Chicks Ahoy 2011 Toronto Roller Derby Champions

The magic of the Gore-Gore Rollergirls was slammed down to the track by the domineering Chicks Ahoy. The 2011 Toronto Roller Derby (TORD) Championship game 'Battle for the Boot' was won by Chicks Ahoy 111 to 46 and the hits were fast and furious on the Saturday, June 25th game at the Hangar. The cats came out to play but they ended up swimming with the fishes.

Death Track Dolls Land Shark and Speedin Hawking before the fireworks begin.

These two teams have met in the final championship game many times in the past and this win brings the Chicks closer to the Gore-Gores record. The girls in green led from the early rounds of the game and never looked back. They found Bambi's number and  while she was more than capable of moving around the opposition, it was hard to do when she was on the ground.

There were a couple of medical attention incidents including a bloody nose on Chronic.

There is more action after the jump.

The celebration of victory and congratulations begin.

And so ends the Toronto Roller Derby's fifth season.

Things to do in Toronto June 11-12, 2011

From 10am to 6pm on Saturday June 11 and Sunday June 12, 2011 the St Lawrence Market will once again be the location of mass shedding, sniffing and petting - and some dogs will also be there! For Woofstock! Everyone and their dog heads down to Front Street where you can spend all day saying "OMG, she/he is so cute" and "what a funny costume". Even if you don't have a dog it is so worth the trip. Update: Here are some of the cute little butt sniffing doggies in the 2011 edition of Woofstock.

The Toronto Roller Derby league semi-final gets slamming Saturday June 11 at the Hanger in Downsview. Chicks Ahoy and the Death Track Dolls meet again to determine who will go up against the Gore Gore Rollergirls in the June 25 Championship game.

The World Naked Bike Ride WNBR returns for another peaceful protest against oil dependence and the negative impact of our car culture - plus you can toss the skivvies and parade around in the buff. Make an art installation of your body and apply a little sunscreen and bodypaint. Check out my 2011 coverage on my post here.

Meet at noon on Saturday, June 11, 2011 in the memorial sculpture next to the water in Coronation Park. The ride leaves the park at 1pm. PS Happy Bike Month.

Luminato starts on the 10th and continues to the 19th. Illuminate your mind and free yourself.

Toronto Horse Day 2011 at Exhibition Place on Saturday, June 11 from 11am to 4pm. I don't know if you can bring your own horse down to the show like you can bring your dog down to Woofstock.

Festival on Bloor (Street West) takes place on the 12th from noon to 6pm. Music, entertainment and vendors.

Don't forget about the free entrance to Ontario Place. While things inside may cost money it could be a time to take advantage of the offer and check out the large facility again - when was the last time you wandered around the Place?

There are some more dog pictures after the jump - aw, they are so cute.

Derby Luv!

I heard from the ever excellent Speedin Hawking of the Death Track Dolls. Speedin handles PR and Marketing for the Toronto Roller Derby (ToRD) and she let me know about a couple of upcoming events and she finished her email with 'Derby Luv!'  What a great expression and so true for Toronto - the derby fans fill up the Hanger in Downsview Park and each game seems to get more crowded with more sold out games. It's easy to get addicted to the fast paced action, lingerie, colourful uniforms and watching 'Real Women. Real Hits. Real Heart.'

A couple of interesting roller derby tidbits. 1) Apparently roller derby is the fastest growing sport with over 1000 leagues worldwide. 2) The Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) has just accepted the all-female, skater owned and operated Toronto Roller Derby into their governing body association - way to go ladies!. 3) The last regular game finished with the Chicks Ahoy beating the Death Track Dolls. 4) The league now goes into the semi-final on Saturday, June 11 with the final Championship game, named 'Battle for the Boot', on Saturday, June 25, 2011. These games tend to sell out fast so get your tickets as soon as possible. 5) And don't forget The Clam Slam in support of Pride Toronto on June 30.

See more derby shots after the jump.

TORD: Fury of the hell cats

The Toronto Roller Derby is quickly drawing to a close for the so you should get out for the final two regular season games in May, followed by the semi-final and championship games coming quickly in June.

On Saturday May 14 the Gore-Gore Rollergirls take on the Smoke City Betties, on Saturday May 28 the Chicks Ahoy and the Death Track Dolls will battle on the flat track. The semi-final is June 11 and the much anticipated Battle of the Boot Championship bout will be June 25, 2011. The leopard skinned Rollergirls are the 2009 and 2010 champions and remain undefeated so far this year, so look for them to kick a little ass.

Of course, how could you forget the Clam Slam scheduled for June 30 - in support of PRIDE Toronto.

ToRD says "The season’s almost over, but Toronto Roller Derby has one more regulation bout before the playoffs! Our last game of the season is a special double-header event, featuring the 2010 champs, the Gore-Gore Rollergirls squaring off against the underdogs, the Smoke City Betties! Plus, in a special bonus bout, Toronto Junior Roller Derby’s Knicker Kickers make their debut against the Mad Missfits!

The Gore-Gore Rollergirls remain undefeated all season and are looking to take that fact into the playoffs by beating their longtime rivals, the Smoke City Betties. Gore co-captain Dust Bunny warns “the Gores are ready to take on our nemesisters this weekend at the hangar at Downsview Park!” For their part, the Smoke City Betties are heartened by their recent win against the Death Track Dolls at this year’s Beast of the East tournament in Montreal.  Fighting for their season standing, these teams are sure to deliver some quality derby Saturday night. As an added bonus, Toronto Junior Roller Derby will be playing their very first bout against New Hampshire’s Mad Missfits! Having skated together just over a year, the Knicker Kickers are eager to showcase their skills to another packed house at the Hangar!

Doors open at 5:30 pm with Toronto Junior Roller Derby’s bout at 6pm and the Gores vs the Betties at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance online and at our ticket outlets for $12, or at the door for $18.  Children aged 9 and under are welcome without charge (limit of 2 per adult accompaniment). Bring blankets and folding chairs for trackside seating, or find a spot on the bleachers surrounding the track. Food and refreshments are available for purchase."

Roller Derby - Gore Gore Rollergirls vs Chicks Ahoy

April 9, 2011 at 6:30pm (doors open) in Downsview Park's Hanger is where two mighty Toronto Roller Derby teams go wheel to wheel, lingerie to lingerie, and put the hurtin' on. The almost unstoppable Gore Gore Rollergirls, resplendent in leopard print uniforms, go against the Chicks Ahoy dressed in green and black. The Chicks know how to fight and will try to crush the Rollergirls so the Chick's Jammers will have to put the hammer down.

The Chick's hammer came up short as the Gore Gores won the battle with a final score of 132 to 83. It had been so close up to half time - then the Gores staged a rally after the break. Members of the Toronto Argonauts were at the game (they even blew the whistle to officially start the game) and I think they may have been intimidated by the hits the girls were giving and getting. They met a few of their own fans at the derby game.

Gore Gore Manager Reverend Ramirez during the pre-game workouts as fans fill the Hanger.

Hurlin Wall #89

After the game group shot

See more derby action photos after the jump (click Read More >>, below).

The early part of the day is spent on team practice and warm up. It's when the place is empty that you realize that this place really was a hanger.