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WOODLAND AREA ROLLER DERBY

Elicia Nisbet-Smith Training was a Hit!

6/9/2019

We had a great time hosting Rose City's Wheels of Justice Elicia Nesbit-Smith for an awesome training!!

It was a beautiful day out. Skaters soaked up as much sun and blocking knowledge as we possibly could!

Thanks so much for coming out to host an awesome clinic Elicia, we are grateful to have had you.

Rose City's Wheels of Justice Elicia Nisbet-Smith Training!

5/26/2019

We are proud to be hosting Rose City's Wheels of Justice Elicia Nisbet-Smith for a training day on Saturday June 8th at 8am!! Check out the Facebook Event for more info and head over to Brown Paper Tickets to reserve your spot!

We can't wait to see you there!

WARD Fresh Meat is Back!!

12/19/2018

WARD Fresh Meat is back by popular demand!

Join the WARD ladies for a 6 week new skater program where you'll learn all about roller derby. We'll learn the basics of skating and how to play.

The program starts Sunday January 13th at 11am at Fern's Park in Woodland. The cost is $20 for all six sessions or $5 per session.

Skaters of all skill levels are welcome, from the brand new skater to seasoned pros...if you're interested in roller derby come on out! We can provide loaner gear including skates, elbow, knee, and wrist pads, and helmets. All skaters must purchase their own mouth guard in order to participate.

Please fill out the Sign Up Form with your interest and visit the FB event as more details are released.

WARD Rocks the Woodland Holiday Parade

12/13/2018

We had an awesome time participating in the 54th Annual Woodland Holiday Parade Christmas in Toyland!
It was a fun time for all showing off our roller derby skills and passing out candy to parade goers. Check out these fun photos from the parade.

Tough Derby Girls Take on the Tough Mudder

10/7/2018

Some tough WARDies spent this Saturday at the Sonoma Raceway participating in the 2018 Tough Mudder NorCal. We made it through 20 obstacles over a 10 miles course with the help of our teammates and many other participants. It was a fantastic day full of friends, fun, team work, and lots and lots of mud!!!

Check out our before and after pictures from the day. We may be smiling in the "after" but we were pooped!

If the mud ain't flyin, you ain't tryin!

Skater of the Month - October 2018

10/1/2018

Skull'd U

Congrats to our October 2018 Skater of the Month - Skull'd U!!

Skull is not only a great skater, but she's a hugely supportive teammate. Here's a little more info about this fantastic derby girl!

What is the origin of your derby name and/or number?
I'm old skool and I like skulls, so what better way to skool someone but to Skull'd U. I grew up in San Diego where the area code is 619 (my number)

How did you discover derby?
My kids God-mother Brawnnie Lott.

Do you have a goal for this year?
Yes, complete 27/5

What advice do you have for new skaters?
Don't give up! If you fall, wipe yourself off and keep on skating. Always keep your knees bent and eyes up.

What are your non-derby hobbies?
Mommy duties and trying to take over the world!

What do you do in real life?
I'm a wife and mother of 5.

Congrats to Skull, she recently met her goal and completed her 27/5! 27 laps in under 5 minutes??? You go girl!

Skater of the Month - September 2018

9/2/2018

Congrats Comet on being our September 2018 Skater of the Month!!

What is the origin of your derby name?
The gals gave me my derby name during my first practice, probably because I couldn't skate and came in too hot!

How did you discover derby?
Rosie gave a speech about derby in our mutual class, and it sounded super interesting. I reached out, went to my first practice that day, and have been going ever since.

Haley's Comet

Go you have a goal for this year?
I would love to work on my endurance for jamming as well as finding strategies for taller derby players to hit hard in the right places without compromising their own balance.

What advice do you have for new skaters?
Keep coming to practice! I was super frustrated with not making progress as quickly as I wanted to but then I started skating almost every day and really committed myself, and I've made leaps and bounds in the last few months.

What do you do in real life?
I'm currently a 3rd year undergraduate student at the University of Oregon where I'll be studying English and Deaf Studies. I work as a Registered Behavior Technician with children with Autism, and I'm a beta reader for novels as a hobby.

Big Derby Weekend Coming Up!

7/29/2018

Join us for a weekend full of roller derby! Optimus Grime and Rosie Peacock clinic plus a bout against roseville's outlaws!

Saturday August 4th from 12pm-4pm WARD will be hosting Optimus Grime and Rosie Peacock on their USA Derby Addict Tour!

This is an incredible event with 4 hours of training with these two amazing and talented coaches. They will be coaching an Avatar/Elemental style of roller derby, using a unique concept of breaking player styles down into four categories of earth, fire, air & water. Come find out your style and how to battle against others!

Register for the event using this link and and pay for your registration using Brown Paper Tickets. For more info, visit our Facebook event here.

Derby doubleheader against the outlaws

Our derby weekend isn't over after out clinic, we will also be bouting against Roseville's Outlaws at their DoubleHeader Sunday August 5th! Doors open at 4:30pm at Roseville Roller King on Riverside Ave. We are taking on Outlaw's Desperados team and it's going to be a great game!

For more details check out the Facebook event here.

Home Bout Only 3 Days Away!

6/27/2018

Our second home bout is only 3 days away! Don't forget to get your tickets! Check out the Facebook event for all the details

Home Bout Coming Soon!

6/16/2018

Our second Home Bout of the year is only 2 weeks away!! Check out the Facebook event here.

Come out and watch us battle Flood Water Roller Derby on Saturday June 30th at NorCal Indoor Sports in Woodland. Doors open at 5pm and the bout starts at 6pm. Its going to be a ton of fun watching some great athletes.

Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Kids 6-12 are $5 and age 5 and under are free! There will be a raffle, vendors, food, and WARD merchandise.

All raffle proceeds and a portion of ticket sales will be going to Yolo Crisis Nursery.