SWS Rockets Roller Derby

2011-11-08T15:03:00.000-08:00

SWSR ROCKED THE 2011 FISHERS GHOST STREET PARADE

This year South West Sydney Rockets had an amazing day of fun in the sun at this years Annual Fishers Ghost Street Parade festival held in Campbelltown this year.

For those of you who don’t know, Campbelltown has been celebration the Ghost of Fred Fisher in there Annual Festival for more than 50 years.

Almost four months after the mysterious disappearance of local farmer, Fred Fisher, in 1826 a strange occurrence took place in a local hotel. On that memorable night, a wealthy and respectable farmer, John Farley, stumbled into a local hotel in a state of shock claiming he had seen the ghost of Fred Fisher sitting on the rail of a bridge over a creek.

The ghost pointed to a paddock down the creek then faded away.

The body of Fred Fisher was later discovered in the paddock where the ghost had pointed and more than 100 years on Campbelltown still celebrates this tragic murder, neighbour George Worrall confessed to the murder during trial, and some say the ghost of Fred can still be seen sometimes sitting on the rail of the bridge overlooking the creek.

The Festival is celebrated every year with locals and visitors enjoying the attractions of the street parade, fireworks display carnival rides, sporting demos and music concerts, the two week event was a huge success this year and SWSR had an a great day out, celbrating after with drinks at our faviourtie drinking hole and sponsor "Bradbury Inn Hotel"

Click on our FLICKR page HERE to view all the pictures of the fun day.. Looking forward to 2013

2011-11-08T13:35:00.000-08:00

SWSR INFO DAY DEMO
at the Michael Wenden leisure Centre Open Day ON NOVEMBER 12TH!!

Come to the Michael Wenden Aquatic Leisure Centre on Saturday 12th November, for an open day

SWSR will be there between 10am and 3pm with an information booth and merch.

We will also be showcasing some roller derby skills in a Skating Demos throughout the day

Entry is FREE so come down with the whole family for a day of fun at Wenden!

On the day there will be lots of fun exciting things to see and do including:

* Kids rides
* Sausage Sizzle
* Face painting
* Kids games
* Fitness demonstrations
*Basketball Displays
* Laser Skirmish
* Membership offers
* Giveaways

AND THE SWSR ROLLER DERBY GIRLS !!

We hope to see everyone who is interested in roller derby to come down and have a look, talk to the girls, and perhaps sign up to our next fresh meat intake !

Hope to see everyone there x

for more information, click HERE to be taken to the Wenden's Website !

2011-11-07T08:24:00.000-08:00

SWSR IN THE DAILY TELEGRAPH !!

Did you get your dose of 'The Daily Telegraph" this morning? If you havnt yet.. make sure you do, and check out the girls of SWSR on page Five !!

or click HERE to read the online editions FULL article

SWSR were also lucky enough to get a video and interview on the Daily Telegraphs multi media feature on there website.

Press Play to watch the video below

VIDEO: Sydney’s Roller Derby initiation

Also on the site is some amazing images taken from Sunday 6th Fresh Meat Intake and training session
click HERE to see the gallery

2011-11-05T16:32:00.000-07:00

SWSR CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER!!!

SWS Rockets with the support of Radio-Rentals are holding a fundraiser Christmas Raffle !!

Raffle will be Drawn at our final bout of the year
Sunday 4th of December
Where: Michael Wenden Leisure Center
62 Cabramatta Av, Miller NSW

2.35pm
During Half Time at our "BoutMare Before Christmas" Roller Derby bout !!<

Raffle Ticket Prices
$4 Each
$6 for 2
$10 for 5

What you will win !!
Thanks to Radio Rentals, you could be taking home this Christmas an amazing Television
42' Thorn (106cm) Full HD LCD TV !!

To be in the draw to win, click on the drop down menu below, and purchase a ticket securely through our pay pal account.

