrand Portland, OR. – Portland’s historical women’s roller derby league, the Rose City Rollers, will be skating into its 15th season with a new brand identity and digital home. Airtype, a local design and interactive studio, was thrilled to be selected as a creative partner, having a strong commitment to community and working with…

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]]> Axles of Annihilation Skate Toward 3rd Championship https://rosecityrollers.com/news/axles-of-annihilation-skate-toward-3rd-championship/ Tue, 02 Oct 2018 17:58:14 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=1251 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Axles of Annihilation Skate Toward Third Championship Portland, OR – The Rose City Rollers’ Axles of Annihilation (AoA) head off to Dallas, Texas, this week to compete in “Go Big or Go Home,” roller derby’s B Team championship tournament. AoA are two-time champions, having come out on top in tournaments in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2016 and in Tampa, Florida, in 2017.

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]]> Junior Roller Derby Skates into 2019 Season https://rosecityrollers.com/news/junior-roller-derby-skates-into-2019-season/ Fri, 28 Sep 2018 18:01:21 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=1253 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Junior Roller Derby Skates into 2019 Season Portland, OR – Rose City Rollers’ Junior Program starts its 2018 seasons with a doubleheader at The Hangar at Oaks Amusement Park on Saturday, September 29. The Daughters of Doom and the Voodoo Dolls—representing Rose City’s program for 7-12 year-old girls—will play before the Death Scar Derby Droids take on the Undead Avengers.

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]]> Portland vs. Seattle: All-Star Roller Derby https://rosecityrollers.com/news/portland-vs-seattle-all-star-roller-derby/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 20:20:48 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=1279 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland vs. Seattle: All-Star Roller Derby Portland, OR – The Rose City Rollers’ Wheels of Justice and Axles of Annihilation will play Rat City Roller Derby’s All-Stars and Rain of Terror in a double header on Saturday night at The Hangar at Oaks Amusement Park (7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR 97202). These bouts will be the last time this year that Portlanders will…

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