February 2012
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We are rolling (literally).
A little overdue for an update, interwebz world, but what an update it is!
Wednesday, February 15th marked our very first practice as a league, and what a fantastic practice it was.
For some of us, it was just a bit of an extended off season, but for others it has been a few months to a full year before slipping those boots on and rolling onto that polished wood floor. There were nerves and...
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We have momentum.
Feeling the momentum ladies, and it feels awesome!
Our first practice is this Wednesday at Skatetime 209 in Accord, NY and we are currently accepting transfer skaters (read: transfer - any person who is currently, or has at some point in their life, skated roller derby, you do not currently (or remotely currently) need to be active in any league). Practices will be held every Monday and...
The Whip: today my heart broke →
andthedayturnedintonight:
my roller derby league, the wonderful central new york roller derby, has saved me in ways that no one will ever understand. they picked me up when i was down, literally and metaphorically, and this league has become my whole life. but today something awful…
Reblogging for fellow NY derby sisters!
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We will practice
It is official! We have found ourselves a home. The Mid-Hudson Misfits Roller Derby League will be practicing and bouting at Skate Time 209 in Accord, NY (http://www.skatetime209.com/Skate_Time_209_-/Home.html)
We are super excited about this opportunity and the new partenership with the rink. And super excited to get practicing. For now, practices will be closed to existing league members,...
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We are extreme →
Roller derby was named number 10 of the top 10 most demanding extreme sports by rebull. I was interviewed by a female rugby player once who actually said she thought roller derby looked tougher. I’m not sure I buy that, but it’s extremely redeeming to know the sport is getting some of the recognition it deserves!
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January 2012
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Roller derby board game? →
What, what?
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We are not afraid. →
A fabulous artible that gives a little bit of confidence for those thinking about derby, but who may be nervous or afraid.
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Inspirational and motivational →
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Our Demographics →
Why do you want to win sponsorship for our league by entering our logo contest? Here’s why! “Businesses would be smart to get the attention of roller derby fans by sponsoring a league. Seventy-nine percent of all fans know the businesses that support their local roller derby league, and nearly 95% hold a favorable opinion of these businesses. Over 72% have patronized businesses that...
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OUR LOGO CONTEST →
Reblog! We’re looking for a logo! Calling all graphic designers, artists and anyone else who wants to give it a go! Grand prize is free sponsorship (both web and print for all league events) and a sweet, custom, team t-shirt! Email all questions and submissions to: logo@midhudsonmisfits.com We’re the Misfits, and we’re loving every minute!
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Our Song
Misfits, we are the Misfits We’re...
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Our Mission
Mid-Hudson Misfits Roller Derby, Inc. was founded in 2012 to provide an open and inclusive environment in which all women in the Mid-Hudson Valley region with the desire to learn and play flat track roller derby are able to do so. As a not-for-profit organization, Mid-Hudson Misfits Roller Derby, Inc. is dedicated to:
the development of its skaters as athletes capable of national and...