2007 Hall of Fame Weekend
Posted by on December 28, 2007 in Roller Derby
October 26-28, 2007 Roller Derby Hall of Fame Weekend
At the International Skate Center in Mount Laurel, NJ, the Penn Jersey She Devils played host to the Canadian team known as the Hammer City Roller Girls. A great crowd was on hand representing both the USA and Canada as skaters from Toronto and Montreal were there to cheer on their beloved Canadian team. Many original skaters from the Roller Derby Hall of Fame were also in attendance. Competition between the 2 teams was fierce with each team striving to win.
Unfortunately, one of the Canadians skaters (Danger Mouse) went down and was taken to the hospital where they later found out she had suffered a spiral fracture of the tibia and is still awaiting surgery due to swelling. After all was said and done, both teams skated around the floor in what may be the most admired form of true sportsmanship. The final score was Penn Jersey 85 and Hammer City 57.
These game photos were taken by Hell City Hooligan skater, King Taco.
On Sunday evening an event was held to induct six more skaters into theRoller Derby Hall of Fame. Old School Derby Association league, the Penn Jersey She Devils, were invited and asked to model the old jerseys worn by skatersfrom years gone by. They also received an award of special merit from the Roller Derby Hall of Fame. As the evening came to an end proud coaches of the Penn Jersey She Devils sat back and said, “Doors just opened for OSDA.”
The following photos were taken by super Roller Derby Fan (and OSDA member) Jersey Joe.
Doors Open for OSDA
This past weekend on Saturday October 27, OSDA League the Penn Jersey She Devils(representing the USA) took on the ladies from Hammer City (representing Canada) in a game skated under OSDA rules. It was a tough game with a lot of excellent skating,but when all was said and done, the She Devils took it 85 to 57.
Both teams joined each other for a victory lap around the track with their flags held high. This event was held in conjunction with the 2007 Roller Derby Hall of Fame Induction Event and many Old School Banked Track Skaters were in attendence including stars such as Buddy Atkinson, Judy Arnold & Little Richard Brown. For many, this was their first Flat Track Game and the reaction was very favorable to the OSDA style.
The following night, the Hall of Fame held their induction dinner making six more skaters members of the Hall of Fame. The She Devils were in attendence along with representatives from other OSDA teams like Corpus Christi Rolling Thunder and the South Jersey Derby Girls. The She Devils were chosen to model uniforms from Roller Derby’s past and did a fashion show during the event. After the induction ceremonies, the She Devils were surprised by the Hall of Fame with a Special Merit Award for keeping the spirit of Old School Derby alive. One of the highlights of the evening was seeing Buddy
Atkinson, former coach of the incredible Eastern Warriors, running an unplanned training session with the OSDA skaters in the hallway outside the banquet room. One could feel the love and respect that these two generations of skaters had for each other. From the many offers of coaching and training assistance offered to the OSDA by these banked track legends, I think we can safely say that doors that had long been closed were opened to the OSDA that night.
Ken Sikes
Founder, OSDA
Ken Sikes’ Post at DerbyLuv.com
Roller Derby Hall of Fame
Hammer City Roller Girls
She Devils Roller Derby
Hell City Hooligans
OSDA
King Taco’s Photos
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