Tickets for this raffle will also be available directly from your fav roller derby girl, so get yours today ! and be at our bout prior to it being drawn :)

I hope everyone can come along to our final bout of the year, join in on the fun, win some cool prizes and grab a bargain from our Merch or cake stall

Radio Rentals

2011-11-03T16:18:00.000-07:00

SWSR IN THE ST GEORGE & SUTHERLAND LEADER

South West Sydney Rockets "Enjoy the Track of Hard Knocks" Check out the amazing article in this weeks newspaper "The St George & Sutherland Shire Leader" on page 70

or click on the link HERE to view the digital edition featuring Hellcat Harlet, Hell Pixie & Shez Dispense-Her ♥

2011-11-02T16:12:00.000-07:00

SWSR ARE RECRUITING !!

If you live in the liverpool area you would have noticed the Rockettes in the local Newspaper "The Liverpool Leader" looking for new recruits to join up on Sunday at the Wenden Centre,

See what advice some SWSR members have for people looking to join up on the Vox Pop

Check out the link to read the digital edition.. CLICK HERE to see the full online article

We can wait to be skating with you all soon x

2011-11-02T10:36:00.000-07:00

SWSR GETS FRONT PAGE !!! OHHH YEAH!!

SWSR were thrilled to wake up this morning and see ourselves on the FRONT PAGE of the Macarthur Advertiser !! AND also on PAGE 5 !!

Excited about our win and 2nd placings during the fishers ghost parade last year, we were lucky to have a write up about our involvement in this years parade !! Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday during the festivities; cheering us on !

Click on the link below to see THE FULL ARTICLE

Macarthur Advertiser

2011-11-01T15:56:00.000-07:00

South West Sydne Rockets Roller Derby League in this years annual FISHERS GHOST FESITVAL STREET PARADE 2011

Saturday, November 5 · 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Location
2011 Annual Fishers Ghost Parade
Queen Street
Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia
Created By
SWS Rollers
More Info
Its that time of year again and SWSR are excited to be taking part in this years annual Fishers Ghost Street parade !!

We were proud last year to receive
"Runner up - for best overall float",
"Runner up for Best Community Organization" and
"WINNER of the Best Sports Team" Categories.

Lets hope we do as well this year x ♥

Looking forward to seeing you all there watching the floats, enjoying the carnival rides, fireworks display, and the SWSR babes skating down Queen Street, Campbelltown x

The ladies will be enjoying themselves at Bradbury Pub after thae parade for some drink, so come down and say hello and support the girls, Bradbury pub and Campbelltown !!

Details:

Fishers Ghost Street Parade

Starts at 1.30pm until 3.00pm

Carnival Rides start at 2pm - 10.30pm at Bradbury Oval
from the 6th until 12th November

Fireworks start on the 5th November at 9pm

http://www.fishersghost.com.au/

2011-11-01T14:28:00.000-07:00

BOUTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

FINAL BOUT OF 2011

Tickets on Sale NOW!!

Click on the "BUY NOW" button BELOW to get your hands on SWSR's Boutmare before Christmas Final Season roller derby Bout

SWSR Presents
"BoutMare Before Christmas"
Intra-league bout 4 of 4

When: 4th Dec 2011
Time: Doors open 1.00pm Bout begins 2.00pm

Michael Wenden Leisure Centre
62 Cabramatta Avenue
Miller NSW

Tickets for sale now !!
ONLINE: Adults $12 KidsU12 $5 KidsU5 $Free (Plus Booking Fee)
AT DOOR: Adults $15 KidsU12 $8 KidsU5 $Free

AFTER CELEBRATIONS: Derby Girls, Live Music, Great Food, Tasty Beer !!
Bradbury Inn Hotel
96 The Parkway
Bradbury NSW 2565
From 6pm until Late !! All welcome :)

Team Hot Pink :The Sinderollers"
skating as JACK SKELETON
Vs
Team 'Electric Blues"
skating as SALLY !!

Suicide Seating, Cake Stall, SWSR Merch, Giveaways & More, so come in your best Xmas inspired gear !! and grab yourself a ticket to one of our amazing raffles !!!

What better way to spend the afternoon than watching a game of roller derby played by the SWS Rockettes !

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE ♥

AND MERRY CHRISTMAS !!

2011-10-27T15:50:00.000-07:00

SWSR ARE CALLING YOU !!

