Can’t wait to join? We want you! The Hellions are accepting new recruits through the Fall. Join our league today! Contact hellionsrecruitment@gmail.com to find out details on attending one of our practices.
For more information, check out what it takes to join us:
http://www.hellionsoftroyrollerderby.com/join-us/
A guest writer for the website geekmom.com recently wrote a story on our Hellions vs. Vampires bout. She spoke with Hellions skater, Reading Rambo; and from the looks of the write-up, had a great time at the bout. Thanks for coming and see you next time!
An excerpt:
I will definitely go to another derby, and bring the whole family. Kids get a discount, and although it’s a contact sport, it’s not violent. Besides, what better role model for my teenage daughter than Reading Rambo, a women who is a librarian by day and roller derby fiend by night?
Check out the full article here: http://www.geekmom.com/2010/10/roller-zombies-make-good-role-models/
OLD BETHPAGE, NY, September 4, 2011 – The Hellions of Troy Roller Derby League earned a top three finish at the 2nd Annual New York State all-female flat track roller derby tournament Empire Skate Showdown, hosted by the Long Island Roller Rebels in Old Bethpage, NY on Saturday, September 3, 2011. Nine New York teams participated in a total of seventeen thirty minute challenge bouts during the double-elimination tournament.
The Hellions scored their first win over the Hudson Valley Horrors (Kingston, NY) with a score of 67 – 40. Their next match was against Roc City Roller Derby of Rochester, NY. The Hellions took a strong lead in the first 15 minutes, but after calling a team time out, Rochester rallied to shorten the gap to under 10 points. The Hellions held strong in the remaining minutes and held onto the lead with a final score of 74-71.
Two wins secured a spot in the quarter finals, where the Hellions faced Central New York Roller Derby (CNYRD), from Utica, NY. The Hellions have worked closely with CNYRD in the past two years, making it a meaningful bout for both leagues. CNYRD opened the bout strong by scoring over 25 in the initial minutes of the game, which the Hellions were not able to make up for over the remainder of bout. The game ended with a final score of 86 – 32 and hugs shared between both teams. Their first loss of the tournament sent the Hellions down to the lower bracket, where they would face the Wall Street Traitors (New York, NY), who had faced one loss earlier in the tournament, to the Ithaca League of Women Rollers (Ithaca, NY).
The Traitors, who ended on top at last year’s tournament, are part of New York’s premier roller derby league, the Gotham Girls, who are currently ranked number one in the eastern region of the Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby Association (WFTDA). Hellions vs. Traitors was the fifteenth game of the day, the fourth for the both teams, taking place eight hours after the first game of the tournament. It was apparent that both leagues were fatigued, but the Hellions opened strong to keep pace with their opponents in the initial minutes of the game. Never giving up, the Hellions continued to push themselves harder than ever, but were unable to keep up with the might of the Wall Street Traitors. The final score of the game was 23 Hellions to 115 Traitors. This loss placed the Hellions in third place of the tournament overall. The Traitors went on to face Central New York in the final match up of the day, where they ultimately secured the win. Central New York placed second in the tournament overall.
After placing last in the 2010 tournament, the Hellions are proud to have earned a space at the top this year. So far in 2011, the Hellions have a record of 8 wins and 4 losses to various teams in the eastern United States and Canada. They attribute their success this year to quality recruiting and training efforts, the hard work of their coaching staff, and the dedication of their players.
The Hellions are winding down their 2011 season, with a game against Maine Roller Derby on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Rollarama Skating Center in Schenectady, NY at 7:00pm. Check the website for details on the final bouts of the season.
Individuals interested in joining the Hellions and playing roller derby can attend an informational recruitment night on Sunday, October 9 at Rollarama Skating Center at 7:00pm.
The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) is proud to announce today that the Hellions of Troy have been accepted as an “Apprentice” affiliate of the WFTDA, the governing body for women’s amateur flat track roller derby.
This is an exciting, cumulative event for the Hellions, who have been working towards inclusion in the Association since their inception in 2008. Says Hellions League Manager Marcie Pry, aka Short Temper, “This was our goal from the beginning. After three years of working on our business organization, skating skills, and understanding of the sport, we are taking our League to the next level. After a successful 2011 Season with 10 wins, only two losses, and a third place finish at the NYS Roller Derby Tournament, we can only imagine the kinds of success our participation in the WFTDA Apprentice Program will bring. We thought 2011 was our year, but the best is yet to come.”
As an Apprentice affiliate of the WFTDA, the Hellions of Troy join the ranks of more than 100 all-female, skater-owned-and-operated leagues nationwide that have united to lead the growing sport of women’s flat track roller derby.
