Saturday, 7:30pm. The Hangar, Downsview Park. Red meets Leopard in a full on derby throwdown. Can you roar? ROAR!

When these two met in 2009, the Gores emerged victorious, claiming a 151 – 71 victory. The Dolls haven’t forgotten, and a year later they’re out for blood. The Gores are looking to keep their winning streak alive, unbeaten since 2008 Championship.

Bring your friends and family, it’s sure to be a good one! There’s something for everyone at a Toronto Roller Derby bout – music, live entertainment, sports, pizza, beer, and a hella -rocking atmosphere! Tickets are on sale online and in stores now!

BONUS: We will be holding a silent auction for a framed poster of pin-up model Bridgette Jean, posing with ToRD’s very own Landshark and Bambi – Bridgette herself will also be attending the bout. w00t!

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Thank you for coming out this past weekend to CN Power’s SHARK WEEK fundraiser! I heard it was a smashing success (that’s right @themiw, I heard about the beer-can-smashy-forehead incident)

Couldn’t make it – or just need more CN Power in your life? Then hit up The Hangar this saturday to watch them take on the Buffalo Lake Effect Furies.

Here is your CN Power Roster for this bout:

Skaters:
Brim Stone
Betty Bomber
Candy Crossbones
Dust Bunny
Foxy Sinatra
Jubilee
Lady Gag-ya
Lucid Lou
Mega Bouche
Molly Boom
Monichrome
Nasher the Smasher
Pretty Peeved
Rebel Rock-it
Seka Destroy (Alternate)
Lady Scorcher (Alternate)

Bench Managers:
Dyna Hurtcha
Sonic Doom

HAPPY BONUS!! Show up by 6pm and you’ll get to see some of ToRD’s newest skaters, the D-VAS, take on the freshly teamed ladies of DRRD! Can you say, w00t? Holla!

Who are your D-VAS? Check out the roster!

Skaters:
Misery Mae© #CDM 101
Skinned-Knee Crosby (A) # 187
Wolverina # ///
hellbat #13
Corey Maim #L2D
Titney # 5*
Emma Dilemma # (716)
Krash Klown #911
Santilly In Yo’Face #1129
Veganatrix #1104
Tammunition # 9mm
Mace Kelly #1982
Tess D’Urb-Evil #1891
Raunchy Hextall #252
Rack Daniels (Alternate) #714

Bench Managers:
Tara Part
Aston Martini

IMPORTANT: It’s Jamaica Day this Saturday and there will be a celebration at Downsview Park that may affect the traffic and parking situation around The Hangar (but, there might also be delicious beef patties kicking around the area, and awesome dancing)

Your calendar screwed up and you accidentally double booked yourself and can’t make it? That totally sucks – BUT WAIT! There’s a bout the following weekend as well!

August 28th the (unbeaten since 2008) Gore Gore Rollergirls take on the Death Track Dolls! It’s going to be FUN! And by fun, I mean smashy, raucous, and loud. AKA, wicked.

(Poster coming soon)

Tickets for both bouts are on sale online and in-stores now!

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We’re back from RollerCon! Miss us? Of course you did. We missed you too. <<ToRD HUGZ!!! >> You know what we didn’t miss? The humidity. I like being able to breathe easily. Speaking of lake effect, on Saturday August 21st, ToRD is happy to bring you a WICKED SWEET DOUBLE HEADER! (best. segue. ever.)

Saturday August 21st, CN Power will face off against the Buffalo (NY, and wings!) Lake Effect Furies – but that’s not all! Preceding that bout of hardcore awesomeness, ToRD’s Rookie team, the D-VAS will face off against the newly formed Durham Region Roller Derby team. You get all this double header action for the same price as a regular bout! Can I hear you say “HELLZ YEAH!”?

Doors open at 5pm, the first bout kicks off at 6. Where at? The Hangar, Downsview Park – home of ToRD! As always, ToRD bouts are family friendly, so bring the whole gang – kids 9 and under are FREE!

Concerned about missing your dinner to watch us play? No worries, we totally thought about that! There is pizza and pop for sale at all ToRD bouts, so you can get your munchies on. As a happy bonus, we’re also a licensed event, so you can wash your pizza down with a nice cold brewski if that’s your flavour.

Click here for details about purchasing tickets.

