Tucson Roller Derby

Pre-sale tickets for the May 22 game will be for sale at Ticketmaster starting Friday! Pre-sale commemorative button tickets are are still available directly from TRD skaters! We'll have a bunch on hand at Brun Dog's Zy-De-Que this Saturday starting at 5:30pm.

2010-04-27 : TRD skates for a cause May 22nd @ the TCC doors open at 4:pm 1st Bout at 5pm

TRD skates for a cause on Sat., May 22nd, at our new home, The Tucson Convention Center! Designated nonprofits will each receive a monetary donation - with amounts based on their team's placement in the round-robin!

2010-04-20 : First Dust Devil pics!

The first Dust Devil pics are in! Thanks photographer David Anderson!

2010-04-18 : Dust Devil 2010 Photo Essay in the Arizona Daily Star

A fine time was had by all at our inaugural shindig at the Tucson Convention Center!

2010-04-16 - Tickets available at the TCC

Online ticket sales are now closed but you can still buy tickets directly from the TCC tomorrow! Saturday=$15, Sunday=$20, 2-day pass=$25

2010-04-12 : Dust Devil schedule

The bigger and better schedule! Several games have been added, including one for the Copper Queens. See below for the full listing of games.

2010-04-08 : Dust Devil moves to the Tucson Convention Center
B I G news lovelies! Next week's Dust Devil will be held at the Tucson Convention Center! Please help us spread the word!... read more >>

2010-03-29 : Watch the new TRD documentary!
Watch the new 10-minute documentary on TRD!

2010-03-26 : Awww, puppies!
Photos from our second annual dog wash fundraiser with the Southern Arizona Humane Society! We had lots of fun, sunburn and funds raised for both our groups!

2010-03-15 : Photos of Tucson vs Montreal
Check out photos of the Tucson vs Montreal game on our new Flickr stream!

2010-03-10 : Tails and Ales Dogwash!
Please join us at the 2010 Tails & Ales Dogwash benefiting Tucson Roller Derby and the Humane Society of Southern Arizona on Sunday, March 21st from 12-4pm. The event will feature commemorative pint glasses, special doggie photo ops, and clean dapper pets! Click for all the details.... read more >>

2010-03-09 : 80's Recruiting Party!
Come skate with the ladies of Tucson Roller Derby! We're pulling out our best 80's attire and hitting up the rink for Thursday March 18ths adult session at Skate Country! Click for more details!... read more >>

2010-02-26 : Watch the Saddletramps at the Wild West Showdown!
All this weekend's games are being broadcast live on the Derby News Network!

2010-02-25 : Pictures of Montreal vs Tucson
Photos from David T Anderson!

2010-02-23 : Tucson vs. Montreal in the news!
Huge thanks to the New Skids on the Block for making the trip to Arizona, it was a great game which SOLD OUT! If you missed the game, Derby News Network has a review written by Dry Heat Derby's own Julius Plaesar.

2010-02-22 : TRD v Montreal video clip
TRD v Montreal 5-minute video clip. The quality got worse after I web-optimized it but you get the gist!

2010-02-21 : March tickets available!
Getcher tickets now for March 20th's game against New York's Gotham Girls!

2010-02-20 - Tucson 117 - Montreal 108
The TRD Saddletramps managed to hold off the New Skids on the Block despite a furious second-half comeback!

2010-02-18 - Hear us on the radio!
Hear us on 98.3 this Saturday between 8:30-9:40am (also streaming online www.hot983.com) and on 1600AM this Sunday from 7-7:30am (www.tejano1600.com). Thanks to DWayne and Rockin Rupert for hosting!

2010-02-16 - Tune into 1600 AM this Thursday
Tune your radio to 1600 AM this Thursday about 10am to hear Tucson rollergirls interviewed on Radio Tejano KXEW!

2010-02-09 : Tickets tickets tickets!
Didja get your tickets for Feb 20 yet? Now available at all Bookman's locations! And right here!

2010-01-30 : Saddletramps @ Pikes Peak Derby Dames
The Saddletramps are in Colorado to play the Pikes Peak Derby Dames All Stars Saturday night. View streaming video on PPDD's Web site!

2010-01-25 : Get Tickets to Tucson vs Canada!
Get your tickets to see Tucson vs Montreal Roller Derby this Feb. 20th! Buy NOW!

2010-01-19 : Free Bingo @ Bumsted's
Free Bingo @ Bumsted's this Wednesday 8-10pm! Cool prizes, good food (great desserts, veggie options, and sweet potato fries) and, of course, great derby company!

2010-01-18 : Season opener scores
Scores from Saturday night!... read more >>

2010-01-16 - Game tonight!
If you don't have tickets yet you can still get them from Bookman's or at the door tonight!

2010-01-15 : Donations for Saturday Night
We're collecting donations for both the Community Food Bank and Haitian earthquake victims tomorrow night. ... read more >>

2010-01-10 - We won Best Cookie Stand at the Tour De Cookie!
Our secret to success - pigs-in-a-blanket! Thanks to all who rode, manned a stand and otherwise contributed to the fundraiser for the Tucson Kids Try-athlon. Shout-out to the Lightning women's rugby team as our biggest cookie stand competition!

2010-01-05 : FriendFace us on Facebook!
If you're not on our Facebook page, you're missing chances to win free tix and other goodies! http://bit.ly/7vFG66

2010-01-04 : Buy season opener tix now, avoid the rush at the door
Buy your tickets online and pick 'em up at will call! Easy, breezy!

2010-01-02 - Telephonic communications restored
TRD finally has a new, functioning phone! We'll be getting back at you on the airwaves soon!

2010-01-01 : Tour De Cookie with TRD!
We're riding and (wo)manning a cookie stand at this year's Tour De Cookie!... read more >>

2009-12-24 : Get your Jan. 16 season opener tix!
Tix for the Jan. 16 season opener are here!