WFTDA apprentice leagues are matched with veteran member leagues who guide them in the processes and requirements necessary to become a full member of the Association. Additionally, the mentor offers advice and information related to the management and development of the apprentice league. WFTDA Apprentice leagues are considered “pre-members” of the WFTDA and have access to many of the resources and benefits of full WFTDA membership.
About the WFTDA
The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association is the governing body for women’s flat-track roller derby, and a membership organization for the leagues to collaborate and network. The organization created and maintained the first standardized ruleset for the flat-track game, now in its fourth edition. The WFTDA also serves as the sanctioning body for games, hosts tournaments, sets safety standards and provides insurance to athletes and leagues. There are currently 124 WFTDA member leagues and 76 apprentice leagues in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia.
Here’s your first look at our 2012 Season! Dates will be added to our “schedule” page shortly.
*Mid-season update: revision to the July 21 home bout: The Hellions will be taking on the Long Island Roller Rebels instead of NHRD’s Skate Free or Die. All other details unchanged.
The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) is proud to announce today that the Hellions of Troy Roller Derby (HoTRD) League of Troy, NY, has been accepted as a member of the WFTDA, the international governing body for the sport of women’s flat track roller derby and a member organization for leagues to collaborate and network. This is an exciting, cumulative event for the Hellions, who have been working towards inclusion in the Association since their inception in 2008.
As a new member of the WFTDA, HoTRD joins the ranks of 173 all-female, skater owned and operated leagues worldwide that have united to lead the sport of women’s flat track roller derby. After successfully completing the WFTDA Apprentice Program, they can now enjoy the benefits of full WFTDA membership, which include a vote on WFTDA policies and rules, and eligibility for ranking and tournaments. The Hellions of Troy will begin their WFTDA membership a Class C member in the East region. They are the ninth league in New York State to be accepted as a full member of WFTDA, joining cities such as Buffalo, Ithaca, Rome, and New York City.
The Hellions of Troy wrapped up their 2012 season in November with a home win against Assault City Roller Derby, of Syracuse, NY. Throughout the month of December, HoTRD is actively recruiting skaters, referees, and volunteers in preparation for their 2013 season. Recruitment information can be found on their website or by contacting hellionsrecruitment@gmail.com. HoTRD will kickoff the 2013 season with their first official sanctioned WFTDA bout against Green Mountain Derby Dames (Essex Junction, Vermont) on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Rollarama Skating Center, 2710 Hamburg St, Rotterdam, NY.
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About the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association
Founded in 2004, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association is the international governing body for the sport of women’s roller derby and a membership organization for leagues to collaborate and network. The WFTDA sets standards for rules, seasons and safety, and determines guidelines for the national and international athletic competitions of member leagues. There are currently 173 WFTDA member leagues and 95 leagues in the WFTDA Apprentice program globally. The WFTDA a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization is governed by a five-member, volunteer Board of Directors.
Check out this video created by the Schenectady Gazette during one of our February practices!
http://www.dailygazette.com/videos/2013/feb/22/1339/
If you’re a subscriber to their website, you can also read their article about our 2013 season:
http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2013/feb/24/0224_hellions_wv/
Screenshots from DailyGazette.com video
The Herculadies are VERY Excited for their First Bout this Season against the Lumber Jills!!
Doors are at 7pm with the first whistle at 8pm
As always there will be fun and games for the whole family during half time.
**TICKETS**
Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.
Advanced tickets can be bought from your favorite roller girl or at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/334828
Tickets for kids under 12 are $3.
Tickets are also available from our venue, Rollarama during any open skate time or between 10am and 3pm, if you can in advance – 518-355-2140
Open skate schedule: http://rollarama.com/schedule.html
**AFTER PARTY**
Join us after the bout for a drink and a recap at Clinton’s Ditch in Schenectady!
Check out the facebook group for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/221100018017950/
FREE ADMISSION. Donations accepted at the door. Join the Hellions and Capital District Men’s Roller Derby, plus several guest skaters, in our annual charity event. This year’s event will benefit a pair of reproductive cancer charities.
One of our most highly anticipated events, this is the only roller derby bout where the audience has the opportunity to control the action on track through donations:
+ send a player to the penalty box;
+ buy your team points;
+ choose a jammer;
+ request a reverse direction jam
+ and more!
The Hellions will be holding a “Dough Rai$er” at the Uno’s at the Crossgate’s Mall location 7/24/12. All you have to do is print out the coupon, order take out or eat in, & present the coupon with the bill to the waiter/waitress. Any one can help support the cause, all they need is a Dough Rai$er voucher and an appetite. This is an all day event. Lunch, a mid day snack, or dinner…it all counts. Support your local roller derby! We will also be there for dinner as a group!