Also currently for sale is the next ToRD regulation bout – Death Track Dolls vs. the undefeated (since pre-2009!) Gore-Gore Rollergirls! It’s going to be vicious…ly awesome!

Why not buy tickets to both? You should – you know you’ll be there anyways. The season runs through the summer months, and before you know it it’ll be over *tear* so you should get your fix now!

Missed some of the earlier bouts in the season and wanna know what’s going on? Head on over to tordtv, tord, 2010, CNP, dtd, ggrg, drrd, dvas

Hello lovely fans! Just a few tidbits of info relating to getting to the game on Saturday we wanted you to be aware of:

1) It’s Jamaica Day this Saturday and there will be a celebration at Downsview Park that may affect the traffic and parking situation around The Hangar (but, there might also be delicious beef patties kicking around the area, and awesome dancing)

2) There will be work on the subway line between Lawrence West station and Downsview station all weekend, with the subway between those stations replaced by frequent shuttle buses.

Please keep both these facts in mind when making your travel plans to witness the most HARD HITTING action this weekend.

UPDATE:
Some alternate route suggestions for you!

OPTION 1 – Take the Yonge Subway Line to Sheppard-Yonge Station and hop on the 84 Sheppard West Bus going westbound. Get off at Tuscan and wait for the 101 Downsview Park that will take you right to the hangar (or you can walk in from there).

OPTION 2 – Take the 41 Keele Bus north from Keele Subway station and get off at Sheppard Ave. Catch the 106 York University, 108 Downsview, or 84 Sheppard West going eastbound. Get off at Tuscan and wait for the 101 Downsview Park that will take you right to the hangar (or you can walk in from there).

Just a reminder that tickets are on sale online until the end of Friday, and in stores right now!

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On Saturday July 24th, the Chicks Ahoy will take on the Gore Gore Roller Girls. This is the second bout of 2010 for both these teams, and they’re coming into it with 1-0 (W-L) records – but that’s going to change after this bout, as there are no ties in derby. Only one team of feisty ladies can go home with the win.

The last time these two teams faced off was the 2009 Season Opener, during which the Gores took home the win. The face of both teams has changed since then, so its open to opinions and fans as to who will win. Let the bickering begin!

Tickets are on sale now online and in stores near you!

Cambridge indie band Dérive will be providing entertainment at the halftime – non-stop fun, music, and good times, courtesy of ToRD!

Follow the deets on Twitter or Facebook

i just ate a grilled cheese sandwich… it was delicious

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Experience won out over determination this weekend as the Gores beat the Betties 248 – 58. Sporting a roster consisting of 10 new skaters, 3 returning Betties, and one former Gore, facing off against a mostly experienced Gore lineup, the Smoke City Betties had their work cut out for them from the start.

The bout kicked off with the Gores quickly gaining the lead. Their excellent jammers zoomed around the Betties like Road Runner playing tricks on Wild E. Coyote. Rookie Gore skaters primarily filled blocking roles, hanging near the back and annoying Betties jammers (especially you, Hurlin Wall).

Through tough odds, the Betties kept their games faces on, and perservered through two tough periods – as hard as the Gores dished it, the Betties kept coming back for more.

Hella THANKS! to Box Wars for an awesome half-time show – you guys rock!!

Gear Up For Sports covers the season opener!

Toronto Grand Prix Tourist Blog was there too!

Egads! I’m on flickr! – check out some pics from the season opener

Check out the ToRD Photo Gallery for some Season Opener pictures by Trevor.
Derby Nerd and ToRD.tv coverage coming soon!
More articles posted as they show up

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This Saturday.
A bout of epic proportions. (we’re talking like when Leia kissed Han right before he got frozen in carbonite, that kind of epic)
A championship rematch.
The culmination of months of hard training.
The Gore Gore Rollergirls, undefeated 2009 ToRD Champions.
The Smoke City Betties, rebirthed with a serious team face-lift.
Two periods.
30 minutes each.
Anything could happen.

Tickets are currently onsale for the event. Check out one of our fine local retailers, or buy your tickets online. Season Tickets are only available online, and only until Thursday!

Doors open at 6:30 – show up early to beat the line! ToRD bouts are hosted at The Hangar, Downsview Park – a family friendly and fully licensed facility. Our facility is decked out with bleacher-style seating with limited availability – but bring your own chair or skip the bleachers for the hardcore Track-Side seating experience! You’ll be just 10ft from all the action, up close and personal with each jam.

