Blog - Bay Area Derby

08
Jan

2020 Bouts, Events, Oakland Outlaws, San Francisco ShEvil Dead

2020 Bay Area Derby Season Opener: Battle of the Bays

Posted on January 8, 2020February 15, 2020 by itmanager

Bay Area Derby’s 2020 season opens with a fresh fight between the ruthless Oakland Outlaws and the terrifying ShEvil Dead in an epic BATTLE OF THE BAYS. Last year Oakland walked away with the championship trophy, scoring a win for the East Bay. But ShEvil is scheming to upturn the Outlaws’ winning and snatch a victory for San Francisco! Will Oakland remain undefeated, or will the ShEvil zombies break their walls and their shriveled hearts? ONLY ONE CAN WIN!

Where: Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA
When: Sunday February 16th, 2020
Doors Open: 5 PM
Game: 7 PM
General Admission: $18 (Kids 7 and under free)
VIP Admission: $30

General admission includes: Floor trackside seating: bring blankets, pillows, support cushions, or soft back chairs. NO hard back chairs allowed

Accessible seating is also available.

VIP Admission Includes:
Limited VIP seating in prime viewing area (along the start straightaway and into turn 1), and dedicated line at the bar.

There will our traditional mid-game raffle, and Bay Area Derby official merchandise available for purchase.

Outside food and alcohol are not permitted but there will be food trucks, beverages and alcohol available for purchase (with all proceeds from drinks sales going to Bay Area Derby!).

***Bars accept cash or card. There is an ATM on site.***

BUY TICKETS

DOWNLOAD GAME PROGRAM

18
Dec

Events

Get good, be BAD.

Posted on December 18, 2021December 14, 2021 by itmanager

Come join Bay Area Derby at our on-skates intro event!

Open to female-identifying gender expansive and gender non-binary individuals who are at least 18 years old, and interested in playing Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby. You must have a basic ability to:

Skate comfortably and safely with others around you
Stay active for up to 2 hours at a time
Exert yourself physically and mentally throughout the session
Have a great time!

Join Bad Day will be held at BAD HQ in West Oakland. Address will be provided upon registration.

To participate, you will need the following:

Must be fully vaccinated to participate. Please provide a photo of your vaccine card to: Atomic@bayareaderby.com
Registration via Wellness Living completed & paid online in advance
Quad roller skates with appropriate indoor wheels
A Mask that covers your nose and mouth
Protective gear (helmet, wrist guards, elbow pads, and knee pads, mouthguard)

Skates and protective gear (aside from mouthguard) are possible to borrow at our practice venue. We cannot guarantee your size. We highly recommend purchasing your own protective gear for cleanliness and safety. You MUST provide your own mouthguard.

Questions? Email neuralizeher@bayareaderby.com

We’ll see you on the track!

04
Oct

Skate Camps

2021 Reckless Skate Camp Announced

Posted on October 4, 2021November 28, 2021 by Andree

Reckless Rollers Skate Camp is a progressive skating clinic aimed at getting beginner skaters ready for entry-level roller derby with a top ranked WFTDA league. Below are some important details to get you started

We are excited to announce the 2021 camp, running 6 weeks from October 16th through November 20th on Saturdays 10am-12pm.

During practices, BAD Trainers and Coaches will teach a structured agenda starting from the very beginner level skills and building up to the minimum skills required to join a competitive roller derby league. This camp works to prepare new skaters for league tryouts and participation in all league practices.

The Bay Area Derby Reckless Skate Camp will teach you the basics of the flat track roller derby environment. We’ll break down essential skills, such as proper derby stance, skating and stopping techniques, fluid movement on the track, laterals, jumping and weaving. During class, we will also focus on essential aspects of the game, including partner and pack work, blocking and hitting.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Open to women and gender expansive people who are at least 18 years old, and interested in learning how to play flat track roller derby under the WFTDA ruleset. Before you begin camp, you suggest you be able to:

balance/roll on skates with no outside assistance
stay active for up to 1.5 hours at a time
exert yourself physically and mentally throughout the session

Attendance at every session is not required but highly encouraged, as each class builds upon the previous one. We are limiting the camp to 10 skaters in order to provide each participant with quality instruction and individual feedback. Register today to save your spot!

We encourage new skaters to join the Reckless Rollers Facebook group to connect with other skaters currently enrolled in the program, as well as to stay up to date about any potential skating opportunities.

PRICING

Suggested Donation $0-$100. You can donate here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bayareaderby

IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION

Masks are mandatory at each session and Covid protocols will be followed.

