Stories – Rose City Rollers

Stories – Rose City Rollers https://rosecityrollers.com Internationally recognized women's flat track roller derby league Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:50:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://rosecityrollers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-rcrpurple-32x32.png Stories – Rose City Rollers https://rosecityrollers.com 32 32 Rose City Rollers at the CareOregon Starlight Parade on June 1st! https://rosecityrollers.com/news/9910/ Fri, 17 May 2024 21:10:37 +0000 https://rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=9910 Come celebrate with the Rose City Rollers and experience the electrified, funky fun as we skate in the CareOregon Starlight Parade! One of the Rose Festival’s most popular events, the Starlight Parade offers a unique blend of traditional marching bands, flood-lit floats, glow-in-the-dark umbrellas, and creative hand-built entries. This event showcases the vibrant and diverse community groups from…

]]> How Our Community Discovers Their Power https://rosecityrollers.com/news/how-our-community-discovers-their-power/ Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:00:37 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=4102 It’s no secret that the last two years have been difficult for many folks in many ways. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve seen the increasing need for safe, social and healthful activities and have been dedicated to meeting our community where they’re at and forging a path to offer them these opportunities in any way we can. In this time we’ve overhauled the way we conduct practices for…

]]> Help Us Make 2020 The Best Year of Derby Yet! https://rosecityrollers.com/news/help-us-make-2020-the-best-year-of-derby-yet/ Fri, 27 Dec 2019 22:42:25 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2898 Inclusivity, empowerment and community stand at the core of our values. As the end of the year approaches, we’re reflecting on some of the unique stories our 600+ members, 1000+ volunteers, and countless fans bring to our sport. Check out these stories from some of the members of our league who make Rose City Rollers what we are – in big and small ways alike. Consider supporting the Rose City…

]]> Revolutionizing the Live Stream – Part 4 https://rosecityrollers.com/news/revolutionizing-the-live-stream-part-4/ Fri, 13 Dec 2019 23:01:03 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2833 From Video to PROFESSIONAL-LOOKING Video… This post is the fourth and final installment in our four-part series about how Rose City Rollers set out to re-invent how it presents our bouts to our fans and members. So you have a camera or two connected to a computer and are ready to start showing off some of the amazing derby taking place at your bouts. Now you’re wondering how to make it look…

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]]> Revolutionizing the Live Stream – Part 3 https://rosecityrollers.com/news/revolutionizing-the-live-stream-part-3/ Fri, 13 Dec 2019 22:51:04 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2829 Diving Deeper: Technical Considerations Around Boutcasting This is the third in a four-part series about Rose City Rollers’ effort to re-invent how it presents our bouts to our fans and members. In the first piece, Jonathan and Dennis described what the process of building a program for Rose City Rollers’ new boutcasting system was like, to include the discussion of some of design principles…

]]> Revolutionizing the Live Stream – Part 2 https://rosecityrollers.com/news/revolutionizing-the-live-stream-part-2/ Fri, 13 Dec 2019 22:34:24 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2825 Streaming Video 101 This post is the second in a four-part series about Rose City Rollers’ effort to re-invent how it presents our bouts to our fans and members. In the first piece, Jonathan and Dennis described what the process of building a program for Rose City Rollers’ new boutcasting system was like, to include the discussion of some of the design principles that guided their work.

]]> Revolutionizing the Live Stream – Part 1 https://rosecityrollers.com/news/revolutionizing-the-live-stream-part-1/ Fri, 13 Dec 2019 22:04:37 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2821 Love watching derby? Us too. Nothing beats sitting trackside with a cheering crowd and up-close views of offensive strategy or apex jumps. But derby happens near and far – spanning multiple timezones and geography. So, until we’re able to win the lotto or locate Doc Brown’s DeLorean, we’ve been working on how we can bring derby straight to you – no matter where you are. For the past 6 months…

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]]> Help Save AVD XV! https://rosecityrollers.com/news/help-save-avd-xv/ Wed, 27 Nov 2019 01:57:05 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2795 Ever experienced the delightful, consensual debauchery that is Heartless Heathers Anti Valentines Day party? Whether you have or not, next year is going to be one for the books as the event turns 15. BUT. The Heathers need YOUR help to make it happen. After searching high and low, the event is still without a venue. Do you have connections with an empty Warehouse or other large venue?

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]]> Wheels of Justice Seek out 4th World Championship Title https://rosecityrollers.com/news/wheels-of-justice-seek-out-4th-world-championship-title/ Tue, 12 Nov 2019 19:35:09 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2756 The Wheels of Justice are headed to Montréal, Canada, this week to compete in the 2019 International WFTDA Championships. This will be the first time Championships are held outside of the United States. WOJ enters the Championship tournament as the top-ranked team in the world and the number one seed in the tournament. The team’s seeding earned them a first-round bye. Their first game…

]]> Breakneck Betties: Rest, Recuperation, and Getting Ready for 2020 https://rosecityrollers.com/news/breakneck-betties-rest-recuperation-and-getting-ready-for-2020/ Tue, 08 Oct 2019 17:30:27 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2628 2019 Home Team Season Stats Overall Record: 6-1 End of Season Ranking: 1st The Break Neck Betties wrapped up the 2019 season by winning the Home Team Championship for the second consecutive year. Opening the season on a four-game winning streak, the Betties shot out of the gate reaffirming their reputation as a league powerhouse. The team had been given a boost to their blocking corps with…

