Dairyland Dolls split two in Philadelphia

Sporting smart new uniforms and matching cow-spot helmets, the Mad Rollin’ Dolls’ all-star travel team, the Dairyland Dolls, took their game to Philadelphia over the weekend for the East Coast Extravaganza. One of 22 teams taking part in the two-day tournament, the Dairyland Dolls lost to the Kansas City Roller Warriors on Saturday 152-108, but bounced back for a solid 167-116 win over the Tampa Bay Tantrums on Sunday.
Kansas City is the 2007 National Champion, but has lost key members of that championship team. The Dairyland Dolls held their own against the Roller Warriors for the first 20 minutes of the bout, trading leads until KC took a narrow lead at 50-47 and finished the half at 82-63. KC’s defense stepped up while the Dolls were plagued by penalties, and the gap steadily grew until the final count of 152-108. Jewels of Denile had solid game at jammer for the Dolls, while KC rookie Hall Balls was a fast and consistent scorer for the opposition.

The first half against Tampa Bay was almost a replay of the day before. Tampa held a slight 54-50 advantage going into half’s final jam, but Chop Suzzy changed everything with a 21-point power jam to give the Dolls the half time lead 71-54. A 63-7 scoring run extended ten minutes into the second half as the Dolls grew the lead to 113-61 behind stellar performances from their jammer corps. Big hits from Jewels of Denile and constant interference from Meanie Cooper anchored Madison’s defense. The Dolls cruised to a 167-116 final.

The Dolls next appearance is an exhibition bout at the Dane County Fair on July 16. The Dolls travel to Milwaukee on July 18, and then host St. Louis’s Arch Rival Roller Girls on July 25 at the Alliant Energy Center’s Exhibition Hall.

photos by akira takahashi

text by Geoffrey Saucer

Derby Girl of the Month - Juke Boxx

Hot on the heals of a great Vixens victory for the 2008/2009 season, I'd like to introduce you to rookie sensation Juke Boxx. She has a skating style all her own, and it has proved devestating against her opponenents. Let's get to know more about her:

What's your signature move?
Well, I wouldn't really say I have a signature move, I just do my best to mix it up and keep the blockers guessing. Other than that, I think my background in jamskating has given me some signature footwork.

How did you get involved with derby?
I have been skating pretty much my whole life and just thought it would be something I could do really well at. I checked out the website and showed up for tryouts not really knowing much about the sport. I was the only one at tryouts that had never even seen a bout!

What's the story behind your derby name?
Well one day at practice Lolcat told me I was really juking people out on the track, and i just really liked how "juke" sounded. Plus, I used to jamskate, so it goes along with skating to music. I ultimately decided that I just love to juke box, left and right.

What other athletics are you involved with?
I played soccer and volleyball in high school and try to play pick up soccer when I can in the summer, other than that derby is all i have time for.

How are the Vixens treating their rookies?
The Vixens are AMAZING! We are most definitely a family and I am so happy to be on their team. Everyone has been very welcoming and beyond helpful in teaching me this game. Bottom line, its just great to be in pink. FOXY ;)

All of MRD is glad to have you, Juke; congrats on a great first season!

Vaudeville Vixens win 2009 League Championship

Unofficial scores:

In the championship game, the Vaudeville Vixens defeated the Unholly Rollers, 111 to 93.

In the grudge matech, the Reservoir Dolls took third place in the league over the Quad Squad, 129 to 99.

Check back for the recap and official scores.

Congratulations to the Vaudeville Vixens on their first league championship!

HEY, FRESH MEAT!

The Mad Rollin’ Dolls throw the rink doors wide open this June, looking for this season’s bumper crop. Interested? You must be 21 or older, a girl, and ready to rock it, derby style. MRD will be accepting 10-20 women onto the league based on skill, personality and teachability.

The Mad Rollin’ Dolls 2009 tryouts will be held Saturday, June 20, at 4:30 pm sharp, with callbacks on Sunday, June 21 at 10:00 am, at Fast Forward Skate Center, 4649 Verona Rd. Please be on time, bring a photo ID and your own skates and pads if possible. Tryouts are closed – leave your friends and loved ones in the parking lot.

Think your skating’s not quite up to par? We will also be hosting a series of open skates to expose derby girl wanna-bes to Derby 101 and to get a good look at them before tryouts. Check our website for updates, or email Dutch Oven with questions.

Being a Roller Derby Star requires mental and physical strength, and a whole lot of time. If you can’t make the commitment to skate, you can help the league in a variety of ways, email support to get on the list.

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DDs and Unicorns win in Cinci

Here are the final scores from the Double Header in Cincinnati, Saturday, May 9.

 WFTDA Sanctioned

 Madison Dairyland Dolls 108 @

(22) Cincinnati 50

 

WFTDA Regulation

 Madison Team Unicorn 120 @

Cincinnati Silent Lambs 43

Finals! May 16th, 5pm

Come see the Unholy Rollers and the Vaudeville Vixens make their first appearances in the championship game, and see how the grudge match between the Quad Squad and the Reservoir Dolls turns out.

Vaudeville Vixens, Unholy Rollers roll to finals

Vaudeville Vixens – 173, Quad Squad – 95

Unholy Rollers – 140, Reservoir Dolls – 64

If there were any questions of 2009 being a changing of the guard for the Mad Rollin Dolls, they were answered quickly and emphatically Saturday night.   Also-rans in the league’s first four years, the Vaudeville Vixens and Unholy Rollers both put together dominating performances for the right to face off in the championship bout on May 16.  

 The Unholy Rollers edged the Reservoir Dolls by 16 back in January for their first ever win against the girls in black.   Their semi-final match-up wasn’t nearly as close.   A stifling Unholy’s defense and myriad Res Dolls penalties resulted in a flood of points for the Unholy Rollers halfway thru the first half, and it was never close again.   The Unholy Rollers kept up the defensive pressure to the end, and cruised to a 140-64 win.   Both Jewels of Denile and Wildberry Punch scored more than 50 points for the Unholy Rollers.

The Vaudeville Vixens trounced the Quad Squad in the season opener, and Saturday’s 173-95 victory was a repeat performance.   The Quad Squad’s Jenny Knoxville and Stitch fought hard for points, but as with the night’s other bout, penalties were the undoing of the Quads.  For their part, the Vixens were efficient and merciless in their execution.   The Vixens grabbed twice as many lead jams as the Quads, broke the 100-point mark in the first half, and had five skaters with 20 or more points.  

The Quad Squad and Reservoir Dolls have faced off each year in the championship bout, but this time will have to settle for the grudge match.  For the veteran skaters on the Unholy Rollers and Vaudeville Vixens, the May 16^th finals will be their first shot at the championship.   One team will savor the sweet taste of victory, the other the consolation of having come so far. The two teams’ first meeting in March was an overtime thriller.  Expect just as much emotion next time with so much at stake.

A portion of the night’s proceeds went to benefit the Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation.   The Foundation aids the physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery those diagnosed with breast cancer.  The Mad Rollin’ Dolls wrap up their 2009 home season on May 16^th in the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center.   Doors open at 5:00 pm with the first whistle at 6:00.