TEASER:

Ladies and Gents, keep your calendars open the weekend of March 27th-28th…

Just sayin is all…

disclaimer: no punch and pie at this event

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It’s about bloody time for another scrimmage, woo!! This time you can feel like you helped make it happen (really, you guys ALWAYS help make it happen. YAY FANS!

32 Ladies.
32 Fans.

What happens when you put the power of the teams into the hands of the fans? I’m not sure, but we’re about to find out!

On Saturday March 13th, the first 32 fans through the door will be given either a black or white chip. There will be 32 skaters suited up and ready to play – handing your chip to a player determines what team they are on! Isn’t it utter madness?? These ladies then have < 1 hour to don their team’s colour and stragetize! Ooooooooooooo…..

Be at the doors promptly at 4PM for your chance to get one of the highly coveted chips! The bout kicks off at 5PM. Only 5$ entrance to see what happens!

Did I use enough exclamation marks in this post or what?!!!!!

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Well… the title pretty much says it all. Those of you who weren’t there, you missed something preeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeety spectacular. CN Power was out in their finest form, knocking the Vixens around all over the track and skating circles around them (literally!). By 5 minutes into the bout, CN Power had already managed to pull ahead 24-2.

That didn’t seem like a big enough lead to Landshark, who on her next Jam skated through the pack 4 times for a total of 15 points! Not to be outdone, Defecaitlin followed up in the next jam for another whopping 15 points! WOW!

The insane racking up of points continued, and by the half CN Power was ahead 108-20. CN Power fans were going crazy, but I think the ones supporting the Vixens were pretty stunned.

While the teams chugged water and discussed strategy for the second half, the rockin’ tones of Ginger St James & The Grinders filled the Hangar with dancing fans – I saw your foot bopping, don’t try to hide it!

After 20 minutes of awesome music, merch, pizza, and beer buying, fans ran back to their seats to see what would happen in the conclusion of the bout. With a sharp whistle blow, they were off!

CN Power didn’t relent – they just kept givin’er to the Rideau Valley Vixens. There was a tense moment when Landshark barrel rolled over Mega Bouche, but she somehow made it look graceful.

Down to the wire and clearly striving to hit 200 points, the final jam ended with a successful Passing the Star play (see 25:07 in part 2 of the video) as Landshark and Mach Wheels teamed up to rack the points up to 200. Unfortunately, the Jam clock ran out before she could make it around a second time to score the elusive 1 more point. Le Sigh!

Regardless, a great game played by all!! Thanks to RVV, their refs and their fans for coming to our humble home to challenge us! Better luck next time?

To relive the excitement, or if you missed the bout (SHAME!!), check out Mr. Force’s bout footage at http://www.layer9.ca

CN Power sponsor Balmshell hit up the bout on the weekend to show their support for the team. Check them out!

They also put together this sweet little video capturing the experience (does everyone have mad video skillz but me???)

Check out more photos like the one above taken by our friend Trevor in the NEW ToRD photo gallery!

More Photos!

Shoutouts from a blogger

Keep posted to this thread as pictures and news will be added.

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ToRD is extremely pleased to announce that Roller Bug Roller Skate Co. is the official equiptment sponsor of the Toronto Roller Derby League!!! YAYYYY!!!!!

Roller Bug was started in 2005 by Alyson McMullen (Kandy Barr) and has quickly grown to be one of Canada’s best roller skate stores! They currently operate an online store at http://www.rollerbug.com, and will very shortly be opening a physical premesis in the heart of Toronto. Check them out for all your quad skate/accessories needs!!

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Thursday, April 15th. The Opponent: The CN Tower. The Goal: To show the tower who’s boss.

This year CN Power has assembled a team of the finest in fine derby girls to tackle the CN Tower Stair Climb in support of the World Wildlife Fund. WWF-Canada’s goal is to raise 1 million $$ to help raise awareness about climate change and the effects it’s having on our planet. Don’t think climate change exists? Look around you! There was no Summer of 2009, and this ‘winter’ is pretty pathetic so far. Good job Canadian weather, way to have snow for the WINTER OLYMPICS.

Skaters signed up so far include: G-Force, Dyna Hurtcha, Betty Bomber, Demolition Dawn and Land Shark!

You can help the team and show your support by sponsoring the team! Or visit www.wwf.ca/cntower and click on “Team Challenge” then “Sponsor A Team”. The team is registered as “Toronto Roller Derby CN Power”.

Some facts about the climb: – this is the 20 year anniversary of the climb – there are 1776 stairs between you and sweet sweet relief – that’s 144 flights of stairs!

Skater Personal Challenges
Dyna Hurtcha: To climb in less than 10 minutes!

Check out CN Power this Saturday at 6:30 in their bout against the Rideau Valley Vixens! All proceeds of the 50-50 will go towards supporting the CN Power stair climb team.

Stay tuned to this post for continual updates!

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