SWSR Rockette Slamstein was featured in this weeks Canturbury, Bankstown Express Newspaper !!

She is calling all you girls out there to strap on some skates and come to our next fresh meat intake starting on Nov 6th.. click on the link to view the digital edition of the Bankstown Express, Page 3 !!

click HERE

2011-10-26T15:55:00.000-07:00

SLAMSTIEN SLAMS THE NEWSPAPERS !!!

Check out the amazing article in the Bankstown Torch, featuring one of our newest recruits Slamstein, talking all things skating, derby, SWSR and our fresh meat recruitment drive.. SWSR are looking for ladies to begin there derby training with us - Intake begins November 6th ..We would love to see you there x

Click HERE to see the digital edition.. OCTOBER 26TH PAGE 72

2011-10-25T14:51:00.000-07:00

Its that time of year again !!

SWSR will be having our last skater intake for 2011..

NOVEMBER 6TH AT MICHAEL WENDEN LEISURE CENTRE!
BETWEEN 4 AND 6PM

Do you think you have what it takes? If so we would love to see you there !!

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This is an opportunity to come down, bring your gear and find out if you have what it takes to be an SWS Rockette .......

After your first lesson, there will be an intensive 8 week fresh meat training course teaching you all the ins and outs of the game, become an important member of SWSR and playing the world’s most amazing woman's port "Roller Derby".

Please register your details or any inquiries to secretary@swsrollers.com and then come along on the 6th - Dont forget your gear ..

Safety first .. NO GEAR NO SKATE !

Hope to see lots of new faces there x ALL EXPERIENCE WELCOME, WE WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO GET DOWN AND DERBY !!

NEW SKATERS, REFS, NSO'S AND VOLUNTEERS ALL WELCOME !!

DERBY SHOVES

2011-10-05T15:15:00.000-07:00

Labour Pains Main Bout Photo Re-Cap!!

An amazing game of Roller Derby was played on October 1st, with South West Sydney Rockets hosting "Labour Pains" October 1st long weekend Roller Derby bout with the lovely ladies of the South Island Sirens.

Thanks to Damien, we have some amazing images of the night showing the crashes, hits and misses of the Main bout between SIS & SWSR.

This was the second game of the year bouting between each other, with SIS Hosting the first bout in June this year in Tasmania, SWSR had the privilege of Hosting the second bout, with our third deciding bout to take place mid next year.. so be on the look out for the dates as this is going to be one hell of a match.

SWSR took home the crown in June
SIS reclaimed it in october
WHO WILL WIN THE THIRD ROUND !! We cant wait.. and are getting excited already !! Hurry up 2013, we want to see the Tassie Sirens again :) !

FULL MAIN BOUT AND MINI BOUT RE-CAP WILL BE COMING SOON TO THIS NEWS FEED !! SO BE SURE TO READ ALL ABOUT IT !!

Click on the following link to our FLICKR page to see more images !!

2011-09-24T21:10:00.000-07:00

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS

SWSR ALL SCAR & TEAM TASSIE ANNOUNCEMENTS !!

SWSR ALL SCARS WILL BE TAKING ON THE SOUTH ISLAND SIRENS WITH A NEW LINE UP ! SIS HAVE SKATED WITH SOME OF THE ABOVE ALL SCARS, BUT WE HAVE THROWN A FEW NEW ONES INTO THE MIX TO MAKE THINGS EVEN MORE EXCITING !

THE TEAM TASSIE LINE UP IS AS FOLLOWS:

SWSR ALL SCARS ROUND #2

KIMAKAZE # 44

KILLABEE #27

DITA VON BRUISER # 11

KILLAWATTS #21

DE-NOMINATOR # 11

MELIMINATEHER # 411

ANN O’WAR #19

D.V.AITN.DEE #2

IMPURE BLONDE #81

BRITNEY SPEARTACKLE # 306

With some of the girls of SWSR Hot Pink “Sinderollers and Electric Blues “Steamrollers” being selected for the ALL SCAR Team for the bout against Hobart’s SIS on October the 1st; the two SWSR teams have lost some vital players, with some new players stepping onto the track for the very first time, this round 3 of 4 mini bout against the SWSR Intraleague teams could be anyone’s game !!

