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Roller derby tournament - Royal Windsor Rollergirls, London Rollergirls' 'Batter C Power' and Helsinki Roller Derby posted 30th January
Photo courtesy of Carole Bradshaw
LRG MVP - Metallikat, HRD Best Jammer - Kata Strofi, HRD Best Blocker - Tigre Force, HRD MVP - Flippin Lori Meyers
Photo courtesy of Michael Nixon
After a short break it was time for London to hit the track again, and time for Windsor to make their debut. With just one change to the LRG line-up: Mama Mash Bash replacing captain Sugar Bump, London were showing no signs of fatigue, Team England's Metallikat demonstrating some great offensive play as well as powerful jamming. A penalty heavy first half for Windsor saw them trailing by 75 points at half time, but with power jams for CruciVix and debut skater; Nessquik, tactical blocking from Gail Force, Yorkshire Tripper, BambiAnn ThumpHer and Witch Hazel and some of the heaviest hits of the tournament delivered by Trashbag and Foxtrot Oscar, Windsor racked up the points in the second half bringing the deficit to just eighteen with seven minutes left on the clock. A seventh major penalty saw Foxtrot Oscar ejected and a power jam to London meant despite a 28 point jam for Nessquik, Windsor couldn't quite do enough to close the gap. Final score LRG C 202, RWRG 180.
LRG Best Jammer - Pippa Spray, LRG Best Blocker - Rushin Doll, LRG MVP - Metallikat, RWRG Best Jammer - CruciVix, RWRG Best Blocker - Trashbag, RWRG MVP - Gail Force.
"I'm immensely proud of what RWRG's skaters have been able to achieve in the past few months- a team of relatively inexperienced derby players with the heart & spirit to take on any challenge thrown at them, including bouting against [in excess of] 20 world class skaters in the last 4 public bouts. Having seen how much improvement has been made in such a short space of time, I'm super excited about what we will accomplish in the future - it's thrilling to coach dedicated and pro-active skaters, with such a passion for the sport and our league!" Rollin StoneR - Head Coach
Photo courtesy of Rebecca Cornford
Next up, Windsor and a rested Helsinki, with just one change to their roster, Suvi Hokkari; Helsinki and Team Finland captain replacing Glory S Bottoms. Helsinki played a fast game against a tired Windsor and with Bambi Crushbone scoring two 20 point jams, at half time the score, RWRG 17, HRD 140. Windsor would need to step it up if they were to repeat the second half comeback of their earlier game. With Foxtrot Oscar nearing her second ejection of the day and Yorkshire Tripper spending some time with the medics, determination and teamwork from Roll Model, Slapped Alice, Flamin Nora and Meeow You Ow coupled with heavy hits from Trashbag and Calamity Lane enabled jammers CruciVix, Siouxsie Sutures and Nessquik to battle on, scoring another 66 points for Windsor, bringing the final score to RWRG 83, Helsinki 232.
RWRG Best Jammer - Nessquik, RWRG Best Blocker - Yorkshire Tripper, RWRG MVP - Trashbag, HRD Best Jammer - Bambi Crushbone, HRD Best Blocker - Tigre Force, HRD MVP - Suvi Hokkari
"Everyone had been preparing for this for a long time, our first WFTDA sanctioned bout against two great teams! The games were fast and there were some amazing thrills and spills. Everyone from Windsor fought hard and showed outstanding team work and determination. We made LRG and Helsinki fight hard for their wins. A massive congratulations to Nessquik for getting the Best Jammer award from Helsinki, an amazing start to her derby career and one to watch for in the future." CruciVix, Captain
Photo courtesy of Carole Bradshaw
Windsor would also like to say a couple of goodbyes, to Megan (Gail Force) who is leaving after a brief spell with Windsor to continue her travels, we hope to see her again soon and to Mary (Red Arrow) who has given us years of hard work and dedication for which we are truly grateful, don't be a stranger Mary!
Photo courtesy of www.blackteaphotography.com
Saturday 19th November was a historic day for the league - not only did we bout in our new home venue, Windsor Leisure Centre, for the first time, but it was also the day when Royal Windsor - working with new additions to the team - took on Stockholm's A-Team, who were fielding a roster containing EIGHT Team Sweden players.
First up, Stockholm's B team went head-to-head with a collective of women who were lean, mean, and dressed in green - the 'Super Troopers', a coalition of players from across the UK. Women from Portsmouth Roller Wenches, Kent Rollergirls, Hertfordshire Hells Belles, Seaside Sirens Roller Girls, Dolly Rockit Rollers, Bristol Harbour Harlots and the Royal Windsor Rollergirls joined forces.
Photo courtesy of www.blackteaphotography.com
Despite not having the advantage of having skated together before, the 'Super Troopers' gelled together surprisingly quickly and displayed some good defensive work, and consistent walls to stop Stockholm and help their jammers pull clear of the pack. However, Stockholm's B-Team had the advantage of knowing their own players and their strategies. The final score was Stockholm (B) 97 - Super Troopers 41.
In the second half of the double header, the Royal Windsor Rollergirls (RWRG) took to the track, determined to give it everything we had. RWRG struggled at the start; SRD were on 63 points before Foxtrot Oscar scored us our first 4 points. RWRG's Crucivix fought hard and scored against the odds, coming up against the likes of Mad Maloony and dealing with the challenge of former Rat City, Gotham, and Crime City skater, the statuesque Swede Hurt. Trashbag proved to be a real crowd pleaser; mashing her way through the pack with grim determination as a jammer, and not letting ANY Stockholm blockers get in herway.
