Black Market Baby and Veterans Pace Ladies In Red To 87-71 Win
by The Grand Poobah

(ST. LOUIS, MO) In a night where numerous pre-bout roster changes involving veteran skaters were made, it was a first-year sparkplug that made the definitive impact on the outcome.

Paced by a personal best of 25 points, rookie Black Market Baby led the charge of the M-80s in their 87-71 win over the Smashinistas in interleague action Saturday night at the All-American Sports Mall in front of 1,000 people.

In late-breaking pre-bout news last week, both teams added firepower to their arsenal. The Smashinistas acquired Texan MVP Downtown Dallis to compliment their roster, while the ARRG Board of Directors allowed the M-80s to "unretire" the recently retired The Siege for one bout due to a depleted roster.

But even with these pre-bout bombshells, the rookie in red served as the catalyst for the M-80s, who improved their record to 1-1.

"We worked really hard together (tonight) and played a solid bout," said Black Market Baby after the battle. "It's what we had to do."

And perhaps BMB's last sentence crystallized the philosophy of the M-80s heading into Saturday's match-up. It's not what they wanted to do, it's what they HAD to do.

Going into the second bout of the season, the M-80s couldn't afford another loss after a season opening defeat to reigning league champion the Stunt Devils. And with the absence of Keligula, Enya Nightmare and Madam Moonstruck in their line-up, an "L" in the column would have put the firecrackers on quads behind the proverbial 8-ball in 2010.

But it didn't take long for the legacy team of ARRG to show their dominance, as four consecutive lead jams by the M-80s set the template for an early first half lead.

After a 6-point jam by veteran by Joanie Rollmoan, the M-80s thumped the unsuspecting Smashies, thanks to a 14-point jam by Joltin' Josie, which gave the firecrackers a 20-0 lead five minutes into the bout.

A quick 4-point punch by M-80s co-captain Nikki Vixxen - which upped the score to 24-0 - was followed by the jam that rookies dream of.

With 21:30 left in the first half, Black Market Baby barrelled her way to the lead jammer position, and with help from blockers Ana Warpath and the Siege, posted a 14-point jam to extend the M-80s lead to 38-4.

The credit for the rookie's big score? "My f****ng blockers!" said BMB, referring to the girls upfront.

The dominance continued for the M-80s in the first half, who posted 12 lead jams in comparison to the Smashies five. Rollmoan's nine point jam with 2:15 remaining in the first half, followed by four-point jams by BMB and Josie gave the M-80s a lopsided 63-32 halftime lead.

The Smashies, licking their wounds during the intermission, needed to refocus and regroup in the locker room. Strategies were discussed and skates were altered to better suit the surface of the All-American Sports Mall.

"We had a big group hug and a team-bonding chat," said Smashinistas co-captain Punches Pileup. "We came back out and were ready to bring it back."

Yet to the dismay of the Smashie contingent, the beginning of the second half bared resemblance to the sluggish start, as a 10-point score from the M-80s by first-time jammer Ana Warpath extended the lead to 73-32 with 26:15 remaining.

And some critics would have dismissed the bout right there.....yet something amazing happened - as things often do in ARRG - as the second half progressed.

With 17:00 remaining, three consecutive lead jams by the Smashies - a seven-point score by Pileup and back-to-back eight-point tallies by The Educator and Downtown Dallis - began the comeback that the M-80s, and most of those in attendance, were not expecting.

In fact, there was very little, if any scoring, for the remainder of the game for the M-80s. And a huge shift of momentum swung the way to the girls clad in cammo.

Another eight-point jam by The Educator and a trifecta of five-pointers by Dallis, Pileup and Educator cut the gap to 87-67 with 7:14 remaining.

A jam by the M-80s Vixxen - which resulted in no points for the ladies in red - was followed by another Pileup lead jam. The bespectacled pretty princess' four-pointer cut the gap to 87-71.

Then came the drama...

The Smashies' Dallis, who had been held at bay in the first half by the M-80 veteran blockers, zoomed out to the lead jammer position with under two minutes remaining. And it appeared that the Texan MVP would round out a historical comeback with a double-digit jam. However, a tangle of the quads with the opposition sent the blonde bomber tumbling to the track...and dashed the hopes of a Smashinista bout two victory.

