Jet City Roller Derby

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  • Rainy Season Rumble Lead-Up: Who’s Who?

    Hello Derby Fans!

     

    Jet City is beyond excited to present our very first tournament: the Rainy Season Rumble! Happening March 21st-23rd, this round robin style event is co-hosted with Mob City Junior Roller Derby.

    You can get tickets here! With 12 games happening across 3 days of non stop derby action, it’s an event that can’t be missed!

     

    Our tournament features several teams traveling from all across North America, from both WFTDA leagues and JRDA leagues! Today we’re going to take some time to introduce each team, and appreciate the time they’re spending to come and play with us soon!

     

    WFTDA (Women’s Flat Track Derby Association) Teams

    Jet City Roller Derby

    Founded in 2006 and based out of Everett, WA, your co-host and home team, and where yours truly hails from.

     

    Arizona Roller Derby

    Hailing from the Phoenix area, AZRD was founded in 2003, making them the second-oldest flat track league in the world! They are a charter member for WFTDA, and also have a strong Juniors team and program.

    They primarily play at Bell Bank Park in Mesa, Arizona, and host two annual tournaments, The Cactus Cup and Monsoon Madness.

    Learn more on their league website!

     

    Denver Bruising Altitude

    Bruising Altitude is the WFTDA B Charter team for Denver Roller Derby (DRD). DRD is home to three WFTDA travel teams, and has affiliates with both the Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) and the Men’s Roller Derby Association (MRDA). Their home venue is the Rollerdome in Denver, Colorado.

    Originally known as the Denver Roller Dolls, they were founded in 2005.

    Learn more on their league website!

     

    Calgary Roller Derby

    Traveling all the way from Canada, and hailing from Calgary, Alberta, CRD operates by their members, for their members.

    Originally founded in 2006, they also foster and mentor a Junior league. In 2013, CRD became the first full WFTDA member league in Alberta.

    Learn more on their league website!

     

    JRDA (Junior Roller Derby Association) Teams

    Mob City Misfits

    Founded in 2013, this co-ed youth sports league is the co-host and juniors home team for the tournament!

    Read more on their league website!

     

    Cherry Blossoms

    Cherry City Roller Derby founded in 2009 from Salem, OR, works to make junior derby accessible to youth from all backgrounds. Cherry Blossoms, the open division junior team, has played in sanctioned games locally in the Pacific Northwest, and nationally.

    Read more on their league website!

     

    Denver Jr. Roller Derby

    Denver Roller Derby’s junior travel team, Major Turbulence is thrilled to encourage and enrich young skaters in their derby journey. DRD strongly believes in the future of the sport of derby, and are proud sponsors and mentors for the next generation of athletes.

    Read more on their league website!

     

    Rockin’ City Rebels 

    All the way from Round Rock, Texas, Rockin’ City was founded in 2012, and started their junior division in 2014. Since then, they have traveled all over the country for tournaments, including to the national competition.

    Read more on their league website!

     

    I think I can speak for my entire team when I say that we’re so excited to be host to so many incredible derby players and teammates from all over! We’re looking forward to meeting- and playing!- with you all in just a few weeks!

     

    Hugs and Bruises,

    Public Emily No. 1

  • Do the Autumn Mash with Jet City this Saturday

    Do the Autumn Mash with Jet City this Saturday

    We all Fall down sometimes. In derby, the important thing is to get back up and hit a b*tch.

    Come to our very special Autumn Mashup bout this Saturday, November 18, to see dozens of local athletes do just that. Jet City has invited skaters from the PNW derby community to skate with and against us in what’s sure to be a very special evening of roller hijinks—two games that will cast friends as enemies until the clock counts down to the final whistle. (At which point expect much hugging and many high-fives).

     

    But feelings aren’t the only things getting mashed this weekend. In honor of this harvest season and the following weekend’s celebration of gluttony, Jet City has partnered with the Edmonds Food Bank, a local organization currently providing groceries for 800 households a week. You can support their mission of creating food security in the greater Edmonds area in three ways:

    1. Bring 3 or more non-perishable food items, toiletries, baby supplies,
      and/or household cleaning supplies to the bout and receive a free bag
      of popcorn in return.
    2. Buy tickets to our 50/50 raffle for a chance to go home with half the
      pot—and feel good about sending the other half to Edmonds Food
      Bank.
    3. Make a monetary donation when buying bout tickets.

