Texas Rollergirls 2007 Whammy Awards

And the winner is...

League Awards
Best Blocker: Rice Rocket
Best Pivot: Tinkerhell
Best Jammer: Rice Rocket

Team Categories

Hell Marys
Best Blocker: Derringer
Best Pivot: Sparkle Plenty
Best Jammer: Buckshot Betsy

Honky Tonk Heartbreakers
Best Blocker: Belle Starr
Best Pivot: Trouble
Best Jammer: Olivia Shootin' John

Hot Rod Honeys
Best Blocker: Lucille Brawl
Best Pivot: Cat Tastrophe
Best Jammer: Rice Rocket

Hustlers
Best Blocker: Curvette
Best Pivot: Slim Kickins
Best Jammer: Dynah-Mite

Texecutioners
Best Blocker: Rice Rocket
Best Pivot: Cat Tastrophe
Best Jammer: Rice Rocket

Other Awards
League MVP: Rice Rocket
No. 1 Texas Rollergirl Fan: The Roll Aides
Best League Spirit: Radioactive
Best Rookie: Lady X
Miss Texas Rollergirl: Lucille Brawl
Best Assets: Shank
Most True to Her Skater Name: Radioactive

Fan Votes
Favorite Texas Rollergirl: Grudge Judy
Most Ruthless on the Track: Derringer
Hottest of the Hot: Tie - Dynah-Mite and Buckshot Betsy
Best Take-Down: Slim Kickins versus Sparkle Plenty
Fave DJ: DJ El Jefe
Fave Band: Sasquatch and the Sick-a-Billys
Fave Announcer: Whiskey L'Amour

Worker Bee certificates were also awarded. All five-year veterans received a long-service award.

And pictures, of course:
Austin Chronicle photo montage
SmoPho

Women's Sports Television and Suncastv.com to air roller derby

PRESS RELEASE
January 16, 2008

Contact:
Catherine Masters
(615) 860-4384

WOMEN'S SPORTS TELEVISION INKS PARTNERSHIP DEAL WITH SUNCASTV.COM

Women's Sports Television has announced the signing of a partnership broadcast deal with Suncastv.com. In the deal, Women's Sports Television will provide sports programming and Suncastv.com will broadcast it on their network. Advertising revenues will be split between the two companies.

Women's Sports Television is the only global programming service to broadcast all women's sports. In addition to games and matches, some of the women's sports that will be providing programming are the National Women's Football Association, the largest tackle football league in the world for women, the Women's Flat Track Derby Association, the largest group in the world for roller derby, the Women's Pro Racquetball Tour, Women's Professional Rodeo and the International Softball Federation. "We're expecting a lot of programming to come to us from around the world including Canada, Asia, Australia and Europe," states WSTV President, Catherine Masters. "There are a lot of women's sports groups that can't get any coverage of their events so Women's Sports Television will fill that void," adds WSTV's President.

Women's Sports Television will produce and co-produce several sports related talk shows. Some of those shows include Her Sport and Fitness Magazine with host Dawna Stone. Stone who is the founder and publisher of the Her Sport and Fitness Magazine is a highly sought after public speaker and the winner of the Apprentice, Martha Stewart. Another show that will be co-produced by Women's Sports Television is the Big W show hosted by Elissa Walker Campbell. Campbell has extensive on camera experience and is the host of the Big E show on Fox radio. "All of these women are camera-friendly and have the experience and the contacts to make these shows hits," Masters adds.

Suncastv is earning quite a name for itself on the internet with more than 300,000 unique visitors coming to watch the programming each month. "We are very pleased to be working with Suncastv and we know this is going to be a win-win partnership for us both," states Masters. Advertising spots and program sponsorships are now available and interested corporations or manufacturers should call (615) 860-4384 .

"Suncastv is very excited about exclusively broadcasting WSTV on its Internet Protocol Television Network, sates Herrison Chun, Suncastv.com Director for Sports Development . "Women's Sports Television is on the leading edge of internet broadcasting by using this latest trend and advanced broadcast technology. This new and innovative concept of broadcasting will help promote Women's Sports Television not only in the United States but worldwide. Working with Women's Sports Television has been a wonderful and exciting experience. Under the leadership of Ms. Catherine Masters, we here at Suncastv have full confidence that she can make Women's Sports Television become one of the most popular and exciting internet networks," adds Chun.

For additional information, contact Herrison Chun, Director of Sports Programming at herrison.chun@suncastv.com and please visit www.suncastv.com.

For information on advertising and sponsorships, please contact Catherine Masters at (615) 860-4384 or via email at wstvinfo@cs.com

It's Officially National Roller Derby Announcers Week!

Jan 13 - Jan 20, 2008. Second year of aknowledgement thanks to Phil Arnold - the #1 FAN of 2007 as voted by TXRG (Texas Rollergirls)

The Roller Derby Announcer's Proclamation:

Whereas, Roller Derby Announcers provide a tremendous amount of information to the fans of roller derby at various roller derby events, bouts, and tournaments, and…

Whereas, Roller Derby Announcers are often of exceptional humor and generally funny at various roller derby events, bouts, and tournaments, and…

Whereas, Roller Derby Announcers often provide their services free of charge and are willing to go to many different locations to help various leagues and teams help with bouts, events, and tournaments, and….