Time still remained on the bout clock for one final jam, but Vixxen's sprint to the front of the pack to become lead jammer sealed the victory for the M-80s, who evened their 2010 record in the must-win scenario.

"The last few weeks have been some of the most tumultuous in my M-80s career,"said Vixxen afterwards. "I am so proud of every one of my players tonight. We all came together. This feels really good."

The feeling was especially memorable for the M-80 rookies that experienced their first taste of flat-track victory in 2010.

"Oh my god, it feels really awesome," said Black Market Baby. "Amazing, it's really amazing. I can't believe this happened."

"We've got a lot of new girls this year and they are so excited to be playing," added M-80s veteran Ana Warpath. "The victory proves that they can do it - and nothing will stop them."

That same rookie excitement was also found in the six Smashie newcomers. Playing in front of a large crowd in a competitive battle brought out career experiences normally not found in practice.

"Our rookies really shined bright tonight,"said Smashinistas co-captain Punches Pileup, who led all scorers on the evening with 28 points. "They've been working their a**es off. So we were pleased with the way they played tonight."

And in the end, one has to respect the resiliency of the Smashies to make the bout close down the stretch, considering they were being outscored by a ratio of 2-1 at the halftime break.

"Next time we're gonna be more prepared and take the bull by the horns in the first half," said Pileup. "We really hit our stride in the second half, so were just going to have to get our engines revved a little bit earlier."

Interleague play continues for ARRG on Saturday, March 20 as the Smashinistas (0-1) battle defending league champion The Stunt Devils (1-0) at the All-American Sports Mall (11133 Lindbergh Business Court, St. Louis, MO).

UNOFFICIAL SCORING: M-80s - Black Market Baby 25, Joanie Rollmoan 24, Ana Warpath 18, Nikki Vixxen 9, Joltin' Josie 9, Cherry Chernobyl 4 Smashinistas - Punches Pileup 28, The Educator 25, Downtown Dallis 22, Eli Wallop 4

Saturday notes from the Poobah:

- Another fantastic crowd of 1,000 came to watch bout two of the ARRG 2010 season. Pre-bout online tickets sales were three times the amount the league normally gets and an informal poll prior to the bout suggested that we had a record number of first-timers in attendance. On behalf of ARRG Nation, I want to thank each and every one of you for your continued patronage and support.

- We once again thank our media affiliates for continuing to spread the good word of ARRG to the masses in February, including KTVI-TV, KSDK-TV, KFNS-AM and Metromix. Your help is greatly appreciated!

- Another huge raffle drawing took place at halftime. As noted at derby bouts, ARRG is working in conjunction with Youth In Need during the 2010 season in an effort to raise $3,500 for the St. Charles-based non-for-profit. Also, don't forget that ARRG is assembling walkers and donations for the upcoming Walk for Wishes charity walk on Saturday, February 20. Find out more about ARRG's team, and it's quest to raise $1,500 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, right here!

- Scratches for bout two included Keligula (physician's orders), Madam Moonstruck (physician's orders) and Enya Nightmare (game suspension) for the M-80s.
2010 ARRG ALL-STARS DEBUT IN MEMPHO THIS SATURDAY!
Memphis, Tennessee is famous (and rightly so) for its barbecue (Rendezvous & Corky's), its placement in the lexicon of music history (Sun Records & Stax Records) and its world-renowned tourist attractions (Graceland & The National Civil Rights Museum).

But outside of professional wrestler Jerry "The King" Lawler and the AAA affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, there's not much history to Memphis athletics....(sorry Memphians, your NBA franchise was a hand-me-down from Vancouver and don't get me started on the XFL).

However, a group of 40 Memphis skaters have been working hard the last four years to re-write that history.



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In January 2006, a trio of women through grass-roots efforts launched Memphis Roller Derby, which in short time has blossomed to a three-team league complete with a travelling all-star team that made it to its first-ever WFTDA post-season tournament in 2009 (sound familiar, ARRG fans?)

The Hustlin' Rollers, MRD's travelling team, finished 2009 with a ninth-place showing at the South Central Regionals in September.

And it only seems apropos that ARRG's All Stars (sixth at the WFTDA North Central Regionals in 2009) would begin its 2010 campaign on Valentine's eve facing a league that has travelled down a similar journey.

