The Tampa Bay Derby Darlins From Phone Calls to Front Runners
The Tampa Bay Derby Darlins wereformed thanks to the vision of
onewoman: Angela Kroslak (known in the derby community as "Dee
Bauchery"). Dee imagined Tampa Bay being home to an astounding roller
derby league and in August of 2005, she set out to make that happen.
After countless hours of phone calls, internet research, and visits to
local roller skating rinks, Dee was able to find a place to host
practices and bouts, as well as enough committed girls to begin the
league. Thus, in October of 2005, a relationship began between United
Skates of America and the newly founded Tampa BayDerby Darlins
("TBDD").
After 5 months of intense training and player evaluations, the league
broke into 4 teams: Black Widows, Cigar City Mafia, Switchblade
Sisters, and Vicegrip Vixens. Skaters began to practice with
theirteams and in May of 2006, all fourteams participated in the first
two bouts in TBDD history, appropriately coined "Project Mayhem". The
season was an impressive success and a colossal learning experience
for the valiant original skaters. It culminated with the Black Widows
winning the Double D ("DD") Championship Cup, by way of a completely
undefeated, record season.
However, the first season took a physical toll on some of the girls,
and after evaluating injured skaters, the Darlins merged from four
teams into three, more powerful teams. With the Vixens now dispersed
among the other teams, the competition between them was ruthless, but,
after all wassaid and done, the Cigar City Mafiatriumphed as the
Champions of season two.
With two seasons under their belts,the members of the league had a
decent understanding of what it meant to be great skaters,
leaguemates, teammates, and derby girls. What they hadn't showcased is
what wonderful women they are off the track. In aneffort to help the
area and reach out to those in need, the Tampa Bay Derby Darlins began
performing community involvementactivities, working closely with The
Springs Domestic Violence Center, Lowry Park Zoo, The Ronald McDonald
House, Arthritis Foundation, Florida Blood Services,and many more. It
is important to the league that we be more than great derby players,
but also to bewonderful people and show the diversity that exists
among us.
After significant efforts and lots of hard work, in August of 2007,
the governing body of modern roller derby, Women's Flat Track Derby
Association ("WFTDA"), accepted the Tampa Bay Derby Darlins as
itsnewest league. Since that time, the Darlins have stepped up as
Florida's premier roller derby league, with its all-star team, the
Tampa Tantrums, consistently winning bouts against the best teams in
the state. In order to more formally determine the state's best teams,
TBDD established Florida's championshiptournament, Sunshine Skate, in
February of 2008. The Tampa Tantrums have won the title both years
since its inception, with the third taking place this December (2010).
Roller derby is officially a force to be reckoned with across the
country and, more specifically, righthere in Tampa Bay. TBDD is
working hard to ensure that the passion and intensity of modern roller
derby is spread throughout the city, state, and country.
Calendar: TBDD League Schedule
Title: Tampa Roller Derby | Switchblade Sisters vs. Ft Myers (1st) |
Cigar City Mafia vs. Black Widows (2nd)
When: Apr-07-2012 6:00 - 10:00
Location: USA Skateplex | 5313 E Busch Blvd| Tampa, FL 33617
Description: Double-headers are BACK in 2012!
April 7th Tampa Roller Derby presents The Switchblade Sisters v/s Ft.
Myers Rollergirls (of Ft. Myers, FL) (1) & The Cigar City Mafia v/s
Black Widows (2)
USA Skateplex
Tampa, FL
Doors open at 6
1st whistle blows at 6:30pm | 2nd Bout @ 8pm
Don't get caught standing in the crowd... Bring your own folding
chairs for upclose track side seating.
As always this is a family event.
The nights activities will also include:
halftime games
raffle prizes
face painting
photo booth
a derby art show
skaters autograph zone
Beer available for 21+ with ID.
Tickets are available at the door for$15.
Purchase tickets in advance from your favorite derby girl or from a
ticket outlets for $10.
Student, military, group, and derby discounts available, email
info@tampabayderbydarlins.com.
Participating outlets:
Cafe Hey (1540 N. Franklin Ave.)
(813)221-5150
Dog's Bollocks (1704 E. 7th Ave, Ybor)
(813)247-4488
Yeoman's Roadhouse Pub (236 E. Davis Blvd)
(813)251-2748
Mojo's Books & Music (2540 E. Fowler Ave)
(813)971-9717
The derby shenanigans continue atThe Dog's Bollocks to meet up
withyour favorite derby girls for our afterparty celebration.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143156095741323&num_event_invites=0#!/pages/The-Dogs-Bollocks/117728618286151
Visit our website at www.TampaRollerDerby.com more info.
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