Blazin’ Banditas Rollerderby is a non-profit all-women’s flat track roller derby travel team based in San Antonio, Texas. Our organization is committed to bringing awareness to women’s competitive sports as well as giving back to the community through community service projects. We are also committed to maintaining a democratic structure in which each team member is respected and has a voice.
CONTACT US:
BLAZINBANDITAS@YAHOO.COM
Victory against Hurricane Alley Roller Derby, Corpus Christi, TX: July 20, 2007
Victory against South Side Roller Derby, Pearland, TX:
February 25, 2007
**********
WE'RE RECRUITING!
Join us at our speed skating classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8pm at Car-Vel Skateland South, 2351 Goliad Rd. Map
Your first trial session is free!
For more information, contact Carlett: (210) 337-6200.
**********
THE SPORT OF ROLLER DERBY
What is roller derby?
In a nutshell, roller derby is kind of like football on skates…only the football is a fellow skater.
Rules of Play
The game itself is a series of races between two teams of five players. Each team’s jammer is the only player to score points. Three blockers try to stop the other team’s jammer (with legitimate hits and blocking) while propelling their own jammer forward. Each team’s pivot acts like the pace car in a NASCAR race and controls the speed of the pack. She also keeps an eye on the jammers, calls her team’s plays, and acts as a blocker.
History of Roller Derby
Roller derby first appeared in the 1930’s as men and women speed skated thousands of miles on a flat track. Occasional collisions between skaters entertained the audience, and thus the sport of roller derby as we know it today began. Whereas it was originally a co-ed sport, its recent nationwide revival in 2001 has made roller derby a predominantly all-women’s sport.
Roller Derby Today
Today, the exciting sport of women’s flat-track derby is one of the fastest growing sports in the nation, with over 130 leagues nationwide. This rapidly growing sport has founded the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association which has committed itself to establishing roller derby as a legitimate sport through standardized rules and regulations with skater safety in mind. The Blazin’ Banditas play by these standardized rules and consider safety our number one priority.
**********
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Members of Blazin' Banditas Rollerderby "keep the peace" as Peace Officers at the International Women's Day March in San Antonio, TX on March 9, 2008.
BLAZIN' BANDITAS
COMMUNITY SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:
Peace Keepers at San Antonio's International Women's Day March: March 8, 2008
2nd Annual Valentine's Day Card Making Project in conjunction with South Side Youth Center benefiting San Jacinto Senior Housing Development: February 12, 2008
San Antonio AIDS Foundation: December 21, 2007
Indigenous danzante procession honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe, San Antonio, TX: December 9, 2007
“Community of Women Artists: A Group Show Featuring Visual Art, Music and Performance, and Words” at Ruta Maya Coffee House, San Antonio, TX: December 7, 2007
Murderball (Quadriplegic Rugby), Copernicus Community Center, San Antonio, TX: November 4, 2007
Sponsored local band, Pinata Protest, to attend LatinoFest Cultural Music Event, Chicago, IL: October 25-27, 2007
St. Ann’s Orphanage, San Antonio, TX: October 17, 2007
Bum Rush (Organization assisting in clothing and feeding homeless in Dallas and San Antonio): September 1, 2007
The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Women’s Festival: March 22, 2007
San Jacinto Senior Housing Community, San Antonio, TX: February 9, 2007
365 Days/365 Plays “Cantina Posada,” San Antonio, TX: December 8, 2006
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society South Texas Chapter Marathon and Half Marathon, San Antonio, TX: November 12, 2006
**********
WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS!!!
So give 'em your business... because it's the right thing to do.
We have a show this Friday Feb. 5th at Zombies SA, TX. show starts at 8. we also have a twitter now (twitter.com/theblackfocus), a facebook, a youtube (youtube.com/theblackfocusawesome), and an email address (theblackfocusawesome@gmail.com). add us and follow us wherever we go. hope to see ya at the show!
Hey, Banditas!! Well, once again it's been way too long since I last wrote you. Really sorry 'bout that. I've been doing alright. Reason why I haven't hit ya up in awhile is because the computer I've been using is really old and has been acting awfully twitchy lately!! Luckily, it's been working for me now, so I thought I'd stop by. I plan to get a new computer (preferably, a laptop) when I scrape enough cash together. So, how're things at your end? Were your holidays good? Mine was pretty decent. I got to see a lot of my family over Thanksgiving and Christmas. New Year's I just stayed in and hung out with the family. Typically, I stay in on New Year's, anyways, 'cuz there's just too many "amateurs" out and about. Hope things are well with ya and I hope to hear back from you soon!! I'll try not to be such a stranger next time!! OXOXOX
happy new years! so i have an acoustic show tomorrow at 7ish. if ur not
doing anything, please come out. also i have a new mypace if u wanna
add my acoustic material. its myspace.com/markfocus.
Starting this Wednesday December 30th we will be holding a national derby success call.
You can dial in and hear about nutrition and fitness designed especially with skaters in mind!
Looking for endurance, energy? Want to look hotter in your hot pants? Get tips and tricks from knowledgeable skaters/health coaches from across the country!
LOL!! Yeah, I've often wondered that myself!! Hey, Banditas!! I know it's been awhile, so I thought I'd stop by and see what's crackin'. I'm doing OK. Everything's basically the same with me. Just wanted to let you know, also, that even though I may be outta sight sometimes, doesn't mean you're outta mind. Hope things are great with you!! TTYL, ladies!! OXOXOXOX
Come help us with our chores down at... The Farm!!!! 311 Howard (just south of SAC) First chore: drink a little beer! Second shore: have a good time! tHIRD CHORE: drink a little more beer!!! Who knew agricultural work was so difficult?
Ooo Daddy O, it's gonna be hoppin' and a-boppin' at Jiggers in San Antonio this Saturday, October 24! Yesssireee! JOHNNY HOOTROCK are gonna light it up, tear it up, shake it up.......drink it up! Hell yeah!
Victory against Hurricane Alley Roller Derby, Corpus Christi, TX:
Victory against South Side Roller Derby, Pearland, TX:
Members of Blazin' Banditas Rollerderby "keep the peace" as Peace Officers at the International Women's Day March in San Antonio, TX on March 9, 2008.
Hope things are great with you!! TTYL, ladies!! OXOXOXOX