ARRG (0-0) faces Memphis (1-1) in travel team action this Saturday, February 13 at Funquest (440 Highway 72, Collierville, TN).  The ARRG/Rollers match-up is part of a two-bout doubleheader.  The other bout features Memphis Roller Derby interleague play as the Angles of Death face the Women of Mass Destruction.  Doors open at 5 pm.  Bouts start at 6 pm.

ARRG All Star Co-Captains South City Shiner and Keligua return to the fold in the jammer position, alongside returnees Starry Starry Fight, Artemischief and Enya Nightmare. Eli Wallop, Grave Danger, Joanie Rollmoan return to the blocker spots, while Mayor Francis Slayer returns at pivot. Added depth to the ARRG All-Stars comes in the form of Danika Doom, The Educator, Smarty McFly, Nikki Vixxen, Domme E Nation, Punches Pileup and Jack U Up.

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The Hustlin' Rollers have already competed in two high-scoring bouts in 2010, each with varying results. MRD notched a 170-126 road win over the NWA Killbillies on January 23, but stumbled in an 151-35 pummeling by Naptown (Indianapolis) this past Saturday. Saturday's match-up vs. ARRG will be Memphis' second consecutive weekend of travel team action. The ladies in maroon, yellow and black have a multi-dimensional attack, fueled by jammers Tenacious B and Lil' Cinner, with help from fellow powderkegs Brooken Bones and Cat Claus.

A solid road win for the ladies in black and pink will set the stage for a competitive 2010, which will see ARRG battle the Brew City Bruisers from Milwaukee on Saturday, February 20 at the All-American Sports Mall.

Helpful Travel Hints from ARRG's mascot, Archie - fresh off a spin in a Corvette at the 2010 St. Louis Auto Show.  Click on the picture of WMC-TV's Chief Meteorologist (and longtime Memphis Rasslin' Announcer!) Dave Brown for your Memphis Pinpoint Weather Forecast.

The Grand Poobah and Hells LaBelle are bout announcers for the 2010 Season of the Arch Rival Roller Girls. Check back in this section on Mondays for the latest ARRG news, information.....and out-of-town weather forecasts.

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Retired ARRG Legend The Siege Re-laces Quads For M-80s
Smashies Adds MVP Jammer From Texas To Full-Time Line-Up
by Hells LaBelle

There are a couple developments in this Saturday's bout between the M-80s and the Smashinistas that have recently surfaced.

#1. The Smashinistas have added another new face to their roster for this Saturday's bout. Saturday Night will see the debut of Downtown Dallis in a camouflage uniform. While this will be her first appearance in front of a crowd at the All-American Sports Mall, Dallis is no stranger to Women's Flat Track Roller Derby.

Dallis comes to ARRG as a former member of the Assassination City Roller Girls (in Dallas, Texas)... and a well decorated one at that. Just a couple weeks ago, Downtown Dallis took home 4 awards at the 2009 A-C Rollergirls Black and Blue Award Ceremony in Dallas:

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The Most Athletic Body Award

The Hottest of the Hot Fan's Choice Award

Favorite A-C Rollergirl Fans Choice Award

...and the most coveted, the 2009 A-C Rollergirl Most Valuable Player Award.

Now, I have seen Dallis skate at Travel Team practices with the Arch Rival Rollergirls and to me, she appears to have the speed and track-vision of a jammer, coupled with the toughness and edginess of a blocker. This adds yet another valuable jammer to a roster that used to consistently only use two jammers for the majority of any given bout.

I think the Smashies are a good fit for Dallis and the Pretty Princesses will welcome her with open arms.

But don't take it from me... here's her former profile from the Assassination City Rollergirl website, and I quote:

"With her Texas hair, sparkling doe eyes, and killer smile, she deceives her opponents into believing her sweet Southern demeanor follows her onto the rink. Mastering her inherited mastermind and sharp-shooting skills, she brings on a holy terror like a tragedy waiting to happen. She may be a girl you can bring home to mama, just as long as she's not on skates!"



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#2. Enya Nightmare is, indeed, suspended for this bout for her actions at the last bout.

The Board of Directors has decided that since the team itself has a roster with already depleting numbers, they will allow currently retired, former M-80 captain and former All-Star, The Siege, to skate with the M-80s for this bout against the Smashinistas.

I know this will allow the M-80s a bit of a sigh of relief, seeing as how the Siege is a skater of unprecedented talent.  She was a member of the Travel Team All-Stars for 3 seasons, and adds experience as a former captain of the M-80s to the roster as well.