2009-12-08 - Get lit with TRD!
We'll be representing the Island of Misfit Toys in this year's Parade of Lights! Here's a map of the parade route.

2009-11-30 - Take your sweater puppies for a walk!
Got your sweater for this Saturday's bowling party at Lucky Strike 4-6pm? Prizes for the best-worst holiday sweater, and a Daily Star photog will be there to capture the wooly fashionistas! Getcher tickets now (in the merch section)!

2009-11-18 : Watch the KOLD footage
View last night's KOLD broadcasts with us and Chuck George online if you missed them live.

2009-11-16 - We'll be LIVE on KOLD Tuesday night!
Tucson Derby will be LIVE on KOLD Tuesday night at 5pm, 6pm, and 10pm! Come on out to CHS and wave at the cameras with us! We'll be hanging out having races, dancing and enjoying the night!

2009-11-13 : Getcher tickets here!
Presale tickets for tomorrow's expo are available here until midnight tonite!

2009-11-06 : TRD on Tucson 12
Dan Sheffer of Tucson 12 put together this piece on TRD after attending practice Tuesday. It will air next week. Thanks Dan!

2009-11-04 - Call To Action
One of our girls was badly hurt in a hit-and-run on 4th Ave. Saturday night (Halloween). The culprits - 2 people on a gold motorcycle - are still at large. Please spread the word and help us find and bring these criminals to justice.

2009-10-25 - Tryouts Date Change!
Our open practice has changed to Tuesday, November 3 at 7pm. To RSVP and get more info, email Newbie Liason Bianka Trohl at recruiting.trd@gmail.com .

2009-10-22 - Be Your Own Hero - Join TRD
Thinking about playing roller derby? Come to our open practice Sunday, November 1 to see if it's for you. To RSVP and get more info, email Newbie Liason Bianka Trohl at recruiting.trd@gmail.com .

2009-10-06 - Social media winners!
Congrats to Elwood, Jennifer and Rachel, who all won tickets to the 10.17 expo for answering the question "When was TRD's first ever home game?" We're running more contests through our Facebook/Twitter so sign up now!

2009-10-02 - TRD & Freebies @ Harkin's Theater Tonight!
We'll be @ Harkins Theater Friday & Saturday 6-9pm giving away FREE stuff! Whip It posters, TRD shirts, stickers and buttons! Come by & take a picture with us!

2009-09-30 : Twitter & Facebook Fun
Want to win free tix to the Oct 17 expo? How about a shirt, poster or some stickers? We're gonna be running contests thru our Twitter & Facebook soon, so sign up now to be a winner!... read more >>

2009-09-29 - What do TRD skaters think of Whip It ?
Check out the AZ Daily Star web site tomorrow and Caliente on Thursday to see the rollergirl review of Whip It.

2009-09-23 - Bingo @ Bumsted's Tonight!
What's more fun than stabbing lined paper with colorful markers and winning sweet prizes? Doing so with a bunch of rollergirls at Bumsted's! Playing is free, prizes are sweet and TRD gets 20% of the house. Good stuff all around! 500 N. 4th Ave

2009-09-19 - Band Bash Tonight!
Band Bash tonight @ the Wench (424 N 4th Ave)! The Pork Torta (featuring the indomitable Serge), the fantastical Mr Free & the Satellite Freakout, and Flagrante Delicto are all playing! Plus Full-Contact Musical Chairs!

2009-09-13 - Tucson wins over Santa Cruz
TRD (94) vs Santa Cruz Roller Girls (90)

2009-09-12 : TRD vs Santa Cruz Derby Girls
Lots of love to our TRD gals out playing Santa Cruz Derby Girls today!

2009-09-07 : Photo smorgasbord
New photos are up for all of this season's games!... read more >>

2009-08-26 - Bingo @ Bumsted's
Come on down and play bingo with us @ Bumsted's on 4th Ave this Wednesday! It's free to play and the prizes are sweet.

2009-07-04 : We control the radio, tv and print!
Championship coverage from KUAZ, FOX11 and the Tucson Weekly!... read more >>

2009-06-26 - Good Eatin' For All
Thank you to everyone who donated food at the June 13 bout. We collected 300lbs of food for the Community Food Bank that night!

2009-06-14 : Women of roller derby by the AZ Daily Star
View a slide show from Saturday's season finale by the Arizona Daily Star!

2009-06-13 : Season 6 Closes with a Bang! Bang! Bang!
VICE repeats as TRD champions, rallying in the final 4 jams to defeat the dominant Copper Queens, 107-94, while the Iron Curtain pulled the curtain on the FTW, 148-38. THANKS TUCSON FOR A WONDERFUL SEASON!

2009-05-30 : Queens Squeeze By Waitresses : 90-78
FTW saved their best for last, trading leads with the Copper Queens to the very end.

2009-05-12 : TRD on KVOA
Check out KVOA's Dan Joseph covering Saturday night's bout for Channel 4's Sports section!

2009-05-09 : Vice Squad : 67 - Iron Curtain : 54
The Commies surprised the Cops, taking a 10pt lead into the half, but jammer penalties were the difference in this electrifying bout, which otherwise could have been decided by a single point.

2009-04-18 : Double Header Shockers!
Copper Queens upset the reigning champs, while the Iron Curtain scores their first regular season victory!

2009-04-12 - April 18 double-header action
To accommodate Saturday's stupendous double-header action, game one will start at 6:30pm with doors opening at 6pm.

2009-04-08 - Dust Devil moves to the Tucson Convention Center
B I G news lovelies! Next week's Dust Devil will be held at the Tucson Convention Center! Please help us spread the word!

2009-04-07 : March 28 Bout Photos
Photos from March 28 Copper Queens vs Iron Curtain bout are up!

2009-03-28 : Copper Queens 87 - Iron Curtain 73
The rebuilt Iron Curtain, though outscoring the Queens in the 2nd half, could not overcome penalties and a 30-point 1st half defecit.