Will the Sinderollers retain there crown, or will the SteamRollers push there way through to victory? Be sure to get in early to watch this game before the main event

THE INTRALEAGUE LINE UP IS AS FOLLOWS:

SWSR INTRALEAGUE BOUT 3 OF 4

2011-09-12T21:00:00.000-07:00

BOUT DAY IS ALMOST HERE !!
South West Sydney Rockets "All Scars"
take on Hobarts
South Island Sirens !

Tickets are online now !!
www.greentix.com

2011-09-11T21:05:00.000-07:00

LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND DOUBLE HEADER ROLLER DERBY BOUT ! TICKETS ON SALE NOW !!

On October 1st, Labour Day Long Weekend, the babes of Sydneys SWSR and Hobart's SIS are battling it out for victory in Round 2 of South West Sydney Rockets’s & the South Island Siren’s State Vs State Skate off !

For both the South West Sydney Rockets and the South Island Sirens, this bout is to be the very first Inter-league game played by both teams in NSW!
With The South West Sydney rockets defeating Tasmania's South Island ...Sirens on June 7th in Hobart.

Will the Sirens be able to fly home with glory this round? Be sure to get your tickets, this is one roller derby bout you don’t want to miss !

Details:

Date: Saturday 1st October 2011 - Labour Day Long Weekend
Doors open: 5pm
First Bout begins: 6pm
Mini Bout - Sinderollers v Steamrollers
Round 3

Second Bout begins: 7pm
Main Bout:
"South West Sydney All Scars" v
Hobart's "South Island Sirens"
Round 2

Michael Wenden Leisure Centre
62 Cabramatta Avenue
Miller NSW

Tickets on sale from www.greentix.com
ONLINE: Adults $12 KidsU12 $5 KidsU5 $Free (Plus Booking Fee)
AT DOOR: Adults $15 KidsU12 $8 KidsU5 $Free (Plus Booking Fee)

AFTER PARTY: Derby Girls, Live Music, Great Food, Tasty Beer !!
Bradbury Inn Hotel
96 The Parkway
Bradbury NSW 2565
From 9.30pm until Late !!

2011-09-10T20:57:00.000-07:00

Roller Derby AU

Check out two of SWSR’s Skaters featured in the Roller Derby AU Skater profile pages:

Dita Von Bruiser

Ann O’War

http://rollerderbyau.net/

2011-08-30T14:20:00.000-07:00

Macarthur Advertiser – HOME OF WEST SPORTS !!

WOW !! SWSR’s very own Sinderollers and Steamrollers, appearing in local Newspaper “The Macarthur Advertiser” in the Home of West’s Sports Section !!!

Check out the article below

Or following this LINK fbelow for more images

macarthur-chronicle-campbelltown

2011-08-24T20:37:00.000-07:00

Macarthur, Liverpool & Fairfield Newspapers

WOW !! SWSR’s very own Sinderollers and Steamrollers, appearing in local Newspapers

Or following this LINK for the online newspaper edition to see all the images!

2011-08-18T20:35:00.000-07:00

LABOUR PAINS !! LABUR DAY LONG WEEKEND

Is it that time already? The South West Sydney Rockets are gearing up for what is set to be an explosive bout between the SWSR All Scar Team and the Derbylicious ladies of Hobarts “South Island Sirens” Roller Derby league.

On October 1^st, Labour Day Long Weekend, the babes are battling it out for victory in Round 2 of SWSR’s & SIS’s State Vs State Skate off !

For both the South West Sydney Rockets and the South Island Sirens, this bout is to be the very first Inter-league game played by both teams in NSW!

With The South West Sydney rockets defeating Tasmanias South Island Sirens on June 7^th after SWSR’s All Scar team flew to.

This Bout was the first public bout for both the SWSR All Scars & the Sirens.

The “Off with Her Head” Queens Birthday Long Weekend bout on June 7th in Hobart , was an amazing game, with both teams neck and neck the whole bout. But it was to be the South West Sydney All Scars, who took home the victory !!

