The race for the first ever RVRG Home Team Championship begins!
Posted on April 7, 2014
By Wreck Therapy
The Home Season is at last upon us! First up on April 12, the Slaughter Daughters will take on the Prime Sinisters. I asked some of the ladies about their expectations, what they are most looking forward to this season and how they are preparing individually and as a team.
“I expect some very close games with minimal point differentials. I also expect to see a lot of home team pride and community within each team. To prepare, the Prime Sinisters are really working on our team dynamic; getting used to being with each other on the track. I think learning how to play and work with our individual skill sets is a top priority for us.” –CarnEDGE, Prime Sinisters, Jammer/Blocker
“I am super excited and super nervous to play my first game in front of a crowd. How am I preparing? Practice, practice, and more practice! Also, some cardio work and strength training.” –Lady Mayhem, Slaughter Daughters, Blocker
“I am most looking forward to working with the awesome RVRG coaching, training & referee crew this season.” –Heiny Valentine, Riot Squad, Blocker
“I’m really looking forward to the home team championships because it marks a big step in RVRG’s evolution. We’ve been developing this league for years and to be at a point where our structure, numbers, coaching staff and referees can support 3 home teams is an amazing accomplishment for us. As a co-captain, I’m hoping we can prepare the team to remain calm, happy and focused on the bench.” –Drunky Brewster, Prime Sinisters, Blocker
“I’m preparing for the season by getting as much track time as possible with my teammates.” –Translatorminator, Prime Sinisters, Blocker
All three of our home teams are also headed for Montreal Roller Derby’s Beast of the East. Like many RVRGers, this will be my first Beast tournament. I’m nervous and excited, but totally confident it will be a positive experience. As the Slaughter Daughters won the tournament last year, we have some pretty big skates to fill. Here are a few other comments about Beast, which takes place in Montreal on April 26 and 27:
“This will be my first time at Beast and from everything I’ve heard, it’s a wicked event. I hope that not only will the Prime Sinisters make a good debut, but that the other two RVRG teams rock it as well!” –InfoMainiac, Prime Sinisters, Blocker
“I am stoked about the Beast of the East. Ever since I started playing Roller Derby I have attended this tournament. I have always wanted to compete at Beast and am grateful for the opportunity to participate with my new home team.” –Heiny Valentine
“This is my sixth Beast and it’s my favourite tournament all year round. Because the games are only 20 minutes, fitness and aggression on the track are a huge factor. From the first jam the team has to be focused and well warmed up. In fact, they’ll need to be PRIMED.” –Drunky Brewster
Roller Derby Game: Saturday, April 12th / Jean Marc Lalonde Arena, Rockland
Posted on March 27, 2014
It’s time to start the race for the 2014 Home Team Championship. Our next Double Header has two home Teams battling as well as our all-star B-team the Sirens. These teams will be taking the track on Saturday, April 12th at Jean-Marc Lalonde Arena (1523 DuParc Ave. Rockland, ON).
Game one features a completely new roster of RVRG Slaughter Daughters as they take on the newly formed RVRG Prime Sinisters!
In Game two, all-star B-team, our RVRG Sirens face Queen City’s Devil Dollies of Buffalo, New York.
Doors open at 5:00pm / First game begins at 5:30pm Don’t forget your ID for the Clocktower beer garden.
Tickets: $10 (Kids 10 and under free. Limit 2 per adult, please)
$10 Tickets online: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/612435,
at the door, or in advance at the following awesome sponsor locations:
Rockland Sports: 3-2865 Laurier St.(Rockland, ON) Neon Skates Ottawa: 285 St. Patrick St. (Byward Market) The Mayfair Theatre: 1074 Bank Street (Ottawa South) and the Comic Book Shoppe’s 2 great locations: 228 Bank St. (Downtown) & 1400 Clyde Ave (Nepean)
A Chat with the Coaches
Posted on March 12, 2014
By RVRG’s very own, Wreck Therapy
I don’t know about you, but I am super excited about this coming season! To get the inside scoop, I asked our home team coaches about the draft process, their strategies, and their thoughts about the upcoming season.
