The Quadfathers will have new merchandise for sale starting at this Saturday's CNY Roller Derby double header event.
We've got a new run of the original 'Think Outside The Box' shirts (with back graphic), as seen from the 2010 MDC in the 'This is How I Roll' trailer (check out about 3:57),
We've got girl's tees, we've got tanktops, we've got buttons.
So come and get it!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
This Sunday's practice is 11am-1:30pm, then drinks....
The ladies of CNY cancelled their normal Sunday morning practice for 4th of July weekend, so the Quadfathers are starting at 11am on Sunday. Then after practice at around 2pm, please come out and meet us at Uncle's on Main St. in NY Mills for some food and drinks to celebrate our acceptance into the MRDA!
Monday, June 27, 2011
The Quadfathers have been accepted into the Men's Roller Derby Association!
Copied from the press release:
MRDA Reopens Membership and Announces 3 New Member Leagues:
Your Mom Men’s Derby from Des Moines, Iowa
Quadfathers Men's Roller Derby from Utica, NY
Rock City Riot from Fargo-Moorhead, ND
For Immediate Release
June 27, 2011 – Your Mom Men’s Derby becomes the first of three new members of Men’s Roller Derby Association of 2011. YMMD strives to promote roller sports in all its forms, and have been involved in several disciplines of roller sports for a number of years. YMMD’s sister league is the Des Moines Derby Dames, a WFTDA apprentice league. This upstart men's team from Iowa displays prowess and is ready for some serious competition. Your Mom's travel team has scheduled bouts against the top ranked teams of the MRDA for this summer in their quest to be ranked amongst the elite. For more information about YMMD and you are in the Des Moines, Iowa area, you can find information about them here: http://www.yourmommensderby.com
Quadfathers Men's Roller Derby joins 2010 Champions, NYSE as the second MRDA members in the state of NY. Quadfathers started like many from the reffing community of their local sister league, who are WFTDA members Central New York Roller Derby. Quadfathers have a home bout against Capital District Trauma Authority on July 30th in Rome NY and then take on veteran MRDA members NYSE at the Empire Skate Showdown in August. For more information about the Quadfathers you can find them here: http://www.quadfathers.com
Rock City Riot from Fargo, North Dakota, complete the first group of new members of 2011. RCR's sister league is WFTDA apprentice league Fargo-Moorhead Derby Girls, who were key in their development. Neighboring MRDA members are the Twin City Terrors of Minnesota. On June 25, Milwaukee Blitzdkrieg will visit Fargo to bout the Rock City Riot. For more information about Rock City Riot find them here: http://www.rockcityriot.com
The Men’s Roller Derby Association membership opened June 1st for more information about joining:
http://www.mensrollerderbyassociation.com/membershiprequirements
The Quadfathers would like to extend a big thank you to the MRDA for bringing us in- We are all very excited to represent the MRDA in competition. Congrats also to YMMD and Rock City Riot on their membership.
There will be celebrations this week, stay tuned for where you can meet us all for a toast on a goal achieved!
Friday, May 27, 2011
Change in Practice Day/Time
Hello all- We are taking this weekend off for Memorial Day (with the added bonus of helping CNY Roller Derby set up their brand new SkateCourt floor which we will be benefitting greatly from!), and starting next weekend (so starting Sunday June 5th), we're switching practices to Sundays at 1:30pm.
As always, scrimmage ready skaters from other leagues are welcome, just shoot us an email in advance at info@quadfathers.com You must have full gear and have passed WFTDA minimum skills assesments with your home league to participate, but we're ok with people coming to get extra skate time on the outside of the track too.
As always, scrimmage ready skaters from other leagues are welcome, just shoot us an email in advance at info@quadfathers.com You must have full gear and have passed WFTDA minimum skills assesments with your home league to participate, but we're ok with people coming to get extra skate time on the outside of the track too.
Monday, May 9, 2011
5/7/2011 Bout Recap: NY Shock Exchange
Old Bethpage, NY
A short-staffed but dedicated roster of Quadfathers traveled to Long Island on Saturday to take on the undefeated and defending MDRA/MDC national champions, the New York Shock Exchange. This was a very important bout for New York Mens Roller Derby, as this was the first bout in which the national champions faced off against another New York State team.
Skating with only 9 members, the Quadfathers fell behind early and never were able to gain any momentum. The first jam set the tone for the bout as NYSE’s jammer Jonathan R racked up 25 points to zero for the Quadfathers. The next jam gave promise for the Quadfathers, as Peach scored one point for the visitors and the pack held NYSE jammer Rinkworm to one point making it 26-1. Unfortunately, this was the last point the Quadfathers in the first half. The Shock Exchange continued to pile on the points resulting in a 207-1 lead at the half.