2009-03-23 : March 7 Bout Photos
The first photos from the March 7th VICE vs FTW game are up! Thank you photographer David Anderson.

2009-03-21 : Social Memorial for Joe Bones
Tonight we will be gathering to remember our friend EMT Joe Bones, who passed away March 7th, 2009. We will be meeting at Bumsted's on 4th Avenue at 7pm.... read more >>

2009-03-15 : Re-match between Iron Curtain and Copper Queens
A newly invigorated Iron Curtain looks to secure a win over the defiant Copper Queens on Saturday, March 28.... read more >>

2009-03-12 : TRD on KVOA
Check out KVOA's Dan Joseph covering Saturday night's bout for Channel 4's Sports section!

2009-03-08 : Vice Squad : 185 - F.T.W. 33
With depleted rosters and substitute skaters, VICE struck a commanding early lead against their arch-rivals and did not relent...

2009-03-08 : More photos from Feb. 7
More photos from the season opener are up!

2009-03-07 - Tickets available at the door
Tickets are still available at Bookman's or at the door!

2009-02-24 : A Few Pix from February
The first few pictures from the February 7th season opener are up!

2009-02-20 : Feb. 7 Bout Recap on Derby News Network
Read JuliusPlaesar's recap of the Feb. 7 TRD season opener over at Derby News Network!

2009-02-08 : Thank You To Our Sponsors
TRD's happy and proud to have the support of so many local businesses. Thank you to our 2009 sponsors for getting season 6 off to a great start.... read more >>

2009-02-08 : Season Opener Scores
The final scores from last night's bouts are up in the Games section!

2009-02-06 - Brats You Can Believe In
Don't forget to check out the Tucson Derby Brats bout against the Jr league from L.A. before the TRD season opener! It's only $5, a measly $3 for TRD ticket holders! Brats game starts at 4:30pm sharp!

2009-02-05 - TRD Media Blitzkrieg!
Listen to 92.1 KFMA Friday morning at 9am, check out the front page of Friday's Tucson Citizen and the Tucson Weekly's City Week listings for the TRD media blitzkrieg!

2009-01-26 : TICKETS!
Tickets for the Feb. 7th round-robin and 2009 season tickets are now available in the Merch section!

2009-01-12 : Season 6 Kick-Off Party!
TRD's Season 6 Kick Off Parrty drops this Saturday, Jan. 31. ... read more >>

2008-11-20 : Derby Brats Bout November 23!
This Sunday the Derby Brats' Injustice League and the Natural Disasters clash once again! The next generation of derby starts bouting at 6pm, doors open at 5:30pm.

2008-11-15 : WFTDA Nationals Online!
Don't despair just because the Saddletramps aren't making the trip - there's live broadcasts and analysis aplenty of the Northwest Knockdown online!... read more >>

2008-11-15 : Roller Derby Rocks! Live From Nationals!
Tucson's own Don Bombshelter has made his way to the Northwest Knockdown. He blogs. You decide.

2008-11-09 : Stars & Stripes Expo Bout @ DMAFB
TRD and the Derby Brats are holding an expo bout at Davis Monthan Air Force Base this Sunday Nov. 9th 2-4pm.... read more >>

2008-11-02 : Tramps Beaten by the Clock in Denver
Overcoming a 45point halftime deficit, the patchwork Tramps lead their hosts until the final jam (more info and intrigue coming soon!) TRD 92 - RMRG 96

2008-10-07 : In Soviet Russia, Roller Derby Rocks You!
Don Bombshelter is becoming TRD's King of All Populist Media, launching the weblog counterpart of the AccessTucson television show!

2008-10-05 : Regionals End on Sour Note
Suffering from an already depleted line-up, Tucson fell to the Denver Roller Dolls in the consolation round,125-91, on the last day of the WFTDA Western Regionals.

2008-10-03 : Saddletramps Enter Consolation Competition
Eliminated by Rat City in the second round, Tucson will play out Battle Royale 08 in consolation competition for WFTDA rankings. First up is a rematch against Pikes Peak, who took them down when they visited in June... UPDATE : Pikes Peak defeats Tucson, 107-79

2008-10-02 : Follow TRD @ Regionals!
The Derby News Network and LeadJammer are your one-stop shop for Battle Royale 08 information, from bout previews and chats, to Twitter score updates. Follow the Saddletramps on their quest for Nationals! UPDATE : Tucson defeats Dallas, 112-52 in first-round action!
UPDATE : Seattle defeats Tucson, 170-81 in the second round

2008-09-27 : Tramps' Bell Rung...
Philadelphia's 8th-ranked Liberty Belles made the most of their first trip to the desert with a 118-64 victory over the Saddletramps.

2008-09-26 : Canned Food Discount
Get $2 off admission at the Tramps Vs. Philly bout this Saturday when you bring non-perishable foodstuffs! More info on the bout page...

2008-09-14 : Tramps Split Eastern Trip
The Saddletramps were dealt another tough road loss by the 4th-ranked Carolina RollerGirls (80-41), but bounced back on Sunday to defeat Dominion Roller Derby, 144-51 (more info shortly)

2008-09-12 : Beneficial Socialization!
We've got a full dance card the next few weeks - in addition to the 2 Tramps bouts, there's also the Benefit Concert @ Congress, the Yard Sale Saturday morning, Tryouts on the 21st, and the return of Derby-Okie @ Vaudeville. It's like bonding, but with fewer hugs...

2008-09-10 : Battle Royale 08 - Tickets On Sale Now!
Tickets are on sale for WFTDA's Western Regional tournament this October!... read more >>

2008-08-30 : NYC 135 : Saddletramps 38
#2-ranked Gotham ran wild at Bladeworld, dealing Tucson its 4th straight interleague loss this season (previews and recaps via LeadJammer).

