Arizona Roller Derby finished out 2008 with a very fun bout.  This bout was their annual holiday charity event which benefits the Arizona Law Enforcement and Fire Emerald Society, a statewide organization that supports first responders and their families.  

OK Derby Lovers..  As some of you know, I feed on derby drama.  Derby drama is what keeps things interesting in the Arizona derby scene.   Most of the derby drama is unpleasurable to talk about but I think in the spirit of the holidays and due to the fact that 2008 was a very rocky year in derby, I feel obligated to talk about the hottest drama taking place right now.  I am of course talking about HOLLY WOULD's ass.

"..ROLLER DERBY IS NOT A SPORT" so declares the Oregonian newspaper in Portland, who when asked by a friend of derby why the recently held WFTDA Northwest Knockdown nationals was not covered in the paper.  This was reported to us through a MySpace bulletin from the Oly Rollers of Olympia, WA.  Please contact the Oregonian at 503-221-8548 or by e-mail sports@news.oregonian.com to clear the air.

Editors note: I do not believe this document was ever released in this form.  It may look a little cryptic, but it is a jam-by-jam account of a roller derby bout.  These types of notes were used by MCRSP for newsgathering purposes.  I am publishing this because (1) it exists and (2) we have no video of this bout. 

AZRD BRAWLARINAS VS. SURLY GURLIES 

NOVEMBER 15 2008 – CASTLE SPORTS CLUB

Well Arizona derby fans, let me tell you, this is a great time to be a fan of roller derby here in Arizona!! There's a lot of good stuff happening and it's only going to get better.  Let's do our periodic slide through the leagues and subjects and let's see where this goes..

This last weekend was a big wow in many ways because of the exciting events that took place on not just Saturday but also took place on Sunday and Monday.  I think you will agree with me that there's something special about roller derby in Arizona.  

On September 13, Arizona Roller Derby (AZRD) opens up their sixth season with a lot of changes.  This season, the league will be bouting at the Castle Sports Club instead of the outdoor Casey At The Bat.  The league has switched to the bout format of doing two 30-minute periods instead of three 20-minute periods.  New logos for the Brawlarinas and the Bruisers were introduced this evening.