Will the Sirens be able to do it this time ? be sure to get your tickets, this is one roller derby bout you don’t want to miss !

DETAILS COMING SOON ! be sure to check our website and Facebook for info !

2011-08-16T08:29:00.000-07:00

mAlice in DerbyLand Photo Highlights

To view some awesome images of SWSR's First ever public bout in NSW mAlice in DerbyLand, click on the link below to be taken to our flickr page

Photos by: Damien

2011-08-09T20:14:00.000-07:00

mAlice in DerbyLand – the South West Sydney Rockets fight for glory

After a year and a half in existence and holding true to our motto of blood, sweat and bruises, the South West Sydney Rockets have overcome adversity to hold our first public bout in New South Wales and the second game of our first intra-league season - and I'm not just talking about the adversity of derby!

The mAlice in DerbyLand themed bout was held at Minto Indoor Sports Centre on the 7th of August and while most of the action was caused by the skaters, mild panic set in when a thunderstorm caused hail to come through the roof landing on skaters and falling onto the track.

Once the hailstones were removed by some very helpful NSOs and refs, the bout was able to kick off. The intraleague affair was themed on the famous fable of Alice in Wonderland - but with a twist. The SindeRollers, dressed as the Queen of Hearts Army, took on the twisted persona of The SteamRollers and their mAlice's - good Alice gone derby.

Maintaining the theme of Alice's journey down the rabbit hole, the league's two score girls donned Queen of Hearts and Cheshire Cat costumes to keep the crowd entertained, as some very pretty princesses' hosted a derby themed Mad Hatters Tea Party - complete with cupcakes, cookies and even a roller skate cake, before the bout kicked off with over 250 fans turning up on a very rainy winters day to cheer the two teams on.

The first half was hotly contested with close scores on each side, with Kimakaze kicking of the lead for the Sinderollers in the first jam, but with The SteamRollers going full throttle, the Electric Blue babes went into half time with a two point lead over The SinderRollers, with scores sitting at 76 to 74.

The Standout jammers of the first half included MeliminateHer and D.Viant.Dee for The SteamRollers, and Kimakaze for the SindeRollers who all scored major points for there teams.

Blocker and Pivot standouts were KillaBee, She-Riff & Killawatts for the Electric Blues, with Britney Speartackle, De-Nominator, Dita Von Bruiser and Impure Blonde pounding the opposition to victory.

The second half was a fierce battle between the two teams, with jammers Y.T Rad Robin, D.Viant.Dee & MeliminateHer helping the blue team amass more points to the board.

With Lil’Tamtrum, Strawbr’y Slaughtercake and Kimakaze keeping the blue team fighting for points.

it was neck and neck until both jammers were sent to the box. Ann O’War from the Sinderollers and She-Riff from the SteamRollers turning out a power jam each for there teams, with the final three jams determining the match, It was the Hot Pink Sinderollers who took their team home to win 141 to 115

SWSR’s celebrations continued into the night at the Bradbury Inn after party.

The league's final intraleague bout for 2011 between the Sinerollers and the Electric Blues is in December; affectionately themed “Bout-Mare before Christmas” Team Blue will be giving it there everything to make sure the Sinderollers do not finish 2011 undefeated

Check out the South West Sydney Rockets' website and Facebook page for more images of this amazing bout, along with details on future bouts and dates !!

2011-07-29T15:02:00.000-07:00

FUNDRAISER FOR CINDY

In support of this cause SWSR will also be donating part proceeds of our cake stall from our mAlice in DerbyLand bout to Cindy and her family to help her in this terrible time. Everyone at SWSR wish you a healthy recovery x.

2011-07-18T19:48:00.000-07:00

mAice in DerbyLand in the Press

Check out the image below for the article in the local newspaper talking about threbout between SWSR’s very own Sinderollers and Steamrollers.

Appearing on the FRONT page of the Fairfield express, are Sindeollers “De-Nominator & Britney Speartackle”

2011-07-10T19:07:00.000-07:00

MaLICE IN Derby Land – Date Change

Due to unforseen circumstances the SWSR bout has been moved to a new date and venue !