2008-08-25 : Want In On The Action?
Got skates, protective gear and a desire to skate fast and turn left? Good news! TRD is having a round of skater tryouts SUNDAY, September 21. ... read more >>

2008-08-23 - Support Your Local 'Tramps!
TRD's Saddletramps will be sudsed up and waiting to spray down your vehicle this Saturday at the Coxco on Grant & Swan from 9am-2pm. Your donations will help send the team to play the Carolina Rollergirls next month!

2008-08-21 : TRD @ Downtown Saturday Night
An evening of FREE arts and entertainment on Congress Street + a TRDerby demo!... read more >>

2008-08-16 : VICE SQUAD : TRD CHAMPS!
Season 5 came to a close with two of the hardest-fought bouts in TRD history... UPDATE : blog recaps are up!

2008-07-23 : Saddletramps Slip in WFTDA Rankings
Considerable shakeups in WFTDA find the Tramps in a major underdog role entering the 2008 regional playoffs.... read more >>

2008-07-19 : Pre-Championship Upsets and Surprises!
FTW beat the odds and the Iron Curtain to vault back into second place, thanks to a convincing VICE Squad victory over the Copper Queens. Stats and recap coming shortly!

2008-07-14 : TRD Wants YOU
Interested in becoming a part of Tucson Roller Derby? Start marking your calendars!... read more >>

2008-07-12 : Windy City 138 - Saddletramps 19
Tucson is the latest to fall on the slick track of Cicero Stadium in Chicago, where the 7th ranked Windy City Rollers claim undefeated domain... (WFTDA stats coming soon!)

2008-06-30 : 'Tramps vs. Pikes Peak Pix Up!
The first few fotos from the Pikes Peak game are up!

2008-06-28 : Pikes Peak 94 - TRD Saddletramps 81
In a neck-&-neck penalty-filled ultra-physical bout, the Tramps couldnt get the final push in, and fell to our neon visitors from Colorado Territory. (stats coming soon)

2008-06-26 : Sponsor us!
TRD is a 501(c)3 non-profit. If you're interested in sponsorship opportunities, send us an email through our contact form!

2008-06-25 - Radio Free Derby
Tune in to 96.1fm at 8am Thursday to hear TRD Saddletramps talk about their upcoming game against Pikes Peak!

2008-06-21 : Standings Shake-up!
The Copper Queens handed the FTW their second straight defeat (125-73), vaulting VICE into second place after their victory over the Iron Curtain (164-14). Let me be the first to welcome our new copper and teal overlords....

2008-06-10 : TRD Partners with Bookmans!
You can now buy advance tickets to TRD bouts at all Tucson-area Bookmans Entertainment Exchange locations! Did you know Roller Derby has the highest literacy rate of all major sports? Show us your books!

2008-06-02 - We can haz email!
After persistent problems with our email we've recently switched to a spanking new server with mad spam killin' skillz. If you sent an email within the last couple weeks and received no response, please try, try again!

2008-05-31 : Tramps Fall to Bay Area
TRD Saddletramps were upended at home by the B.A.D. Girls, 39-96, in the Tramps' first WFTDA bout of the 2008 season... details coming soon!

2008-05-30 : From Colorado Territory!
The Saddletramps opponent for the June 28th bout is now... the Pikes Peak Derby Dames!

2008-05-23 - Silent auction!
Arrive early May 31st to bid on sweet items in our silent auction! Doors open at 6pm!

2008-05-18 : The Rankings Tighten...
VICE Squad shocked the Waitresses with their first regular-season loss in 5 years, allowing the Copper Queens to enter a virtual tie with the FTW after their defeat of the Iron Curtain. Stats coming soon!

2008-05-15 - Wii, oui, Wii!
It was so successful the first time round, we're raffling off another Wii at the May 17 bout! $5 per ticket.

2008-04-29 : Who do we love?
Our sponsors! We're incredibly lucky to have so many awesome sponsors and appreciative to have the support from our fellow Tucson-based businesses. All businesses listed below are 100% TRD approved!... read more >>

2008-04-29 : May bout discounts!
In honor of Armed Services Day, present your military ID at the door for discounted admission! Groups of 25 or more are eligible for further discounts. Call 390-1454 for more info!... read more >>

2008-04-20 : Bout 4 Finds Copper Queens on a Roll
The Furious Truckstop Waitresses continued to dominate, beating the Iron Curtain, FTW 130, IC 58, while the undercard revealed a victorious Copper Queens over the Vice Squad, CQ 77, VS 57. (paraphrased from Bombshelter)

2008-04-07 - We got your Wii!!!
A Nintendo Wii will be up for raffle at the April 19 bout! Raffle tickets are $5 and proceeds will benefit the Saddletramps travel fund. You must be present to win!

2008-04-05 : Hot (prices) for Teachers!
Teachers, professors and all professional educators are eligible for $2 off their tickets to the April 19 bout! ... read more >>

2008-03-15 : And the Fifth Season Rolls On...
FTW continued their victorious run versus the Copper Queens, as VICE bounced back against the Iron Curtain. Stats emminent!

2008-03-02 : Season 5 Opens with a Bang!
The Copper Queens weathered fierce pressure from the Iron Curtain, and the FTW delivered a shocking blow-out to the VICE Squad. Stats coming soon!

2008-02-21 : Roller Derby discounts for EMS and healthcare professionals in March!
For the month of March Tucson Roller Derby offers discounted ticket prices to EMT's, paramedics, nurses, doctors and all the other professionals who keep us healthy!... read more >>

2008-02-16 : Texecutioners 82 - Saddletramps 81
In a last-jam nailbiter, Texas pulled out the tightest win in the history of this storied rivalry... Stats coming soon!

2008-02-13 : 2008 Season Ticket Packages On Sale Now!
They're fancy! They're laminated! They guarantee free admission to all 6 TRD regular season and playoff bouts, plus discounted admission to interleague bouts!

