GRR, founded in Nov. 2007 by Ms. Rebel, is Alachua County’s first and only women’s flat track roller derby league. GRR is a Florida non-profit promoting empowerment and sisterhood in a physically demanding environment.
Information
- Members:
- 2009 BOUT SCHEDULE
(Psst... "clip & save" 2010 BOUT SCHEDULE now available at http://gainesvillerollerrebels.com!)
- Feb. 15-16: Sunshine Skate 2009 (away)
- April 4: v. Beach Brawl Sk8R Dolls (away)
- April 19: Barbies v. Goths w/904 Roller Derby (HOME)
- May 17: v. Bradentucky's Bombshells (HOME) WIN!
- May 30: Mixed bout w/Molly Roger RG (away)
- June 13: v. Tampa Bay DD's Black Widows (away)
- July 11: v. Beach Brawl Sk8R Dolls (HOME) WIN!
- August 9: v. JRG's New Jax City Rollers... (read more) - Affiliation:
- USA Roller Sports (current member), Women's Flat Track Derby Association (seeking membership)
- Location:
- Gainesville, FL, 32602
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Events
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- GRR Recruitment/Meet and Greet
Skate Station Funworks
Wednesday, October 21 at 8:00pm - GRR vs. Jacksonville Roller Gi...
Skate Station Funworks
Sunday, October 4 at 6:30pm - "Whip It" Movie Promo/Adult Sk...
Skate Station Funworks
Wednesday, September 30 at 9:00pm - GRR vs. Sintral Florida's Sinners
DeLand Skating Center
Saturday, September 19 at 5:30pm - GRR vs. Bradentucky Bombers' N...
Florida Wheels Skating Center
Sunday, August 23 at 6:00pm - GRR vs. Jacksonville Roller Gi...
Mandarin Skate Station
Sunday, August 9 at 7:00pm - GRR vs. Beach Brawl Sk8r Dolls
Alachua County Fairgrounds
Saturday, July 11 at 5:30pm - GRR vs. Tampa Bay Derby Darlin...
USA SkatePlex
Saturday, June 13 at 8:00pm - "Nerds vs. Jocks" with Molly R...
Sports Zone
Saturday, May 30 at 5:30pm - GRR vs. Bradentucky Bombers' N...
Alachua County Fairgrounds
Sunday, May 17 at 5:30pm
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Gainesville Roller Rebels Brophy's Pub TONIGHT @ 10 for GRR's Fresh Meat Grad Party. Challenge your fave derby girl to a leg wrestlin' match!
Gainesville Roller Rebels GRR's "clip & save" 2010 bout schedule now available online. Click here to get it!
Source: gainesvillerollerrebels.com
Gainesville Roller Rebels
GRR
league members donated $350 to the "Moxie Mayhem" Memorial Fund, which
will go toward helping raise the daughter of the former North Star
Roller Girl. RIP, Moxie.
Source: www.northstarrollergirls.com
All-female, amateur, flat-track roller derby league in Minneapolis, MN
Gainesville Roller Rebels Didn't make recruitment night but still want to join GRR as a skater/referee? E-mail join@gainesvillerollerrebels.com for all the info. and forms. Class begins Nov. 9!
Source: gainesvillerollerrebels.com
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:What if I’m really little/big?What if I’m not a great skater/can’t skate at all?Will I get hurt?How much time will it take?How much does it cost?What equipment do I need?When should I learn the rules?
Gainesville Roller Rebels More than 50 ladies and gents joined us for our skater/ref recruitment last night. WOW! GRR is STOKED to begin busting your butts on Nov. 9. :-)
Gainesville Roller Rebels The UF Homecoming parade was a blast. Three cheers for your derby girls!
The University of Florida's 2009 Homecoming Parade featured the predictable and the peculiar. | Gain
Source: www.gainesville.com
The University of Floridas 2009 Homecoming Parade featured the predictable and the peculiar.Children squealed as Shriners raced tiny cars and old ladies bopped to the music of high school bands during Fridays parade.
Gainesville Roller Rebels Tally from Peaceful Paths fundraiser: $200 from fans, plus $200 match from GRR = $400! Gainesville, thank you for helping to empower women. http://www.peacefulpaths.org/index.asp
Source: www.peacefulpaths.org
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Gainesville Roller Rebels Thanks to all the fans who came out last night! Though we didn't beat 'em, there were some seriously great moments. See you again Nov. 29!
Gainesville Roller Rebels Roller derby TODAY! Gainesville vs. Jacksonville @ Skate Station. Doors @ 6:30, game @ 7. See you there!
Source: gainesvillerollerrebels.com
On Friday, Oct. 2, see Drew Barrymore’s roller derby movie “Whip It” at Regal Gainesville Cinema 14 (3101 SW 35th Blvd.) — and meet your local rollergirls at the 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ...
Gainesville Roller Rebels GRR is EVERYWHERE! Gainesville Sun article today, "Whip It" at 7:30/10:30 tonight at Butler's Regal Cinema, game on Sunday... Sweet derby overload!
On Sunday at 7 p.m., the Roller Rebels will play Jacksonville's River City Rat Pack at Skate Station
Source: www.gainesville.com
She said she gets a rush when she hits someone when a mass of sweaty, padded flesh crashes to hardwood, when bodies on wheels collide, when iron will meets plastic elbows.But you have to temper it, said
Gainesville Roller Rebels Juliette Lewis - aka WHIP IT's Iron Maven - was on NPR today! Check out her interview on "Talk of the Nation."
Source: www.npr.org
Early in her career, Juliette Lewis firmly established herself as one of Hollywood's most versatile actors. In her latest role, Lewis plays Iron Maven, squad leader of one of the roller derby teams in the new movie Whip It.
Gainesville Roller Rebels Just a few days till Sunday's game vs. Jax! Get $8 advance tix at Hyde & Zeke, Skate Station, Sweet Dreams or brownpapertickets.com.
Source: gainesvillerollerrebels.com
On Friday, Oct. 2, see Drew Barrymore’s roller derby movie “Whip It” at Regal Gainesville Cinema 14 (3101 SW 35th Blvd.) — and meet your local rollergirls at the 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ...
Gainesville Roller Rebels See you tonight at Skate Station for a fun skate and FREE "WHIP IT" SWAG!
Learn more about GRR! FREE WHIP IT SWAG!
Location:Skate Station Funworks
Time:9:00PM Wednesday, September 30th
Gainesville Roller Rebels GRR makes headlines again! Check out this national article about roller derby featuring your Roller Rebels.
Source: www.reuters.com
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) No joy at the gym? Try a little girl power. Women are flocking to roller derby to find camaraderie, thrills, and enough physical conditioning and true grit to do a warrior princess