Details:

Date: 7^th August 2011

Doors open: 1.30pm

Bout begins: 2.30pm

Address: Minto Indoor Sports Stadium

9 Redfern Road Minto, NSW

Tickets $15 – Kids under 5 free

Tickets on sale from Greentix.com or at the door !!

2011-07-08T20:29:00.000-07:00

Amazing New Venue

SWSR have secured an amazing new venue to intermittently train and host our future Roller Derby Bouts at!

Along with our fantastic training location at the Michael Wenden leisure Centre

South West Sydney Rockets also have YMCA’s Minto Indoor Sports Stadium to practice our derby drills and spills on !!

Look forward to seeing everyone trackside at one of our bouting venues soon !

2011-07-06T18:20:00.000-07:00

ROLLER DERBY IS STILL LOOKING FOR YOU!!

The South West Sydney Rockets have just had our half yearly intake on June 26^th and what a great turn out it was!!! With some amazing skaters showing up and wanting to be a part of SWSR, our league is looking, bigger, stronger and sexier :)

If you are still interested in joining SWSR please email all enquires to contact@swsrollers.com we are always on the constant look out for reds, nso’s, volunteers and skaters..

Looking forward to seeing our new recruits and possibly you on the derby track with us soon. <3 x

NEXT FRESH MEAT INTAKE STARTS IN NOVEMBER EMAIL secretary@swsrollers.com or contact@swsrollers.com for more info :)

2011-07-01T08:39:00.000-07:00

SWSR ARE HOME !!

DIARY OF A DERBY TRIP GONE WRONG

We are happy to be home, thanks to everyone who wished us well, and congratulated us on our win and safe return

AS PROMISED here is The diary of a derby trip gone wrong …

Day 1 – Friday Arrival:

SWSR were sooo excited to finally land in Tassie, we hired our team a bus, set off to the mansion to get ourselves unpacked, getting settled in for a few hours, with most of the crew heading on out to theCadburys chocolate factory to buy loads of chocolate and fatten up before the big bout tomorrow…arriving back at the mansion to find the rest of the gang with all fireplaces roaring trying to make the huge house warm before the sun goes down…

with some of the girls taking a walk along the river and meeting “Officer duckman” for the first time…. our favourite resident duck in Rosetta… then taking a trip to the local pub and dinning on the fine Tasmanian cuisine at the bistro, winning toys in the game machine, going home, showering and feeling snug in onsies and dreaming of sweet victory for the night to come …

Day 2 – Saturday Bout Day:

We thought we would make the most of our trip to Tasmania thinking we would only be there until the next morning, so we decided to head out early and suss out the local markets… with alarms set, we jumped in the bus and drove to Salamanca Markets bright eyed and bushy tailed, what a sweet little markets this place was, with an assortment of local foods, produce and hand crafts, it was a nice way to spend a few hours, with gloves on, beanies secure and SWSR hoodies everywhere, we ran into a Victorian Roller Derby girl, who wished us luck for the bout later in the night…

Arriving back home after the Markets, SWSR got set on getting our makeup, clothes and gear ready, grabbed a quick bite to eat down at the local pub and jumped into the bus and headed off down to Aurora Stadium to get ready and warm up for the bout ahead..

The Bout was even better than we could have anticipated, with a close game until the end, skating against a group of girls who couldn’t be more welcoming and accommodating, we were lucky to have popped our first bouting cherry against such and awesome league.. With much excitement we headed off to the after party, back to the Mansion and into our warm beds ready for our flight out the next morning

Day 3 – Sunday – Flight Cancelled:

With alarms set and our flight ready to leave early, we hand back the keys to the mansion and the coach house and head off to the airport expecting to be flying out at 8.25am. We drop off our bus inside the airport, which by this stage is full of already angry passengers, after finding out that Jetstar have cancelled all flights out of Tasmania until the Ash Cloud settles which is hanging over the southern part of Australia due to Volcanic Ash from Chille.

