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News – Rose City Rollers https://rosecityrollers.com Internationally recognized women's flat track roller derby league Sat, 04 Jan 2025 16:56:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://rosecityrollers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-rcrpurple-32x32.png News – Rose City Rollers https://rosecityrollers.com 32 32 We’re Hiring! Development Coordinator https://rosecityrollers.com/news/were-hiring-development-coordinator/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 21:00:07 +0000 https://rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=6367 Join our team! Rose City Rollers is hiring a new Development Coordinator! Reports to: Development Manager Rose City Rollers is a growing entrepreneurial nonprofit with a mix of earned and philanthropic income. We love creative thinking, trying new things, and taking smart risks in all we do. The ideal candidate is excited to continuously learn and grow in this role We are looking for a…

]]> 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…

]]> 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…

]]> 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…

]]> 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…

]]> 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…

]]> Winter Clinic Series by Wheels of Justice https://rosecityrollers.com/news/winter-clinic-series-by-wheels-of-justice/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 22:38:26 +0000 https://rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=7440 Freeze the day and sleigh your opponents with the Wheels of Just Ice at our Winter Skills Clinic Series! These clinics are designed for skaters who are already bouting or scrimmaging, and topics will not be repeated, so sign up for as many as you like! November 11th, 5-8 pm: Jamming Skills and Strategies (Adults 18+) with Loren Mutch and Zip November 18th, 11 am-2 pm: Defense Skills and…

]]> 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…

]]> 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

]]> 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.

]]> Get to know our Community Partners! https://rosecityrollers.com/news/communitypartners/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:10:35 +0000 https://rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=6785 We’ve teamed up with some amazing local partners to provide free and low-cost skating opportunities for youth this summer! Read on to learn more ACPDX is a local nonprofit working to address inequities in youth wellness and academics by providing mentor-led after-school programming for underserved kids right here in the Portland Metro area. We’ve worked with them since fall 2021 and so far…

]]> Coming Soon: Revolutionizing Coach Training with Our World-Class Program! https://rosecityrollers.com/news/coachingprogram/ Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:18:46 +0000 https://rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=6740 According to the Trevor Project, 78% of trans and nonbinary youth were the subject of discrimination due to gender identity. Only 1 in 3 LGBTQ+ youth have played sports due to fears around how others would react to their identity, policies preventing them from playing on a team that matches their gender identity, or a lack of confidence in their coaches (only 4% of LGBTQ+ youth athletes reported…

]]> Step Up to the Mic: Be a Roller Derby Announcer! https://rosecityrollers.com/news/step-up-to-the-mic-be-a-roller-derby-announcer/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 21:51:25 +0000 https://rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=6727 The Rose City Rollers are seeking enthusiastic announcers for the 50+ Roller Derby games we host each year. We have a team of three announcers for each game, fulfilling different roles. We are looking for people with: If you are interested in being an Announcer or would like more information, email volunteer@rosecityrollers.

]]> Rosebuds Silent Auction! https://rosecityrollers.com/news/rosebuds-silent-auction/ Fri, 12 May 2023 22:29:15 +0000 https://rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=6188 Support our Rosebuds and win big! All the proceeds of this auction go toward the Rosebuds All Stars travel costs. Check out the auction site HERE Auction ends Friday, 5/26 at 8pm Two Weekend Passes w/ Parking Pass Included Bid here This is an amazing opportunity to go to Pickathon for a fraction of the cost! This item is for 2 weekend passes, including camping and a weekend…

]]> Rosebuds All-Star Skaters make it to Team USA! https://rosecityrollers.com/news/jrs-team-usa/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:56:02 +0000 https://rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=5717 Our Rosebuds All Stars made history last year when they won their first National Championship. Now 6 of these skaters are training to head to France this July to compete at the World Cup! Making the JRDA World Cup is easily considered a pinnacle in this sport and these amazing athletes have proven that they’re some of the top skaters in the entire nation! Tryouts for Team USA took place last…

]]> Derby Business: Create a Scholarship Program https://rosecityrollers.com/news/derby-business-create-a-scholarship-program/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:49:48 +0000 https://rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=5522 Tune in for a FREE webinar as we go in-depth on creating a scholarship program for derby leagues. In this session, we’ll discuss best practices, logistics, and funding for creating and maintaining a scholarship program. RCR’s Executive Director, Rocket Mean, will be presenting – as one of the longest-standing Derby employees, she’s learned a lot over the years and wants to share her wisdom!

]]> Derby Business: Building a Budget for Your League https://rosecityrollers.com/news/derby-business-building-a-budget-for-your-league/ Wed, 28 Dec 2022 16:54:57 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=5172 Tune in for a special year-end installment of Derby Business! In this session we’ll discuss ways your league can make money AND what to do once the cash starts coming in. Building a budget can seem intimidating, but we’ll walk you through how RCR does it, what kind of expenses to consider, and how to plan for the future. RCR’s Executive Director, Rocket Mean, will be presenting – as one of the…

]]> RCR + Welcome to PDX: What a Spin! The Real Estate Market Today https://rosecityrollers.com/news/5168/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:42:13 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=5168 Let’s talk real estate with #RCRSponsor and seasoned expert Deb Counts-Tabor of WelcomeToPDX! If you’ve been thinking about making a move or dreaming of owning your own home, it’s no secret that the process can seem pretty intimidating – especially in a fluctuating market. During this webinar Deb will cover some helpful tips on how to prepare, what’s happening with the market today…

]]> RCR Community Accountability Process https://rosecityrollers.com/news/rcr-community-accountability-process/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:56:05 +0000 https://www.rosecityrollers.com/?post_type=rcr_news&p=5019 Derby Community – Let’s talk about conflict. Chances are, you’ve seen conflict arise in your league. Whether it’s small (like deciding what song to use for your teams intro) or big (like interpersonal issues between skaters). The good news is, conflict is 100% natural – often even inevitable. The better news? It can make for a great learning experience, and grow your team or league even stronger!

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