Join us for a RED & BLACK scrimmage on 2/18/17.
Sign up HERE.
Questions? Want to volunteer? Email us: contact@monadnockrollerderby.com
One last chance to GO MAD! And *tons* more news…
It’s so good, you’re going to want to read it ALL…
Coming up THIS WEEKEND – our FINAL bout of 2016!
It’s a rematch against NH Roller Derby’s Cheap$kates, who so narrowly beat us in our second bout. We are determined to show them how this time has only strengthened us – so come watch us go out in glory!
Click HERE to RSVP, invite your friends, and get directions:
Tickets HERE or at the door.
RECAPPING summer 2016 and ROLLING on to great fun fall events:
We were triumphant in our rematch against the honorable Battle Cats of Southshire Roller Derby in our second bout with them on August 20. Our junior teams also had a terrific expo. We are so proud of them! Many thanks to all our fans!
We loved meeting new fans and celebrating community at the Francestown Labor Day festival and parade on September 3. Thanks to everyone for coming out! Click HERE for some of the photos!
And the fun kept coming… We had a fantastic Home & Harvest weekend in Antrim, loving the friendly faces in the crowd at the parade as well as the fantastic skaters from teams across New England who came to play at our Black & White Scrimmage on September 17. If you have photos from either of these events, we’d love you to share them! Email: contact@monadnockrollerderby.com.
We’re back to offering monthly community roller skating nights at Antrim Town Gym! Our September skating night was great fun. The next one is coming up quick on Saturday, October 8 and it’s a Halloween theme! Click HERE to RSVP and invite your friends. There’s always hot concessions, beverages, snacks, cool merchandise, and a 50/50 raffle to benefit Avenue A!
Speaking of which… Did you see the article in the Ledger-Transcript about the free roller skating classes we offered in September? Cow Plow (a.k.a. Jocelynn) along with Jacqueline from Avenue A, organized a series of three classes that got eight new kids skating like pros! Super impressive!
For our women’s team (Mad Knockers), our second (can you believe it?) Fresh Meat Recruitment Night of the 2015-2016 season was held on September 12. If you missed it, you’re NOT too late to sign up! Just come to a practice, and if you need gear to borrow until you can purchase your own, just email us ahead of time (contact@monadnockrollerderby.com). More info HERE.
New Skater Night for juniors (Mad Misfits) is October 24!
Click HERE for details, to RSVP and invite your friends! Open to boys and girls ages 8-17, no experience necessary. Share with a young person you know… We would love to see them there!
Finally, some bittersweet news…
This fall, we bid a very fond see-you-later to two of the greatest women in Monadnock Roller Derby’s history…
Our sincerest congratulations and good luck to Hellenator (#40ish) , who is retiring from the sport (but not our hearts!) and to Dora the Destroyer (#98MPH), who is off to her freshman year at the University of New Hampshire. This mother and daughter have been with MRD from the beginning, playing with Fife (Hellenator’s daughter, Dora’s sister) this season in one of the most fearsome family packs ever to hit the track. Come around as often as you can, girls, we will miss you like MAD!
As a nonprofit organization, we are always looking for sponsors, whose generosity supports opportunities for women and kids to play an amazing game that teaches confidence, endurance, teamwork, and community spirit. It’s easy to become a sponsor. Click HERE to learn more or email contact@monadnockrollerderby.com with questions.
You can also support Monadnock Roller Derby and show your derby love by grabbing some cool merchandise from our online shop!
The Mad Knockers say “THANKS!” to all our fans!
We had a great home bout on July 23, beating the Battle Cats of Soutshire Roller Derby, 278-121.
First, we had a blast. We all played hard on a hot and humid evening, and even the power getting knocked out by the weather during halftime couldn’t stop the fun. Winning was awesome, of course, but the sisterhood that our team lives every day is really why we keep coming back to derby.
Second, we raised money through our wheel toss for Avenue A, to support the great work they do with teenagers in Antrim.
Finally, we loved the support of our fans – not just the ticket sales, but the enthusiastic cheering! From a raise of hands, the majority of our fans had never been to a derby bout before. We were proud to introduce our sport to so many new faces in our community.
Here are two great fantastic sets from the bout – this one captured by Rachael Austin of 71 West Photography and this one by Paul Erhardt – plus, an absolutely terrific video of our bout produced by Dave Kirkpatrick of Iron Horse Audio and Video Productions. We couldn’t be more grateful for their talent and generosity.
Our season’s not done yet! Come join us at these upcoming events:
August 20, 4 PM: Mad Knockers vs Battle Cats Rematch! Fantastic beer garden sponsored by Ramuntos, and after-party with a taco/burrito bar by Riley Rink. Family friendly activities included: poster making table, free photo booth and face painting. Kids 12 and under are free.
September 10, 6-9 PM: Roller skating night at the Antrim Town Gym. Admission is $8 including skates, and we’ll have refreshments and MRD merchandise for sale. It’s a great place to pick up a sticker for your car, or do some early holiday shopping for a fan you might know.