First up, I spoke with the Slaughter Daughters’ Coach Nate:
Q: What did you look for in players as you were choosing teams?
Coach Nate: First of all, what a privilege to get to coach the Slaughter Daughters. It has been amazing to watch the growth of this team over the past five years. It’s incredible to now be a part of the future of this team. During the home team draft, I chose players who are about to “break out” as fantastic derby players, players who at practice demonstrated to me two very important attributes: determination and athleticism.
Q: What do you expect from the players this year?
Coach Nate: I am hoping the Daughters of 2014 will be focused, humble, and respectful of all players. I hope they can be cool, calculating derby machines that won’t let up until they win the championship.
Q: Can you tell me your strategy for this season?
Coach Nate: Strategy, huh? Well, I hope my knowledge of the rules and experience as a ref can be transferred to my players. I want to teach them how to play to the very limit of the rules, how to adapt quickly, move faster, and play smarter
Q: Anything you’d like to say to the other home teams?
Coach Nate: To the other teams, I say good luck! We all have a mighty challenge ahead!
Q: Anything to say to the fans?
Coach Nate: COME WATCH THIS and bring ALL your friends – this really is the best sport in the world!
Next, I spoke with the Riot Squad’s coach, Massacre:
Q: What did you look for in players as you were choosing teams?
Massacre: When I first heard of RVRG’s plans to dissolve Riot Squad and Slaughter Daughters and introduce a third home team I was very excited. This is good for roller derby in Ottawa as it brings a storyline for the fans to follow as well as a level of uncertainty that anything can and will happen this year as we head towards the league championships. I wanted a team built of skaters who were driven to succeed. I was also seeking a balance of size, smarts and skill. I believe whole-heartedly that I accomplished this.
Q: What do you expect from the players this year?
Massacre: What I expect from my players this year are the exact things I expect of myself; nothing more, nothing less. I expect a strong dedication to succeed and a concentrated work ethic. Above all else, I would like my team to be able to trust one another and to trust in the system I will be putting into place. If we practice how we play and are all pulling on the same end of the rope, winning will take care of itself.
Q: Can you tell me your strategy for this season?
Massacre: We will be concentrating on a position-first mentality this year; “If we are in position the game is forced to go through us to continue.”
Q: Anything you’d like to say to the other home teams?
Massacre: This is going to be an exciting year! I know that the coaches of the Slaughter Daughters and the Prime Sinisters will have their teams coming prepared for every bout as I will with Riot Squad.
Q: Anything to say to the fans?
Massacre: Prepare yourselves for the most competitive season in RVRG’s history. It’s going to be a RIOT!
Lastly, I spoke with the Hymen Cahoots, the coach of the new Prime Sinisters:
Q: What did you look for in players as you were choosing teams?
Hymen Cahoots: I am unbelievably excited to be able to work with Ottawa’s newest team, the Prime Sinisters. There were a few things I kept in mind with team selection. I wanted to choose solid, consistent skaters. I wanted veterans who work well showing the newer skaters the finesse of what we do. In the newer girls, I wanted the right attitude because I see great potential. Of course I was also looking for a mix of stellar jammers and solid blockers who can get the job done. I thought about individuals as well as lines and the team as a whole.
Q: What do you expect from the players this year?
Hymen Cahoots: From the team, I expect great attendance, a stellar attitude and TEAMWORK. I want to take the team’s goals and help to coach them to meet and exceed all expectations.
Q: Can you tell me your strategy for this season?
Hymen Cahoots: I cannot reveal my strategies, but I will say we will skate our hearts out to be the #1 home team. Prime Sinisters is full of talent, skill and potential. My goal is to push everyone to meet their full capabilities as individuals and to work together to get the win.
Q: Anything you’d like to say to the other home teams?
Hymen Cahoots: I wish Massacre and Coach Nate the best of luck for the 2014 season.
Q: Anything to say to the fans?
Hymen Cahoots: Thank you for supporting the Rideau Valley Roller Girls. We are very excited to have a new home team, and with your support and cheering, the Prime Sinisters will fight tooth and nail to get the win. So wear your purple and green, and we’ll take care of the mean!
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