Spread The Word

Below is an important letter from B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls that I would like to pass on. 

Dear friends:



Saturday, July 9, was an evening of mixed blessings for the B.A.D. Girls. After a successful Championship event at the Craneway Pavilion on the Richmond Harbor, league members who were transporting the money raised from the event were robbed at gunpoint.

Thankfully our league members were not injured. However the robbery was not only a shock to our community, but it took our entire financial reserve and profit for the event, totaling thousands of dollars that would have gone towards both future events and our practice venue.

The B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls is a 501(c)(3) and has been entirely volunteer-run since inception. To be robbed of badly needed funds is devastating; to have our league members’ lives threatened is irreparable.

Due to the ongoing investigation, we cannot release further details on the case but we have absolute confidence in the San Francisco Police Department to bring us justice.

While the SFPD works on the investigation, the B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls are in dire need of fundraising. We have always depended on the kindness of our fans and our community. In this time of need, we are reaching out for your generosity once again. Like the strongest jammers, we do not fall after one hit, and we have no intention of allowing thieves who would steal from a non-profit organization to stop us from rolling. If you can please donate to the B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls to recoup some of these financial losses, we would greatly appreciate any amount. Your donation will be fully tax-deductible. In addition, if you can donate items for us to raffle or venue space for us to hold a fundraiser, we promise to make it worth your while and continue to bring you the best roller derby in the Bay Area.


Like the community that we all practice and play in, we are strong. We have always been a league of extraordinary women who are undaunted by obstacles. Roller derby is a sport that embraces challenges, enables resiliency, and celebrates the spirit of the best in humanity. We intend in honoring that spirit and moving forward from this crime toward a much brighter future with all of you. Thank you again for your support. It means more to us now than it ever has before.


To support the B.A.D. Girls, please donate by clicking the "Donate" button on our home page at http://www.bayareaderbygirls.com. Your donation is tax deductible. You can also support us by attending our upcoming Golden Bowl tournament, Aug. 12-14 at the Oakland Convention Center. http://www.bayareaderbygirls.com/aug-12-14-the-golden-bowl-3-day-ro...


To donate a product or venue space, please email pr@bayareaderbygirls.com


For press inquiries, please contact katy@bethechangepr.com; +1 415 375 0663

Ready, Set, Showdown!

Is it really August already?  Before we blink, summer will be winding down and we'll be starting to get ready for holiday shopping.  UGH - did I really just say that?  Of course, we do have a lot of great things to look forward to and one of the biggest events is our Second Annual Empire Skate Showdown! 

Let me sum this event up very simply:

Saturday, September 3rd, 2011

9 New York Teams

17 Bouts

2 Tracks

DJ Joe Jack

Long Ireland Beer

Tons of Vendors

Tons of FANS!!

The showdown was a huge success last year and we just can't wait to do it all over again!  For more information on where to buy tickets or to become a part of the event, please visit our website.

Build Your Own Monster

Attention all monster lovers!  Now you can look like one any time you want!  These adorable and somewhat scary skull caps are just the way to showcase your inner monster! 

Roller derby referee Anne Persand hand makes each individual monster hat and also takes special orders for some other creative creatures including scarves and helmet covers for jammers and pivots.

Not only are the hats fun to wear, but once you take a look at the uniquely designed order page on her website, the fun sketches and drop down boxes will have you stocking up for the whole family in no time!  Each hat is individually made to perfection, right down to the fang-toothed grins.  A few of the Roller Rebels have been seen sporting these and they rave about them.

Check out Anne's creative designs at her website My Monster Hat and order yours today.