September 12, 6:30-8:30 PM: Fresh Meat Night at Great Brook School in Antrim. We’ll teach you the basics of the game, let you borrow some gear, meet the team, and have some fun together.
September 17: Antrim Home and Harvest Festival. See us skate in the parade! Stay tuned for details about a possible scrimmage/skating session!
Did you know that we have a juniors team? The Mad Misfits are girls and boys ages 8-17. They practice on Monday and Wednesday evenings, and have a wide range of experience. New skaters encouraged and welcomed!. Email us at contact@monadnockrollerderby.com for more information.
GO MAD!
Mad Knockers’ Home Bout TOMORROW!
Get ready to GO MAD!
Buy your tickets HERE. Advance price $8, door price $10. Half price for seniors, military, and students with ID. Kids 12 and under are free!
RSVP and SHARE the event HERE.
Get directions and campus map HERE. Parking is at the very end of Grove Street by the soccer/football field.
Beer garden and hot food concessions!
50/50 raffle to benefit Avenue A/Antrim Teen Center!
Chuck-a-Wheel at halftime! (Don’t know how to play? Come learn!)
Halftime musical entertainment by Sriracha!
After-party at The Country Spirit in Henniker – everyone’s invited!
And of course… the best local roller derby action you’ll see this season with your very own Mad Knockers! We’ve been gearing up for this all season, so we want to see YOU there!!
13 days ’til our ONE and ONLY home bout of 2016!
Monadnock Roller Derby’s Mad Knockers take on Southshire Roller Derby‘s Battlecats on July 23, 2016 at the Lee Clement Arena at New England College in Henniker, NH.
Get your tickets from your favorite Mad Knocker or through Brown Paper Tickets HERE. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Half price for seniors, military, and students with ID. FREE for children 12 and under.
We want to see everyone in their Mad Knockers t-shirts, jackets, and hats. If you haven’t gotten yours yet, it’s time to order now at the Mad Knockers Facebook Store. Oh, and we love signs and noisemakers, too! Get ready to GO MAD!
There will be a 50/50 raffle and half-time entertainment as well as concessions and a beer garden!
It’s not too late to purchase an ad for the event program! If you are (or know of) an individual, business or organization that wants to reach our fans, email contact@monadnockrollerderby.com for ad specs by July 15.
For more information, or to VOLUNTEER, email us at contact@monadnockrollerderby.com.
Monadnock Roller Derby DOUBLE HEADER this weekend!
Our Mad Misfits have been practicing hard (and having fun!) preparing for their first-ever bout – happening THIS SATURDAY in Manchester! Come cheer them on for the first game at 5:00, then stay to see the Mad Knockers take on the Cheap$kates of NH Roller Derby in a fierce battle of sibling rivalry at 7:00. This is a chance you don’t want to miss – daughters and mothers skating and toughing it out derby-style!
DETAILS HERE:
Buy tickets for our June 25 bout at the door or online HERE.
And don’t forget – mark your calendars now for our remaining bout dates, including our ONE and ONLY home bout against the Battle Cats of Southshire Roller Derby on July 23!
Save a couple of bucks by getting your tickets IN ADVANCE from your favorite Monadnock Roller Derby player or online HERE. Half price for military service members, students, and senior citizens (with ID).
Don’t forget your Mad Knockers gear, which you can order from our Facebook Shop. You can also get your gear by emailing contact@monadnockrollerderby.com, OR pick some up at our bouts on June 25 in Manchester or July 23 in Henniker!
See you soon!!
June update – Our first bout of 2016 is this weekend!
Monadnock Roller Derby fans! Keep reading for updates on what we’ve been up to and your opportunities to see us in action this season!
The Mad Knockers and Mad Misfits wowed the crowds at Peterborough’s Children & the Arts Festival on May 21. If you have photos or videos, share them with us! Post them on our Facebook page and tag #monadnockrollerderby or email them to contact@monadnockrollerderby.com.
Our Mad Misfits got to practice and scrimmage with Boston Junior Roller Derby on May 7. They learned a lot and were even inspired to start developing their own drills and practice plans which they’ve been leading!
Community Roller Skating Nights have been going great! With themed costume contests, 50/50 raffles, Misfit Awards, refreshments, great music, and the longest skate trains around, we think skating nights are one of the best ways to spend a Saturday night. We hope you’ll keep on coming, and invite your friends, too!
We’ve already had a busy competition season, with scrimmages against Elm City Derby Damez, Southshire Roller Derby, and Seacoast Roller Derby. Raging Carson is just one of the fabulous women who made their debut as a Mad Knocker this season! It’s all gearing up for…
Our Upcoming Bouts:
June 11: Central Vermont Roller Derby’s Twin City Riot vs Monadnock Roller Derby’s Mad Knockers
July 23: OUR ONE AND ONLY HOME BOUT THIS SEASON – Monadnock Roller Derby’s Mad Knockers vs. Southshire Roller Derby’s Battle Cats – Tickets available now!
