Media – The Derby Nerd
Check out what The Derby Nerd had to say about World Cup.
Archive and Stats
Derby News Network not only broadcast the Cup, but they archive what they broadcast, as well,
so check their archives for games you may have missed.
www.derbynewsnetwork.com
Also, for those of you who are stats hungry, Flat Track Stats will be posting stats for all the games played at the Cup. Compiling all of this info is a monumental task that our NSOs are currently working on.
Keep checking the site, as games will continue to be added until they’re all there.
www.flattrackstats.com
Our heartfelt thanks goes out to everyone who took a chance on this first time event and helped make it a smashing success!
Brackets and Scores!
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And the winner is….. USA!
In an impressive final bout that looked much closer than the score would indicate, Team USA beat Team Canada to take home the gold at the first ever Roller Derby World Cup with a 336 – 33 victory. Team England beat Team Australia to take home the bronze. Below are the final rankings and MVPs:
Pictures to follow shortly – or if you can’t wait that long, check out this photoset by the National Post: Photoset: Inaugural roller derby world cup in Toronto’s Downsview hangar.
Media roundup! Thank you ToRD for compiling these links! Make sure you visit ToRD’s website!
For more details of what went down this weekend, including photos and videos, check out the coverage listed below. This list is ever growing so stop by daily for more highlights and interviews with your favorite skaters!
05-Dec-11 – CityTV News: Video: Roller Derby World Cup final
05-Dec-11 – TÊTU: Les Américaines remportent la première Coupe du monde de roller derby
05-Dec-11 – Openfile: MorningFile: Falling for leaves, Mississauga does its own Watefront, Canada takes silver at roller derby
05-Dec-11 – Denver Westwood: Team USA flattens World: Top five verbs from the Roller Derby World Cup
05-Dec-11 – Cincinnati Roller Derby Examiner: Team USA wins the inagural Blood and Thunder World Cup
05-Dec-11 – Blog.to: Toronto Roller Derby hosts the first World Cup
05-Dec-11 – Casper-Star Tribune: Tremble before America’s Roller Derby dominance
04-Dec-11 – Toronto Star: Canada Cruises inot Roller Derby Semifinals
04-Dec-11 – National Post: Photos: U.S. beats Canada in the Roller Derby World Cup final
04-Dec-11 – National Post: ROLLER DERBY WORLD CUP 2011
04-Dec-11 – Toronto Star: Roller Derby World Cup Final
04-Dec-11 – Cincinnati Roller Derby Examiner: Team USA dominates New Zealand in Roller Derby World Cup
04-Dec-11 – CBC: U.S. pummels Canada to win roller derby title
03-Dec-11 – AFP: Canada hosts first-ever roller derby world cup
03-Dec-11 – AFP: French team suits up for ‘le roller-derby’ world cup
03-Dec-11 – National Post: The toughest of the tough roll out for first Roller Derby World Cup
03-Dec-11 – CTV: Toronto hosts first-ever Roller Derby World Cup
03-Dec-11 – CTV: Toronto hosts first-ever Roller Derby World Cup
02-Dec-11 – Toronto Star: Canadian women send French flying 224-17 at Roller Derby World Cup
02-Dec-11 – National Post: Graphic: How does Roller Derby actually work?
02-Dec-11 – The Star Phoenix: Heads up! Roller Derby invades Toronto
02-Dec-11 – AFP: La première coupe du monde de roller-derby à Toronto
02-Dec-11 – Regina-Leader Post: Maiden Sane ready for World Cup
02-Dec-11 – : New Zealand`s Haka
02-Dec-11 – Montreal Gazette: Photos: Roller Derby World Cup
02-Dec-11 – National Post: Photos: The inaugural Roller Derby World Cup in Toronto’s Downsview hangar
02-Dec-11 – Calgary Herald: Photos: Toronto hosts the 2011 Roller Derby World Cup
02-Dec-11 – Montreal Gazette: Photos: Toronto hosts the 2011 Roller Derby World Cup
02-Dec-11 – The Vancouver Sun: Roller Derby girls roll into Toronto for World Cup
02-Dec-11 – CBC: World Cup on Wheels
01-Dec-11 – CityTV News: Video: Canada trounces France 244-17 at Roller Derby World Cup
01-Dec-11 – Globe and Mail: DAY IN PHOTOS: Best pictures from December 1
01-Dec-11 – Gotham Girls Roller Derby Examiner: Focus is the Key – Team USA’s Fisti Cuffs on the World Cup
01-Dec-11 – Gotham Girls Roller Derby Examiner: From Rio to NYC and Back Again – Brazilian Nut Readies for Her First World Cup
01-Dec-11 – Torontoist: Giving Roller Derby A Sporting Chance
01-Dec-11 – Chicago Sun-Times: Hot Corner: 2 Chicago women in World Cup for roller derby
01-Dec-11 – Fife Today: Kirkcaldy woman’s roller derby alter-ego
01-Dec-11 – McGill Reporter: Meet Jessica Paternostro, aka Jess Bandit
01-Dec-11 – Canada.com: Rockin’ the Roller Derby World Cup
01-Dec-11 – Global News: Rockin’ the Roller Derby World Cup
01-Dec-11 – Toronto Star: Roller derby’s race for respect
01-Dec-11 – Denver Westwood: Seven Colorado skaters lead Team USA into Roller Derby World Cup battle today
01-Dec-11 – A.V. Club Toronto: The Roller Derby World Cup is here!
