Monday, January 4, 2010

From the sidelines to skates

Congratulations to retiring jeerleaders Fifi Fleshwound and Audrey Scorne who will be joining the ranks of the Suburbia Roller Derby (Westchester, NY) skaters as Fresh Meat for the 2010 season. Fifi will still be skating under the name of Fifi, but Ms. Scorne will be skating under a yet-to-be-determined new alias. 

Of course, this means they are now our rivals, but we will always secretly be cheering for them on the inside. Be on the lookout for them ON the track (instead of alongside it!) in a few months after they complete their Meat probationary period. 

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Saying farewell... And hello!

As we bid adieu to 2009, we also sadly bid farewell to the following ladies who will be retiring from the ranks... Thank you for all your hard work over the past year(s!) and for all your amazing talents ladies. You will be missed.

Connie Sewer, Backseat Betties
Cyndi Slaughter, Backseat Betties
Audrey Scorne, Captain of the '09 Bomb Squad
Feara Lynn, Bomb Squad
Lizzie Warden, Captain of the '09 Jailhouse Rockettes
Fifi Fleshwound, Jailhouse Rockettes
Kimmy Danger, Royal Pains

At the same time, we happily welcome the appointments of new squad captains Little Mary Switchblade (Bomb Squad) and Sandra Day O'Bomber (Jailhouse Rockettes)! And, since we recently had our tryouts, we also have a whole slew of amazing new recruits. Once they have their Derby Names all sorted out, we'll announce our official 2010 GGRD Jeerleader rooster!

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Looking forward to 2010

Now that the 2009 season is over and we're in our "off season" time, we'll be posting a little less here at the blog. But things are already rolling for the 2010 season. The GGRD team has a whole new crop of fresh meat ready to start training! And, after next Monday's tryouts, we'll also have a whole new slew of jeerleaders to introduce you to. Please stay tuned. Otherwise, we'll be here on and off during the next few months so continue to check back often for announcements, photos, events, news, videos, and more!

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Five Boro Furies Party!

The party, as you can see, was a whole load of fun. All photos by Jean Schwarzwalder, http://www.jeanphotos.com

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2009 Jeer Season Celebration. 
In the front L - R: Feara Lynn, Fifi Fleshwound, Little Mary Switchblade
Behind L-R: Kat Kadillac, Audrey Scorne, Lolita Ford, Lady Copafeel, Sandra Day O'Bomber
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2009 Brooklyn Bomb Squad (minus Shank the Skank): Audrey Scorne, Feara Lynn, Little Mary Switchblade
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2009 Royal Pains: Lolita Ford and Lady Copafeel

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Jailhouse Rockettes Fifi Fleshwound and Sandra Day O'Bomber with Backseat Bettie Kat Kadillac in the middle
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Jeerleader tryouts for the 2010 season are next week!!!

Do you love to dance? Do you love to cheer and have a load of fun? Do you love roller derby and want to be more involved in GGRD action? Then we're looking for you! Keep reading...

We are are on the hunt for ladies (and gents!) of all shapes and sizes, age 21 or older, who have some form of coordination, love to dance, and who are passionate about roller derby. Previous cheer and dance experience is preferred, but certainly not required. Duties as a Jeerleader will generally include performing at 4-6 bouts a season, purchasing your own uniform and equipment, participating in our fundraising events, and being involved with your individual squad by helping to make signs and other projects to help motivate the crowd and your team. We also try to travel to GGRD away games when possible. Being a Jeerleader is a fun way to show your love for the Gotham Girls Roller Derby!

Tryouts for 2010 GGRD Jeerleaders will be held on Monday, December 14. See below for information. If you have further questions, check out the FAQ page on the jeerleader website (
http://www.ggrdjeerleaders.com) or email head jeerleader, Lolita Ford (contact information also available on the jeerleader website). Lolita will be happy to sign you up for tryouts and to answer any other questions you might have about being a jeerleader. Please join us!

Tryouts will be held on one day only. Monday, December 14th 2009.

440 Studios (Studio 3A) 
440 Lafayette Street 
New York, New York 10003

Tryouts will begin promptly at 7:00 PM and will end by no later then 9:00PM

Recruits will be taught part of a simple jeerleader dance routine in a group setting which they will then perform together as a group in front the Jeerleader squad captains and co-captains. There will be no singling people out and no cartwheels, flips, stunts, or other crazy stuff....just dancing. We suggest wearing comfortable attire and bringing a bottle of water.

There will be a small fee ($5-10) to cover the cost of the studio. Exact cost will depend on the number of participants trying out. We hope to see you there! Sign up now!

Friday, December 4, 2009

Latest DNN Rankings...

We're #2! 

Not too shabby GGRD. A really super season all around (which, don't forget to come and celebrate it this Sunday)!

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

The Five Borough Furies, 2009 edition ... This Sunday!

Come party down with the GGRD and celebrate a most excellent 2009 season!

FIVE BOROUGH FURIES 2009 DECEMBER 6, 2009 7:00PM - 1:00AM THE CANAL ROOM 285 WEST BROADWAY @ CANAL NEW YORK, NY 10013 (212) 941-8100
Tickets $10 advance, $15 at the door (ggrdtix.com for advance tix and save some moolah!)
***Get there early!!*** Drink free beer from 7-8! Awards start at 8pm SHARP! Event also includes food and a fun photo booth run by Suzy Hotrod!