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The Tryout Diaries: Lilly the Kid

By Roller Rookie Diaries August 16, 2023

Lilly the Kid “Blockstars” Roller Rookie & Hired Gun I started playing flat track roller derby in 2018 with a local team in my small hometown after I watched a TV show that had a roller derby episode and decided to do a quick little google search to see if roller derby was actually real….

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  • Check out the results from Texas Roller Derby’s End-of-Season Draft

    By TXRD Newsroom September 30, 2016

    To become a TXRD rollergirl, you have to do more than just strap on a pair of skates and pick a badass name. No one knows that better than our team of alternates, the Hired Gun$.   Before becoming a Hired Gun, each of these skaters passed several tests during what we call New Girl…

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  • All-Scar Army Hosts Underground Bout

    By TXRD Newsroom September 19, 2016

    Well, derby fans, the 15th Anniversary Season is nearing its climactic end!   As the Cherry Bombs gear up, literally and figuratively, to square off against the Hellcats for Calvello Cup supremacy in October, the rest of TXRD’s skaters are cooling their heels (and their wheels) in off-season relaxation until next year.   Just kidding!…

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  • Field Day at Emma Long Park

    By TXRD Newsroom September 19, 2016

    Wanna burn off some excess energy and keep the spirit of competition alive between now and the Calvello Cup Championship? So do we!   Texas Roller Derby is hosting a Field Day this Saturday, September 24th, at Emma Long Park! Join your favorite rollergirls of as we come together for an old-fashioned field day full…

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  • Calvello Cup 2015

    By TXRD Newsroom October 10, 2015

    The first hints of Fall, like the leaves changing colours and a dip in the temperature, is not always the same in Texas as it is around the country. Heck, we know Fall by a different name. That’s right; it’s Football Season! You know that means four quarters of hard hits, lots of penalties, and…

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  • The Wizarding Bout of Harry Potter

    By TXRD Newsroom October 1, 2016

    Let’s be sirius, you need to krum join us this Saturday to experience the only Harry Potter themed bout at the Thunderdome. Located on 9402 United Dr, Austin, Texas 78758.     Which Hogwarts house do you represent? Dress up in your teams colors and show your support. There will be half-time games and events,…

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  • Playoffs Tonight at 7pm!

    By TXRD Newsroom September 10, 2016

    Saturday night at the Palmer Events Center.   Join us for the Playoffs September 17th. We have a pre-bout analysis for the Holy Rollers vs. the Cherry Bombs brought to you by Skates and Scars…   The playoffs are upon us! Two teams enter the stage, having left a legacy of vanquished foes in their…

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