2008-02-04 : 2008 Tucson Roller Derby Tryouts!
Think you got what it skates? Sweat with the best or regret with the rest! You must attend the MANDATORY recruiting meeting on March 10th to try out!... read more >>

2008-01-19 : Queens Skate to Tie in PHX
The Copper Queens pre-season outdoor scrimmage with the independent Arizona Bruisers ended in a regulation tie while testing out two 30minute periods...

2008-01-02 : Big Changes for 2008!
Sloppy Flo gives y'all the lowdown on TRD's Fabulous Fifth Season, including the new doubleheader format!... read more >>

2008-01-01 : Download the 2008 Season Schedule!
Grab the 2008 TRD Schedule in PDF format (1.21MB)! Also, you can now purchase single bout and full-season tickets online in our slightly-renovated games section!

2007-11-23 : Tucson Volunteers Spotlight TRD Medic
Walter Pickett, half of our fantastic medical crew, is featured in this weekend's Caliente section of the Arizona Daily Star.

2007-11-18 : TRD Sweeps Interleague Doubleheader
The Iron Curtain finally break their winless streak with a triumph over the Orange County Crushers, 77-34, while the Copper Queens defeat the Duke City Ho-Bots 117-74 ! (Stats coming soon)

2007-10-23 : Off-season? We dont need no stinking off-season!
Our first "off-season" game and it's a doozy! On November 17 the Iron Curtain vs the Orange County Rollegirls AND the Copper Queens vs the Duke City Derby HoBots!... read more >>

2007-10-02 : Texas Shootout Roundup!
Full-bout recaps from this past weekend's WFTDA National Championship in Austin - courtesy of the Derby News Network. Congrats Kansas City Roller Warriors!!!

2007-09-29 : CAROLINA UPSETS TUCSON!
Carolina Rollegirls 80 : Saddletramps 73
Carolina, ranked #3 in the East, upset the 2nd-ranked Saddletramps on the first day of the 2007 Texas Shootout WFTDA National Championship in Austin. Live updates at LeadJammer!

2007-09-29 : Saddlebrats Triumphant @ Nationals!
The Tucson Saddlebrats junior team prevailed over the Brat City All-Stars in a two-part exhibition bout at the 2007 Texas Shootout WFTDA National Championships in Austin. Live updates via LeadJammer

2007-09-28 : Miller's Bike Show Loves Us!
We hope you'll come out to see us among all the fun at the Miller's Surplus Bike Show this Saturday, October 20th. We'll have a booth snuggled in among the bikes, music, food, rock-climbing wall and more. ... read more >>

2007-09-28 - Out Of The Office
The TRD Saddletramps are off to Austin to participate in the WFTDA National Championship this weekend! We'll see you on Monday!

2007-09-16 : FTW annointed 2007 TRD Champions!
FTW took advantage of a wealth of penalties called on the Vice Squad to repeat as TRD Champs, as the upstart Copper Queens overtook the Iron Curtain in the Grudge Match.

2007-09-08 : It's FTW vs. VICE for the Championship!
After the two hardest-hitting bouts of the year, the season finale's dance card has been decided! now with complete stats!

2007-08-26 : Roller Derby Rocks returns for a second season!
Tucson Public Access Television's first and only (?) show dedicated to world of Flat Track Derby!... read more >>

2007-08-18 : Vice Squad : 122 - Iron Curtain : 46
Vice Squad closes out the 2007 regular season with a victory over the hard-hitting Iron Curtain - now on to the playoffs!

2007-08-16 : WFTDA Eastern Regional Tournament this weekend!
find out who the Saddletramps will be up against at Nationals next month with LeadJammer's blog, live from Heartland Havoc 2007 in Columbus!

2007-08-13 - Give Blood, Play Roller Derby
THANK YOU to everyone who helped us reach Saturday's blood drive goal of 20 units! Thanks to the 19 first-timers who signed up! Congrats to the Copper Queens for bringing out the most donors!

2007-08-11 : TRD on JOLT AM 1330 - Saturday Noon
While you're on your way to Bladeworld to donate blood today, Officer Whiskey Mick is hitting the radio waves at The Jolt AM 1330!!... read more >>

2007-07-27 : Bleeding For A Good Cause
TRD and the Red Cross are holding a blood drive Saturday, August 11th and want you to donate in honor of your favorite team!... read more >>

2007-07-23 : FTW 120 - Copper Queens 62
FTW completes their 4th undefeated regular season - now with updated stats!

2007-07-14 : TRD Saddletramps 120 - Dairyland Dolls 66
Tucson beats the Mad Rollin' Dolls in Madison! Congrats Saddletramps!

2007-06-30 - Dating up
Updates! Updates Updates! First pics from the June 9 game and updates to skater profiles!

2007-06-10 : Copper Queens 106 - Iron Curtain 71
The Miners claimed their first franchise victory over the veteran Curtainistas. Check out the complete stats!

2007-06-05 - New stuff!
If I were you, I'd check out the new stuff in Merch! Includes the rad 2007 Dust Devil shirts for ladies and lads!

2007-05-24 : Live webcast : VICE Squad vs. Orange County RollerGirls
There will be a live webcast of the Vice vs. OC Rollergirls on Saturday, May 26th. The game is 5PM PST so check it out and cheer us on. Follow the link above!

2007-05-06 : FTW 77 - Vice Squad 69
In a back-and-forth nail-biter that came down to the final jam, the FTW eeked out a win over their arch-enemies in black.

2007-05-03 - Don't Call Us, Will Call You
Tickets bought online after Wednesday, May 2 will be held at the Will Call door. You can still buy in advance at Club Congress, (ask for Barbicide), the Surly Wench (ask for eeka or Jezebelle) or the Coffee Vein (ask for Trevino).

2007-04-28 - Site Going Down for Maintenence
TucsonRollerDerby.com will be inaccessible on Sunday, April 29th due to infrastructure upgrades at our host. Both site and email services will be disrupted.

