There aren’t many worst-to-first stories in the four major US sports. The 1991 World Series featured two, as both the Minnesota Twins and Atlanta Braves had losing records in 1990. The 2000 New England Patriots went 5-11 and won the Super Bowl the following year. The 2007-2008 NBA champion Boston Celtics were just percentage points away from the worst record in the leaguein ’06-’07. Continue reading
Every year Bay Area Derby Girls vote for our favorite players in various categories from the most formidable blocker to the skater who always shuts down the after party. Although every single member of the league is dedicated to being a great player and committed to making BAD an awesome league, these people stood out from the pack as the baddest of the BAD in 2013:
Rookie of the year Thrasha Nova
Most Improved Sherlock HomeSlice, Jambee, Thrasha Nova
Comeback of the year Chantilly Mace
Best Offensive Blocker Amanda Jamitinya
Best Defensive Blocker Hazel Raw
Jammer of the Year Bricktator
Coach of the year Murderyn Monroe, Shannon Dorato
League Trainer of the Year Gretchen Vomette, Brawllen Angel
Referee of the Year Kiss My Axe
NSO of the Year Micro Machine
Richmond MVP Razor Girl
Oakland MVP Shannon Dorato
Berkeley MVP Kristi Yamagotcha
ShEvil MVP Sugar Pusher, Slaybia Majora
All Stars MVP The Mob
The dates for Bay Area Derby Girls 2014 home bouts have been confirmed!
- March 1
- April 26
- June 14-15
- July 12
- August 23
Mark your calendars so you do not miss any of the action and stay tuned for information about getting your 2014 BAD season pass.
Want to skate with one of the best flat-track derby leagues in the world? Tryout for BAD Dec 14, 2013! At tryouts, skaters compete for a chance to join our league by participating in drills designed to measure their overall knowledge of derby.
League coaches will be evaluating individual skating skills, strength and athleticism on day one. New skaters do not have to be experts – we are looking for skaters who are coachable and show aptitude, understanding and improvement.
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Come skate with BAD Dec 21! B.A.D.’s Black & White Scrimmages are open to all skaters who have passed the WFTDA minimum skills test and have scrimmage experience. We hold scrimmages at three different levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
- Please bring both a black and a white t-shirt with your number on the back (numbers must follow WFTDA rules for numbers).
- Bring all gear including mouthguard. All skaters will be gear checked before they skate.
- WFTDA and USARS chartered – everyone who skates must sign a waiver.
Skaters :: $5 Entry Fee – cash only
Officials / NSOs :: NO CHARGE! YOU ARE AWESOME FOR SHOWING UP.
Spectators :: Sorry, no spectators, but you can come watch our next game on June 15. Scrimmaging skaters can stay and watch other scrimmages.
Come skate with BAD Nov 23! B.A.D.’s Black & White Scrimmages are open to all skaters who have passed the WFTDA minimum skills test and have scrimmage experience. We hold scrimmages at three different levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
- Please bring both a black and a white t-shirt with your number on the back (numbers must follow WFTDA rules for numbers).
- Bring all gear including mouthguard. All skaters will be gear checked before they skate.
- WFTDA and USARS chartered – everyone who skates must sign a waiver.
Skaters :: $5 Entry Fee – cash only
Officials / NSOs :: NO CHARGE! YOU ARE AWESOME FOR SHOWING UP.
Spectators :: Sorry, no spectators, but you can come watch our next game on June 15. Scrimmaging skaters can stay and watch other scrimmages.
Thank you to everyone who supported your Bay Area All-Stars as they won third at the WFTDA Championships this weekend!
BAD won first place at the Division 1 Playoffs! Next you can cheer for BAD at WFTDA Championships in Milwaukee, WI, Nov 8-10!
Your Bay Area All-Stars, currently ranked #4 in the world, will be traveling to Salem, OR, for the Division 1 Playoffs on September 27-29. We would love for you to join us, cheering on the B.A.D. All-Stars by wearing your finest gold and BAD Merch. For more information about the tournament, visit WFTDA Division 1 Playoffs.
Final score: 227 – 193 ShEvil
Hold onto your braaaainz and get ready for a wild and spooky bout in Antioch, CA! San Francisco ShEvil Dead (and friends) vs. Antioch’s Undead Bettys Oct 12. Doors at 6pm bout starts at 7pm. So many zombies…