Things could have been worse, however we were told we would not be able to fly out until at least Tuesday, so we hire another bus, pray that we are able to stay at the fabulous mansion once again and head back to the Rosetta.

After arriving back there we were told that the Mansion had been booked that night, however we were lucky enough to secure more accommodation at the same property in the “River House” which was modern, warm, and most importantly we were able to see our favourite duck again, who decide to make our patio his place to hang out.

Some of the crew decided to head out to the highly talked about MONA Museum and were very glad they did, not only was it a winery, micro brewery, an assortment of wines to taste and tour, there was an eatery with local produce, but most spectacularly was the Museum of Old and Modern art, with free entry .. the huge four story building contained a personal collection of some totally amazing and creative works or art.. from a Tasmanian eccentric who opened up his property to the public to display his collection of mummified (BC) bodies, to his assortment of art consisting of skulls, stuffed animals made into sculptures, Huge paintings and visual graphics, with films screen on the roof, on walls and on sculptures, to some amazing pieces of design like the large head you could peer into which was visually amazing, to the huge rock which opened up to a hotel corridor which gave the appearance of it never ended and you were a giant….a wall completely dedicated to plaster vagina's, human organs, as well as a real bubble Porsche…

The most talked about display at the museum was the man-made ‘real’ poo machine which you can witness doing its business at 2pm daily.. this was one we couldn’t miss, and was truly disgusting, it was fed in the morning and we went to witness the event at 2pm…the smell was vile.. it was exactly like the most disgusting poo you had ever smelt.. it wafted trough the air as soon as it came out “with the tour guide instructing us that “it was a runny one today and to stand back in case of splatter” … needless to say after gagging on the way out, it was still very awesome to see..

After a huge day at the museum Dinner was cooked that night by an amazing chef, and SWSR support crew member “Johnny”, who pulled off successfully satisfying the hunger of three vegetarians and 12 meat loving eaters… it was a great dinner, filling our stomachs….. for more excitement, some of the girls and guys headed off to the After after party.

Day 4 – Monday – Port Arthur & Dinner with SIS:

While we were down in Tassie and were fortunate enough to have a bus, we decided a road trip was in order and headed out on the 1 and ½ hour drive to the Historical Convict Penal Site of Port Arthur.

What an amazing day out; taking the guided tour in the morning, dinning in the café, looking through the museum of convict artefacts, taking the ferry ride across the Port with a brief tour about Point Puer and The Isle of Dead, and again stopping on the island taking a guided tour of the Isle of Dead, looking through the old headstones, seeing the amazing period buildings and almost demolished remnants of the past which are being restored to its former glory, the hospital, the Mill/Prison barracks, the crumbling Church, viewing the prison cells, exercise yards and the house’s of the former residents, Guards and Doctors, some of which are known to be the most haunted house’s in Australia, and some that still contained the same period furniture of its past, unfortunately we were unable to stay long enough for the ghost tour, but the day we had was truly a memorable one.

Once arriving at Port Arthur you are given from a deck of playing cards your very own, which has a number outlying your convict, when entering you are welcomed by these convicts which you can then read about and begin your tour of Port Arthur ! The place was amazing and beautiful, besides all of the sad stories, and horrible events which have taken place there over its long existence, and recent history it is a place that we as a group were lucky enough to enjoy and experience, and would love to do again..

After the huge day out we headed back to the River house, with an invite from SIS for Dinner… after such a huge day, cooking didn’t seem like an option, so some of the Girls and Guys headed out to Dinner, to talk derby, eat some fine food, drink some tasty beer, and catch up on our extended trip to tassie with the wonderful girls of SIS !

Day 5 – Tuesday – Flights Cancelled:

Once again the alarm was set early with a few of us heading off to the airport to check on flights, once again to our disappointment, we were told they were still cancelled, having to pack and leave the River house, and with money fast disappearing, we moved back into the Mansion and set the fire places blazing again, some of the members decided to stay at home and watch the bout video SIS were kind enough to drop off that morning, while some of the others went to the Cascades Brewery for a tour and drinks, stopping off at the woman’s Prison along the way .

