But if that isn’t enough of a treat, the Flatliners will also be scrimmaging against the Windy City All-Stars on Sunday, October 23^rd!  As a league, BHRG welcomes such opportunities because we are constantly striving to better ourselves, both physically and strategically, facing up against a nationally-ranked team such as WCR.  (Not to mention the fact that a number of our Bleeding Heartlanders are friends with the WCR ladies personally.)  So while we’ve got our competitive attitudes while bouting, there’s nothing but love and respect for our fellow skaters off the track!!

BHRG is excited for our upcoming Chicago trip, and we hope you are, too!  If you’re in the area, we hope to see you there – otherwise, cheer loud enough so that we can hear you all the way from Bloomington!

Bout info here: http://www.windycityrollers.com/about-the-league/event_calendar/

Many of our skaters have been recruited through our previous skills camps and that means it can start your derby career, too!  But first, we want to get a couple of common roller derby skills camp myths out of the way:

Skills Camp Myth Public Enemy #1: 

 “I can’t skate / haven’t skated in years, therefore I shouldn’t tryout because I need to know how to skate.”

The Reality:  

Wrong.  Nada.  Bass-ackwards.  All you really need is the following: to know how to fall.  (Take a moment and practice if you need to.)  Got it?  Excellent.

Skills Camp Myth #2:

“I’ve never played sports / been much of an athlete.  I’m not in the right kind of shape to do derby.”

The Reality: 

<See response to first myth> One thing we can’t stress enough – EVERY size and shape is valuable on that derby track and you learn to play to your own strengths and abilities!  That’s just one element of what makes roller derby amazing.  Never been an athlete?  Never to late to start.  And we’ll help you.

 What we bring: 

Extra derby pads and helmets for you to use. Basic skating / proper falling lessons. Loads of encouragement.

 What you bring:

Comfy clothes. A dollar for skate rental. A little bravery.

You’ve got nothing to lose (except a buck) and an incredible amount to gain!  We hope to see you there so save the date and take a chance:

Monday, September 19th

6:30-8:00pm at Western Skateland

930 W. 17th Street

I Am a Rollergirl – BHRG Skills Camp 2011

After over four years of hard work and ceaseless creativity, our dear friend Baldy is moving on to bigger (but definitely not as awesome) things.  This leaves the Bleeding Heartland Roller Girls in a RUSH to fill his shoes and showcase some new Bloomington talent!

Design the BHRG bout poster for our March 5^th game against the Burning River Roller Girls and show us what you’ve got!  Our favorite entry will be proudly plastered all over Monroe County and we’ll work to bring you on board as our official graphic designer for 2011.

And what’s in it for you?  We can’t offer money, but we can offer fame.  This is a great opportunity to showcase your talent and to build your portfolio in a unique and exciting world.  The BHRG Designer will get free admission +1 to all home bouts, plus access to other league events.

RULES

1.  No more than three poster submissions per entrant.

2.  Please include a little bit about yourself, your work style, and why you want to work with BHRG

3.  The poster must include the following elements:

• The words “roller derby”
• Logos for the 2011 season sponsors (found on our sponsors page of this website)
• Date of Bout – March 5
• Location of Bout – Twin Lakes Recreation Center
• Time of Bout:  doors – 5:00, 1st game – 6:00, 2nd game – 7:45
• Size: 11” x 17” or 12”x18” .pdf in CMYK
• Design must comply with copyright and trademark laws

4.  What we’re looking for in a designer:

• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Original thought plus willingness to try new ideas
• Ability to work well with others and receive creative feedback
• Strong sense of responsibility and dependability
• Willingness to commit to the position for at least 8 months and create no fewer than 10 original pieces

5.  All submissions due to media@bleedingheartlandrollergirls.com by JANUARY 14, 2011.

Contact us with any information requests or questions–we’re happy to help point you in the right direction.  Best of luck, and we can’t wait to see our new look!

Come try beers from across the region, gorge on Upland eats, rock out to live bands, and enjoy a beautiful summer day outdoors! The taps open at 5pm and don’t stop ’til 11!

Remember that ridiculous costume you wore last Halloween and thought you’d never put on again? It’s time has come! To kick the radness level up a notch, Upland is giving a free meal ticket to anyone dressed RAD, and the person dressed most RAD of all will win a $200 gift card to Upland’s Bloomington Tap Room, not to mention vicious bragging rights.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to our 2010 primary charity, Middle Way House.

Tickets are $30 day of or $25 in advance. Available at Upland’s Bloomington Tap Room, Indy Tasting Room, and online at www.buskirkchumley.org.

Check out the Facebook Event for more information!

Indiana University has released a new “Admissions Video” – can you spot the rollergirls in this video?

AND! now have a call number in the Library of Congress, at Indiana University at least.

GV859.6 .B54 2010

Let’s break it down!

Who is Roller Derby?

Help your favorite league and the development of women’s flat track roller derby at the same time!

Fans of modern roller derby are asked to participate in our first comprehensive online demographic survey of roller derby fans and skaters.

This survey is designed to help the WFTDA and its individual member leagues understand the modern roller derby audience.

The survey collects demographic data, basic consumer habits, and opinions about the state of the sport. It should only take a few minutes to complete.

Participating in this survey will supply valuable information to your favorite local league, as well as to the modern roller derby community as a whole.

Fans and skaters of non-WFTDA leagues are also invited to participate in this survey.

http://wftda.com/fan-demo-survey/Feb-2010

Oh the sillyness!

Watch the 2010 Pride LGBTQ Film Festival Bleeding Heartland Roller Girls Performance!

Date: Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Time: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Hosted by: Amethyst House
Location: Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington
Admission: $5 per person or $15 per family
Description: Come visit the Chocolate Carnival family fun night! There will be carnival games, activities, and contests based on the original hit movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Loads of chocolate delicacies including the chocolate river! Each child will have a chance to win one of the golden tickets, with a special prize.
Contact: 812-336-3570

4th Annual Chocolate Prom

Date:  Friday, February 5th, 2010
Time:  8 p.m. -11 p.m.
Hosted by:  Rhino’s Youth Center
Location:  Rhino’s Youth Center
Admission:  Admission at the door will be $10 per person or $15 for a couple. But advance tickets are only $5! Tickets are available at Rhino’s, the BCT box office, or online.  Buy tickets online.
Description:  Enjoy a variety of free chocolate treats as you dance the night away to sweet music. Including live performances by Community Currency (featuring the Romy brothers), Xenosound (a Rhino’s favorite), and Among the Sky (featuring Cristiaan Amari). So put on your fanciest threads, grab your sweetheart, invite all your friends, and come to prom! (Formal dress is optional.)  Rhino’s Chocolate Prom is a fundraiser for Rhino’s Youth Center. All proceeds will benefit Rhino’s afterschool programs. Presented as part of the Week of Chocolate.
Contact:  812-333-3430

*Disclaimer:  This is a generalized statement and does not intend to suggest that all roller girls love chocolate, but to merely make a catchy title for a few of our upcoming promo events.