     

     

     

    The doors (and beer & cider garden) of Edmonds College’s Seaview Gym open at 4pm, with the first whistle at 5 pm. Admission is $15 in advance or $18 at the door, with discounts for seniors, kids, and military.
    Children 5 and under are always free.


    And the fun doesn’t have to end at the last whistle—all guests of legal drinking age are invited to join the Jet City After Party at The Bulldog Saloon (19920 WA-99, Lynnwood—about two blocks from Seaview Gym), a fun space with pool, darts, a touch tunes jukebox, and a kitchen serving late.


    Is there a better way to Fall into the season than watching skaters beat the stuffing out of each other, with a side of popcorn? We didn’t think so. See you there!

  • Valentines Day Bout this Weekend!

    Just in time for Valentine’s day, we’ve got the best idea for a smashing date night!

    Bring your sweetie to our Saturday bout, and watch as hearts (and helmets) collide on the track! Maybe you’ll even find yourself falling… in LOVE!

     

     


     

    Doors (and beer garden) open at 4 pm, and first whistle is at 5 pm.

    Will we see you there?

     

  • Season Schedule Update

    Season Schedule Update

     

    Hello fans!

    Unfortunately our October 15 bout has been canceled but we would love for you to join us at our watch party at Sound Bite Cider (see details below). Can’t wait to see you at our first bout back in November!

     

  • Trivia Night with JCRD!

    Trivia Night with JCRD!

    If you are not feeling quite ready to strap on those skates, then come out and meet us at our first Trivia Night event, hosted at the Lynwood Bowl & Skate bar!

    WHEN: April 28th @ 8PM
    WHERE: Lynwood Bowl & Skate Bar
    WHO: Anyone 21+
    WHAT: Trivia, Fun, PRIZES!

     

  • Be a Life-Saving Hero this April!

    Be a Life-Saving Hero this April!

    Not only can you do something good for yourself (by joining an awesome sport like roller derby), you can do something good for someone else! For the month of April, Jet City is challenging league members and fans alike to be a LIFE-SAVING HERO and donate blood. Help ensure patients have the blood they need by scheduling your next donation today!

    DATE RANGE: April 1st – April 30th
    DONOR “CODE” (mention at check in): JCRD or Jet City Roller Derby
    GOAL: 15 DONORS
    STEPS:
    Step 1: Schedule an appointment to donate blood at any Bloodworks Northwest location through the month of April.
    Step 2: On the day of your donation mention Jet City Roller Derby or our four-digit code “JCRD” when you check in with the registrar.
    Step 3: Sit back, relax, and take pride in contributing to our local blood supply!

    To make your next appointment, visit Bloodworksnw.org or call 800-398-7888. Appointments and masks are required, and there is no deferral from donating if you have received the COVID-19 vaccine. See our COVID-19 safety measures for more information.

     

    April Blood Drive

  • March Radness Madness!!

    March Radness Madness!!

    It seems as though we were only just breaking hearts and taking names… or were we kicking ass and getting numbers? Either way, we are back to do it again as the March Radness Double Header Bout is just one week away!

    Saturday, March 7th, your Jet City Bombers will take on the Puget Sound Outcast at 5pm. It will sure to be an exciting co-ed match! They are followed by your league team, the Skyraiders, up against Rainy City Roller Dolls coming up from Centralia! Don’t miss it!

    Buy your tickets EARLY and you will save $3 off of the at door prices!

    50:50 Focuses on Farming

    That’s right, for this begining of Spring month, Jet City is giving back to a local non-profit focused on the environment, Farmer Frog! Farmer Frog helps schools and communities build and maintain food gardens which are used to teach kids, students and families about growing and eating healthy food while protecting the environment. Their mission is to end child hunger and to build safe communities by empowering people to grow their own food.

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    Sprouting Simple Change – growing kids, cultivating community and nurturing habitat for all living things through real food. 

     

    When children and families grow food for themselves, they sow the seeds of positive living.