2007-04-27 : KFMA Day 2007
TRD skaters will be occupying a booth at the festival - stop by and say hi!

2007-04-18 : High Rollers
A moment to thank our season four sponsors, whose generosity helps let us do what we do best - skate fast and turn left! ... read more >>

2007-04-16 : VICE Squad defeats Copper Queens
VICE Squad 102 - Copper Queens 28. Photos by Kamanda. Complete stats now available!

2007-04-13 - Online tickets at will call door
Tickets bought online after Wednesday will be available at the will call door rather than sent through the mail.

2007-04-08 : Meet The Teams!
Itching to learn more about TRD's new Queens and golden oldies skaters? Browsing through the freshly updated team and skater profiles is a great way to kill time at work!... read more >>

2007-03-31 : Roller Derby Rocks on Access Tucson TV!
DJ Bombshelter brings us the first installment of his sports show this Tuesday April 3rd at 9pm on Cox 98 / Comcast 73!... read more >>

2007-03-18 : FTW wins season 4 opener!
the new-look Furious Truckstop Waitresses were victorious over the Iron Curtain, 99 - 42, in the first bout of the TRD 2007 season

2007-03-12 : 2007 Season Pass
Get a season's worth of tickets in one go with a 2007 TRD season pass! $50 gets you entry to all 8 home games and a nifty laminated pass to keep for all time. ... read more >>

2007-02-19 : Saddletramps place 2nd at Dust Devil - advance to Nationals!
The 'Tramps take 2nd Place in the West at Dust Devil 2007, falling to the Rat City All-Stars in the Championship bout 83-72... read more >>

2007-02-13 : 3 days 'til the Dust Devil!
Are you as excited as we are?

2007-01-18 : January's Adventures In Derbyland
With a full season and two more interleague bouts under TRD's belt, 2006 ended with your local roller girls replete with the satisfaction of victory. We are greedy for it though; and we'll continue to gorge ourselves on AZRD. Come on out and help us feast!... read more >>

2006-12-30 - Triple-header trailer posted!
Click on the embedded video above to see the carnage from the TRD vs AZRD triple-header!

2006-12-12 : December Adventures in Derbyland
Duke City Smackdown A-Comin'!!... read more >>

2006-12-11 - Food Drive on the 16th!
TRD is holding a food drive with the Food Bank at the Dec. 16 bout. Donate one can of non-perishable food and get a free Saddletramps sticker, donate two cans and also get a TRD sticker! More than two cans and you get a free raffle ticket too!

2006-12-03 - Saddletramps win!
The Saddletramps beat the Texas Rollergirls by 2 points in an overtime win!

2006-12-01 : Triple-header stats
The full stats from the Nov. 18 triple-header! DNP = Did Not Play... read more >>

2006-11-20 : TRD vs. AZRD triple-header results
Final scores from the AZRD - TRD Triple Header Saturday night:... read more >>

2006-11-13 - Black & Tan bout trailer
Get a second shot of the Black & Tan action in the new trailer, embedded above! Just hit the 'play' button!

2006-10-14 - Championship trailer posted (and missing Wheelies added)
Click the embedded video above and to the left to see snippets of the championship action! Also re-read the Wheelies post to see a few previously missing categories.

2006-10-08 : 2006 Wheelies Winners
Friday, October 6 the 2006 Wheelies awards were handed out. Let's find out who won what!

Updated 10/13 with a few missing categories in the lrage awards...... read more >>

2006-09-28 : Season 3 Featured Charity Round-Up
TRD features local charities at each bout. We're very proud and happy to have worked with the following wonderful groups during our 2006 season.... read more >>

2006-09-25 : 2006 Season Stats Leaders
Tucson Roller Derby 2006 regular season top 5 league leaders stats. These numbers do not include stats from the championship bout, only the 6 regular season games.... read more >>

2006-09-21 : Championship footage!
Watch video highlights from the championship bout at AZNightBuzz

2006-09-18 - FTW Wins Seasn 3 Championship!
The FTW took home the Season 3 championship title and claimed the 2006 champion title with a final score of 81 - 73. Detailed stats to follow.

2006-09-15 : It's On!
There's no battle quite like a rematch. (scroll down to "Ongoing" for derby story)

2006-09-14 : A Sport Like No Other
Vice Squad, Truckstop Waitresses to meet for league title

2006-09-13 : The Championship's coming!
Oh God I love this sport. ... read more >>

2006-08-31 : 'Bot Girl' creates action figures of Tucson Roller Derby skaters
Bot Girl and her killer roller mecha make the paper!

2006-08-24 - August 19 final scores
VICE SQUAD 134 / IRON CURTAIN 66

2006-08-23 : July bout pix
We're a bit late but here they are!

2006-08-23 - Rummage Sale Reminder!
Don't forget to stop by our rummage sale this Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 1330 E Drachman St.!

2006-08-08 - Sleepover canceled
The August sleepover event has been canceled. Maybe we'll try again later!

2006-07-02 - June bout trailer posted!
Just hit the "play" button to play the video embedded on the main page, or double-click on the image to launch it in a larger window.

2006-07-01 : June Newsletter
Swinging into Summertime... read more >>

2006-06-24 : 2006 season stats
Stats from the past four games, all in one place!... read more >>

2006-06-23 : June 17 bout stats
FTW vs. Iron Curtain points and penalties

Final Score: FTW 124 / IC 58

Penalties: FTW: 55 total; 45 minor; 10 major / IC: 62 total; 58 minor; 4 major... read more >>

2006-06-09 : May's Adventures in Tucson Roller Derby Land
"We're Three Different Teams, But All One League."... read more >>

2006-06-01 : New Merch Offerings!
Oodles of new merch online including: Dust Devil Super Package (1 shirt, 1 program & 1 sticker for $20!), re-stocked Dust Devil and WFTDA shirts in all Men's and Women's sizes.