]]> Building Community Through “Derby Tourism” https://rosecityrollers.com/news/2621/ Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:18:42 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2621 As the summer draws to a close and we start thinking ahead to the 2019 International WFTDA Championships, we find ourselves thinking about the international community that is our sport. Events like RollerCon let us meet and learn from skaters from other skaters in other leagues that we might not otherwise get to play or meet. The great thing about derby is that is does not require an annual…

]]> Bridging the Gap: Supporting Derby on a Global Level https://rosecityrollers.com/news/bridging-the-gap-supporting-derby-on-a-global-level/ Wed, 22 May 2019 16:34:36 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2374 Many see Emerald City Roller Derby’s The Big O tournament as the first strides towards WFTDA’s International Championships and The Hydra. This year, for Rose City, it was also something else: an opportunity to connect with skaters from around the world. Scrimmaging Dock City On April 19th, Rose City Rollers season pass holders attended a closed invitational scrimmage between the Axles of…

]]> S14 / Game 12: Heartless Heathers Huge Jam in 2nd Half Takes Down High Rollers https://rosecityrollers.com/news/s14-game-12-heartless-heathers-huge-jam-in-2nd-half-takes-down-high-rollers/ Tue, 14 May 2019 16:25:11 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2339 The Heartless Heathers (HH) put together a dominant 45-4 run in the final eight minutes of the game to take down the High Rollers (HR) 137-116 on April 17th. HR led for most of the first 50 minutes, but a massive 24-0 jam from Mia Palau gave the Heathers their first lead of the second half and the momentum they needed to close out the win. Palau led the Heathers in scoring with 46 points…

]]> S 14 / Game 11: High Rollers Last Minute Surge Steals Win from Guns N Rollers https://rosecityrollers.com/news/s-14-game-11-high-rollers-last-minute-surge-steals-win-from-guns-n-rollers/ Tue, 30 Apr 2019 16:33:10 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2344 The High Rollers (HR) saved their biggest jam for the final moments of the game and came away with a hard-fought win over Guns N Rollers (GNR) 131-127 on April 5th. GNR trailed most of the game but managed to capture the lead heading into the last jam…only to see it snatched away in the final seconds thanks to a thrilling comeback by HR jammer Lurz Lemon. As has often been the case this season…

]]> S14 / Game 8: The High Rollers Hand the Break Neck Betties Their First Loss of the Season https://rosecityrollers.com/news/s14-game-6-the-high-rollers-hand-the-break-neck-betties-their-first-loss-of-the-season/ Wed, 17 Apr 2019 21:25:04 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2200 Led by a staunch defense and strong jamming, the High Rollers (HR) handed the Breakneck Betties (BNB) their first loss of the season on with a score of 130-122 on March 16th. Tough defensive play prevented either team from building up much of a lead throughout the bout. The HR defense held three of the Betties’ four jammers to a combined 12 points in the first half. A stellar performance from HR…

]]> Using Grants to Support Your League’s Growth https://rosecityrollers.com/news/using-grants-to-support-your-leagues-growth/ Thu, 11 Apr 2019 19:03:16 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2180 One of the requests that you’ve had for us revolves around how we use grants to start and sustain some of our efforts to keep derby accessible. Last week, we sat down with Heather “Hell Vetica” Keisler Fornes, our Operations Manager (who contributed to “Pack it Up: How We Created an Incredible Volunteer Base”) to talk about Rose City’s experiences with and applying for grants. How has Rose City…

]]> S14 / Game 7: Breakneck Betties Remain Undefeated After Takedown of Guns N Rollers https://rosecityrollers.com/news/s14-game-7-breakneck-betties-remain-undefeated-after-takedown-of-guns-n-rollers/ Wed, 10 Apr 2019 21:47:28 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2205 In a game that saw six lead changes, the Breakneck Betties (BNB) walked away with a hard-fought win over Guns N Rollers (GNR) with a score of 161-123 on March 13th. The Betties’ Gal of Fray led all scorers with 42 points, though each of the Betties’ jammers scored at least 30 points. GNR jammers Eve Ann Hellical and Zip finished with 39 and 37 points. The win kept the Betties’ perfect record…

]]> Season 14 / Game 6 Recap – Betties Take the Win from the Heathers in the Last Jam https://rosecityrollers.com/news/season-15-game-7-recap-betties-take-the-win-from-the-heathers-in-the-last-jam/ Fri, 22 Mar 2019 19:03:50 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2184 In what had to be one of the most dramatic games of the season, the Breakneck Betties’ Beyond Thunderdame scored eight points in the last jam to beat the Heartless Heathers by just one point—a point that allowed the Betties to leave The Hangar with their undefeated record intact. Heading into the bout, the Betties were in first place and the Heartless Heathers in second. The last jam was the…

]]> Building Positive Team Culture https://rosecityrollers.com/news/building-positive-team-culture/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 19:08:50 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2146 Derby athletes train all the time. All. The. Time. On skates. Off skates. They train to acquire and improve individual skills and to enhance team performance. When it comes to the individual athlete, we often talk about mental toughness and the ability to perform under pressure. This week, Iggy Perillo of WSL Leadership Coaching—one of Rose City Rollers’ sponsors—writes about what it takes to…

]]> The Importance of Fan Engagement https://rosecityrollers.com/news/the-importance-of-fan-engagement/ Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:04:21 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=2061 The energy and excitement of roller derby is obvious and infectious. The rules, strategies, and tactics? Not so much. Purple Reign, recognizable in their purple “Ask Me About Roller Derby” t-shirts, helps power Rose City Rollers by welcoming fans to our bouts and helping them along their path to diehard fandom. This week, we talk with Jennifer “Disco Funcussion” Carr, the head of Purple Reign and…

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