... better make that Rocktober! With our travel team in full swing for the upcoming tournament and our grading complete, its all skates on track to Rock'n'Roll into summer training!
UPCOMING EVENTS
ELIMIN8R Competition - Runaway Bay Tavern FINAL WEEK 14th October 9-10.30pm -
We are OWNING this competition but to make sure we stay on top we still need as many members, friends and supporters to come along and help GCRD win the $3000 prize as possible! Come along for a drink, get your 'team' cards and submit them this Friday night at Runaway Bay Tavern between 8-10pm and receive your free drink. We have 1 week left so please help us to win. Grab your friends, sister, brother, momma and your granny and come on down!! ($3 drinks from 8-11pm) Cards can be collected from GCRD members or you can meet at Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium on Friday nights at 8.45pm to pick them up. If you have a group of supporters you'd like cards for call Kat or Ruby 0407 914 633
ROLLER Disco - Saturday October 15th We are OWNING this competition but to make sure we stay on top we still need as many members, friends and supporters to come along and help GCRD win the $3000 prize as possible! Come along for a drink, get your 'team' cards and submit them this Friday night at Runaway Bay Tavern between 8-10pm and receive your free drink. We have 1 week left so please help us to win. Grab your friends, sister, brother, momma and your granny and come on down!! ($3 drinks from 8-11pm) Cards can be collected from GCRD members or you can meet at Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium on Friday nights at 8.45pm to pick them up. If you have a group of supporters you'd like cards for call Kat or Ruby 0407 914 633
Runaway Bay Indoor Sports Stadium - 5-8pm $8 inc. skate hire
Get your family and friends into the action with music and loads of fun.
ZOMBIE Walk - Brisbane - Sunday 23rd October
Dress up in your goulish best. The 2011 Brisbane Zombie Walk will take place on Sunday 23rd October and ambling it's way through to Centenary Place in Fortitude Valley. This is the 6th year and is now the biggest zombie walk in the world. For more info and registration go to http://www.brisbanezombiewalk.com
TROPICARNAGE CUP - Interleague State Tournament
18th, 19th and 20th November - Beenleigh Indoor Stadium (Confirmed)
Yew! Our Travel team are in training and underway to go up against other leagues from the greater QLD and Northern NSW areas. After much debate it has been confirmed that this will be a three day event with spectators for all days. There will be limited seating so hold tight for more information on how you can come and support GCRD. Also keep in mind we are on a "clean up" roster and will be calling for volunteers closer to the date to help with post-bout bump outs.
GCRD's Murdamaids Vs Pain Clinic - Runaway Rampage - They said they couldn't play!
Our first bout at Runaway Bay Sports Complex was a rip roaring success!
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| GCRD Teams- Murdamaids & Pain Clinic |
Congrats to 'PainClinic' for their win over 'MurdaMaids' 140 - 117. It was, as usual, an action-packed bout and with the Maids looking like they had it at halftime, the Painies were not gonna give up with out a fight!!
Thanks to everyone who was involved in this event for your hard work and to fans and spectators for your derby luvin' and support
TRAINING
Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium
Sunday 2nd Star 2's 4pm - 6pm
Star 3+ 6pm - 8pm
Friday 7th All Stars 7pm - 9pm
Sunday 9th Star 2's 4pm - 6pm
Star 3+ 6pm - 8pm
Friday 14th All Stars 7pm - 9pm
Sunday 16th Star 2's 4pm - 6pm
Star 3+ 6pm - 8pm
Friday 21st All Stars 7pm - 9pm
Sunday 23rd Star 2's 4pm - 6pm
Star 3+ 6pm - 8pm
Friday 28th All Stars 7pm - 9pm
Sunday 30th 5.30 - 8pm TBA*
Sunday 30th 5.30 - 8pm TBA*
Improve your skating - Mondays 6.30PM - 7.30PM - Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium
This session is open to all star level skaters. $5 members $10 non members. Have fun and improve your balance, strength and skills.
Beachside Skate - Tuesdays 10AM with Kat Da Brat & Nikki Nitro
Welcome the summer sun and meet at Coolangatta, along the beach path for a skate, surf, bit of sun and a smoothie and maybe a skate park too! Bring all your gear, sunscreen and a towel. Watch the GCRD Skaters Page or contact Kat on 0407 914 633 for meeting places, times and carpool details
Street Skate - Wednesday 6pm - 7pm - Southport Broadwater - meet Anzac Statue
Off Skates - Wednesday 7pm-8pm Anzac statue end of the park.
A bunch of GCRD guys and Gals meet to do runs and fitness training to help keep them track ready... come along and raise a sweat with them!!! Bring water, runners a towel and be ready to sweat. ALL STAR LEVELS WELCOME. Check the GCRD Skaters page on facebook for weather cancellations.
TREASURERS NOTE
EVERY session BEFORE you gear up, see Cougarrr to pay your fees and sign on your attendance. Attendance and fees all count towards your being able to grade and bout. If you are one of the members who has outstanding fees please confirm with Cougarrr as to when/how you plan to pay them. Thanks
SECRETARY'S NEWS
ART & MEDIA
Player Profiles are being added to the site so if you want yours on there get your profile to Bravetart or Dean.
COMMUNICATIONS
The league has had a few changes in roles and structure over the last few weeks and the Committee would like to take the opportunity to thank you all for your patience and open-mindedness while we fine tune. Congratulations to all of you who have passed your current grading and have a new exciting training regime ahead of you.
Harder, Lower, Faster, Stronger
GCRD xOxO
