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Harbor Hellcats to take on Undead Bettys

 


Santa Cruz Derby Girls August 15, 2010
 

Harbor Hellcats to take on Undead Bettys
On Saturday, August 21, 2010, SCDG's Harbor Hellcats will match up against Eastern Contra Costa County's Undead Bettys in front of another sold out crowd at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium.  Watch for two new Hellcats to make their debut on the track:  InflictHer Pain and Fleetwood Smack.  Polly Kneesya will also return to the track after a broken ankle took her out of play in April, just two bouts into her first season. The Hellcats are 2-1 so far this year and they have three bouts left before the 2010 Season is finished.

For more information about the Harbor Hellcats, visit our website.  Information about Eastern Contra Costa County's Undead Betty's can be obtained from their website.

Each SCDG home bout is assigned a theme and fans are encouraged to participate.  This bout's theme is Derby Girls in Space.
Note to Press:
SCDG has a limited number of press passes available for these bouts. Interested accredited journalists, photojournalists, photographers, and videographers should request a press pass. SCDG skaters, coaches and league members are available for interviews. If you want more information about the basics of the game, roller derby terminology or the league itself, please don't hesitate to ask. Contact us in advance for scheduling of interviews or attendance at practices or referee meetings.
 

Santa Cruz Derby Groms New Logo
Jimbo Phillips, best known for his graphic art designs for Santa Cruz Skateboards/Surfboards and as the creator of SCDG's main logo, has designed another fantastic logo for the league, this time for the Santa Cruz Derby Groms, SCDG's junior derby program.  Look for this new logo on SCDG merchandise in the near future.  To learn more about Jimbo Phillips, visit his website.

The Groms will have their final half-time bout of the season on August 21, 2010.  The Sugar Skulls are currently just one win behind the Bumper Scars.

Two Groms, Hana Slamtana and Slambi, recently attended JuniorCon, the first junior roller derby convention, in Seattle, WA, where they particpated in various clinics on drills, gear, and strategy.  

For more information on the Santa Cruz Derby Groms, please visit our website.
 

August's Featured Non-Profit: The Homeless Garden Project
At each bout, SCDG features a local non-profit organization as part of our efforts to give back to the community.  A portion of the night's proceeds will be donated to the featured organization. The Homeless Garden Project's mission is to bring together people from throughout the community in the beauty and security of their certified organic garden; to practice and teach principles of economic and ecological sustainability through classes and hands-on experience; and to provide homeless men and women job training and transitional employment.  In 2010, HGP celebrates 20 years of making an impact in the lives of those who find few opportunities for training, employment and an improved way of life!  To learn more about the Homeless Garden Project, visit their website, visit their farm, or call 831-426-3609.

Contact Community First to learn more about SCDG's Featured Non-Profit Program.

SCDG Boot Camp!
To prepare for tryouts, the league will hold a Boot Camp on September 18, 2010. Any women interested in trying out for the league or in learning more about roller derby are encouraged to attend. Basic derby skills will be demonstrated and taught. Skaters must provide their own gear, which must include helmet, knee and elbow pads, wrist guards, mouth guard and skates. There will be limited gear available for loan. Skaters must also have insurance and provide proof of current coverage. There will be registration and insurance fees - inquire for details.  For additional details, registration requirements, and location please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 
About Santa Cruz Derby Girls
The Santa Cruz Derby Girls, a California non-profit corporation, was formerly skating under the name Santa Cruz Rollergirls LLC. The Santa Cruz Derby Girls are a unified group of women and men dedicated to furthering the sport of roller derby and giving back to the Santa Cruz community.  SCDG is an apprentice league with the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).

Tickets to Home Bouts
Tickets for SCDG's bouts can be purchased online at: www.santacruztickets.com, by phone at (831) 420-5260, or at the Civic Auditorium's box office, located at 307 Church Street in downtown Santa Cruz.
Box Office hours are:
Tuesday - Friday: 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
The Box Office will open 90 minutes prior to events for event sales only.

Advance-purchase, general admission tickets are on sale now.
Doors open at 5:45, Game starts at 6:30
Adults $20.50 (advance)
Adults $24.50 (day of event)
Students (under 18) $13.50
Kids (under 13) $7.50
Babies in arms free (under 2)
Service charges included.

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WFTDA Apprentice Logo

Santa Cruz Derby Girls taking it to the Big Leagues!