This home bout will be a special one! The Hellions are proud to introduce our new B Team: the Herculadies!
Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/249403
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/280070792091010/
For more information, check out what it takes to join us:
http://www.hellionsoftroyrollerderby.com/join-us/
Earlier this year the Hellions spent the day at Dino Petrocelli Studio getting dolled up by Stiletto Salon.
Check out all our new head shots – including brand new bios by some of our newest skaters!
For each bout, the Hellions donate a portion of their proceeds to charity. The September 24 bout against Maine Roller Derby will benefit the recent flood victims in Schoarie County.
The Hellions are also hoping that their fans will lend a hand to those affected by Hurricane Irene by bringing and donating the following items:
Fans bringing items to donate will receive $2 off door ticket price.
***OUR NEXT RECRUITMENT EVENT IS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9th, 2011. THIS WILL BE AN INFORMATIONAL SESSION- NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY.
All potential skaters will be expected to have basic skating skills before trying out. It is essential that you begin practicing your skating at local roller rinks before attending our recruitment events. Feel free to email us at hellionsrecruitment@gmail.com for tips on skating, or to schedule a time to visit a practice!
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO JOIN?
Women over the age of 18 can join the Hellions of Troy as skaters for our teams. We welcome both men and women skaters and non-skaters to be players (women only), referees, coaches, and volunteers. Anyone is welcome to come and observe our practices before attending our recruitment events. All potential recruits must have basic skating skills before they can begin their initial roller derby training. “Basic skating skills” means that you can:
Some of the other things we look for in potential skaters include:
All of these skills will be explained and demonstrated at the recruitment events. Potential skaters are then free to practice on their own at local roller rinks during the week after the recruitment event (Guptill’s www.guptillsarena.com and Rollarama www.rollarama.com).Tryouts will be held one week after the recruitment event. During tryouts, you will be evaluated by our coaching staff to make sure you can perform these skills. We are not expecting you to be perfect- we just want to make sure you will be safe on the track and that you are prepared to play an aggressive sport. We will teach you everything about playing derby, as long as you are willing to give it your all and learn!
Once you join, you will be part of a “Fresh Meat” class comprised of all the new skaters who participated in the same recruitment event. After you pay your first monthly dues, you will receive your “Fresh Meat” name and begin your 3-month vesting period. During this time, you will receive training from out coaching staff, learn the rules of roller derby, and see how the league is run. After the 3-month period, you will submit your “derby name” and become eligible to be placed on a bout roster, as long as you pass the list of WFTDA minimum skills (which will be provided by our coaches).
WHAT KIND OF EQUIPMENT IS NEEDED?
Every skater is required to wear a helmet, wrist guards, elbow pads, kneepads, mouth guard, and quad roller skates. Everything but the skates can be found at sports equipment stores, such as Dick’s Sporting Goods or Sports Authority. Before purchasing any gear, it is highly recommended that you discuss your options with experienced skaters! They can help you choose between different brands and styles, and tell you the best places to get skates and other equipment. There are also numerous online stores you can check out including Wicked Skatewear (http://wickedskatewear.com/) and Bruised Boutique (www.bruisedboutique.com).
WHAT IF I HAVEN’T SKATED SINCE SECOND GRADE? DO I NEED A BACKGROUND IN SKATING TO BE A ROLLERGIRL?
While some skaters on our team do have years of experience, most of us had not skated for decades (if at all) until we joined roller derby. Even those who have skating experience still need to learn how to skate “derby style”. We teach you everything about derby, from the basics of falling correctly to advanced skills (like whips!). But, we do ask that you build your skating abilities at the local rinks so that you are comfortable on skates before you join. Many Hellions skate locally at open skates, so look for us there!
HOW MUCH OF MY TIME WILL IT TAKE UP? WHAT ARE THE FINANCIAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH JOINING THE HELLIONS?
Roller derby is a big commitment, in terms of both money and time. In regards to financial cost, there are the initial costs which include your first month’s dues ($40), and USARS fee ($40 annually). Each skater must also purchase the equipment necessary to play derby: skates, pads, helmets, etc (see the last page of this packet for equipment suggestions). There are also continuous costs, which include equipment upgrades/replacements, travel to away bouts, and monthly dues payments ($40).
You will also invest a substantial amount of time in the league. You will be expected to attend practices on a regular basis (2-3 times a week), because your fellow skaters will depend on you to learn to play the game and work towards