Southern Throwdown!

Saturday, October 16th watch The Crescent Wenches take on Pearl River Roller Derby of Mississippi for a real Southern throwdown.

Your Crescent Wenches

Pearl River

As always, the derby action takes place at UNO's Human Performance Center located at the corner of Leon C. Simon Dr. and Elysian Fields Avenue.

The doors open at 6pm and the action starts at 7pm. ADVANCE TICKETS are only $12, and at the door they are $15 for adults and $6 for children.


Our charity this month is Planned Parenthood, whose goal is to ensure that every individual has the information, services, and freedom to make healthy, responsible decisions about sex, sexuality, and parenthood.

Halftime entertainment by The Parishoners and DJ Gumbo.

The Parishoners

With special appearances by The Krewe of The Rolling Elvi and The Pussyfooters.

We will also be debuting our 2011 Calendar "Big Easy Rollergirls in the Movies!" Photographed by Scott Stuntz, this 12-month calendar is packed with all of your favorite rollergirls. Be sure and swing by the merchandise table and pick one up for only $15.



After the bout, join the rollergirls at the 12 Bar located at 608 Fulton Street in the Warehouse District.

BERG Refs are recruiting!

Have you always wanted to be on the inside track with The Big Easy Rollergirls? Now is your chance! Team Zebra, BERG referees are RECRUITING!!!



If you're part bad ass, part geek and want to be involved in the best sport in the world, then Team Zebra wants you! Help keep the Big Easy Rollergirls on the right track: curved.

TEAM ZEBRA

Checking out the rollergirls

Both skating and non-skating positions are open to guys and girls - and if you want to skate, they will teach you how! For skating refs you must have eagle-eyes, booming voices, and basic skating skills. They are also looking for dedicated, non-skating officials who can help keep detailed statistics. For these positions you are required to have a keen mind, loud voice and basic math skills (no counting on the fingers).




This Sunday, October 17th at 4:30pm at Pho King/Lost Love Lounge at 2529 Dauphine (Corner of Franklin & Dauphine in the Bywater).

RSVP and questions to: referees@bigeasyrollergirls.com

BERG models new Dirty Coast T-Shirt

The Big Easy Rollergirls were guest models for Dirty Coast Press newest t-shirt, The 12th Man, photographed by Zack Smith.



There is a reason why the Superdome is feared by other teams. It is the fans, the 12th man. The question isn’t “how ya gonna clap?”, its “how damn loud can you be?”



Printed on tri-blend, this Saints pride shirt comes in all sizes for men and women and is only $25.



The 12th man is a term commonly used to describe the fans within a stadium during football (soccer) or American football games. Since most football leagues allow a maximum of eleven players per team on the playing field at a time, the term denotes the attempt of a team’s fans to help their team. In American football, the term is trademarked by and originated with Texas A&M University in 1922.

For more info on Dirty Coast, like them on their Facebook page for their latest NOLA pride t-shirts or visit them at their shop on 5704 Magazine Street.

Fundraiser for MS

The Big Easy Rollergirls and The Rolling Elvi are once again climbing on their bikes and joining forces to raise money for The National Multiple Sclerosis Society in their Louisiana Bike MS event. Our fearless BERG and Elvi will ride 150 miles in two days in an attempt to eradicate this debilitating disease.

2009 TEAM BERG

On Friday, September 24th they will be hosting a fundraiser at Finn McCools located at 3701 Banks Street. They will have a bevy of games: Full-Contact musical chairs, Flip Cup, Twister, Jeopardy, and The Dating Game with BERG and Elvi!

Taking care of business!

They will also have a raffle and silent auction with many wonderful prizes such as a Jamis Commuter 2.0 Bike, a Paris Parker Gift Certificate, Air hockey table, Fine Art Pieces and much much more.

We will also have food from Woody's Tacos and a shot special.

Jas and Deuce go disco for the cause

Someone won a spanking!

Skip Foreplay will lend his stellar announcing skills for this worthy event!

Skip and Elvi Jason make the ladies go weak in the knees

Deuce and Deb dominate the Flip Cup

Fleur de Lethal, who also participated in last year's run, states, As a derby player, 80% of the time it's about getting up after getting knocked out of bounds. It's part of the game I choose to play. For someone with MS, getting knocked out of bounds is not something cured. It affects every aspect of their life, it's unpredictable and it wasn't asked for. I've registered for the MS Bike Tour because I want to do something for the people who have been diagnosed - and because I want to do everything to prevent more people from learning what it means to live with this disease.

TEAM BERG 2010 consists of Jas Lounge, Fleur d'Lethal, Ann goLA, Persephone Danger, Deuce McMaliceHer, MILF Duds, and Megumi Nasty!

You can also give your tax-deductible donation directly to TEAM BERG'S PERSONAL PAGE to help them reach their goal.

There are only winners at the penalty wheel!

Rematch Bout!

This Saturday, September 11th the Crescent Wenches face off against one their regional rival, the Red Stick Roller Derby All-Stars of Baton Rouge.



Last time, Red Stick was triumphant over the Wenches 144-100 but the Wenches have been tightening their screws and are ready for a rematch!

CRESCENT WENCHES

RED STICK

The battle takes place at the Human Performance Center on the University of New Orleans Campus, located at the corner of Elysian Fields and Leon C. Simon Drive.

Doors open at 6:00 pm, action starts at 7.

Advance tickets are available ONLINE for $12 or $15 at the door. Kids 6 and under are free, and 12 and under are $6.

Cheer-squad encouragement led by the Pussyfooters and The Rolling Elvi. Half-time entertainment by JD Hill and the Jammers.

