Dundee Roller Girls Want You!

It’s that time again. Yes that’s right ladies and gents, Dundee Roller Girls are opening their doors to everyone over the age of 18 to come and try out roller derby. Why not come and check out the fastest growing sport in Scotland? DRG will be hosting 3 open fresh meat nights, which is open to both men and women of all abilities and ages (over 18 only!). Full kit needed will be provided, all you need to do is turn up! The three nights of Fresh Meat kicks off on 26th September, second session 3rd October, ending on 10th October. Session starts at 7pm until 9pm at the DISC, Mains Loan, Dundee. We hope to see all your smiling faces there!

Roller Derby World Cup 2011-Photography Round Up

Just in case you haven’t quite had your fill of World Cup pictures,here is a round up of some of the best.

Kicking off with the official Team Scotland photographer,Dave McAleavy
As you might expect,lots of shots of Team Scotland in action and all of the superb quality that marks all Dave’s work.

Sean Murphy is head photographer for the Renegade Derby Dames,Alliston,Ontario and has an impressive array of galleries,covering not only the World Cup,but also a range of bouts that feature some of the top names in American and Canadian Roller Derby.It’s a superb site and he has a great beard!

Jason Ruffell has some excellent World Cup work on show,including some of Team Scotland and Team England.Plus an archive of top English bouts that goes back to 2009.

Greg Russell has some amazing work,split into days rather than bouts.

Colorado based Wicked Shamrock Photography has a lot of quality work covering Team Ireland,click,’Roller Derby’ then ‘Special Events’

Team Finland photographer Marko Niemelä has an excellent gallery on his national team.

Please note:All images on these sites are the property of their respective photographers,permission must be obtained before reproducing these images.

Glasgow Roller Girls-Halloween Double Header Bout Reports

Glasgow Roller Girls held their annual Halloween bout recently,this one was a double header with the first bout between GRG’s Maiden Grrders and Malmo Crime City Rollers

Photo by Aoanla

You can read the report of this hard fought bout here as well as pictures and video,all the work of Aoanla.

The second bout of the day was between GRG’s Irn Bruisers and the Rainy City Roller Girls.

Photo by Aoanla
Once again you can read the bout report and view pictures and video by Aoanla

All bout reports,photographs and video are the work of Aoanla,from his blog,Ante Ortus A Novus Lumen Ars.

Bout Report-Team Scotland Vs The Best Of The Rest 10/9/11

Team Scotland played The Best Of The Rest,or “Team Steve” as they were dubbed on the day, at The Arc in Glasgow as part of their fundraising efforts to get the team to the first ever Roller Derby World Cup.
You can read an excellent review ,peruse the pictures or watch the video footage and marvel at the sheer volume of the fans.

Many thanks to Aoanla for the work he puts in doing these reviews,the featured pic is also by him,from his blog Ante Ortus A Novus Ars

Bout Report-Auld Reekie Roller Girls Vs Stuttgart Valley Roller Girlz-20/08/11

Have a look at this review courtesy of Aoanla at his blog Ante Ortus A Novus Lumen Ars
A blow by blow account of the bout with some great pics and some video here.

Featured Pic by Aoanla