The Jules and Regulations Award was established in 2017 to recognize female-identifying officials who have demonstrated excellence in officiating women’s flat track roller derby and empowering other female-identifying officials.
This year’s award was presented at our recent Put Up Your Toques invitational by Jules and Regulations herself to Zsa Zsa Kapow of Forest City Derby Girls.
Learn more about Zsa Zsa and what it means to her to win this award.
How does anyone begin to describe the impact that number two thousand has had on Tri-City and the sport of modern flat track roller derby at large?
Perhaps we need to borrow a phrase from another fandom: Konky quite simply, is and was The People’s Champion. Ask the children at the bout who they are here to see, and the answer is clear. The die-hards in lawn chairs and blankets always hope that Konky jumps some bodies in the warm-up. They may still do for some time to come.
Self-taught, self-aware and eyes on the prize, Konky directed her own career with enviable candour. If it wasn’t right, she didn’t do it.
Always a showboat but never a slow boat, she remains the epitome of a skater who always understood the connection between skater and fan.
Long live derby, and long live the legacy of Konky.
By: Lightning Slim, Tri-City Roller Derby announcer
An OG skater who started in January 2008, Konky skated her last game with the Venus Fly Tramps at the Beast of the East Tournament April 28-29. For more photos, visit our Facebook page.
It’s the opening night of Tri-City Roller Derby’s 10th season, and we have got a TRIPLE HEADER of derby action for you!
Our first bout of the night will feature the always impressive Tri-City Junior Roller Derby.
The second bout of the evening is TROLLER DERBY! You, the fans, will have the opportunity to buy into this game and make changes to how it’s played! You will be able to put players into the penalty box, have all skaters on the track play a whole jam while dancing, or switch the jammers into opposite teams – among many other changes. Tri-City alumni from years past alongside current skaters will take the track in this wild game. Go hear to learn more and to buy your Whammies in advance. Presale ends Friday, April 6 at 11pm.
The last bout of the night is another chapter in a longstanding league rivalry: the Venus Fly Tramps take on the Vicious Dishes in a full-contact bout! The Tramps took home the win in the 2017 season, so no doubt the Dishes will be looking serve up some revenge. To add to the intrigue of this game, Dishes and Tramps of years past will be joining their former teams to once again skate for victory!
This is a licensed and all ages event. All Tri-City Roller Derby games are family friendly and appropriate for all ages. We offer activities to our younger fans when they need a little break from the action.
Beer and snacks available for purchase as well as our merch and other booths from our amazing supporters.
Please note all bouts will be 40 minutes for this event.
Doors open at 4 pm, with the first game at 5 pm, second at 6:40 pm, and final game at 8 pm.
Tickets are $10 in advance / $12 at the door [Buy Tickets Online]
Kids 12 and under FREE with a paid adult ticket.
Do you have a group of 10 or more interested in coming to the games? Drop us a line and we can give you a fantastic group rate for tickets.
Our tastiest event is back for another helping of delicious fun: join Tri-City Thunder for the third annual Mac and Cheese Cook Off on March 9 at Chainsaw in Waterloo!
Come and try up to 20 different varieties of savoury macaroni and cheese, indulge in sweet treats and test your luck in our raffles, all while supporting your local roller derby team. These skaters all pay to play, and every dollar raised helps to support their ongoing travel and training costs.
Tickets are only $15. Buy yours online
Is your mac and cheese better than the rest? Spicier, cheesier, stuffed in a sandwich or baked on a crust?!
Bring us something amazing and see how you stack up! Sign up here
The Hammer City Roller Derby family is growing! We now have a junior roller derby program for boys and girls aged 6-17 years. Be a part of the excitement!
We’re holding an info session on Monday, December 11th at 7:30 pm, at our new practice space, Right on Target (the former Target store at the Centre on Barton), 1211 Barton St. East, Hamilton. Meet trainers and parents, and see a juniors class in action.
Our next 10 week learn-to-skate program starts in January, and runs every Monday from 6:30-8:00 pm.
Learn more about the program and how to get sign up and get involved.
