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Learn to skate and play Roller Derby

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We are starting our next Learn to skate and Derby intake soon! No experience required, we will teach you everything you need to know! 6-8 week Learn to Skate program

When: We train Sunday 5pm-7pm.

Where: Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre. 30 Herbert St Cambridge Park.

Who: Anyone over the age of 18 can skate with us!

Equipment Required: Quad skates, helmet, mouth guard, knee and elbow pads, and wrist guards.

(Hire equipment may be available on request)

Cost: Start Up cost will vary depending on Skate gear purchased by individual.

$15 WSR annual membership fee

$60/ month

$100 yearly insurance fee. (Skate Victoria Insurance)

To enquire email us at info@westernsydneyrollers.com.au

One of us! Learn to skate and play roller derby Info Sessions May 2021

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Location: Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre

You’re invited to attend one of Western Sydney Rollers training sessions!

This means you’ll be able to watch our newest skaters, our up and coming skaters, and our veteran skaters do what they do best, skate! This will give you the opportunity to decide if roller derby is something that you want to try.

Don’t be concerned if you don’t know how to skate because we will teach you!

The first part of your training focuses on the basics of skating, and most importantly how to skate safely. Then the fun stuff starts, hitting and strategic skating! You’ll be in good hands every step of the way.

We can’t wait to meet you all and we know you’ll be hooked đŸ˜

All attendees MUST register and follow CoVID safety regulations.

LOCATION: Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre
FREE Info Session 1:
Thursday, 13th May 2021 from 19:45 to 20:45
FREE Info Session 2:
Sunday, 16th May 2021 from 17:00 to 18:00

Bookings are essential!
Please use this form to book a place for one of the sessions: Booking Form

All genders are welcome.
(Must be 18 and over.)

See you then!

Introduction to roller derby!

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Skaters and officials welcome – no experience necessary

Curious about roller derby? A fan of Whip It?

It’s time to go from sitting on the sidelines to taking to the track. Western Sydney Rollers’ 2019 ‘Introduction to Roller Derby’ course is now on!

We are a great bunch of weirdos that encourage every person to find space for themselves, enjoy time that is for you, skate until you SWEAT and build some superb new friendships.

Roller derby is a strong, full contact, competitive sport and this is the first step towards playing. Join our Introduction to learn all things roller derby, including how to skate. You’ll build your skills week by week and become part of the fun-loving roller derby community.

We’re hosting an information night this Friday, where you can learn more.

Details

  • Date: Friday 16 August, 2019
  • Where: The Colonial Hotel, 156 Victoria St, Werrington
  • Time: 7pm

Our ‘Introduction to Roller Derby’ starts on Thursday 5 September, 2019. An orientation will take place on Sunday 29 August where you can watch us train and meet our players.

For more information or to attend meet us at our upcoming information night, please email newmembers@westernsydneyrollers.com.au

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Join us this Saturday for a delicious Bunnings snag

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Western Sydney Rollers will be getting their SIZZLE and SWEET on at Bunnings Minchinbury on election day, Saturday 18 May, 2019.

Super, sweet baked goods and hot, delightful sausages all combined with a trip to Bunnings. That is a our JAM and the perfect outing. Support your local Roller Derby League – Western Sydney Rollers. Join us at Bunnings in Minchinbury for a tasty fundraising session this weekend!

Address: Cnr Great Western Hwy &, John Hines Ave, Minchinbury NSW 2770

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Home season round 1 – Tickets on sale now!!

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Western Sydney Rollers are apex jumping into the first round of their Home Season on Saturday 13 April, 2019, at Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre.

There will be a roller derby action for the whole family with two games on the day. The first will feature two men’s teams going head-to-head; with superb “old school cool” action with a Grease-themed, mixed bout, for the second game of the day.

An electric roller derby atmosphere, amazing bout-fits, cake stall, Western Sydney Rollers’ merchandise and a fun after party will give you plenty of reasons to leave the house on a Saturday!

Game times:

  • 3.00pm – Doors Open
  • 3.30pm – Derby 101 Demo (Learn about Derby)
  • 3.35pm – Game 1 – Newcastle Men’s Derby vs. Sydney City SMASH Men’s Derby
  • 5.40pm – Game 2 – Mixed Game: PINK LADIES vs T-BIRDS
  • 7.30pm – After party – Join your favourite skaters for a hearty pub meal after the game at The Colonial Hotel, 156 Victoria St, Werrington. The Colonial Hotel is a proud supporter of Western Sydney Rollers.

Tickets:

  • Adults: $10
  • Children (12-17): $5
  • Children (under 12): Free

Purchase tickets online. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on game day (cash only).

Visit our facebook event page.

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The Boutlaws put their best skate forward in 5×5 Championship

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A fresh Boutlaws team took to the track on Saturday 23 March for the first round of NSW’s premier roller derby contest, the 5×5 Championship.

Hosted by Outcast Roller Derby (OCD) at the PCYC in Bateau Bay on the NSW Central Coast, Western Sydney Rollers’ (WSR) representative team, The Boutlaws, sidled into town to take on OCD in the Battlegrounds competition.

The Boutlaws’ freshly announced team had a short preparation for the start of the season and experienced the loss of a team member before the game even got going. Footwork specialist, Natty Long Legs was scheduled to play, but was unable to take to the track due to illness.  The Boutlaws put on their big girl derby panties, and rolled on to display their skills on the track.

