“In April, the VRDL “All Stars” travelled to Tucson, Arizona to compete in the iconic WFTDA Dust Devil Tournament 2012.
The invitation-only event saw ten leagues battle it out on the track for the annual championship title. It was the VRDL’s first international tournament (and first WFTDA-sanctioned bout since becoming full members).
Entering the competition as bottom seed, the All Stars proved to be a surprise wildcard convincingly winning 3 out of 4 bouts & placing 5th in the tournament overall.
This is a remarkable achievement for the league’s first international tour, & a testament to the intense training & dedication shown by the All Star skaters in the lead up to the event.
“ Kitty DeCapitate says: “Dust Devil was pretty much the most amazing experience I have had in roller derby to date, & I’m pretty sure the rest of the team feels the same way.
We were genuinely blown away by the level of support we received from everyone at the event who genuinely wanted to see us do well, and who took the time out to help us along the way. So many kernels of unforgettableness!
Seeing us achieve all of the little goals we set out to do and that we had been training for, for so long, was pretty special! And the bond our team now has is priceless. “
Adults, drag out your skates & come along for some good old skating fun.
Hurry Tickets are limited, so get in quick when tickets go on sale next week or you may miss out.
For more information about this event, visit www.spaceskate.com.au See you there!
Roller derby coach & skater extraordinaire, Bonnie D Stroir graced Australian shores in April/May 2012.
Bonnie is true roller derby royalty, she is the founder of the San Diego Derby Dolls, was MVP for the San Diego Derby Dolls 2008, 2009, 2010, Highest Scoring Jammer Derby Dolls 2010, Battle On the Bank Tournament MVP 2009, 2011, & most recently was World Cup Champions, Team USA’s Assistant Coach.
“Rolling Star Derby” in partnership with Skate Victoria, hosted two Melbourne boot camps with Bonnie on April 14 & 15 at Puckhandler’s Stadium.
85 skaters attended the camps, with all of the leagues in Victoria represented as well as a handful of skaters from Adelaide, Sydney & Hobart also flying over for the experience.
Running in conjunction with the skaters camp was one for referees, run by Sydney Roller Derby League’s Kernel Panic. Over 20 zebras attended the 2-day camp which consisted of on and off-skates training sessions, followed by a black & white scrimmage each day.
Skate Victoria is such a proud supporter of roller derby & continues to show this commitment through its continued involvement in the growth and development of the sport.
A thousand thanks to Skate Victoria for showing their actions to be as loud as their words & to all of the amazing skaters, referees, NSO’s and volunteers who came along & made these camps such a success.
Rolling Star Derby (8.5.2012)
http://highfivetothat.wordpress.com/2012/04/16/bonnie-dstroir-bootcamp/
“The SV Speed Branch ran a Bayside Blades Junior Series session last Sunday, where the kids met Daniel Greig, Victoria’s only Speed Skating World Champion.
Daniel won 3 medals at the 2007 Junior World Championships, Gold in the 200m Road Time Trial, Silver in the 300m Track Time Trial and Bronze in the Road 500m. He also won a Gold medal the following year in the 200m Road Time Trial.
Daniel also showed the group his Worlds medals and photos of himself competing. Thanks Daniel for sharing your experiences.
The Bayside Blades Junior Series is a structured inline program, developed by the SV Speed Branch to prepare kids for speed competitions. It has been running successfully for 4 years, during which time more than 200 skaters have benefited.”
Just some of the many kids who attend Peninsula Skateworlds, Wed ‘s nights “ever growing”, Junior Inline Hockey Development classes.
Thumbs up to Pauline Byne, (Vic Inline Hockey Chairperson & coach) for getting out there weekly & working in conjunction with the rink & Frankston Falcons ILH, to build up the ranks of local Junior Inline skaters.
Kids , want to come and have some Inline fun too ????
Wed nights, 7-8 pm, Peninsula Skateworld, 3/2 Amayla Cres, Carrum.
FIRST CLASS FREE for new skaters.
All equipment provided. No Inline experience required. Just bring a water bottle.
Contact the rink on 9773 6799 for more info.
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Interesting Fact, 6.1 million Australians volunteer annually.
Skate Victoria wishes to recognise the efforts of all our Volunteers, who contribute countless hours of their own personal time to Volunteering within Inline Hockey, Roller Derby & Speed Skating.
Many tasks often are not acknowledged or more so, even thought about by people, as being important, but most are so essential, to the smooth running of your discipline.
We would like to let you know that we value your assistance & contribution, as without volunteers such as each & every one of you, the sport simply would not run …..
The video is from the just completed NARCh (Inline Hockey) tournament in Honolulu.
Have a look at some of the quality hockey, the rink venue, the rinks… & the setting.
Interest is building very nicely (from interstate as well). The tournament caters from 10’s through to Masters.
If there is enough interest in any age group, then Skate Victoria will take a team
Enjoy the video and start spreading the word.
Contact International Tournament Director Ross Fisher ross@puckhandlers.com.au for inclusion on mailing list or inquiries.
Players will be viewed for team selection for NARCh at SV Victorian Championships at Stadium 34 Moe.
Attached Speed photo Get Your Skates on and experience the thrill of going Fast with Speed Skating.