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TXRD--Lonestar Rollergirls

Banked track, skate it dont hate it! www.txrd.com

About Me

TXRD--Lonestar Rollergirls is an all-female roller derby league in Austin, Texas. Any of you travelin' rollergirls out there should feel free to visit us if you're ever in town. You can learn more about us at www.txrd.com.

My Interests

TXRD LONESTAR ROLLERGIRLS
Roller Derby, Texas-style

Founded in 2001 in Austin,Texas by She-EOs Anya Jack, April Herman, Heather Burdick and Nancy Lynn, TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls was started with a vision of outrageous production value and fabulous women on skates. The Lonestar Rollergirls are local favorite daughters as well as a hearty entertainment staple, perfectly blending the Keep Austin Weird attitude with a free-wheeling pursuit of fun and competition, with rocking local music thrown in for good measure.

High Impact

Primarily composed of women between the ages of 21 and 40+, the Lonestar Rollergirls embody a do-it-yourself attitude, pooling their resources and varied skill sets to keep their league up and rolling. With 10+ committees and an elected governing body, these women have fought to build their organization from the ground up, never taking an official loan and keeping the majority of league responsibilities in-house. The same work ethic continues to pervade the league today, as the rollergirls look to the future and plot the course for where the next five years will take them. Their plans are big and their dreams even bigger, and there is no doubt that these women will continue to impact Austin, and beyond, in a serious way.

Teams We currently have five teams: The Hellcats (50's-style vixens who love their hotrods and switchblades), The Putas Del Fuego (Cholas with a taste for blood and tequila), The Holy Rollers (the baddest bullies in the Sacred Heart schoolyard), The Rhinestone Cowgirls (Texas fillies that offer up the best in country-fried violence), and the Cherry Bombs (ruthless Rock 'n' Roll misfits run amuck).

The History

The Lonestar Rollergirls first public bout was seen by approximately 400 spectators. By season's end, crowd attendance had reached 1,300, with hundreds having to be turned away at the door. Now, as the 80-member skater-owned and operated league hits its fifth anniversary, the sport of roller derby has grown in incredible leaps and bounds, as has the amount of involvement that each skater puts into this business.

In 2003, TXRD purchased an original roller derby banked track, making them the first all-girl league to ever skate on a banked track. TXRD has sparked a roller derby revival and can be directly connected to new leagues springing up in cities around the world, from the Cayman Islands, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York.

The Word is Out

Local and national media have taken notice of the women of TXRD, recognizing that this group of women truly is unique. Media Coverage includes: The Chicago Tribune, The Austin American Statesman, The Austin Chronicle, Austin Monthly, Austin Fit Magazine, Bust Magazine, Drill Magazine, Loaded, Playboy, Rank and Review, SPIN, Texas Highways Magazine, IN Magazine, Austin Music Network (AMN), National Public Radio (NPR), KLBJ Radio, 101X Radio, Mega 93.3 Radio, KAOS 95.9 Radio, KVRX Radio, KOOP Radio, Comedy Central's Insomniac with Dave Attell.

TXRD is also featured in three music videos, as well as a documentary being filmed by Bob Ray and Werner Campbell of Crashcam Films. The documentary, titled "Hell On Wheels," tells the story of a group of women who create a high-octane rock and roll-fueled, all-girl roller derby league from the ground up. The film follows the women through the planning stages, fundraising rock shows, grueling practices and, ultimately, up to their first bone-breaking, smashingly successful first season and beyond.

In 2006, the Lonestar Rollergirls were featured in a 13-episode television series on A&E titled "Rollergirls." This opportunity helped spread the new derby to households across the nation and the world, and renewed the excitement for banked track roller derby that many viewers recalled from decades ago. That same year, the Lonestar Rollergirls had the chance to skate in larger venues across Austin, including the Austin Convention Center in Downtown Austin.

The LonestarRollergirls also have participated in the first two interstate banked tracked derby bouts for the new all-girl leagues. In 2005, the league hosted the Renegade Rollergirls from Arizona, and then in 2006, the LA Derby Dolls from California. We look forward to many more cross-country matchups in the near future!

The Best Fans in the World
The fans that attend our bouts range from white-collar professionals and soccer moms with kids in tow, to bikers and mohawked rockers. The largest majority of or fan base is from 21-35 years of age, with an emphasis on things alternative when it comes to music and entertainment. Much of our audience is comprised of those who spend a large amount of time in Austin's entertainment districts. But again, because of roller derby's past glory, it appeals to many who grew up watching it on TV.

TXRD Loves Its Community

The women of TXRD volunteer their time and make special appearances at many benefits and events to raise money for local charities. Recent events have benefited New Horizons, an Austin-area shelter for mentally and physically abused children, The Austin Human Society and The David Powell Health Clinic for uninsured and underinsured HIV+/AIDS patients.

I'd like to meet:

Ann Calvello, one of the great roller derby stars of the 1970s.
She attended our Calvello Cup Championship on July 24, 2005. Rest In Peace.

