2017 DSDG Reveal
Friday, 24 February 2017
by Rosie Derivator
Happy 2017, derby fans! If by some horrible chance you missed our February bouts, let me be the first to tell you that you missed some of the most exciting, crazy bouts that the temple has seen in a while! Not only did our Jukes take an amazing win against Muscogee, but our newly chartered
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Bout Preview- Feb 18, 2017
Friday, 17 February 2017
by Rosie Derivator
Did you flub Valentine’s Day last year? Well, here is your chance for redemption! Join us for Jukes vs Muscogee Roller Girls and Roses vs Violets knock-out fun! Bout 1: Jukes of Hazzard vs Muscogee Rollergirls @5PM Yeehaw, everyone! The Jukes of Hazzard are back for another track-stomping season! You’ll get the first glance at
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Bout Recap- Jan 28, 2017
Monday, 13 February 2017
by Rosie Derivator
The 2017 season is finally underway! The Jan 28th double header was an event not to be missed, if crowd size and volume was any indication. With 21 new or returning draftees, vets ready to shine after an all-too-long off season and superfans and jeerleaders dressed to impress, the vibe at the temple was absolutely
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Bout Preview- January 28, 2017
Thursday, 26 January 2017
by Rosie Derivator
Welcome to the 2017 Atlanta Rollergirls season opener! Whether you are a seasoned fan or a first time derby watcher, we are glad you’re here. With 21 new skaters joining the ranks of ARG, this year promises new skills, new matchups, and a lot of excitement on the track. Today, we have Ramblin’ Wrecker here with
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Your 2017 Home Team Draftees!
Thursday, 19 January 2017
by Rosie Derivator
The 2017 Deb Brawl was an absolute blast, guys. There was fantastic music and dancing, amazing art for auction and the bartenders kept our glasses full all night. After far too long of keeping our new draftees’ home teams a secret, we finally got to sash them in and now we can share them with you!
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Meet our 2017 Draftees!
Tuesday, 10 January 2017
by Rosie Derivator
Hello ARG fans! Welcome to the 2017 season! We’ve been holding in some incredible secrets over the holidays and are finally ready to share them with you! You might have seen some snippets on social media, but we picked up some fantastic Fresh Meat graduates and transfers, and a couple of our favorite faces have returned!
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Roller Con 2017
Thursday, 15 December 2016
by Rosie Derivator
ARG is starting our period of time during the holidays that we call “The Blackout,” where all practices are cancelled so that skaters can have a few-week break from schedules and skating to get some rest and spend some quality time with their families. Many of us are pretty conflicted about this period, because we miss
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Sting of the Hill- Bs Champs 2016
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
by Rosie Derivator
Thanksgiving is just behind us and as we get some much needed time with friends and family over the holidays, we have plenty of time to reflect on the things we’re grateful for. It’s pretty easy for most of us to top the list with Roller Derby. Whether skater, official, superfan or widow, we hope
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Derby Demogorgons
Friday, 28 October 2016
by Rosie Derivator
Imagine if you will, a group of us sitting around a table in the basement. We lean forward in caffeine fueled excitement as information is given to us, looking to one another in disbelief and nervous excitement. When we’re practically on the edge of our seats, palms sweating and shivering in delicious anticipation, LORD Blackie slams
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Skaters, transform and roll out (to DragonCon 2016)
Thursday, 06 October 2016
by Rosie Derivator
The blog has been on a bit of hiatus these past few weeks, as Atlanta Champs and WFTDA playoffs came and went. We’ve been scouring for things to talk about through the offseason, and most of our skaters have been pretty quiet in the recent weeks, so the pickings have been slim. For the next
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