Siege is one of the league's more well-known skaters for her versatility.  When called upon, Siege can jam for her team, and always pose a grand slam threat, or she can come in as a blocker and really wreak havoc on the other team's front line.  Adding the services of a seasoned veteran like Siege really edges the sting of the suspension of one of the M-80s more vocal leaders.

And who knows??? Maybe being back on the track is just the kind of thing that can coax a skater like Siege out of retirement?... I'll say this much, if Siege has been getting restless in retirement, this will be a nice outlet for her to get her fix and help her inch closer to a decision one way or another. Either way, it will be fun as an announcer to see her back on the track one more time.

I'll see you there!

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ARRG's Legacy Teams Aim For First 2010 Victory
by Hells LaBelle

Bout One of the Arch Rival Roller Girls' 2010 season had it all...

- A raucous crowd of over a thousand

- 228 total points scored

- One Roller Girl with over 80-points as a jammer

- Big Collisions

- Screaming Jeerleaders

- Adrenaline

- Tempers flaring

And when it was all said and done, it was the defending ARRG Champion, the Stunt Devils, that emerged with a 52-point victory in the rematch of last season's championship.

If the Stunts were out to send a message to the city that their title last year was not a fluke - mission accomplished! They worked very well together. The Stunt Devils seemed to have the luxury of a long bench and a deep roster of talented skaters for the first time in their existence.

One of the league's highest scorers as a jammer, South City Shiner, didn't take the track as a jammer until the second half last month. That shows you how much depth the Stunts have.

Newcomers Morgan La Faetal, Baretta Michaels and Whip Scream but saw significant time on the track as jammers and both looked great. Domme E. Nation made a great debut as a vicious hitter. And Starry Starry Fight stole the show with an 83-point performance.

The M-80s (0-1) looked good at times and never lost their good spirits on the bench. They constantly shouted encouragement to the skaters on the track and made sure they kept their chins held high despite the game getting further and further out of their reach.

They did so without the services of one of the league's fastest jammers, Keligula. Had Keligula been in the game, I'm not saying the outcome would have been different, but the dynamic of the bout itself certainly would have been different.

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Keligula is a pure scorer. She's always a threat when she jams. The complexion would have been different if suddenly you throw and impact player like the into the mix.

Now, I THINK she will be back in the line-up for this bout, but it looks like the M-80s lose another impact player for a game in Enya Nightmare. It appears as though Nightmare will probably have to sit this game out as punishment for throwing a kick at an opposing player during last month's bout. Enya Nightmare did a significant amount of jamming for the M-80s and is one of their best leaders, so missing her will be crucial.

The M-80s will need the rest of their already shortened roster to step up in her absence and get the job done. They certainly are capable, after witnessing the debut of Black Market Baby as a jammer. BMB had a solid first game. Nikki Vixen also served some jamtime for the M-80s.

The rest of the M-80 newcomers looked to get more and more comfortable out on the track as the game progressed. They have the first bout under their belts now, so the butterflies in the stomach shouldn't be a factor heading into their second bout this Saturday.

Some skaters that just may experience said butterflies or pre-bout nervous jitters are the rookies on the Smashinistas. They have yet to play in a regular season bout, but that ends this Saturday. I spoke with a few of the new skaters at ARRG Trivia Night and the St. Louis Auto Show and let me tell ya, they have been chomping at the bit to get out there in actual game play.

And this is a VERY New-Look Smashinista Team. By my count, six of their twelve skaters are rookies. The Smashinistas bid farewell to two of the most talented jammers in the league in Jenny Bonebreak and Chokehold Chanel No.5.

So who will fill in those shoes...or, skates, I should say.

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On any given night Choke and Bonebreak were capable of scoring 40 or more points each. The Smashies will have to find that scoring from other skaters now. Eli Wallop and Punches Pileup take over duties as Captains of the Pretty Pretty Princesses.

They still have plenty of experience in the line-up in The Educator, Polka Dot, Davey Blockit, and Shillelagh Spillblood. You can expect to see Punches, Educator, Beatn-Chix Kiddo, BOOM BOOM Pow, and Jean Slay to handle most of the jamming duties.

That is a much higher number of jammers than the Smashies used to throw out on any given night. The team used to just send Bonebreak and Choke every other jam with a mix of one or two girls in there to give them a break.