Join the following on Facebook!

Not sure exactly what’s going on? Check out the Roller Derby Wikipedia article to brush up on your derby knowledge! ToRD follows the latest set of WFTDA (World Flat Track Derby Association) rules.

Check out Part 1 of the Derby Nerd’s pre-bout analysis on the Gore Gore Rollergirls!

Part 2 of the Derby Nerd’s season opener analysis on the Smoke City Betties is up!

Kathryn Humphreys of CityTV visited The Hangar this holiday Monday to chat with the Gores and Betties – check it out.

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Happy May 2-4 everyone!

Judging by the very small “Online” list in my msn, I suspect everyone is out of town *jealous* this holiday. Hope you’re all making the most ouf of your long weekend, soaking up the excellent weather, and indulging in a few beverages of choice.

Not to disrupt all the fun, but a I wanted to mention that Season Ticket sales will be closing Wednesday at 8am. I know how badly you all want to jump all over this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get your 2010 TRANSFERABLE season tickets, so I thought I’d shout out a little reminder. Heyyyyy yeah, heyyyyy yeah….

Our first bout is quickly approaching – this Saturday, May 29th, last seasons Champions the Gore-Gore Rollergirls will face off against the 2009 2nd place team, the Smoke City Betties! The last time these two teams faced off, it was the 2009 Season Championships! Since then, the Betties have undergone a serious facelift, while the Gores have suppliemented their lineups with new talent. It’s anyone’s guess as to what’s going to happen! You should be there.

Individual bout tickets are on sale now. However, I know you don’t want to see JUST this one bout. Hit up the tickets page before Wednesday, May 26th, to get yourself an exclusive ticket to all the 2010 ToRD action – via a SEASONS PASS! It’s the shiznit. You should be all over that like cheese on a cheezburger. I know I am.

Individual ticket sales will close on Friday, May 28th.

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Yay, the ToRD Season Opener quickly approachith! Did you mark Saturday, May 29th, 6:30PM on your calendar?

It’s sure to be a monolithic bout, as last year’s champions, the Gore-Gore Rollergirls take on the second place Smoke City Betties. There is some beef to settle between these ladies, and I’m sure it’ll all come out on the track! You should be there. I know I would hate to be the person who has no idea what else everyone is talking about.

Tickets to the bout are on sale now. You can buy them online, or you could leave your computer and shop in one of the many fine retail outlets that sell hard copy tickets.

Know you’re going to see more than just this bout? I’m sure you’re probably going to see them all, or know several people who will? Then buy seasons tickets! Season tickets give you the opportunity to save on a whole delicious season of ToRD action. You get entrance to all 6 regular season bouts, Clam Slam, 2 semi-finals, and the Championship! Best of all, it means guaranteed entry to all these events!

ToRD season tickets are transferable – that means, if you can’t make it to a specific game, you can give your season ticket holder’s card to a friend and they can watch! Click here for more information on season tickets. To purchase 2010 ToRD season tickets, visit the Tickets page.

Follow the event on Facebook!

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ToRD hits the road this weekend to tackle Beast of the East!

The Chicks Ahoy!, Death Track Dolls, Gore-Gore Rollergirls, and Smoke City Betties are travelling to Montreal to compete in a cross-Canada tournament against fellow derby leagues! For many of the new skaters, this is the first time they’ll be on the track in a competitive bout of derby – wish us all good luck!

Check out http://beast.mtlrd.com for more details.

Watch the Beast of the East boutcast! The tournament starts at 8am Saturday morning, so wake up and have some derby action with your coffee!

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In the flurry of activity around QCC, we sneakily updated our 4 ToRD Team rosters.

Hit the team pages to check out the new lineups of your favorite teams!

Chicks Ahoy!
Death Track Dolls
Gore-Gore Rollergirls
Smoke City Betties

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Humber College Journalists Khris Reardon and Kyle Baron report on the championship match between the Smoke City Betties and the Gore-Gore Rollergirls.

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Join Toronto’s goriest roller derby team at their first fundraiser of 2009 – Carnivale Gorie! A full on roller girl carnival featuring Toronto’s CREEPiest SHOW, belly dancing, carnival games, face painting, trapeze artists, and your favourite MC and ours, Cranky Pants.

Help support the Gore-Gore Roller Girls quest for blood, and the 2009 Toronto Roller Derby league championship!

Check out facebook for more details

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