The 2nd half mirrored the first half as Shock Exchange Jammer Ronnie Mako reeled off 19 points in the first jam of the final period. The Shock Exchange shut-out continued until the 24th jam of the bout, when Grambo put the Quadfathers back into the score column with a 4 point jam. Unfortunately, this was the last time the Quadfathers were able to get on the scoreboard.
During the second half Die-lon fouled out, Raging Homo was injured with a bloody nose, Peach was injured with a wrist guard to the right eye, and for a time the Quadfathers were skating with a total roster of 6. Fatigue due to being shorthanded on the bench, along with injuries and 13 trips to the penalty box in the 2nd half helped lead to a final score of 382-5, in favor of NYSE. Picking up MVP awards were Widstyle for the Quadfathers and Maulin’ Brando for the NYSE.
While the final score may seem excessive at first, the Quadfathers never gave up and played hard until the end. The never give up attitude of the Quadfathers was appreciated by the crowd and by the members of the Shock Exchange. The Quadfathers look forward to round 2 against NYSE at the Empire Skate Showdown in August.
Next up for the Quadfathers is a home bout against Capital District Trauma Authority on July 30th in Rome NY--
Skating for the Quadfathers were
Bobby Brady
Die-Lon
Flyin Phil
Jiffy
Peach
Woo
Wildstyle
Grambo
Raging Homo
Skating for the NYSE were
Ace of Skates
Bane-ana on Skates
Filthy McNasty
Jack Rabid
Jefferee
Jimmy Rage
Jonathan R
Ladies Knight
Maulin’ Brando
Rinkworm
Ronnie Mako
T-Stop Tornado
Vader
WolfGang Von Stomp
You can view some pics of the event courtesy of Sean Hale HERE.
A short-staffed but dedicated roster of Quadfathers traveled to Long Island on Saturday to take on the undefeated and defending MDRA/MDC national champions, the New York Shock Exchange. This was a very important bout for New York Mens Roller Derby, as this was the first bout in which the national champions faced off against another New York State team.
Skating with only 9 members, the Quadfathers fell behind early and never were able to gain any momentum. The first jam set the tone for the bout as NYSE’s jammer Jonathan R racked up 25 points to zero for the Quadfathers. The next jam gave promise for the Quadfathers, as Peach scored one point for the visitors and the pack held NYSE jammer Rinkworm to one point making it 26-1. Unfortunately, this was the last point the Quadfathers in the first half. The Shock Exchange continued to pile on the points resulting in a 207-1 lead at the half.
The 2nd half mirrored the first half as Shock Exchange Jammer Ronnie Mako reeled off 19 points in the first jam of the final period. The Shock Exchange shut-out continued until the 24th jam of the bout, when Grambo put the Quadfathers back into the score column with a 4 point jam. Unfortunately, this was the last time the Quadfathers were able to get on the scoreboard.
During the second half Die-lon fouled out, Raging Homo was injured with a bloody nose, Peach was injured with a wrist guard to the right eye, and for a time the Quadfathers were skating with a total roster of 6. Fatigue due to being shorthanded on the bench, along with injuries and 13 trips to the penalty box in the 2nd half helped lead to a final score of 382-5, in favor of NYSE. Picking up MVP awards were Widstyle for the Quadfathers and Maulin’ Brando for the NYSE.
While the final score may seem excessive at first, the Quadfathers never gave up and played hard until the end. The never give up attitude of the Quadfathers was appreciated by the crowd and by the members of the Shock Exchange. The Quadfathers look forward to round 2 against NYSE at the Empire Skate Showdown in August.
Next up for the Quadfathers is a home bout against Capital District Trauma Authority on July 30th in Rome NY--
Skating for the Quadfathers were
Bobby Brady
Die-Lon
Flyin Phil
Jiffy
Peach
Woo
Wildstyle
Grambo
Raging Homo
Skating for the NYSE were
Ace of Skates
Bane-ana on Skates
Filthy McNasty
Jack Rabid
Jefferee
Jimmy Rage
Jonathan R
Ladies Knight
Maulin’ Brando
Rinkworm
Ronnie Mako
T-Stop Tornado
Vader
WolfGang Von Stomp
You can view some pics of the event courtesy of Sean Hale HERE.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Come watch us play the champs!
On Saturday May 7th, The Quadfathers are hitting the road to Long Island for an exciting night of roller derby.
At 6:30pm, The Quadfathers will take on the national champions the New York Shock Exchange, followed by the Long Island Roller Rebels vs Lehigh Valley. It's going to be a fun night of roller derby. Come on out and share the excitement:)
To purchase advance sale tickets, follow this link.
Doors at 6pm. Men's bout begins at 6:30pm.