The Smashinistas are the only team left in the St. Louis local league that doesn't have a local championship. And believe me, they do NOT enjoy ownership of that distinction. They are hungry for a title and will look to come out of the gate swinging and swinging hard.

I think the M-80s and Smashies are very evenly matched at all positions. Both teams have good jamming speed, good size at blocker and pivot, and good leadership. This could very easily turn into one of those games that could come down to the very final jam.

I look forward to seeing how the M-80s bounce back from a season-opening loss. It will be interesting to see what offensive sets the new-look Smashinistas come out and run. Come on out Saturday night and see the two teams that both have one thing on their minds: Dethroning the Stunt Devils.

I'll see you there!



NEXT MONDAY IN THE NEWS SECTION: Find out which team got the "W" this weekend. PLUS, the ARRG Travelling All-Stars begin the 2010 season with a road trip to Memphis. We'll preview the locals and their opposition!



Hells LaBelle and The Grand Poobah are bout announcers for the 2010 season of the Arch Rival Rollergirls. Check back in this section on Monday's for the latest in ARRG News and Information.

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All-Star Mascot Entertains All At Local ARRG Bouts

by The Grand Poobah - Photos by Bob Dunnell

Mascots for athletic teams have been a long-time staple of enjoyment for fans - especially little ones.

The local contingent has its strong list of credentialed characters. The Cardinals have Fredbird, the Blues have Louie and St. Louis University has.......well, I'm not quite sure what that thing actually is.....

And then there's Archie - ARRG's official mascot - perhaps the most imposing one of them all. Dressed in full pirate regalia (complete with spyglass to rise to his massive 15-pound head), legend has it that this buccaneer in December heroically bounded a rock concert stage with the enthusiasm of a nine-year-old on a sugar fix.

A presence at ARRG events since late 2008, the seaman performs for audiences at ARRG All-Star bouts at the All-American Sports Mall, and even makes the occasional road trip when opportunity presents itself.

And to backtrack, he's not imposing because he's mean-looking, but our juggernaut of jeerleading seems like the kind who would not hesitate to hypothetically make one of his fuzzy counterparts walk the plank, if necessary.

For the purposes of anonymity, we'll keep Archie's complete identity concealed as best as possible (think about it, have you ever seen an interview with Fredbird sans mask?)

And although the man underneath the costume has the distinction as being the oldest active jeerleader in the WFTDA, let's just say there's a person in there that's young at heart.

The idea of the swashbuckler was dreamt as the ARRG All-Stars battled the NWA Killbillies at an October 2008 bout. A man who sat in the audience, who had no prior connection to the league, became enamored with what he saw on and off the track, and wanted to make a contribution.

"I saw the girls skate out, waving pirate flags, and saw that some of the fans were waving pirate flags as well," recalls Archie about that night. "I read something in the program about them wearing pirate socks and saw the pictures. I had just attended the Pirate Festival (in Missouri) in September. I looked around and saw the Jeerleaders cheering them on and noticed that they didn't have a mascot. I thought to myself, 'I could do this.'"

After contacting the league, and after a brief volunteer inauguration, the plan was in place to make the fan's conceptualization a reality - the first step being to give the character a name and an identity.

"I was supposed to be 'Louie the Pirate'," says the buccaneer, which would have been a play off the performer's name. "Then, we discovered that the St. Louis Blues' mascot was named 'Louie,' so we had to come up with a different name. "

An ARRG skater suggested "Archie the Pirate," which not only fit the character but also effectively incorporated the league's name.

Next came the costume - portions of which are hand-made, others fabricated by trade smiths, some store-bought - all self-purchased. However, the outfit needed that little extra sizzle. As one who was influenced by major-league baseball mascots like Fredbird and the Philly Phanatic, the newbie entertainer soon found his hidden treasure - which became Archie's most recognizable feature - the giant pirate's head.

"I remembered seeing a pirate head at the costume shop that I deal with," says Archie. "Well, I kind of had two to choose from, but the one (not chosen) was kind of scary and not real-kid friendly. So I went with the bigger one."

Obtaining the massive head was the simple part - the next task was to actually maneuver both port and starboard with it on, a function made difficult with the small 1" x 5" window of visibility.