Photo courtesy of www.blackteaphotography.com
Despite the massive score difference, Royal Windsor fought hard and used some smart blocking and managed to recycle the jammers into the pack at times, keeping the Swedish girls on their toe(stops). The final score was Stockholm (A) 259 - 93 RWRG.
Royal Windsor Rollergirls vs Leicester's Dolly Rockit Rollers (Posted Septemer 30th 2011)
It was a slow start for Windsor in our final game at Wycombe Sports Centre, with DRR racking up 46 points before CruciVix scored for Windsor in the 9th jam of the 1st period. With seven players making their Windsor debut against an experienced DRR fielding 2 world cup players this was always going to be a tough game. The final score 65 - 163.
Thanks to a hugely supportive crowd and to DRR for being an amazing opposition and a great test in our season opener. Congratulations to Faerie Knottie for her Best Jammer award, Foxtrot Oscar (making her debut for Windsor after transferring from the Dolly Rockit Rollers) for her best blocker award and to Bloodspill Blonde for another well deserved MVP award. Our next game will be a double header against Stockholm's A and B team at our new venue - Windsor Leisure Centre on November 19th. Tickets will be on sale at the end of October (wear your white wristband to be entered into a prize draw.)
MEET THE TEAM (posted August 31st 2011)
Want to know a little more about the skaters who make up the Windsor Rollergirls roller derby league? Take a look at 'Who Dares Windsor - Ladies' and 'The Officials' if you click on the photos you can read a little more about us. Keep checking back for more photos and updates.
WHY THERE'S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO SKATE WITH US.. (posted July 19th 2011)
- Established in 2007 the RWRG is one of the oldest leagues in the UK. We've had 2 successful bouting seasons and are about to enter our 3rd.
- We train 4 times a week so there are plenty of sessions to choose from.
- We train at Charters Leisure Centre - Ascot where we're lucky enough to have a permanent track marked out just for roller derby.
- We welcome members of all abilities from absolute beginners to advanced skaters.
- Your first session is free & you can borrow skates and pads to get you started.
- Our head coach Ross Stone, is one of 3 coaches selected to coach Team England at the first ever roller derby world cup in Toronto this December.
- Because you'll be learning from and skating alongside some highly talented, experienced skaters you'll progress quickly.
- You'll make lots of new friends locally, nationally & worldwide!
- We have lots of exciting events coming up including UK and international games.
- Anyone can learn to play roller derby, our members range from 18 to 44 - what's stopping you!
CRUCIVIX #31 (photo courtesy of Jason Ruffell www.roller-derby-on-film.co.uk)
WFTDA - RWRG JOIN APPRENTICE PROGRAM
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(Posted July 14th 2011)
The Royal Windsor Rollergirls are very proud and excited to announce that we have been accepted as a WFTDA apprentice league.
The Women's Flat Track Derby Association is the governing body for women's flat track roller derby, and a membership organisation for the leagues to collaborate and network.
Congratulations to Glasgow Rollergirls, Lincolnshire Bombers and Central City Roller Girls who were also accepted in the July intake.
YORKSHIRE TRIPPER #11 (photo courtesy of Jason Ruffell www.roller-derby-on-film.co.uk)
DOUBLE HEADER - DOUBLE WIN (Posted May 22nd 2011)
21st May saw the Windsor Rollergirl's B eam, the B-Headers make their public debut; the opposition 'the B-Siegers' was made up of players from Tiger Bay, Evolution Rollergirls, Rebellion Rollergirls, MK Cows, Shoetown Slayers, Cornwall Roller Derby, Swansea City Slayers, Oxford Angelz and Wolverhampton. The final score, B-Headers 126 - B-Siegers 22.
It was then the turn of Windsor's A team 'Who Dares Windsor' to face the Lincolnshire Bombers. It's been a year since we last met in Lincolnshire and this game was just as tough as the first time. A great game for players and fans, the final score Windsor 138 - Lincoln 44.
Thanks to everyone who played, supported, volunteered and officiated.
RWRG vs COPENHAGEN (Posted March 18th 2011)
The final score Windsor 276 - Copenhagen 26. Congratulations to Slapped Alice who made her travel team debut and to CruciVix for her MVP award. Thanks to everyone who came along and supported RWRG and Macmillan, we look forward to seeing you all again on May 21st when our A team take on the Lincolnshire Bombers and our B team make their public debut against a team of skaters from 8 leagues.
RWRG vs LONDON ROCKIN ROLLERS (Posted October 31st 2010)
BATTLE ROYALE - UK ALL-STARS 47 VS LONDON ROLLERGIRLS 199 (Posted October 3rd 2010)
Thank you to all the amazing players who took part! MVP's went to LRR's Jack Attack and to LRG's kamikaze Kitten.
TREASON SEASON JUNE 2010
LBRG 78 vs RWRG 149 - MAY 2010
RWRG HIT THE STREETS
On Saturday 10th April RWRG took Roller Derby to the streets of Slough, with a demo game outside the Empire Cinema to coincide with the release of Whip it. It was hot, the crowd were great (yes we do hope to do it again soon - watch this space). We had a brilliant time, thanks to the Observatory and Queensmere shopping centres for allowing us to do this. www.whipitthemovie.co.uk
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