Location:
Skate Safe America
182 Old Bethpage Sweet Hollow Rd
Bethpage, NY 11804
www.skatesafeamerica.com
516-249-1717
*parking is free but be sure to arrive early.
Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Additional Information:
Tickets can be picked up at the will call table starting at 6:00 pm the day of the event.
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At 6:30pm, The Quadfathers will take on the national champions the New York Shock Exchange, followed by the Long Island Roller Rebels vs Lehigh Valley. It's going to be a fun night of roller derby. Come on out and share the excitement:)
To purchase advance sale tickets, follow this link.
Doors at 6pm. Men's bout begins at 6:30pm.
Location:
Skate Safe America
182 Old Bethpage Sweet Hollow Rd
Bethpage, NY 11804
www.skatesafeamerica.com
516-249-1717
*parking is free but be sure to arrive early.
Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Additional Information:
Tickets can be picked up at the will call table starting at 6:00 pm the day of the event.
View Larger Map
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Bout Recap 4/2/2011
On April 2nd, the Quadfathers took part in a historic bout with our brethren from Albany, the Capital District Trauma Authority. Not only was it the first ever bout between two New York based men’s teams, it was also the inaugural bout for the CDTA. Along with a rather large contingent of fans, friends, and family, the Quadfathers made the 90 minute trek East to Albany to play in the first bout of a roller derby double-header, followed by our sister squad, the CNYRD All-Stars vs the Albany All-Stars.
Skating for the Quadfathers in the first official bout of the season were:
Woo – 96 – Captain
Raging Homo – 28
Flyin Phil – 5
Peach – 27
Bobby Brady – 8
WildStyle – 215
Grambo – 37
Doom Buggy – 999
Blackjack – 21
Die-Lon – 315
Monster Assault – 555
Jiffy – 17
Zack Attack – 29
Slay West – Bench Coach
Tom-A-Hawk – Assistant/Jam Coach
The Quadfathers were met by CDTA’s lineup of:
Hart Attack – 0bpm
Bear Lee Giveashit – 1FTW
Massacre – H4TE
Jonny Malice – 11
Dr. Dan – 29
The Fox – 40
Wellen Dowd – 72
A Ladd Insane – 73
Roarshock – 8i8
Museknuckle – 1-12
Maul Bunyan – 420
Johnny Rebel – 904
Syko – 5150
Up End Atom - 9090
In front of a raucous and boisterous crowd at the jam-packed Washington Street Armory, the CDTA jumped out to an early lead, forcing the Quadfathers to play catch-up from the beginning of the first half. Through excellent jam management (assisted by bench/jam coach Tom-A-Hawk) and teamwork, the Quadfathers battled back to take a slight edge near the fifteen minute mark. As the hits and physicality increased, the CDTA took an approximately ten point lead into the halftime break, after a disputed jam which saw Die-Lon unable to jam after it was alleged he left the track before the starting whistle.
In the 2nd half, the hits and action continued to escalate. Unfortunately for the Quadfathers, so did the amount of penalties and along with that, the CDTA’s lead. The Quadfathers were able to cut into the deficit near the end of the 2nd half, but the lead proved to be insurmountable. The final score was 110-77 in favor of CDTA.
While many were disappointed by the final result, regardless of who you were cheering for, the crowd was treated to 60 minutes of hard-hitting, fast-skating, men’s roller derby action. The MVP for CDTA was Wellen Dowd #72, and Peach #27 from the Quadfathers was given the same honor. Both MVP’s received the infamous and wonderful golden cup (the athletic supporter kind) trophy.
The Quadfathers as a team would like to congratulate CDTA on winning their first bout ever, and look forward to continuing the battle for Upstate New York men’s roller derby supremacy when the CDTA will visit JFK Arena in Rome on July 30th.
The Quadfathers also would like to congratulate our sister team, the CNYRD All-Stars for the victory following our bout, and everyone involved with the bout for being such gracious hosts. We look forward to returning that favor as well when they visit in July.
The Quadfathers will be at CNYRD’s upcoming recruitment/openhouse events on April 6th from 7pm to 10pm and April 9th from 10am-12pm for any and all interested skaters, regardless of skill level or experience. Both events are held at JFK Arena in Rome, NY. This is a chance to come meet the Quadfathers, talk about the program and upcoming season, see some examples of drills, and even lace up some skates and strap on some pads (we provide!) and try out some skating. Both of these dates have NO COST … they are 100% free.
Next up for the Quadfathers is a bout with the New York Shock Exchange on May 7th in Long Island
Media from the bout (please add links in comments as they become available)
Helmet Cam videos by jam ref Ludachris Speed (Thanks Ludachris!!!)
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