"I read up on being a mascot," says the performer. "I saw where they suggested that I have an escort so I roped Captain Kid (his shipmate) into helping me out there. We practiced at my home before the first bout, going up and down stairs and stuff. We came up with our own sign language system to help us communicate with each other."

With all preparation in place, it came the time for the near 7-footer's inaugural journey into jeerleaderdom at a home ARRG All-Star bout against Kansas City.

The end result?

"Well, I for one was really nervous," recalls the swashbuckler. "So I thought I would warm up by going over to the K.C. side, to sort of be a welcoming committee for the league. Things over there went well. I even had my picture taken.

"Then I moseyed over to our side. There was one kid crying before I even got there. I don't know if he was crying about me or what! That almost blew my idea right there. But all in all, the rest of the crowd was really receptive, and I have to say, downright supportive."

Archie prefers to keep his act simple - waves, handshakes, high-fives, the blowing of kisses and a tip of the cap to ladies - perhaps by design because of the excruciating conditions while performing in the summertime kiln known as the All-American Sports Mall.

"For my age, I'm in pretty good shape, but there was concern (about the heat)" says Archie. "I went to the drugstore and got one of those ice gel coolers that you wear around your back, only I wear it on my head. I also have gel packs stuffed into my waistband. Those I usually change out at halftime. "

But even with precaution, the paraphernalia can be a perilous to even to a professional plunderer.

"I remember one bout (a doubleheader) where the air conditioning was out," says Archie. "It was in the 90's outside. They gave me the option of not doing it that night, but I told them I wanted to - didn't want to disappoint the fans.

"I kept lifting up the head and getting big gulps of ice water all night long to keep myself hydrated. The icebag on my head ran hot about a half-hour before the bout was over. That was rough, but I made it through. Everyone told me I went above and beyond the call that night. I was drenched in sweat. My boots were even soaked."

But just like all of his contemporaries, the literal "sweat-equity" involved in being a mascot is personally satisfying when it comes to the end result - enjoyment by the little landlubbers.

"I've always wanted the character to be something for the kids to watch," says the mascot. "I remember (one skater's) daughter being so enamored with me. She brought her friends to the game and had pictures taken with me. I think she's my biggest fan. I love having my picture taken with the kids, although the whole 'getting back up after I bend down' part is a challenge. Thank heavens for Captain Kid!"

The interplay with the adults also leads to random moments of fun, not to mention many photographic opportunities. And to keep the home audience guessing, the jeerleader will occasionally arrive as a completely different character, such as a 6-foot tall M-80 firecracker. The performer has even hinted at the debut of a new character to be revealed in a few weeks.

So one might ask - and in the case of Archie, one HAS to ask - considering the physical demands in portraying a mascot coupled with the additional expense of self-financing the character, why would one do this?

"My motivation? I've always had a dream of being a big-headed mascot for a sports team," replies Archie. "Something like that had always been on my bucket list. And at my age, that list is getting short. I've done a lot in my lifetime and this might be the last fun thing that I'll do in my lifetime. So considering that, I'm really motivated to give it all I've got and do the best I can.

"This being one of the last things on my bucket list, that's my motivation. Then I look through the hole in my costume head and see all the smiles on all the faces. And if even though it costs me money to do this, all those smiles are worth it - definitely."

Aye, matey.

 
ARRG FANS TESTED AT SECOND ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT
(MAPLEWOOD, MO) This past Saturday saw the second annual ARRG Trivia Night, which saw numerous tables of ten compete in a free-for-all battle of knowledge. We thank each of every one of you for participating in a fun night of educational knowledge.

First Place - Table 13: Team Members - Eli Wallop, Black-N-Blueberry, Banana Split-Lip, Hedda Crusher, A.Tom Crusher, Brtiney M., Mike B., Scotty H., and J.R. J.

Second Place - Table 14: Team Members - Suri O' Killer, Cherry Chernobyl, Bare Knuckle Smack, Hi-Refintion, The Grand Poobah, Nemesistah, Mistah Nemesistah, Ken Evil & Lil' Evil and Shontae F.

Third Place - Table 1

The prize for the table-decorating contest went to "The Nerds," which broke through the heavy pack of contenders to claim the brass ring. There were numerous great themes, some of which cannot be exposed to the G-rated audience of archrivalrollergirls.com. Nontheless, the effort put forward in making your table stand out was much appreciated.

