I biked out to Hawaii Kai this past Saturday to take in the “Interisland Down & Derby” women’s roller derby match. I’d missed a match earlier this year so I wanted to be sure to catch this one. It sounded like a lot of fun and, as an added bonus I was able to put in a nice thirty mile ride. Here’s a shot of the derby in action…
I had a great time, as did both the participants and the crowd. This event was sponsored in part by GiRL FeST 2010 which aims to stop violence against women through education and art, and in this case violence by and for women.
The derby itself is run by Pacific Roller Derby. You should really check these folks out. I’m hooked and I’ll bet you will be too!
The next event is the “Battle for the North Pole”…
It’s at the Hideaway Club at Barbers Point so you’ll have to RSVP to get in…here’s the blurb (just click the pic above)…
Come and witness jingle hell as the ladies of Pacific Roller Derby meet once again in the famed ‘cage’ at the Hideaway Club! Watch with holiday awe as the grumpy grinches and merry elves fight on the flat-track for their respective right to be naughty or nice.
The scrimmage starts promptly at 4pm and will also feature a BBQ, bake sale, and Pacific merchandise for purchase. You are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots. Live music follows after the festivities. All funds raised will help Pacific’s All-Star Travel Team represent Hawaii’s finest derby at bouts across the mainland for the 2011 season. Remember to text “like PacificRollerDerby” to 32665 to become our fan on facebook!
I’m not sure I can make it but I’m certainly going to try!
Aloha