Roller derby in the sports section?

by Hurt Reynolds - November 19, 2008 - 6:19pm

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Roller Derby in the Sports Page

Submitted by JenneralMsChief on November 20, 2008 - 12:45pm.

Humboldt I guess has been blessed. Since our season started we only are in the sports page and on the local sports news updates.

The sports writters come and they do not write about our outfits, what we do during the day, etc..

Just plain ol'stats. I think as the sport progresses they will cover more pack work but in the mean time the Jammers are their focus with occasional mention of the blockers.

They even let us write a story about our first away game and ran it for us.

We are taking out a huge ad in that paper to thank all of our support crew and I guess I will ad a big thanks to the local media!

Update

Submitted by k.d.caustic on November 20, 2008 - 4:17pm.

As of today, the poll shows 96% (or 1,296 people) clicking YES for the Oregonian to cover roller derby. Only 4% (or 53 losers) have voted NO. And you thought elections were over on November 5th. Go and vote NOW! Link is above where Hurt says "Get going." So do it now and let the poor man get cooking on his wedding plans, for God's sake!!!

-- Announcer-in-Waiting / GGRD and SRD Superfan

voting

Submitted by Holly Gohardly on November 20, 2008 - 4:44pm.

who are these people voting no, they seem to be coming out of the woodwork.

Holly Gohardly
Charm City Roller Girls

I'm not voting...

Submitted by The Statisfier on November 20, 2008 - 4:56pm.

... because I'm not Oregonian. I wouldn't want them deciding what goes in my newspaper either. But that doesn't stop me from dropping disdainful comments over there.

I see your point, Statsi...

Submitted by Hymen Heaven on November 21, 2008 - 10:36am.

... but if the Oregonian starts covering derby, it'd help us make a case for the Inky and DN to cover Nationals here in Philly next year!!! I say vote...
Hymen

Yes

Submitted by Jethro Skull on November 24, 2008 - 8:32pm.

Regardless of where I live, I voted yes because derby is a sport.
We were stuck in "Lifestyle" forever. That finally changed Oct. 26th when the Journal did a pre-Portalnd write-up... in the frikkin' sports section.

Duke City Derby
no venue, no fans, no season, no problem

A way to get future coverage...

Submitted by missprint on November 26, 2008 - 4:36pm.

...would be to send a really well-produced and edited DVD from nationals, and/or the regional tourneys, to media outlets in the cities where upcoming tournaments will be held. (This is a suggestion from the producer of this year's "Roller Derby Revival" piece on SportsCenter.)

Miss Print
Cincinnati Rollergirls
http://news.cincinnati.com/derbydiva

Thank you!

Submitted by HLH on November 26, 2008 - 5:05pm.

That's a hot tip, MissPrint!
We'll start working our local media + CNN now, for the SoCentral Regionals: www.southernfriedsmackdown.com (coming soon!!)
----
Hot Legs Hooligan
ARG O.G.
www.AtlantaRollergirls.com

Well, wouldya look at this

Submitted by missprint on December 4, 2008 - 11:01am.

http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2008/12/women_flock_to_roller_derby_le.html