Music:

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All the bands who played The Thunderdome 2005 Season:
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Backlit Revolver
The Lifters
Magically Delicious Smoking Skunk Monkey
The Addictions
Hellapeno
Crank County Dare Devils
The Action Is
Young Heart Attacks
BoomBox ATX
Stevie Tombstone
The Mudflaps
Flametrick Subs
Blue Flames
Gorch Fock
The Vain
Honky
Black Novas
Scott Biram
Chili Cold Blood
Dixie Witch Wined up Radio
The Weary Boys
Hank III
Brewtality Inc.

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Bands who played The Thunderdome 2006 Season
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Pong
Hit by a Car
Maneja Beto
The White Ghost Shivers
(L.A. bands) Pretty in Stereo and Pat Todd and the Rank Outsider
The Transgressors
Barfield
MDSSM
The Ugly Beats
The Ravens
John Schooley & His One Man Band
The Oklahomos & The Rockland Eagles
Household Names & The Panties
Dale Watson & The Little Bicycles
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All the bands who played The Thunderdome 2007 Season
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The Chalk Outlines
Los Hispanos U.K.
Elvis On Speed
The Winchester Twin
Combo Mahalo
The Bell Furies
***Bands for game in LA***
Drop Dead Beats
BBQ Kings
DJ Judy Gloom
The Breifs(Afterpaty)
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The Arab Leauge
Sweet Skull
American Grave yard
Jungle Rockers
Reigning Sound
Near Miss & Toof
Adrian & the sickness
The Little Bicycles
Honky
Street Light Suzie
Midwest Monster

Movies:

EVERY rollergirl is required to have seen and loved: Kansas City Bomber,Rollerball and XANADU

Television:


Heroes:

ANN CALVELLO, THE DEMON OF THE DERBY -
one of the Great Roller Derby Stars of the 1970's. TXRD had the incredible fortune of hosting her at our 2005 Championship Bout, "The Calvello Cup," on July 24 2005. Read more about her and "The Ann Calvello Story" at:
http://www.fireproofproductions.com/

My Blog

Cherry Bombs v. Rhinestone Cowgirls Bout Recap

Cherry Bombs v. Rhinestone Cowgirls Bout Recap The Cherry Bombs and the Rhinestone Cowgirls both entered this bout with something on the line--a loss for either team would send them to the lo...
Posted by TXRD--Lonestar Rollergirls on Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:29:00 PST

Lonestar Rollergirls Tryouts Are Here!

TXRD will hold open tryouts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11 and 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 12.  We will ask you to demonstrate basic skills such as crossing over, stopping, skating backwards, an...
Posted by TXRD--Lonestar Rollergirls on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:59:00 PST

Hellcats vs Putas del Fuego Bout Recap

Hellcats vs Putas del Fuego Bout Recap by Lady AWhich of these teams would take home the victory? Both teams were seeking vengeance. The Putas were looking for their first win of the season, and the H...
Posted by TXRD--Lonestar Rollergirls on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:14:00 PST

TXRD is looking for a few new referees.

TXRD is looking for a few new referees.Requirements for this position are as follows:1) You must be available both Monday and Thursday evenings.2) You must be able to stay calm, unbiased, and focused ...
Posted by TXRD--Lonestar Rollergirls on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:52:00 PST

Cherry Bombs vs. Holy Rollers Bout Recap

Cherry Bombs vs. Holy Rollers - Bout RecapMay 14th, 2008 .. --> by edub --> On Sunday, May 4, the two undefeated teams in the league met at the Austin Convention Center to see who would retain that p...
Posted by TXRD--Lonestar Rollergirls on Sun, 18 May 2008 01:54:00 PST

kate or Dye Update!

.. .. --> .. -->TXRD would like to extend our gratitude once again and formally THANK the audience in attendance at our May 4th, 2008 event for their outstanding demonstration of ...
Posted by TXRD--Lonestar Rollergirls on Sun, 11 May 2008 04:45:00 PST

Thank you to all of our fans and Kate or Dye donations!

TXRD would like to extend our gratitude once again and formally THANK the audience in attendance at our May 4th, 2008 event for their outstanding demonstration of love and support. As you all are ...
Posted by TXRD--Lonestar Rollergirls on Wed, 07 May 2008 09:43:00 PST

Rhinestone Cowgirls vs. Putas Del Fuego Bout Recap

Rhinestone Cowgirls vs. Putas Del Fuego Bout Recap for photos  http://www.txrd.com/gallery2/v/2008_Bouts/20080413-rc-pdf/ Both the Putas del Fuego and the Rhinestone Cowgirls came into this bout ...
Posted by TXRD--Lonestar Rollergirls on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:01:00 PST

The Mexican Standoff

Rhinestone Cowgirls vs Putas del Fuego The Mexican Standoff  Head on out to the Austin Convention Center to bear witness to the upcoming showdown between las Putas del Fuego and the Rhinestone Co...
Posted by TXRD--Lonestar Rollergirls on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:30:00 PST

Lady As March 30 Bout Recap

It was Heaven vs. Hell in this highly anticipated match-up between the Holy Rollers and the Hellcats.  The Holy Rollers were returning from an undefeated season to defend their Calvello Cup champ...
Posted by TXRD--Lonestar Rollergirls on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:50:00 PST