Our winner of the 50/50 drawing walked home with a grand prize of $300+. Thanks to all those who donated!

Also, much thanks goes to Mike Raphone and Grave Danger for their excellent work as emcees for the evening. They provided excelllent commentary to the proceedings and their work is much appreciated!

NEXT WEEK: Hells LaBelle previews bout #2...the M-80s look to even their season record in a battle against the Smashinistas....However, the Smashies have other thoughts in mind.



The Grand Poobah and Hells LaBelle are bout announcers for the 2010 season of the Arch Rival Rollergirls. Check back in this section on Mondays for the latest in ARRG news and information.

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Trivia, Auto Show, Ongoing Charity Work Fills Out Calendar
by The Grand Poobah



SECOND ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT THIS WEEKEND!



If you haven't signed up yet, you're running out of time...

THE EVENT: "Brains & Brawn" Trivia Night, presented by ARRG

DATE: THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, January 23

TIME: 7 PM (Doors open at 6 PM)

WHERE: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2934 Marshall Ave., Maplewood, MO

COST: $25 per person, which includes complimentary beer, wine, soda and light snacks.

Tables can consist of up to 10 team members. You can bring additional light snacks if you wish, but please, no outside alcohol.

A silent auction, a table decorating contest, mulligans for sale, plus so much more!

Remember, tickets and tables will not be available on Saturday night, so get your team registered NOW!

Contact ArrgEvents@gmail.com to RSVP you and your team's table. Who knows? You may take home some $$$$.

Much thanks to ARRG Nation as well as the fine folks at trivianights.net for advance publicity of this event.



ARRG INVADES THE 2010 ST. LOUIS AUTO SHOW

The hottest action in St. Louis on four wheels teams up with the nation's hottest wheels of the future at the upcoming St. Louis Auto Show, held January 28-31 at America's Center and Dome - 701 Convention Plaza, Downtown St. Louis.

The athletes of ARRG will play a 30-minute exhibition on the following dates and times:

Friday, January 29 - 7 PM

Saturday, January 30 - 7 PM

Sunday, January 31 - 2 PM

The largest automobile show in the St. Louis area, the 2010 St. Louis Auto Show features more than 500 new cars, trucks, SUVs and concept vehicles from over 25 manufacturers.

There's plenty going on throughout the four-day tilt, which features the Mach5 from "Speed Racer." The cost of your ticket (which is free for kids under 6) will guarantee you and your friends the high speed action on quad skates along with high-end power of tomorrow's most anticipated machines.



ARRG GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

The Arch Rival Roller Girls actively team up with local non-profit organizations on a yearly basis to raise awareness in the bi-state area. This season, ARRG is proud to be working with Youth In Need, which was founded in 1974 in St. Charles County by community volunteers.

Youth In Need provides residential homes, homeless street outreach, early childhood education, counseling and support groups, teen parent services and foster care management for children of all ages and their families.

Every year ARRG sets a goal to achieve - this year our goal is $3,500.

And here's how you can help! At home bouts this season at the All-American Sports Mall, ARRG will set-up a special raffle table located at the main entrance (you'll see it to your left when you enter through the doors). ARRG will be selling raffle tickets for prize baskets. In January, our raffle baskets included ARRG merchandise, gift certificates to local businesses and other assorted goodies - including a pair of St. Louis Blues' hockey tickets!

The cost of these raffle tickets are $1 each or $5 for six tickets.You'll also see ARRG staff selling these raffle tickets in the audience during the first half of home bouts, with a drawing to take place at halftime.

Judging from January's drawing, we are off to a great start in our 2010 effort.

But remember, we can't hit our goal without the support of you, a member of the ARRG-loving public. Be sure to look for the special raffle table on February 6th as soon as you walk in!

? ARRG is also assembling a team for the upcoming "5th Annual St. Louis Walk for Wishes" indoor family walk, which will be held on Saturday, February 20 at West County Center - Shopping Mall in Des Peres, MO. Find out more about team ARRG (and its $1,500 goal to help the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri) here.



NEXT WEEK IN THE NEWS SECTION: A recap of Trivia Night 2010 and a profile of an ARRG swashbuckler...



The Grand Poobah and Hells LaBelle are bout announcers for the 2010 season of the Arch Rival Roller Girls. Check back in this area on Mondays for the latest in ARRG news and information.

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