We can’t wait to see you!!
Love,
Monadnock Roller Derby
Monadnock Roller Derby in the NH Sunday News!
Check out today’s NH Sunday News for today’s story featuring Monadnock Roller Derby and our neighbors and friends, the Elm City Derby Damez! Thanks to Melanie Plenda for writing this story, which we think really captures the spirit of what it’s all about.
While we’re at it, here are your reminders about upcoming events (click to subscribe):
Thursday, April 21: Community Supper Served on Skates*
*If you’re local to Antrim and want to contribute a pie for this Thursday’s community supper, sign up here.
Saturday, April 23: 80’s Roller Skating Night
Friday, April 29: Spelling Bee fundraiser for The River Center
Saturday, April 30: Scrimmage vs. Seacoast Roller Derby
…and more events in May!
In other news, our Junior team, the Mad Misfits, and women’s team, the Mad Knockers, cheered on Boston and Philadelphia at Boston Roller Derby’s season opener/double header on April 9. Thanks to our fans for supporting snack sales at our scrimmages and roller skating nights, which made it possible for all the juniors to attend! Enjoy this photo set from the event, and reach out to Coach Pat if you have an interested junior player or wish to sponsor one!
We’re gearing up for a great season, and hope you’ll join us. As always, get in touch with any questions: contact@monadnockrollerderby.com.
Scream with us! Join your local derby players for an outing to Boston Roller Derby’s 2016 Season Opener
The Mad Knockers women’s team and Mad Misfits junior team are going on an outing to Boston Roller Derby‘s 2016 season opener against Pittsburgh’s Steel City Roller Derby, and we want you there, too! Join us in the stands and be crazy fans with us. If you’re a newcomer, learn the rules of roller derby so you can get more out of the game when you come see us play! If you’re already a fan, take the occasion to get some quality time with your LOCAL derby team!
Tickets will be available through Boston Roller Derby. General admission tickets are $16 for adults, $12 for students (with valid ID), and $5 for kids 6-17. Kids under 6 admitted free! Trackside tickets get you the best seats in the house, closest to the action! All tickets include admission to both games, and admission to the after party with the Skaters, on the premises!
Saturday, April 9
Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, MA
99 Fordham Rd, Wilmington, MA 01887
Doors at 4PM
5PM – B Party vs Steel Beamers
7PM – Boston Massacre vs Steel Hurtin
9PM- After Party!
Want to carpool, or have questions? contact@monadnockrollerderby.com
Who are your local derby players?
Have you seen our latest blurb in the Monadnock Ledger-Transcript?
When most people (those older than 30, at least) hear the words “roller derby,” they instantly recall the gritty, wild-haired, rough-and-tumble women of 1980’s televised sports show fame. Words like “community,” “family,” or “togetherness” are not at the top of the list for many folks. Well, if you are one of those people who have not yet discovered the real-life thrill that is your local roller derby league, we would like to introduce you the true story of this fast-growing, home-grown sport.
First, though, on behalf of Monadnock Roller Derby’s women’s team, the Mad Knockers, we extend our thanks to the many community members who have come out to our community roller skate nights these last two months. Community skate nights are an important fundraiser for us, as we are a volunteer-run, member-supported nonprofit organization. It has been an absolute joy to see your smiling faces, and to see so many people eager to get on skates, whether it’s for the first time in 20 years or for the first time ever.
Our next community skate night is Saturday, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Antrim Town Gym. Proceeds from the concession table will benefit our junior team, the Mad Misfits — 10 brave kids who are learning how to play, work as a team, and skate with confidence.
Who are your local derby players? We are farmers, ministers, artists, nurses, teachers, clerks and more. The majority of our skaters are parents. Interestingly, whether it’s our “day jobs” or part-time, almost all of us are educators, students, or both.
We skate for fitness, for fun, to get out of a rut, and to build the kind of confidence that comes from challenging ourselves (Read: doing something scary and awesome).
We are not super athletes, we did not grow up skating, nor do we throw punches or trash talk like in the movies. We love our families and friends, we work hard, and we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
More than anything, we want people to know how grateful we are to live in a community that provides a safe and nurturing place to play and grow. Our Newcomer Night this past Monday drew a combined 30 participants, including many first-time skaters.
As another way of building that community, we want to welcome you to Antrim’s community supper on April 21 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church. Enjoy a hot, nutritious meal with no cooking or cleaning on your part. Proceeds will benefit The Grapevine Family & Community Center, which offers vital programs for people and families in need of support.
Visit us at http://www.monadnockrollerderby.com, follow us on Facebook, or email us at contact@monadnockrollerderby.com to become a sponsor, skater, or non-skating volunteer.
Thank you, with all our hearts, and we hope to see you at all our events this year.
Monadnock Roller Derby 