Number: 19147 Real Name: Lynn Jordan Yrs. Skating: Over 1.5 years Occupation: Veterinary ICU Supervisorr Home: Aston, PA (outside Philadelphia) Positions: Mostly blocker, but wherever I’m placed! Derby Awards: Purple Heart 2008 (I broke a bone at practice) Committee: Media Favorite Derby Move: A well executed hockey stop
TenderizeHer what’s your favorite
thing about Derby? "Derby has challenged me both mentally and physically. I joined to meet people and I’ve gained so much more. Derby will push you to the limit and the best thing is your team mates are right there with you!!"
Ain’t It Tragic
On Saturday, April 10th, the Classic City Rollergirls will compete in their first home bout of the season against the Tragic City Rollers of Birmingham, Alabama. "Ain’t It Tragic" will feature two periods of fast-paced roller derby. The action begins at 7pm (doors open at 6pm) at Skate Around USA, 3030 Cherokee Road, in Athens. Roller Derby is family friendly so bring the kids! Admission at the door is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-10, and children under 6 are free! Adult tickets can be purchased in advance for $8 through any rollergirl or through Brown Paper Tickets. Please also join the rollergirls for the after-party at Alibi.
Punk Rock All Stars COVER SHOW!
The Classic City Rollergirls proudly present a Punk Rock Cover Fundraiser! Five awesome local bands covering five sweet punk bands: Karbomb as NoFX, Thunderchief as DROPKICK MURPHYS, So It Goes as RANCID, Guff as FACE TO FACE, and Burns Like Fire as SOCIAL DISTORTION. Come one, come all and dance your little punk rock heart out while supporting your local roller derby. Friday April 2 at Little Kings, $5, 9 pm, 21+.
Roller Zombies trailer now online
Zomberella, former Classic City and Atlanta rollergirl debuted her trailer for HeadsWillRoll’s upcoming production, Roller Zombies, at the
Women in Horror Filmfest held at Ciné on February 27th, and the trailer is now available online.
See many of your favorite Atlanta and Athens rollergirls, referees and even an appearance by announcer Sweet Willy T-bag. We can’t wait for this one to be released!
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Officially Awesome
Thank you to all of the volunteers who attended our March 1st NSO (Non-Skating Official) Officially Awesome Camp. These are the folks that really make the bouts run smoothly and efficiently laying down the track, assisting referees track points and penalties, and even working our merch tables - we couldn’t do it without you! Big thanks to Psycho Deluxe for putting this camp into action!
2010 Season Schedule
All home bouts are held at Skate-A-Round USA, 3030 Cherokee Road in Athens
HOME April 10 Tragic City Rollers (Birmingham, AL) HOME June 5 Soul City Sirens (Augusta, GA) AWAY July 24 Jacksonville Roller Girls (Jacksonville, FL) AWAY August 14 Tragic City Rollers (Birmingham, AL) HOME September 18 Chattanooga Roller Girls (Chattanooga, TN) AWAY October 23 Columbia Quad Squad (Columbia, SC) HOME November 6 Charlotte Roller Girls (Charlotte, NC)
Sponsor of the Month
Come check out CCRG’s After Party Host for the 2010 season and join us at the Alibi Saloon immediately following our April 10th bout. Come see why it’s the “Friendliest Bar in Athens.” The bar boasts three pool tables, dartboard, juke box, pinball, lottery, great people, and great drinks plus plenty of tvs to catch up on any games and FREE WIFI! Located on Gaines School Road and Lexington. Live music every weekend – no cover!
Featured 2010 Charity
The Classic City Roller Girls are proud to announce their selection of HandsOn Northeast Georgia as this year’s community outreach partner. The local HandsOn office is one of the programs of Community Connection of Northeast Georgia that helps individuals, families and corporate and community groups find flexible volunteer opportunities at various organizations in Athens-Clarke and Oconee Counties.
As part of their ongoing tradition of commitment to community service, CCRG will focus their 2010 outreach efforts in partnership with HandsOn Northeast Georgia throughout the season. Roller derby fans are invited and encouraged to work along with CCRG by registering to volunteer through HandsOn Northeast Georgia. For more information, visit their Web site at http://www.handsonnortheastgeorgia.org.
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