Whereas, Roller Derby Announcers are instrumental in helping to promote the sport of roller derby with unselfish dedication as illustrated above…

Therefore Be It Resolved, that we the roller derby fans, skaters, and volunteers proclaim the week of January 13, 2008-January 20, 2008 as National Roller Derby Announcers Week to honor and generally extol the virtues and accomplishments of said announcers throughout this nation and continent.

Signed:

Phil Arnold,
North Austin,
The Epicenter of the 21st Century Roller Derby Revival

psychedelic skull and crossbones t-shirts and helmet sticker

Skate or die - psychedelic textured skull and crossbones.

Shown on a classic baby blue long-sleeve t-shirt, made just for women. Pre-shrunk 5.0 ounce 100% combed, ring-spun cotton, super-soft baby jersey knit. Coverstitched 3/4" bottom hem and sleeve opening. Custom contoured fit. Made by Bella. Starting at $23.60, as shown $25.45.

Helmet stickers:
Two sticker sizes to choose from: Small, 1½ inch (sheet of 20),
Large, 3 inch (sheet of 20).
$5.60 per sheet.

* No minimum order - save when you buy in bulk.
* Vibrant colors printed on scratch-resistant paper
* Easy to peel-and-stick anywhere

Also available without text so you can customize it with your own message.

Shown on a vintage-style long-sleeve ringer with a classic retro look. 70/30 cotton-poly blend. 3/4" contrasting collar. Durable double-stitched bottom hem and sleeves. Custom contour fit. NOTE: Sizes run small. Order 1 size larger for looser fit. As shown $31.45.

rock textured skull t-shirts and helmet sticker

Skate or die - rock textured skull and crossbones.

Shown on an Alternative Apparel - the softest, sheer-est burnout shirt - perfect for layering. Each bit of pilling and striation captures that true vintage worn-in feel. 50/50 cotton-poly blend. Pre-washed, no shrinkage. Cold wash only. NOTE: Sizes run small. Order 1 size larger for looser fit. As shown $36.95.

Helmet stickers:
Two sticker sizes to choose from: Small, 1½ inch (sheet of 20),
Large, 3 inch (sheet of 20).
$5.60 per sheet.

* No minimum order - save when you buy in bulk.
* Vibrant colors printed on scratch-resistant paper
* Easy to peel-and-stick anywhere

Also available without text so you can customize it with your own message.

Shown on a skin-hugging ultra-soft fitted long-sleeve shirt proudly made in the USA by American Apparel. 100% ultra-soft baby rib cotton, combed for comfort. Double-needle stitched bottom hem. NOTE: Sizes run small. Order 1 size larger for looser fit. Starts at $23.60, as shown $24.45.

skate or die red textured skull t-shirt and helmet sticker

Skate or die - shades of black, red and gray fill in a skull and crossbones image.

Shown on a classic black t-shirt, with a custom contoured fit made specifically for women by Bella. Pre-shrunk, 5.0 ounce 100% super-soft cotton, baby jersey knit. Coverstitched 3/4" bottom hem and sleeve opening. Starting at$20.20, as shown$25.85.

Helmet stickers:
Two sticker sizes to choose from: Small, 1½ inch (sheet of 20), Large, 3 inch (sheet of 20).
$5.60 per sheet.

* No minimum order - save when you buy in bulk.
* Vibrant colors printed on scratch-resistant paper
* Easy to peel-and-stick anywhere

Also available without text so you can customize it with your own message.

Shown on an ultra-soft men’s fashion t-shirt. The edun LIVE Adam has a straight fit and is made of 100% combed 5.1 oz. ring-spun cotton. Washes like a dream – NOT pre-washed. Tumble dry low. Sustainable manufacturing – 100% African made, grow to sew. Learn more at www.edun-live.com. Starting at $25.85, as shown $30.70.

skate or die textured skull t-shirt and helmet sticker

Skate or die -shades of black, white and gray fill in a skull and crossbones image.

Shown on an ultra-soft ladies fashion t-shirt. The edun LIVE Eve has a tapered fit to hug a woman’s curves. 100% combed 5.1 oz. ring-spun cotton. Washes like a dream – NOT pre-washed. Tumble dry low. Sustainable manufacturing – 100% African made, grow to sew. Learn more at www.edun-live.com. Starting at $25.85, as shown $30.70.

Helmet stickers:
Two sticker sizes to choose from: Small, 1½ inch (sheet of 20), Large, 3 inch (sheet of 20).
$5.60 per sheet.

* No minimum order - save when you buy in bulk.
* Vibrant colors printed on scratch-resistant paper
* Easy to peel-and-stick anywhere

Also available without text so you can customize it with your own message. Shown on an ultra-soft unisex edun LIVE Genesis; a classic fit with a long and narrow straight cut - perfect for men or women. 100% combed 5.1 oz. ring-spun cotton. Starting at $25.85, as shown $30.70.