In the first jam had long time Boutlaws player ‘Newton’s Nightmare’ threw caution to the wind and put on the Jammer star, kicking the bout off with the “maximum effort” attitude that is synonymous with The Boutlaws.

We spoke with trainer and veteran player ‘Houso (aka Sneaky Stackhouse)’ after the bout; “This is a new Boutlaws team. We have some experienced players combining with fresh Boutlaws. This bout highlighted the area we need to work on as a group to strengthen our defensive lines and grow our Jammer skills.”

The combined power of ‘BuzzKill’ and ‘Bad Samaritan’ took on the job of Bench Managers; “The Boutlaws is a dynamic team that feels like extended family. Like all families we can always find areas to improve and from this bout we will look at tightening up our communication style.”

Round 1 did not work in favour of the Boutlaws with the final score WSR 95 vs OCD 170.

Congratulations to the Boutlaws and OCD’s Most Valuable Players (MVP):

  • MVP Blocker WSR – ‘Caustic Collision’
  • MVP Jammer WSR – ‘Crash Test Dolly’
  • MVP Blocker OCD – ‘Gnarly Quinn’
  • MVP Jammer OCD – ‘Desley Snipe’

Thank you to OCD for hosting the spectacular first round of the 5×5 Championship for all of the teams involved.

The next round in the 5×5 Championship for the Boutlaws is on 22 June at Hawkesbury Indoor Sports Stadium, hosted by Northern Beaches Roller Girls.

Thank you to all the supporters, sponsors and fans for being a part of the Boutlaws and Western Sydney Rollers. Connect with us on facebook, Instagram and YouTube to keep in touch!

     

Meet The Boutlaws – Western Sydney Rollers’ 2019 travel team

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Western Sydney Rollers’ representative roller derby team is called The Boutlaws. The Boutlaws is a travel team that competes in the elite NSW 5×5 Roller Derby Competition.

The Boutlaws train hard so that they can fully enjoy playing in the 5×5 Roller Derby Championship. This year The Boutlaws will compete in the Battlegrounds class of the competition. They also look forward to meeting players from other leagues around the state, socialising at the Championship after party.

It takes time, dedication and expert skating skills to make it onto The Boutlaws. The players, Bench Managers and trainers must work together to achieve success in the mad-house that is roller derby.

Western Sydney Rollers proudly presents The Boutlaws of 2019:

Player name and number

  • ElleMental 05
  • Natty Long Legs 11
  • Bee Sting 120
  • Kiss My Hyde 155
  • Sneaky Stackhouse 21
  • Down Unda Thunda 2412
  • Honey Badger 25
  • Kitty SlamHer 41
  • Newton’s Nightmare 44
  • Crash Test Dolly 46
  • Pixiematosis 5
  • Dev Elish Desire 69
  • Caustic Collission 88
  • Shorley Tremble 713

Bench Managers (Benchies)

  • BuzzKill 636
  • Bad Samaritan 666
  • Shorley Tremble 713

The first game of the 5 x 5 Championship rolls into Bateau Bay on Saturday 23 March, 2019. 

Keep up with the activities of The Boutlaws on our website and follow Western Sydney Rollers on facebook and instagram. The Boutlaws love supporters, so come along and enjoy cheering them on!

Get your ticket today through Eventbrite.

Interested in joining in?

The Boutlaws is a women’s team consisting of bout ready skaters. We are currently recruiting both women and men to play roller derby. Contact newmembers@westernsydneyrollers.com.au

New member intake

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Western Sydney Rollers is hosting an information session and new member intake in March, 2019.  

On Friday 15 March 2019, the team from Western Sydney Rollers will be at The Colonial Hotel from 7.30pm to host an information session.

If you’re interested in joining roller derby; as a referee, official (on or off skates), a player or supporter, come along to The Colonial.  Grab a meal and a drink, relax and get to know some of our members while you ask them all the questions abut this great game and how you can add roller derby to your life.

Our newest members will be able to start on Sunday 31 March from 5pm. Freshies will meet at the Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre (30 Herbert St., Cambridge Park) to start their roller derby Journey.  The first freshie session will start with an orientation and information, followed by an off-skates fitness session and some light introductory skating.

If you have any questions, send an email to newmembers@westernsydneyrollers.com.au

Follow Western Sydney Rollers on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/WesternSydneyRollers or Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/westernsydneyrollersofficial

 

 

Join us for open scrim in 2019!!

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We’re excited to announce that in 2019, Western Sydney Rollers (WSR) will be hosting a series of open scrimmages.  These scrimmages will be mixed gender and get rolling on Sunday 3 March, 2019 so break out your black and white scrim shirts and register today!

The scrimmages will run on Sunday from 6-8pm at Penrith Regional Sports Centre, 30 Herbert Street, Cambridge Park, NSW 2747.

You can grab a 2019 season pass for $40 per person for a 2019 season pass or pay $5 for a single/individual scrimmage.

To register for playing, complete the form here.

Our Open Scrimmage dates for 2019 are: 

  • 3 March
  • 7 April
  • 5 May
  • 19 May
  • 2 June
  • 28 July
  • 25 August
  • September TBA
  • 13 October
  • 3 November
  • 10 November
  • 17 November

Join our open scrimmage facebook event.

If you have questions, contact us at info@westernsydneyrollers.com.au