Team USA (roller derby)
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| Founded | 2011 |
| Team colors |
Red, white and blue |
| Head coach | Buster Cheatin' |
| Manager | Endless Justin and Rhino |
| Championships | World Cup 2011 |
Team USA represents the United States in international roller derby. The team's first international competition was the 2011 Roller Derby World Cup, where it finished in first place after defeating Team Canada in the final.[1]
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Roster[edit]
After a series of tryout camps[2] held throughout 2011 by tournament founder and sponsor Blood and Thunder Magazine, Team USA's roster was announced August 4 of that year[3] as follows (home leagues of skaters at time of World Cup shown in parentheses):
2011 Primary Roster[edit]
- Amanda Jamitinya (Rocky Mountain Rollergirls)
- Atomatrix (Oly Rollers)
- Bonnie Thunders (Gotham Girls Roller Derby)
- Claire D. Way (Boston Derby Dames)
- DeRanged (Rocky Mountain Rollergirls)
- Donna Matrix (Gotham Girls Roller Derby)
- Fisti Cuffs (Gotham Girls Roller Derby)
- Frida Beater (Rocky Mountain Rollergirls)
- Joy Collision (Charm City Rollergirls)
- Juke Boxx (Minnesota RollerGirls)
- Heather Juska (Denver Roller Dolls)
- Little A (Tampa Bay Derby Darlins)
- Medusa (Minnesota RollerGirls)
- Psycho Babble (Rocky Mountain Rollergirls)
- Sassy (Oly Rollers)
- Sexy Slaydie (Gotham Girls Roller Derby)
- Shenita Stretcher (Philly Rollergirls)
- Smarty Pants (Texas Rollergirls)
- Snot Rocket Science (Steel City Derby Demons)
- Soulfearic Acid (Rose City Rollers)
- Suzy Hotrod (Gotham Girls Roller Derby)
- Tannibal Lector (Oly Rollers)
- Teflon Donna (Philly Rollergirls)
- Tracy Akers (Denver Roller Dolls)
- Urrk'n Jerk'n (Rocky Mountain Rollergirls)
- V Diva (Dutchland Rollers)
- Varla Vendetta (Windy City Rollers)
- White Flight (Rose City Rollers)
Alternates[edit]
- Racer McChaseHer (Detroit Derby Girls)
- Jamsterella (Fort Myers Derby Girls)
- Wildberry Punch (Mad Rollin' Dolls)
- Addy Rawl (Queen City Roller Girls)
2011 Staff[edit]
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- Head Coach: Buster Cheatin'
- Assistant Coach: Bonnie D.Stroir
- Team Manager: Rhino
- Team Manager: Endless Justin
- Fundraiser and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out
2012 Staff[edit]
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- Head Coach: Buster Cheatin'
- Assistant Coach: Endless Justin
- Team Manager: Rhino
- Team, Fundraising, and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out
Team USA's first practice was held in Denver, Colorado at the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls' War House on November 14, 2011, the Monday following the WFTDA National Championships. A limited number of VIP and general admission tickets were sold, however no press were admitted.
2011 Roller Derby World Cup[edit]
Team USA's first international action took place December 1 through 4, 2011, at the premiere Roller Derby World Cup, held in Toronto, Canada. Team USA, one of thirteen nations competing, began group play at the tournament in Group C, along with teams representing New Zealand and Scotland.[4] Team USA won both of its group bouts, defeating New Zealand 377 to 8 on the first day of the tournament,[5] and Scotland on the second day, 435 to 1.[6] On the night of the tournament's first day, Team USA staged an exhibition bout, dividing its large roster into two teams nicknamed the Stars and the Stripes.[7]
By virtue of the large point spread for Team USA in their group bouts, the team was seeded first overall for the remainder of the tournament,[6] and earned a bye past the first elimination round. In the quarter finals, Team USA faced New Zealand for the second time, winning this time by a score of 437 to 8.[8] In the semi final, Team USA defeated Team Australia 532 to 4, in what was the both the highest score and largest margin of victory for the entire tournament.[9] In the final of the tournament, Team USA defeated Team Canada 336 to 33.[1] Joy Collision was voted MVP for Team USA at the World Cup.[10]
Sponsors[edit]
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Team USA's sponsors include:
5 Stride Skate Shop, Atom Wheels (uniforms, wheels, bearings), Bruised Skate Nooses (skate nooses), Derby4All (helmets), Derby Famous (armbands), Derby Skinz (helmet panties), Grnmnstr (Gumball toestops, Astro Nuts), Iron Doll Clothing (uniforms), Riedell, Wicked Skatewear (track suits, helmet decals).
News[edit]
Thomas Gerbasi, Focus is the Key – Team USA’s Fisti Cuffs on the World Cup (Gotham Girls Roller Derby news)
Tamara Lindstrom, U.S. brings CNY "Thunder" to Roller Derby World Cup (YNN News)
References[edit]
- ^ a b "U.S. pummels Canada to win roller derby title". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 4 December 2011. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
- ^ "DNN: World Cup Tryouts Continue". Derby News Network. Derby News Network. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
- ^ "Team USA Announces 28-Skater Roster". Derby News Network. Derby News Network. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
- ^ Reynolds, Hurt (19 November 2011). "Roller Derby World Cup Groups Set". Derby News Network. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ^ Marshall, Justice Feelgood (1 December 2011). "World Cup: USA Hammers New Zealand, 377-8". Derby News Network. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ^ a b Talionis, Lex (2 December 2011). "World Cup: USA Buries Scotland, 435-1". Derby News Network. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ^ Derby Nerd (9 December 2011). "Going Global: First Roller Derby World Cup Thrills". The Derby Nerd. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ^ Marshall, Justice Feelgood (3 December 2011). "World Cup: (1) USA Flattens (9) New Zealand, 470-8". Derby News Network. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ^ Marshall, Justice Feelgood (4 December 2011). "World Cup Semifinal: (1) USA Dominates (4) Australia, 532-4". Derby News Network. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ^ titmouse (6 December 2011). "USA win first ever Roller Derby World Cup!". Toronto Roller Derby. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
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