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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Taking it to the streets in Columbia, SC for Playoffs!
Friday, 02 September 2016
by Rosie Derivator
As August comes to a close and September rolls into town, we here in Atlanta are brimming with excitement. After a phenomenal last few home games and plenty of intense action on the road, the Dirty South Derby Girls are polishing their training in anticipation of playoff weekend. Extra practices, guest jammers and new levels
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Bout Recap- August 20, 2016
Thursday, 25 August 2016
by Rosie Derivator
If you’re anything like the rest of us, you’re pretty bummed that the last home game of the season just passed us. Hopefully, though, unlike me, you were there and got to witness the epic battles for the bragging rights of the Grudge Match and the trophy of the Championship match. However, if you weren’t, Slams McKenzie
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Sponsor Highlight- Spoiled Rotten Pet Sitting Service
Thursday, 11 August 2016
by Rosie Derivator
While it’s not a requirement to love pets to be an Atlanta Rollergirl, it’s an overarching theme amongst most of our members. With busy schedules of work and tournaments, making sure our furbabies are well taken care of becomes an important part of the sport. This week, we’re talking with super fan, photographer and sponsor Jen
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Southeast Showdown with the Jukes!
Wednesday, 03 August 2016
by Git Off My Lawn
You’ve been stunned by the talent of our DSDG All Stars and you’ve heard the buzz about our B’s. Now see the Jukes of Hazzard in action when faced off against some of the best teams in the southeast! This weekend the Jukes take on the WFTDA Division 3 talent of surrounding states. In this
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Meet the Meat!
Wednesday, 27 July 2016
by Git Off My Lawn
ARG’s family just got a little bigger and we couldn’t be more excited! Our newest faces are tightening up their laces and training to be the future of ARG! In this article you will meet some of our Fresh Meat from our most recent tryout. Keep an eye on them and watch their rise to
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Best of ATL – Vote for Us!
Thursday, 07 July 2016
by Rosie Derivator
It’s that time of year again! Creative Loafing’s Best of ATL voting has begun! We’d like to think that we fall pretty heavily under a few of these categories, but if you’re willing to tell ATL how much you love us, we’re more than happy to give you our ideas for our best fit in
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