Our charity this month is The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, an organization that is dedicated to ending the devastating effects. The Big Easy Rollergirls will be riding in Louisiana Bike MS again this year. Please help our fundraising to end this disease with your tax-deductible donation to TEAM BERG.

Afterward, mingle with your favorite rollergirls after the bout at the 2009 Fleur de Lis Winner for the Derby 24/7 Award: Favorite Afterparty Place, Finn McCools, 3701 Banks Street in Mid-City. They will be serving $3 glazer drinks, and Pauline is cooking up some of her famous Thai chicken curry and noddles and veggie chili and rice from 10:30 until it runs out!

Gulf Benefit Bout

This Saturday, August 28th The BERG Allstars and Crescent Wenches mix it up on the track as the Shrimp v. Oysters in a bout to benefit the Coalition to Restore Coastal LA.


This epic seafood showdown on skates takes place at UNO's Human Performance Center located at the corner of Leon C. Simon and Elysian Fields.

The doors open at 6PM and action starts at 7PM.

Tickets are $12 IN ADVANCE ONLINE, $15 at the door, and $6 for kids 12 and under.

Our 2009 Fleur de Wheelie Volunteer of the Year Winner, Frank Hopkins will be generously shaving off his locks at halftime to benefit our beautiful Gulf Coast.

You can help out by PLEDGING HERE. Please put "BERG" in the notification box. Each donation of $25 delivers one Gulf SaverTM Bag and restores one foot of vital Gulf Coast ecosystems and wildlife habitats.

Halftime entertainment will be provided by local musicians Carlo Nuccio, Alex McMurray, and Bill Malchow.

The afterparty will be held at Nacho Mama's located at 6325 Elysian Fields.

Behind the scenes of the 2011 calendar

The Big Easy Rollergirls are putting the finishing touches on shooting their 2011 Calendar "The Big Easy Rollergirls in the Movies" shot by Scott Stuntz.





This 9x12 calendar showcases photos featuring the Big Easy Rollergirls in classic remakes such as The Breakfast Club, Goldfinger, Rocky and more.

The calendar will debut this September. Only $15!

For sponsorship info or for pre-sale orders, please email dauFiend at daufiend@gmail.com

July 24th Doubleheader

After traveling during the month of June, The Big Easy Rollergirls are back home on July 24th at UNO's Human Performance Center to bring you a doubleheader.



The doors open at 5PM and bout action starts at 6PM

The Crescent Wenches lead the charge by taking on the Chattanooga Roller Girls.

Crescent Wenches

Chattanooga Rollergirls

The main event follows with The Big Easy Rollergirls going skate to skate with the Oklahoma Victory Dolls.

Big Easy All Stars

Oklahoma Victory Dolls

Tickets are $12 ONLINE and $15 at the door.

Our bout charity this month is the Coaltion to Restore Coastal Louisiana. We will be holding a 50/50 raffle to benefit this non-profit advocacy organization whose mission is the protection and restoration of a sustainable coastal Louisiana.

With appearances from The Krewe of Rolling Elvi. Halftime entertainment by Egg Yolk Jubille and New Orleans Ladies Arm Wrestling (NO LAW).

And a special coming-out debut from the Marigny Antoinettes!

Marigny Antoinettes

Join us afterward at Love Lost Lounge for our afterparty located at 2529 Dauphine in the Bywater. The restaurant Marigny Pho will stay open late to serve your late-night food needs.

Birthday Bashing Bout with Red Stick Roller Derby!

Happy 3rd Year Birthday to Baton Rouge's Red Stick Roller Derby!

To celebrate this momentous occasion, Red Stick will face off with our very own Crescent Wenches in Baton Rouge.

Crescent Wenches

Red Stick Roller Derby

The Baton Rouge River Center Exhibition Hall 2 is located on 3rd Street in downtown Baton Rouge.

The doors open at 6:30PM and bout action starts at 7:00PM. Tickets are $14 at the door, $17 for VIP (on risers for your viewing pleasure). Kids 12 and under get in free.

This bout benefits the Battered Women's Shelter which works to end domestic violence in the Capital Area.

The afterparty is at The North Gate Tavern located at 136 West Chimes Street.

Come out and see who will have their cake and eat it too? And who will just eat it?

And while you are in Baton Rouge, swing on over to Phil Brady's on 4848 Government Street at 10PM to see Archbishop Pummel sing in her band Deep Down Enzo.

4th Annual Bull Run!

Put on your whites, strap on your shoes, and get ready to run like hell for the 2010 Bull Run brought to you by the NolaBulls on Saturday July 10 at precisely 8am.



As usual, the event will replicate and pay homage to the world famous Encierro of Pamplona, Spain, aka The Running of the Bulls with the bulls being the Big Easy Rollergirls and select participants from other rollerderby leagues across the country!



The event will officially begin at 7am at the Three Legged Dog bar on the corner of Conti Street and Burgundy Street at 400 Burgundy. Sangria, Stella Artois beer, Spanish wines, and good cheer will be available.


Taking care of business will be New Orleans' own Rolling Elvi!



At precisely 8am the run will begin.



The run will end at the Ernst Café, where more sangria, beer, Spanish wine, tapas and good cheer will be available.

VIEW THE ROUTE

If you're still standing, the party starts immediately after with Dr Gumbo's Spanish Soundsystem opening up for Javier Gutierrez and Acoustic Swiftness. Make you sure bring extra cash for drinks and bull merchandise.





RUNNERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR (ANY KIND OF) WHITE SHIRT, WHITE PANTS OR SHORTS, AND A PIECE OF RED CLOTH ABOUT THE WAIST AND NECK.

The Encierro is free and requires no registration -- just show up and RUN!