2006-05-15 : Rock 'n roller blog
The Star's new blog for news, interviews, opinions, photos and commentary on all things derby.

2006-05-02 : April Newsletter!
Hoo boy, this has been a busy month, no lie. What continues to amaze me are the many facets of Rollergirl involvement in the league. ... Later in this newsletter there's killer robots!... read more >>

2006-04-18 : May 20 Bout Tickets On Sale!
Get yer IC vs. VICE tickets now!

2006-04-16 : Rollermecha awesomeness
TRD fan + giant robots = awesome

2006-04-13 : Penny Tencherry in the Tucson Citizen!
The Tucson Citizen interviews Penny about this crazy thing called derby and our Saturday bout.

2006-04-06 : April 15 bout tickets!
Get your VICE vs FTW tickets now!

2006-03-23 : The 2nd Annual Wheelies Awards!
It's time for our annual skater awards ceremony and punk rock prom at Congress!

2006-03-22 : April 15 bout tix for sale!
Get yer tickets now to see the VICE Squad and the FTW rumble for the first time since the season two championship!

2006-03-21 : March 18 bout stats
Scores, penalties and stats from the March 18 FTW vs. Iron Curtain bout.... read more >>

2006-03-15 : Tucson Roller Derby Season 3 Opening Bout
The Furious Truckstop Waitresses vs The Iron Curtain... read more >>

2006-03-08 : Dust Devil news round up
News coverage of the Dust Devil... read more >>

2006-03-02 : HELP - Tent stolen from Dust Devil!
Cash reward offered for the return of Party Carousel's tent to either Bladeworld or Party Carousel. If you know who took it, please call 520.390.1454, or if you have any information leading to the arrest of the responsible parties, or the tent itself, please call.... read more >>

2006-02-26 : 2006 Dust Devil Results!!!
Tucson Saddletramps take 2nd Place in the 2006 WFTDA National Championship!

2006-02-23 : We're also in the Daily Star!
The Daily Star covers TRD and the Dust Devil!

2006-02-23 : We're the Weekly's Pick of the Week!
TRD and the DD are the Tucson Weekly's Pick of the Week!

2006-02-22 - Rollergirls on KFMA Thursday am!
Listen for rollergirls on KFMA's The Frank Show Thursday morning around 9am!

2006-02-21 : TRD in the Citizen
"Rolling Thunder" the Tucson Citizen covers TRD and the DD

2006-02-18 - Recruiting meeting now @ Rocco's
The recruiting meeting has been moved to Rocco's Little Chicago (2707 E Broadway Blvd) on the back porch.

2006-02-12 : AZ Daily Star covers TRD
Round and round, bump and bang
20 flat-track roller-derby leagues coming to Tucson for three-day competition.

2006-02-12 : Vote for the Wheelies
Don't forget to vote for your favorite players in the annual Wheelies awards! Just head over to the Polls section of our Yahoo group!

2006-02-10 - Dust Devil online ticket sales closing Feb 17
Online Dust Devil ticket sales will be closing Friday February 17th to allow time for the tickets to be mailed to their destinations. There are very few tickets left, better hurry if you don't have yours yet!

2006-02-02 : Dust Devil updates!
New information on non-tourney skating possibilities between Feb 24 - 26 and FAQ updates in the Dust Devil section!

2006-01-15 : 20 Flat-track Roller Derby Leagues Vie For National Title
TUCSON, AZ, Jan 2006 - Mark your calendars now because the flat-track roller derby event of the decade is closing in on us! 20 flat-track leagues from all corners of the United States are registered to compete in the 2006 Dust Devil this February 24, 25 and 26. ... read more >>

2006-01-01 - TRD on KVOA at 10pm tonight!
Watch KVOA's 10pm news tonight to spot a couple rollergirls talking about the Dust Devil tournament and current derby revival!

2005-12-08 : Texas bout photos!
Ziv Kruger's photos from the 12.03.05 bout in Austin, Texas!

2005-11-15 : Championship bout footage
Two clips showcasing the awesome action from the September 17 championship bout. (quicktime)... read more >>

2005-11-14 : TXRG & TRD rosters
Team rosters for the Dec. 3 bout between the Texas Rollergirls Dream Team and the TRD Saddletramps.... read more >>

2005-11-10 : Nov. 5 Black On Tan bout stats
Final Score: Black: 53 / Tan: 33
Penalties: Black: 35 / Tan: 27... read more >>

2005-11-07 : All Soul's Procession photos
A few photos from Tucson's annual All Souls' Procession

2005-10-11 : 2006 Dust Devil National Championship
Tucson Roller Derby Presents the First National Flat-Track Roller Derby Invitational... read more >>

2005-09-28 : September 17 championship photos
Photos from the Sept. 17 championship are up too!

2005-09-27 : Photos from August 20 bout
Photos from the August 20 bout are up!

2005-09-19 : Season 2 Championship Stats!
2005 TRD Champions - VICE Squad
Final Score: VICE: 64 / FTW: 56
Penalties: VICE: 26 / FTW: 21 ... read more >>

2005-09-07 : Donation Drive for hurricane survivors and Pep Rally for TRD's Championship bout
Donation Drive for hurricane survivors and Pep Rally for TRD's Championship Bout. Bring donations; come drink, listen to bands, and support your rollergirls. It's the feel-good event of the season.... read more >>

2005-08-22 : August 20 bout stats
Final Score:
FTW: 116 IC: 38 (39 ñ 1 for penalty wheel)
Penalties:
FTW: 30 IC: 33... read more >>

2005-08-13 : Are YOU Our #1 Fan?
TRD is looking for our #1 fan! Are you the one?... read more >>

2005-08-03 : Merch updates: posters
Poster listings updated to reflect # of posters still in stock (which is not many, so you'd better hurry!) More updates coming over the next few days.

2005-07-27 - Wednesday practice time changes
Starting August 3, Wednesday Newbie/League practice starts at 7:30pm.

