What the league had to say:

“I think sometimes they can be overlooked, but their presence at practices and scrimmages alike is so crucial to our development as a team. Without their time and dedication to the league, I don’t think we’d have as good of a grasp on the rules as we do- nor would we be able to scrimmage as much as we do, which helps to make us better competitors. They have a huge role in our growth as well-rounded derby girls and they certainly deserve a big thank you from all of us”

Training Director, ThunderLips, went over why the Dominion Derby Girls need you and what to expect throughout the training process. Other topics were what to wear to Boot Camp and practices, what type of skates and protective gear to purchase, and what to expect from your Dominion Derby Girl

The 2009 Dominion Derby Girls

ThunderLips also stressed coming to watch our practices to see how the Dominion Derby Girls train and to ask any questions about skating and the league. The Dominion Derby Girls practice at Haygood Skating Center at 1036 Ferry Plantation Road in Virginia Beach.
Monday: Team/scrimmage 7pm-9pm
Wednesday: League/Fresh Meat 9pm-11pm
Thursday: League/Fresh Meat 9pm-11pm
Saturday: Team/scrimmage 9am-12pm (except for Saturday 2/27)

If you’re interested in joining the Dominion Derby Girls and missed the Pre-Boot Camp Meeting, here’s the info on the March 7th Boot Camp:

When: Sunday, March 7th, 2010 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: Haygood Skating Center, 1036 Ferry Plantation Road, Virginia Beach
What to bring: $30 Boot Camp registration fee ($25 if paid in advance online), copy of your ID, copy of your health insurance card, helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, mouthguard and of course, skates.
Why: Our Boot Camp is an intense, three-hour session designed to train you in the basics of skating and the game of Roller Derby. Open to skaters and referees.

More information at the DDG Boot Camp website or by emailing freshmeat@dominionderbygirls.net or training@dominionderbygirls.net

Also, check out the Dominion Derby Girls FAQ!

Twas a cold night in November back in two thousand and eight
when we sat around a table at Bravo’s looking at each other thinking ….“oh great!”
One glance at the tally, it seemed as though we would fall
For we had just enough skaters to train some new and wondered if we would bout at all!
Who could have known the hard work we had lying ahead of us all
Or the gifts we would find along the way some LARGE and some small

First was a group of fresh meat that we knew we had to get passed
There was Smax, and Cheese, Ate and Pants and of course Texas
It didn’t stop there; the next batch brought us Pippy and Freaky and XPresso
Was that it? ..you ask .. to which I say “Oh no, no!”
Booty, Miss Bea, and Pixie came from leagues around the globe
They came to Dominion looking for a new place to call home.

We kicked off our season with a rematch against DC
Ready or not, we gave it a try ,and it was an ass whooping indeed.
We didn’t stop there, it was on to Atlanta next
And, we saw something there that no one ever had…
It was a sport court track with a built in launch pad!
Though we lost that bout too, we really had fun
Drinking some Red, riding elephants, and a dance off that I think Duchess won!

The trend continued through our trip to ECE
The defeats, huge point spreads, and oh the sore knees.
It was there  we turned a corner, and acquired a new male.
He could not hold it in any longer and had to let it wail.
“Look back!” “Pair up!” and “For Gods sake GO HOME!”,
“Get in and out, hit hard, stand up, be KNOWN!”
So Big Daddy joined us next and became our team coach
We trained like crazy, rebuilt a team..

and together we found hope.

A near loss against Duchland, down by just four
Left us hungry and ready for just one bout more
Another teaser for our team, a near win again the Bootleggers
It ended in a loss, but led to a pool party kegger

It was after that bout we picked up two bears. 
One, just a wee little cub, and one huge, with lots of hair.
Thank goodness we had them at our trek to Regionals
For our fairy god mothers were prepared for it all.
New bearings and wheels and kind words for us too
It all helped us clean up our hurting “Boo Boos”
As we left Dorton after a weekend of strong play
It was hard to hold our heads up at the end of the day.

Fired up more than ever before
We kept pushing and trying and training for more.
We ended our season with a stellar bout
Twelve took the track that night and we had it out
Knoxville didn’t know it but they never had a chance
We, the All Stars had taken our stance.
It was victory for us, no other option would do!
So we were smart, struck hard and found our way home too!
Victory for a change
When we won that bout by 80 and the hard work was not in vain.

 
That’s the story of our team this year
I know it’s in a nutshell
It wasn’t all on the track that helped the DDG prevail
Our referees cannot be over looked
Nor, volunteers, announcers or teams that we booked
Our sponsors and fans, we do it for you
We couldn’t have gotten through this year if it wasn’t for all of you too

We lost some friends along the way
Due to ever changing lives…

Ho(fosho) went off to become a lawyer one day
The Navy took Ate down south
OSB is a student now – oh how we miss her mouth.
Tex is gone to Florida we miss her face already
Texas won the tug o war for Cheese; but to lose her, we just weren’t ready
Their being gone from us has left a small hole
For they became our sisters now when we will see them again, we don’t know.

But our family is still growing; we have new kids in the ranks
We’re smarter and stronger and we want to offer our thanks

To all who helped turn the league around.
The endless hours on the track,
Events like Jasonstock and car washes that broke our poor backs
It wasn’t all for not, we’re ready once again
To start a new season, with two teams this time
And do it all over in the year two thousand and ten.

Thanks to all our fans, our sponsors, our families, our staff, and the wonderful athletes that make this league what it is.

Happy Holidays to all!

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The Dominion Derby Girls Boot camp will help you learn the basics and be placed in the appropriate group to ensure proper training for your fresh meat period. Come out, skate, and learn roller derby with the best from Hampton Roads!

Please contact our coaches at training@dominionderbygirls.net for more information.

August 2, 2009
9am-1pm (Time subject to change)
Haygood Skating Center
Cost:$25.00 in advance and $30.00 day of Boot Camp. *This fee covers your first months league dues.

Bootcamp:
1st hour
Basic skating
Beginner drills
Derby form
Speed assessment

2nd hour
Review
1 on 1 work or solo practice time

Break – lunch/discussion

3rd hour
Leaning
Weaving
Whips/pushes
Jumping/hopping
Hitting Demo
Time to practice solo or with coach

4th hour
Final assessment
Q&A

You will need skates, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, a mouth guard, and a helmet. Some gear may be available to borrow, but you’ll need to contact training@dominionderbygirls.net for specifics.

Also, join us at Guadalajara Town Center for our recruitment meet & greet fund raiser on Sunday, July 26th from 6-10pm. Skaters, referees, coaches and widows alike will be there to answer your questions, and ten percent of your bill will be donated back to the league. So come on out, say hi, grab a bite to eat (and a drink!) and help raise money for a worthy cause!

We can’t wait to see you there!!!

With the 2009 tournament season fast approaching us, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) merchandise committee is looking for a new t-shirt design to hit the merch booth!

Details as follows:
- Doesn’t necessarily have to have WFTDA written in the design
- The WFTDA logo will be placed in the upper middle of the back with Est.2004 underneath
- No more than 2 color
- All submissions should be turned in by July 17th.
- WFTDA member leagues will select the winner
- Send all submissions to: tonya.vojtkofsky@yahoo.com
- Format: tif, jpg,

The winner will receive clothing items with the logo on it, credit on the WFTDA website and the undying love of millions of derby girls world wide.

Visit www.wftda.com for more information on the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the hot mamas out there!