Posts by Pinky Swears:
- March 17th – Green Mountain (away) – A/B Double header
- March 18th – New Hampshire (away) A-team
- April 15th – Jersey Shore (home) – A-team
- May 19th – Roc City (home) – Double Header A/B
- June 30th- Long Island (home) – Double Header A/B
- September 9th – Suburbia (home) – Double Header B/Tenders
- September 22nd – Skyland (away) – B-team
- October 14th – Ithaca (home) – A/B Double header
- Several of us almost puked during the class and one of us actually did
- The pain kicked in almost immediately after the class (usually it waits until the morning)
- I am so wired from the class (that ended an hour ago) that I am up writing a blog post
Take the 2012 WFTDA Survey
February 5th, 2012
Help WFTDA Improve Your Roller Derby Experience!
The WFTDA is conducting their third annual demographic survey of skaters and fans.
The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association is conducting two surveys to help them learn more about roller derby audiences. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with them. You can find the surveys at wftda.com/survey.
If you are a fan, skater, or league partner, participate in the third annual demographic survey. The WFTDA wants to know more about you and your opinions of the game; it’s your chance to be heard.
And if you are a skater or super-fan who watched the WFTDA tournament broadcasts or attended 2011 WFTDA tournaments in person, please also participate in the first tournaments and broadcasting survey. Help WFTDA plan to make the 2012 tournaments and broadcasts as successful as possible!
Both surveys will be open from Feb 1 through Feb 15th. Survey participants may optionally enter a drawing to win a WFTDA prize pack (a Ceramic Insulated Coffee Mug and a Gildan Soft Grey WFTDA Tee). Five winners from each survey will be selected at random after the surveys close and will be notified by email.
Thanks for helping make WFTDA roller derby even better!
The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association is the international governing body for the sport of women’s flat track roller derby and a membership organization for leagues to collaborate and network. The WFTDA sets standards for rules, seasons, and safety, and determines guidelines for the national and international athletic competitions of member leagues. There are currently 133 WFTDA member leagues and 81 leagues in the WFTDA Apprentice program.
Frightmares Junior League Starts February 7th
February 4th, 2012
Join the Roller Derby Junior League
We welcome girls of all shapes and sizes to come out and join in the grass-roots derby revival that has become a global phenomenon! Roller Derby promotes a positive body image and encourages confidence!
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My Bloody Valentine 2012 Skate Party
January 27th, 2012
Celebrate Valentine’s Day Derby style with the Hudson Valley Horrors. Back by popular demand is the My Bloody Valentine Fundraiser featuring your favorite roller girls. This year we have loads of new stuff to help you get your party on. Open Skate with the Horrors, Photo Booth, Race a Horror, Baked treats Raffles and more! See details below.
Don’t miss out, we promise you won’t get too Bloody.
Roller Skating Event Details
Who: The Hudson Valley Horrors
What: My Bloody Valentine Fundraiser
When: Friday, February 17, 2012 10:45pm – 12:45am
Where: Roller Magic 4178 Albany Post Road Hyde Park NY 12538
Cost: Open Skate, $6.00/person $2 Skate or $4 Blade rentals
HVH Announces the 2012 Roller Derby Season Schedule
January 21st, 2012
The Hudson Valley Horrors are thrilled to announce our 2012 Season Schedule. 2012 is shaping up to be a hard hitting season with several double headers both home and away! What? Double headers? Yes, you heard it here first. We are packin’ in action with 2 bouts for the price of 1. Watch the Horrors and the zomBsquad all in the same day.
This will be an exciting season for the Horrors so come check us out and support your local Roller Derby!
2012 Roller Derby Bouts
Tickets can be purchased online through Brown Paper Tickets or can be purchased from any of the Horrors.
Skater of the Month: Slam’n Sway
January 1st, 2012
Q: How did you choose your derby name?
A: I used to belong to a motorcycle club and my riding name was Sway so I knew it had to have that in it. A coworker actually came up with the “Slam’n” part, as in hitting you (slamming) AND as in hot babe (she’s slamming). LOL!
Q: Whats your biggest fear?
A: Claustrophobic as can be
Q: Who’s your favorite roller derby player ?
A: NY based Suzy Hotrod (cuz she’s amazing), Non-NY Dolly Rocket (cuz she’s got pretty big attitude)
Q: Whats your day job?
A: Crime Fighter for NYS
Q: What other sports have you played?
A: Softball, diving, swimming, soccer
Q: Favorite team to watch besides your own?
A: Gotham Girls
Q: How long have you been playing for?
A: Going into my 5th season
Q: If you had only one choice of food for the rest of your life what would it be?
A: Seafood!
Q: Favorite position? and why?
A: Back Blocker: I like cutting a path for my jammer. But I am beginning to like jamming now that I’ve been doing it more and enjoy blocking my way through.
Off-Skates Training at Just for Kicks Martial Arts
December 23rd, 2011
The Horrors just got back from a mixed martial arts conditioning class with Master Robert Blum at Just For Kicks Martial Arts in Fishkill. Master Blum holds workshops for us throughout the season and they always prove to be extremely challenging (especially in the off-season). This one certainly kicked butt and I can tell you why I know that…
The class lasted about two hours and consisted of LOTS of push-ups of varying kinds, ab work, squats, lunges, jumps, etc. (each section ending with the hardest type). We then moved into cardio and interval training and punch and kick intervals. The class ended with us pushing the 350 lb. punching bags back and forth across the room. Can anyone say jello arms and legs!