REQUIRED GEAR

Quad roller derby skates with appropriate indoor wheels.
Protective gear (helmet, wrist guards, elbow pads, and knee pads)
Well-fitting mouth guard

Skates and protective gear (aside from mouthguard) are possible to borrow at our practice venue each session on a first-come, first-served basis. We cannot guarantee your size or quality of equipment. We highly recommend purchasing your own protective gear for cleanliness and safety. You MUST provide your own mouthguard.

Please arrive 15 minutes before sessions to gear up and warm up. Bring sneakers.

Quad Republic Skate Co. (https://www.quadrepublicskateco.com/) is a skate shop located in El Cerrito, CA and is able to help with any equipment needs. They are offering a 10% discount to Reckless Camp participants.

Questions? Email recklesscamp@bayareaderby.com

11
May

Skate Camps

Learn to Skate This Summer with Bay Area Derby

Posted on May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 by itmanager

We have extended the outdoor 101 skate sessions for the months of May through August! We are also offering sessions in San Francisco now! Learn the basics or hone your skills with the help of rotating BAD skaters. Two skaters will coach a two hour long session outside in a designated, paved area.

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, BAD’s Reckless Roller’s boot camps are still postponed until it is safe to skate in groups and indoors again.

In compliance with COVID-19 safety protocol, availability is limited to 9 skaters per session. Upcoming sessions are posted here. To reserve your spot, please use these links for each location:

Oakland location signups

San Francisco location signups

No prior skate experience is required, but you must have your own skates and a helmet to participate. We highly encourage other safety gear, like knee pads, elbow pads, mouth guards and wrist guards. 18 years and older can sign up to skate!

06
Apr

Events, Skate Camps

Learn to Skate with The Bay Area Derby

Posted on April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 by itmanager

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, BAD’s Reckless Roller’s boot camps are postponed until it is safe to skate in groups and indoors again. In the meantime, we are offering outdoor 101 skate sessions twice a month in West Oakland and/or San Francisco.

Learn the basics or hone your skills with the help of rotating BAD skaters. Two skaters will coach a two hour long session outside in a designated, paved area.

In compliance with COVID-19 safety protocol, availability is limited to 9 skaters per session. Upcoming sessions are posted here. To reserve your spot, please click on the Wellness Living link.

05
Mar

Berkeley Resistance, Bouts, Events, San Francisco ShEvil Dead, Teams

GAME 2 POSTPONED

Posted on March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 by Andree

After close consultation with our venue, Fort Mason, Bay Area Derby has decided to postpone Game 2 on Saturday, March 7, 2020 due to growing concerns about COVID-19.

Having spent a great deal of time and effort preparing for the game, we are incredibly disappointed to not be able to hold the event, and we know our fans are as well. However, ensuring the wellbeing of our community is our top priority, and we believe rescheduling the game is the best way to do that.

The new date for this game will be announced in the coming weeks. If you have already purchased tickets on Eventbrite for the 3/7 game, the cost of your ticket can be applied to a future game or refunded altogether. You’ll receive an email with details regarding refunds and transfers shortly.

BAD intends to hold games on May 9th and May 30th at Fort Mason, as planned.

We want to thank all our fans, volunteers and partners for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you at the next game.

26
Feb

2020 Bouts, Berkeley Resistance, Bouts, Events, San Francisco ShEvil Dead

Season 2020 – Game 2 – San Francisco ShEvil Dead vs. Berkeley Resistance

Posted on February 26, 2020March 2, 2020 by BAD PR

Can’t wait for more derby? You don’t have to! Bay Area Derby’s second game of the season is just around the corner.

The season heats up as the ShEvil Dead try to bust-up the Berkeley Resistance. Last year, Berkeley issued San Francisco a crushing defeat, but the army of the dead has risen again and is hungering for victory. Will Berkeley be able to counter ShEvil’s undying attacks? Can the Resistance find a weakness in San Francisco’s defensive walls and blow them apart?

BUY TICKETS

Find out for yourself on Saturday, March 7 at the Fort Mason Festival Pavilion. First whistle at 7pm. For details and tickets, follow the link below.

General admission includes: Floor trackside seating: bring blankets, pillows, support cushions, or soft back chairs. NO hard back chairs allowed

Accessible seating is also available.

VIP Admission Includes:
Limited VIP seating in prime viewing area (along the start straightaway and into turn 1), and dedicated line at the bar.

There will our traditional mid-game raffle, and Bay Area Derby official merchandise available for purchase.

Outside food and alcohol are not permitted but there will be food trucks, beverages and alcohol available for purchase (with all proceeds from drinks sales going to Bay Area Derby!).