Santa Cruz Derby Girls - January 20, 2010

The Santa Cruz Derby Girls have achieved another longstanding goal - being invited to join the WFTDA Apprentice Program. The WFTDA (the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association) sets standards for rules, seasons, and safety, and determines guidelines for the national and international athletic competitions of member leagues. Additionally, the WFTDA holds annual regional and national tournaments, sanctions teams and bouts, ranks all member leagues, and molds the future of roller derby. (Essentially, the WFTDA could be considered the NBA of roller derby.)

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Santa Cruz Derby Girls open Featured Non-Profit Applications for 2010!

Santa Cruz Derby Girls - January 20, 2010

During our competition season, March through October, SCDG features a local non-profit organization at each of our home games. This organization receives a portion of the proceeds from the event as well as promotion from the league at and surrounding the date of the game. Community service is a firmly held belief within SCDG, and our Community First Committee not only talks-the-talk, but walks-the-walk, helping league members find ways to donate time as well as money. Volunteer opportunities are a big part of what we do here in derby land.

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What’s better than 28 skaters on a Saturday night? How about 56?!

Santa Cruz Derby Girls - October 1, 2009

The Santa Cruz Derby Girls are thrilled to announce an added October date to their 2009 season, and to make the night even more memorable, it will be a double header!

The Sac City Rollers' Folsom Prison Bruisers will challenge the SCDG Harbor Hellcats in the first bout, and their Capital Punishers will take on our own Boardwalk Bombshells in the final event. This will be a night of roller derby not to be missed!
Sac City Roller web site: http://saccityrollers.com/

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Back to School-of-Hard-Blocks…

Santa Cruz Derby Girls - September 1, 2009

The Santa Cruz Derby Girls welcome Tucson Roller Derby on Saturday, September 12th for a night of high-stakes on-skates action at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Santa Cruz’ Boardwalk Bombshells are coming off of a 133-69 victory over Bakersfield in July, and look forward to some fierce competition from the established Arizona travel team, who are skating their sixth season. Don’t miss this one!

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Are You Ready For Some Roller Derby?

Santa Cruz Derby Girls - August 11, 2009

Mark your calendars! Saturday August 22 the Santa Cruz Derby Girls’ Harbor Hellcats take on Silicon Valley Roller Girls Killabytes in a Northern California roller derby rematch. The Hellcats are chomping at the bit to defend their winning home-court record in this friendly local rivalry. Fierce competition is sure to fuel some big plays, hard hits and serious takedowns. Buy your tickets early.

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Roller Derby in July!

Santa Cruz Derby Girls - July 1, 2009

The Santa Cruz Derby Girls welcome the Derby Revolution of Bakersfield to their home track on Saturday July 11th. After the nail-biting conclusion of the battle against Washington’s Pink Pistols, SCDG’s Boardwalk Bombshells are eager to deliver a home win for their loyal Santa Cruz fans. Don’t miss out on another opportunity to see these brassy Bombshells in action!

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Roller Derby Month in Santa Cruz

June is Roller Derby month in Santa Cruz!

Santa Cruz Derby Girls - June 11, 2009

The Santa Cruz Derby Girls are pleased as punch to inform you that June 27th is officially Santa Cruz Derby Girl Day in the City of Santa Cruz!

Mayor Cynthia Matthews will be honoring the derby girls with a Mayoral Proclamation and the "Skate Key to the City" before another anticipated sold-out crowd at the Civic Auditorium.  The league is being recognized for a multitude of accomplishments, from economic stimulus and sports-womanship to racy fashion trends.  See the pdf file attached! Join our girls as we skate against Washington State's Jet City Rollergirls on  Saturday, June 27th.   

To commemorate this first Santa Cruz Derby Girl Day, the first one hundred fans wearing striped socks will receive a free collectible button. Come watch history in the making!

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Bout 3 - SCDG's Harbor Hellcats vs. Brentwood Brawlin' Bettys

The Derby Girls are Doing it Again!

May 6, 2009
On Saturday May 16th the Santa Cruz Derby Girls B team will be welcoming the east bay's league the Brentwood Brawlin' Betties. New name. New team. Same bad ass attitude! The Santa Cruz Derby girls are thrilled to debut to the public their newly formed B team.  The B team will consist of some new faces and some old favorites. SCDG is excited to be able to offer more skaters an opportunity to display their skills on the flat track. Get your tickets early. This one's going to be good!

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Non-Profit Announcement

Roller Derby in Santa Cruz Just Got Better!

Santa Cruz Derby Girls - March 29, 2009

How is that possible? 

It couldn’t possibly get more popular, more fun or more inspiring, right? If you’ve been part of the sold-out crowds at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, or just driven past the line of ticket holders (or ticket hopefuls) snaking their way around the block on Saturdays throughout the season, then you can attest to that.  What could these girls on wheels be getting so excited about now?

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