While we were there we picked up a copy of, “Coaching Children to Succeed in Life: The 11 Surefire Secrets of the Martial Arts Masters for Building Unshakable Self-Confidence, Rock Solid Self-Esteem and Laser Sharp Focus in Children”. Master Blum is a contributing author and talks about developing character and learning the educational value of Martial Arts. The coaches are very much looking forward to diving into this book, and it couldn’t come at a better time with our Junior League starting back up again in February.
We are never disappointed by Master Blum’s classes and highly recommend them to anyone looking to get themselves or their kiddies in shape, learn discipline and have fun while doing it. As for me, I am going to waddled off to my bed and very carefully bend my knees to get in it.
A Letter to Say Good Luck, Not Goodbye
December 2nd, 2011
First and foremost I want you to all know that each and every one of you had made a tremendous impact on my life. And this is by far the hardest decision I have ever had to make.
Skating has been part of my life for about seven years, and it’s only within the last three that I have fallen head over heels with it. With everything, the whole idea of skating, the teamwork, the speed, the endurance, the atmosphere, how can we forget the god forsaken smells and most importantly, amazing and inspirational women.
You all have taught me so much both on and off the track. On the track, I learned the importance of Teamwork, and there is NO I in team. I learned sportswomanship, which I am still working on. Lol and to never stop moving your feet…skate, skate, skate. As for off the track, I have been priviledged and inspired by all of you. You taught me life lessons of acceptance and the importance of diversity, those just naming a few.
You all have helped to shape me into a stronger well-rounded, maturing young woman who has learned to stand up for my beliefs and to be accepting of others. Which is something I am extremely grateful for.
I am truly honored to have been a part of something so amazing and liberating. This letters isn’t a goodbye, it’s a good luck and kick some serious ass until I am able to come back and skate with all of you wonderful, pretty, betches.
Always yours,
LuLu <3
zomBsquad vs. Battery Brigade in Zombie Assault September 24th, 2011
August 25th, 2011Brrraaaaaiiiinnnnnsssss!
Hudson Valley Horrors vs Long Island Roller Rebels in I’m On A Boat
July 11th, 2011
Grab your “flippy floppies” and get on board! We don’t have T-Pain but we’ll definitely be bringing the pain!
The Hudson Valley Horrors invites you to come yachting in style, as they take on the Long Island Roller Rebels in “I’m on a Boat!”
Bring the family and your friends because you won’t want to be standing on the shoreline wishing you were on a boat with us!
So grab some tickets from your favorite roller girl or from Brown Paper Tickets.
Starboard seating will cost you $20. Seating in the bough will be $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
Skater of the Month: Cherry Lifesaver
July 9th, 2011
Cherry Lifesaver on the Track Photo Credit: Kelly Marsh
Q: Who is your favorite Roller Derby player and why?
A: That would be Bonnie Thunders from Gotham Girls Roller Derby- Bronx Gridlock. Not only is she athletic, agile and fast, she is very humble about it. I find her to have a great mind for Roller Derby
Q: What attracted you to Roller Derby?
A: The originality of the sport; being primarily played by females, team camaraderie and promoting female empowerment each day.
Q: How did you choose your Derby name?
A: I wanted to include my profession into my name: LifeSaver, since I am a nurse and Cherry just fit.
Q: How has Derby impacted your life both positively and negatively, if either?
A: Positively- I have learned how to be a team player, both on and off the track.
Q: What is your day job? What would your dream job be?
A: I am a full-time RN (Registered Nurse). I currently work at MHMG in Fishkill, GI Department/Procedures. My dream job? I’m currently working it or full-time Roller Derby player.
Q: Any tattoos or piercings?
A: Yes. Piercings: Ears, nose, eyebrow. Tattoos: On hip/groin area.
Q: Any fears?
A: Getting serverly hurt and unable to play Roller Derby
Q: What would you like your Derby legacy to be?
A: Being the lowest skater and never giving up?
Q: Other than your own team, what’s your favorite team?
A: Bronx Gridlock
Learn more about Cherry Lifesaver
The zomBsquad takes on Green Mountain in 32 Flavors of Roller Derby
May 9th, 2011What do ice cream and zomB’s have in common? Both of them are guaranteed to make you scream!
Hudson Valley Horrors zomBsquad take on Long Island’s Rock-A-Betty Bruisers 4-9-11
April 6th, 2011
The Hudson Valley Horrors, zomBsquad take on the newly announced Long Island B-Team, the Rock-A-Betty Bruisers, who will play in a double header event, to take place April 9, 2011 at Skate Safe America, 182 Bethpage Sweet Hollow Rd., Old Bethpage, NY. Doors will open at 6pm, with the first whistle at 6:30pm.
A Jam 4 Justice Bout: Hudson Valley Horrors vs Lehigh Rollergirls April 16th, 2011
March 18th, 2011
You’ve just been served!
The Hudson Valley Horrors Roller Derby League invites you to their 2011 season opener, “A Jam for Justice” against the Lehigh Valley Rollergirls!
The Horrors will be dishing out swift and severe justice against those who get in the path of their jammer. Objections and plea bargains won’t save Lehigh Valley. The blockers will slam hard to sentence them to their doomed fates. Those who can’t play well with others will be taken from general population and placed into solitary confinement!
$20 will get you access to the judges chambers. $10 in advance and $15 at the door will give you the honor of being subjects of the court.
Event Details
“A Jam for Justice” HVHRD vs. Lehigh Valley
Date: April 16, 2011
Time: Doors open at 6, Bout begins at 7
Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/131197 or ask a Horror! Please answer this summons in a timely manner or suffer heavy fines of being sold out of this event.