***Bars accept cash or card. There is an ATM on site.***

24
Feb

2020 Game Recaps, Game Recaps, News, Oakland Outlaws, San Francisco ShEvil Dead

Season 2020 Game 1 recap

Posted on February 24, 2020February 26, 2020 by itmanager

The 2020 Bay Area Derby season got off to a bang on February 16th, with an exciting bout overlooking the San Francisco waterfront in the Fort Mason Festival Pavilion. With the bleachers full of fans enjoying food trucks eats and a few cold brews, the San Francisco ShEvil Dead lined up against last year’s undefeated champions, the Oakland Outlaws.

The Outlaws sprinted to a lead in the first half, with veterans Esteemed Bun Bun, Grim Reeba and Spiller alternating jams with Luna Shovegood, along with two new draftees, Maeve of Mutilation and Rolling Thunder. The ShEvil squad countered with jams led by The Freak, Stomping Hound, and Demoraliza along with multiposition powerhouse Neuralize HER and a fresh face, new jammer Atomic Bombshell. The bout rolled into half time a close game, the Outlaws leading ShEvil 102 to 90.

By jam 19 in the second half, Oakland was still holding onto the lead, but they had two blockers in the penalty box at the end of jam. With only three Outlaws on the track, ShEvil put Neuralize HER in wearing the star. With Kitty Killa heading up a strong offense, Neuralize HER was able to take control and bring ShEvil into the lead with 172 points to Oakland’s 167.

With a minute left in the game, Spiller came in to jam for Oakland, facing off against Demoralizer on the ShEvil line, and fought back to tie the game at 176-176. With only one second left on the clock, the Outlaws called a timeout, squeezing in just one more two-minute jam that would decide the thrilling bout. Grim Reeba wore the star for Oakland, while Neuralize HER toed up for the SF squad. Neuralize HER broke out of the pack to take lead jammer, while Grim Reeba was forced to visit to the penalty box. Neuralize HER took full advantage of the power jam to push ShEvil into the lead with 180 points. With only fifty seconds left on the jam clock and in the entire game, Grim Reeba sprinted out of the box and lapped the field to put points on the board, while Neuralize HER fought her way to more earned passes in the final seconds. When the dust cleared, the San Francisco ShEvil Dead had 187 points against the Oakland Outlaws’ 184, toppling the 2019 Bay Area Derby home team champ.

Fresh off their victory, ShEvil will return to the arena on March 7, taking on the Berkeley Resistance. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bad-home-bout-2-tickets-88168794237 to buy tickets today, and see bayareaderby.com for more details, including information about pre-bout junior roller derby training clinics!

2020 Bay Area Derby Home Team Records:
San Francisco ShEvil Dead: 1 – 0
Oakland Outlaws: 0 – 1
Berkeley Resistance: first game on March 7

16
Feb

BADtv, Game Live Streams, News, Oakland Outlaws, San Francisco ShEvil Dead

Bay Area Derby Live Stream – ShEvil Dead vs Outlaws – 2/16/2020

Posted on February 16, 2020February 17, 2020 by itmanager

Won’t make it to Fort Mason for the all the action? We’ve got you covered. Catch the first game of the 2020 season TODAY, February 16th on live stream. In this evening’s EPIC Battle of the Bays, the Oakland Outlaws take on San Francisco Shevil Dead at the Fort Mason Festival Pavilion. Video coverage will begin at 7pm, at first whistle.

With a new year, comes new teammates, new strategies and in the end, new champions. Don’t miss a second of it.

14
Feb

Events, Skate Camps

2020 Reckless Skate Camps Announced

Posted on February 14, 2020September 7, 2021 by itmanager

Reckless Rollers Skate Camp is a progressive skating clinic aimed at getting beginner skaters ready for entry-level roller derby. Below are some important details to get you started

We are excited to announce two camps for the 2020 season! ~~July 20th- September 12th, 2020~~ and ~~September 28th- November 21st, 2020~~. Each camp will hold practices on Monday 7-9pm and Saturday 10am-12pm. On the last Saturday of each camp BAD will hold league tryouts, which are included in your camp package, giving you the opportunity to show us all that you’ve learned and continue on your journey to join our league.

During practices, BAD Reckless Roller Coaches will teach a structured agenda starting from the very beginner level skills and building up to the minimum skills required to join a WFTDA roller derby league. This camp works to prepare new skaters for league tryouts.

The Bay Area Derby Reckless Skate Camp will teach you the basics of the flat track roller derby environment. We’ll break down essential skills, such as proper derby stance, stopping techniques, fluid movement on the track, laterals, jumping and weaving. During class, we will also focus on essential aspects of the game, including partner and pack work, blocking and hitting.