2005-07-27 : June 18th 2005 bout clip!
view the video clip of the June bout between FTW and the Iron Curtain!

2005-07-27 : July 16th 2005 bout clips!
view the video clips of the July bout between the Iron Curtain and the VICE Squad!... read more >>

2005-07-25 - July 23 TRD vs. AZRD Final Score
Fnal Score
TRD Saddletramps: 158
AZRD Tent City Terrors: 48

2005-07-24 : July 16 bout photos
July 16 VICE vs. Iron Curtain bout photos are online!

2005-07-17 : TRD on KGUN 9 tonight at 10pm
Check out KGUN 9 tonight at 10pm for a extended report on TRD from last night's game.

2005-07-17 : July 16 bout stats
Final Score:
VICE: 125 IC: 25

Penalties:
VICE: 55 IC: 50... read more >>

2005-07-15 - Soundclips from the Latest TRD invasion of the Frank Show!
the Vice Squad and the Iron Curtain run riot over KFMA's finest to promote their July bout! part 1 (1.9MB MP3), part 2 (3MB MP3).

2005-07-14 : Tucson Citizen article on TRD
Read the Tucson Citizen article about TRD!

2005-07-04 : Tucson Roller Derby Bout on July 16
The VICE Squad vs. The Iron Curtain
7:00pm Saturday, July 16th
Bladeworld, 1065 W. Grant... read more >>

2005-07-01 : Merch section updated
The merch section has been updated!

2005-07-01 : CAR WASH UPDATE
TRD's July 2nd car wash will be at the Sonic Drive In ON GRANT RD (not on Valencia, as previously announced) right off the freeway from 11am - 4pm.... read more >>

2005-06-21 : Stats from June 18 bout
Final Score
FTW: 92, IC: 52
Penalties
FTW: 74, IC: 43
... read more >>

2005-06-17 : TRD on the Frank Show!
TRD's back on the Frank Show this Friday June 17th! Listen for us starting around 8:45am. We'll be talking about Saturday's game, some entertainment news and who knows what else'll happen! KFMA 92.1FM and 101.3FM!

2005-06-16 : Video of Vice Squad vs. AZRD Surly Gurlies
Kim Sin has posted some rockin' clips of the May bout to the TRD Message Board

2005-05-24 - VICE vs. AZRD Surly Gurlies bout results
Final Score
VICE Squad: 102, Surly Gurlies: 43
Final Penalties
VICE Squad: 64, Surly Gurlies: 30

2005-05-11 - May 21 Bout Tix On Sale!
Tix for the May 21 VICE Squad vs. AZRD's Surly Gurlies bout are on sale! $8 advance / $10 day of show Tickets available at Bladeworld, Surly Wench Pub, Biblio Bookstore, Spooky Tooth Cycles, from any Tucson Rollergirl, and at: TucsonRollerDerby.com

2005-04-21 - FTW vs. VICE results
Final Score: FTW 70: VS 50
Penalties: FTW 31: VS 34

2005-04-14 : TRD on the Frank Show!
TRD's back on the Frank Show this Friday April 15! Listen for us starting around 8:45am. We'll be talking about Saturday's game, some entertainment news and who knows what else'll happen!

2005-03-29 : April 16 bout tickets on sale!
Celebrate the passing of tax day with a night of good old-fashioned violence and beer! The FTW and the VICE Squad face off in a rematch of epic proportions! ... read more >>

2005-03-16 : TRD's Giant Skate's a winner!
TRD's Giant Skate won 2nd place for Best Float in the St. Paddy's Day parade!

2005-03-11 : Get Down And Derby
Nice Downtown Tucsonan article on TRD.

2005-03-06 : March 5 bout stats
Final Score:
VICE Squad - 141
Iron Curtain - 82... read more >>

2005-03-04 - Tucson Rollergirls take over the air waves
Listen for members of TRD promoting our Saturday bout on 92.1 KFMA's Frank Show about 9am this Friday and later that same day with Chita on 96.1 KLPX about 3pm!

2005-02-23 - Updates
Iron Curtain & VICE team pages updated, refined Season 2 rules updated, more updates and pictures soon.

2005-02-23 - March 5 bout tix on sale!
Tickets for the March 5 bout are on sale now at Bladeworld, Biblio Books, Surly Wench Pub and from any rollergirl. Find us at Skate Country East Thursdays 8-10pm or Bladeworld Sundays 7:30-10pm.

2005-02-20 : 2.19.005 VICE vs. FTW stats
Stats from the season two opening game between the VICE Squad and the FTW.... read more >>

2005-02-07 : VICE Squad vs. Furious Truckstop Waitresses
Tucson Roller Derby's newest team takes on the season one champs!... read more >>

2005-01-23 : Bout tickets available!
Tickets for the first bout of season two, VICE Squad vs. the FTW this Feb. 19, are now available!... read more >>

2004-12-22 : New photos from Texas!
11.21.04 Texas Bout Photos by Michael Osborne.

2004-12-22 : Even More Texas Photos!
11.21.04 Bout Photos by Bob Smith

2004-12-16 : New Wheelies photos!
Pictures from the Wheelies ceremonies are online!

2004-12-06 - Happy Birthday!
Today TRD turns one year old! Yay us!

2004-12-02 : Photos from 11.21.04 TRD vs. Texas Rollergirls game

2004-12-01 : TRD presents the inaugual Wheelies
Press release on TRD's upcoming 1st anniversary and skater awards ceremony.... read more >>

2004-11-24 : Photos from the 11.07.04 TRD vs. Texas Rollergirls bout

2004-11-21 : Tucson vs. Texas IN Texas
TRD Saddletramps travel to Austin to tackle the Texas Rollergirls on their own turf.... read more >>

2004-11-07 : Tucson vs. Texas!
TRD Saddletramps versus the Texas Rollergirls traveling team from Austin! ... read more >>