Friday, November 06, 2009
The Last Bout of the Year!
Join The Big Easy Rollergirls for their last bout of the year! We will be Brawling on the Bayou November 14th at UNO's HPC. UNO's Human Performance Center is located on the corner of Leon C. Simon & Elysian Fields. The doors open at 6PM.
Our charity this month is HandsOn New Orleans. HandsOn has evolved from a disaster response project into a thriving resource center for grassroots service project by launching an array of new programs; including a Tool Lending Library, a Youth Engagement Corps, and no-cost Volunteer Leader Trainings. We will be holding a 50/50 raffle to benefit this local organization.

After the bout, party with us at The Kerry Irish Pub in the French Quarter at 331 Decatur.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
The Big Easy Rollergirls at Voodoo Fest!
October 10th Bout Recap!
As usual, we had the lovely and delightful Pussyfooter Cheerleaders and The Krewe of The Rolling Elvi on hand for your enjoyment.

The bout action started immediately with Wit Vicious dominating as jammer. She scored 45 points in the first period, almost half of BERG points - and in only 3 jams! Wit had the most points scored in a jam with 20!



Photos by Scott Stuntz of Scott Stuntz Photography.
Thursday, October 01, 2009
October 10th Bout


UNO's Human Performance Center is located on the corner of Leon C. Simon & Elysian Fields.
Doors open at 6pm and action starts at 7pm. Tickets are $12 IN ADVANCE, $15 at the door, $6 for children 5 to 12. Children 5 and under are free.

Our charity this month is HandsOn New Orleans. HandsOn has evolved from a disaster response project into a thriving resource center for grassroots service project by launching an array of new programs; including a Tool Lending Library, a Youth Engagement Corps, and no-cost Volunteer Leader Trainings. We will be holding a 50/50 raffle to benefit this local organization.The Big Easy Rollergirls, in conjunction with Rhino Records, are sponsoring a Whip It Movie Contest! You can win a new Whip It CD, poster, and two season passes to the Big Easy Rollergirls' 2010 Season!
To enter, all you have to do is buy a ticket to the Big Easy Rollergirls next home bout. Three winners will be selected by random drawing at half-time.
Join us for the afterparty at King Pin located at 1307 Lyons.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Whip It Movie Premiere!

The Big Easy Rollergirls will be guest stars on Wednesday, September 30th for The Whip It Movie Premiere at Elmwood AMC 20 Palace Theatre on 1200 Elmwood Park Blvd.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Walk That Extra Mile!

On Saturday, September 26th, members of The Big Easy Rollergirls and The Krewe of The Rolling Elvi are going to walk that Extra Mile in Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority.
The walk takes place at Lafreniere Park in Metairie located at 3000 Downs Blvd.
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. in the Tent near the Park Center Pavilion.
The Walk Starts at 9 a.m. The track is two miles long.
The Extra Mile is a statewide network of professional staff and volunteers dedicated to enhancing and enriching the quality of life for all persons served by public human services agencies. Since 1991, these non-profit organizations have helped persons served by the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority, Metropolitan Human Services District, Florida Parishes Human Services District, and the State Offices of Mental Health, Public Health, Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Disorders. The Extra Mile programs across the state provide education, support, advocacy, monetary assistance, and program development to fill needs as determined by individual communities. These resources include the time and talent of many dedicated volunteers and donors working together to provide clothing, food, merchandise, in kind services from individuals and businesses, support for individuals and families, community education, advocacy and cash.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP:
- Share a special talent or interest you may have…be a friend.
- Advocate for persons who have human services needs.
- Educate your family and friends about mental illness, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities. Personal experience and stories are the most effective.
- Sponsor an Activity (Consumer Outing, Monthly Birhtday Club Party, Holidays, etc.)
- Donate funds or clothing to help those in need
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Calling All Volunteers
REQUIREMENTS: Be reliable, punctual, and have a "Viva La Derby" attitude!
Volunteer duties include, but are not limited to the following: track assembly, ticket takers, handing out programs, directing foot-traffic, and merch sales.
In exchange for your awesome derby spirit, you will be able to see part of the action on bout day, get to meet and mingle with the Rollergirls, and receive a free ticket to a future event.
We are holding a Volunteer Seminar with Victoria von Doom, Thursday, October 8th at 7:30 pm at Skate Country, located at 1100 Terry Parkway.
To RSVP to this event, or for more information, please email us at volunteers@bigeasyrollergirls.com
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Dog Wash this Saturday!

On Saturday, September 19th bring all your dirty doggies out to the Crescent City Farmer's Market from 8:30 to 11:30 located at Magazine and Girod Street.
For only $10, your canine companion can get an all-natural, moisturizing wash and dry by The Big Easy Rollergirls!