01-Dec-11 – The Guardian: The Roller Derby World Cup: not your average bid for world domination
01-Dec-11 – CityTV News: Toronto hosts first-ever roller derby World Cup
01-Dec-11 – Canada.com: Toronto hosts roller derby World Cup
01-Dec-11 – Global News: Toronto hosts roller derby World Cup
01-Dec-11 – Torontoist: Urban Planner: December 1, 2011
01-Dec-11 – Austin Chronicle: World Wide Texas Derby
01-Dec-11 – Proud FM:
30-Nov-11 – Openfile: Meet Kayla Wilkins, Team Canada’s “second death” of roller derby
30-Nov-11 – National Post: Photos: 2011 Roller Derby World Cup practice session
30-Nov-11 – NOW Toronto: We be jammin’
29-Nov-11 – Macau Daily Times: Blood and fury as Australia eyes roller Cup
29-Nov-11 – Bleacher Report: How to Follow the 2011 Roller Derby World Cup
28-Nov-11 – The West Australian: Blood and fury as Australia eyes roller Cup
28-Nov-11 – Guide 2 Bristol: My Bristol Life: Roller Derby International The Blizzard aka Tuisku Sarrala
28-Nov-11 – Cape Gazette: Nations unite for Roller Derby World Cup
27-Nov-11 – Casper-Star Tribune: Passion for roller derby leads Casper woman to World Cup team
27-Nov-11 – The Independent: Roller Derby: Rollers who are rocking the world of women
26-Nov-11 – Birmingham Mail: Moseley woman gets England call-up for Roller Derby World Cup
26-Nov-11 – Toronto Star: The inaugural World Cup of women’s roller derby sparks Olympic hopes
24-Nov-11 – Wire Service Canada: Roller Derby World Cup comes to Toronto Dec 1 – 4
24-Nov-11 – The Morgan Hill Times: ROLLER DERBY: Morgan Hill ‘Bombshell’ eager to lead Brazil in inaugural Roller Derby World Cup
23-Nov-11 – The Dominion Post: Tuff Bikkies up against world’s best
21-Nov-11 – Annenberg Digital News: Roller Derby: Cute Nickname, Tough Attitude
20-Nov-11 – The Metro: British first roller derby clubs get practising in bid to win world cup
17-Nov-11 – West Island Chronicle : Jess Bandit takes on the “roll” of captain
16-Nov-11 – Perthshire Advertiser : Jill gets her skates on for Canada call-up
11-Nov-11 – ESPN: Roller derby makes names part of the game
CBC: The inaugural Roller Derby World Cup kicks off in Toronto’s Downsview Park arena
Thanks for coming!
We really want to thank all of the teams for coming to Toronto for the first ever Roller Derby World Cup.
When we started planning this event, we were expecting that what we would get out of it was an amazing weekend of derby, but when all of the teams arrived and started playing games and interacting with eachother, we realized that what we were creating wasn’t just derby action.
A favourite moment of the entire weekend was Team New Zealand’s Haka during the opening ceremonies. Thank you so much for that!
Thanks to everyone for sharing your culture and your ass kicking! And thanks to Jules for capturing this moment on video.
After the After Party!
You can party all night… but our bus drivers can’t!
We will have a limited amount of buses shuttling back to both hotels from the after party. However, we have arranged a flat rate for taxi service for those who miss the bus. Please be aware of this so you can party accordingly. And just so you know, the after party is walking distance from the bunker. So you saved half your taxi fare already!
If you have questions, please ask!
Most Recent Frequently Asked Questions
Tickets are sold out for Saturday and Sunday. Waiting List is cl0sed.
Single chairs are for VIP only. Bleacher seating is available but limited, other options are sitting on the ground or standing. Some vendors have seat cushions for sale to make sitting on the ground and bleachers more comfortable. You are welcome to bring your own folding chair and find a spot! It is suggested you pick out your seat (or where you want to stand) before each bout starts, before the crowd forms at that track.
There is a small amount of event programs remaining, so buy one before they are all gone! Available at the Blood & Thunder booth. We sold out of World Cup shirts and hoodies Friday but we will have more starting Saturday morning.
You can purchase DVDs of each bout, almost immediately after the last point is scored, just come to our booth and pick out which bout(s) you want! These DVDs will work in any DVD player, no matter what country you watch it in. You can also purchase the DVDs online at rollerderbyworldcup.bigcartel.com
Teams are rotating and selling their own merch at the entrance to the arena, next to the ATM.
If you have any questions, let us know!
We hope you are all enjoying this event, whether you are here with us in Toronto or watching online!
Please visit our vendors and sponsors!
Saturday’s Schedule
TRACK 1:
9:30 A.M.: Germany vs. New Zealand
11:30 A.M. Australia vs. Sweden
1:30 P.M.: USA vs. winner Germany/NZ
3:30 P.M.: Canada vs. Finland
5:30 P.M.: To be determined
7 P.M.: To be determined
TRACK 2:
10 A.M.: Argentina vs. Scotland
11:30 A.M.: Brazil vs Ireland
1 P.M.: winner Argentina/Scotland vs. loser Germany/NZ
2:30 P.M.: England vs. France
4:30 P.M.: To be determined
6 P.M.: To be determined