Minnesota RollerGirls :: Derby Dish, Issue 8

DERBY DISH

June 17, 2005

A NEW SEASON, A NEW HOME

With the closing of our inaugural season comes an exciting announcement. After a great first year of many practices and our first four bouts at Cheap Skate in Coon Rapids, we have a new home at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in downtown St. Paul. This is an incredible opportunity for the Minnesota RollerGirls, and for all-girl, skater-owned leagues around the country.

We’d like to thank Cheap Skate and their employees for the support they gave us during our formation. And we hope you’ll be as excited as we are and that you’ll come out in full force to support us with our season opener on Friday, September 30th at Roy Wilkins!

THE FIRST ANNUAL “WHEELIES” AWARD SHOW, JUNE 18th
This Saturday, June 18th the Minnesota RollerGirls will be presenting awards for a variety of roles based on votes from within the league and one special award for the fan Crowd Favorite. You’re invited to join us at 11pm. So come on down and spend some time relishing the accomplishments of the first season!

Kieran’s Irish Pub
330 2nd Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
www.kierans.com

ROLLERGIRLS TAKE TO THE TRAIL TO FIGHT MS
A group of RollerGirls and friends will be skating in the MS SUN 75 on the scenic Willard Munger Trail July 16 and 17, 2005! This 75-mile skating event from Hinckley to Duluth raises pledge money for local multiple sclerosis programs and research. Hundreds of people will skate together to raise funds and awareness in the fight against MS. For more information about joining our team or making a pledge for the team, contact trixiewhipsum@mnrollergirls.com. Don’t miss this opportunity to support the Minnesota RollerGirls as they help make a difference, and watch for announcements of upcoming fundraising events!

JUNE MN ROLLERGIRL EVENTS
Just because the season is over it doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities to see your favorite RollerGirls! In fact, in the final weeks of June you’ll have three great chances to get out, enjoy the neighborhoods and people of the Twin Cities, and spend some time with your original Minnesota derby queens.

Friday, June 17th and Saturday, June 18th
Betty’s Bikes and Buns MN1000/Customer Appreciation Weekend
Filthy Divine plays at 8pm on Friday and 3pm on Saturday

Friday, June 24th 6pm - 10pm
Bryant-Lake Bowl Pride Block Party

Thursday, June 30th 9pm doors, 10pm music
Mid-Summer Roller Girl Party, The NOMAD
Stay tuned for the bands

mnrollergirls.com

Photo of Roy Wilkins courtesy St. Paul RiverCentre