     

     

    Even at Edmonds Community College, Farmer Frog helped start and build the Campus Farm and continue to support it as needed ensuring that it grows and feeds the many people who rely on it. So go swing by their booth during the event and see how they are heling to make YOUR community a better place, and how you can help out too!
    And don’t forget to bring some cash to try your chances at the 50:50 raffle. Half of it will go to the winner, half of it will be donated to Farmer Frog!

    Check out the new AFTER PARTY location!

    We gave our new venue, the Channel Marker a whirl last bout and they did not disappoint! Delicious food, great drinks, and fun atmostphere – make sure you save some time in your evening to come out after the bout and see for yourself!

    Channel Marker Pub and Grill
    The Channel Marker Pub and Grill

    120 W Dayton St d1, Edmonds, WA 98020

    March Bout

    Our current bout venue:

    Seaview Gym

    Edmonds Community College

    20000 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036

  • Jet City Pint Night @ Cairn Brewing!

    Looking for something to do to get you over the mid-week slump?

     

    Then perhaps you should come check out Cairn Brewing with some of the Jet City crew THIS WEDNESDAY (Feb. 26th) any time from 4 to 9pm.

    Purchase a pint of any one of their 15 seasonal ales and lagers, and a $1 is donated to Jet City!

    There is definately a Scotch Ale currently on their taplist that has caught my eye. They also have one called the SMASH IPA! It’s almost like they named one for us!

     

    In addition to awesome beers, Cairn is family and dog friendly, and they have a rotating food truck out front!
    It looks like for Wednesday, we’ll have Tabassum serving up some delicious hand made pies! Yum!

     

    Good drinks.
    Good food.
    Good company.
    Good cause!

    Good reasons to get out on a Wednesday!

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    7204 NE 175th St. Bldg A,
    Kenmore, WA 98028

    Wednesday, Februrary 26th, 2020
    4pm to 9pm

  • Take Your Valentine to a Roller Derby Bout February 15th

    Take Your Valentine to a Roller Derby Bout February 15th <3

    Okay derby fans. Here is the recipe to having the BEST VALENTINES DAY WEEKEND EVER!

    1. Take your partner out to a nice dinner February 14th
    2. Present them with two tickets to Jet City’s for the very next day!
    3. Swoon

    Seriously, what better way to ignite the love between you and your partner than by surprising them with tickets to watch an exciting roller derby bout?

    And to sweeten this Valentine even more…

    BECU is offering free tickets for you and a guest to support BECU member Megan Benson skating as “Jacklyn Hyde” in the Saturday, Feb. 15th bout at Seaview Gym. Just drop by the Seattle Hill Road BECU located near the corner of 132nd St SE and Seattle Hill Road in Everett. Free tickets while supplies last! Limit 2 per person.

    That’s what I said, FREE TICKETS!

    So now you can save that extra money for that fancy Valentine’s day dinner, or, even better, for drinks for you and your love in our Beer Garden during the bout!

    Now the bout is over, but you and your partner just don’t want the fun to end…

    Well, then, join Jet City for our Valentine’s Day Hangover After Party at our NEW after party location! We are going to show this new venue how derby fans can party!

    Channel Marker Pub and Grill
    The Channel Marker Pub and Grill

    120 W Dayton St d1, Edmonds, WA 98020

    Our current bout venue:

    Seaview Gym

    Edmonds Community College

    20000 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036

  • Your 20/20 Foresight into the New Year…

    Your 20/20 Foresight into the New Year…

    Your long wait for more roller derby action is finally over, because…

    Jet City Roller Derby’s first bout of 2020 is just around the corner!

    After a much deserved two month food coma from our last Food Fight FUNdraiser bout, the Jet City home teams are eager to get back out on the track!

    The 3rd bout of Season 13 will jump right in with Jet City’s Skyraiders taking on Cherry City Roller Derby, traveling up from Salem, Oregon. Jet City’s Aviators will continue the derby action as they go up against Air Raider Roller Derby, dropping in from Washington County, Oregon.

    With wins behind them from their season opener, both teams are looking forward to some exciting new challenges and fun competition from these visiting teams!

    So join us on January 25th at Edmond Community College’s Seaview Gym in kicking off a great start to the year 2020!


     

    Jump on that New Year resolution to procrastinate less and buy your tickets NOW!
    (You’ll save $3 on door prices!)

    Otherwise, I’ll have to use some pun about hindsight instead!