The Brewery was another historic building, dating back to the early 1900’s with its own history of a convict, sadness and turmoil. The Brewery tour was fun and ended with a tasting (of your choice) of the cascade beers on offer..

The woman’s Prison was a mere shell of its former past, with only remnants of the buildings left, after the tours it was back to the mansion for some seafood, sausages and noddles :)

Day 6 – Wednesday - Tension in the Air:

By Day 6 tension was in the air, with 18 people living under the same roof, with commitments back in Sydney, a lot of girls begin to get desperate to get out of Tassie. and home.

Some of those commitments were work, others were holidays already pre booked over seas, with flights leaving Sydney in days !..

With Jetstar unable to tell us when we would be able to fly out, it was inevitable that the group would try to find alternative ways to get home and we handed back the Keys to the Mansion, and the group splits;

Group 1 drive to Davenport, for either the spirit of Tasmania (10 hour ship cruise), or a flight

Group 2 go to Launceston to catch for a flight to Melbourne in hopes of catching a connecting Sydney flight home

Group 3 stay in Hobart and bunk together in a hostel and pray the Ash Cloud will clear soon.

Group 2 make it to Sydney that night, and pray that the rest of the girls make it home soon themselves, they were thankful to be sleeping in there own warm beds, in temperature that they were actually used to :)

Day 7 – Thursday - Ash Cloud Disappearing

Group 3 hear that Jetstar are now resuming flights and make a dash for the airport, so once again the remaining crew get up early and are lucky enough to secure a flight out that very afternoon and return safe home on a direct flight straight to Sydney on Thursday night… however in the excitement of possibly getting home, one of the remaining members of the support crew was unfortunately left behind and did not get on the flight.

Group 1 who successfully caught the spirit of Tasmania the day before lands in Melbourne, flies out to Sydney and are sleeping in there own beds that night

Day 8- Friday – Everyone is Home

The last remaining Support crew member makes a dash to the airport Friday morning, luckily gets a new flight and catches the next available to Sydney.

The Skaters who were going on holidays also managed to get on there connecting flight on Sunday and had an enjoyable holiday after a very stressful week of cancelled flights in Tasmania !

All Photos by SWSR Members

2011-06-30T23:36:00.000-07:00

mAlice in DerbyLand

BOUT POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST 7TH

Unfortunately it is with much regret that SWSR wish to inform our friends, family and fans, that the SWSR bout scheduled for Saturday the 16th of July has been postponed due to un-foreseen circumstances at our venue...

Do not fear !! As SWSR will still be bouting in a few weeks time, with the NEW DATE, VENUE and TICKETS available to everyone next week !!

Details will be posted very soon !! x

We still hope to see everyone there ♥

2011-06-30T10:34:00.000-07:00

mAlice in DerbyLand !!

Details are now up for our FIRST EVERY PUBLIC BOUT IN NSW

Details:

Date: 16^th July 2011

Doors open: 1.30pm

Bout begins: 2.30pm

Address: 62 Cabramatta Avenue, Miller NSW

Tickets $15 – Kids under 5 free

Tickets will go on sale soon !!

Email: contact@swsrollers.com for more info.

We cant wait to see you there x <3 derby Shoves and pushes xox

2011-06-29T10:29:00.000-07:00

OFF WITH HER HEAD !!

SWSR VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

NOW ON YOU TUBE!!

Videos of our bout in Hobart against the South Island Sirens is now online for your viewing pleasure;

The OFF WITH HER HEAD bout on June 11^th 2011 – Queens birthday long Weekend, was so much fun, that we will be bringing the girls of SIS to Sydney to bout us again later in the year !!

Click below to see the SWSR video highlights of our bout against Tassies South Island Sirens;

Or click the link below to be taken to our you tube page:

SWSR YOU TUBE VIDEO - OFF WITH HER HEAD !

2011-06-28T22:25:00.000-07:00

FIRST PUBLIC ROLLER DERBY BOUT IN NSW !!

SWSR are so glad to be back home and are so happy about our win that we have decided to host a bout in South West Sydney, Our very first Intraleague and PUBLIC bout in NSW.

Kicking off our first season this year, with a private family and friends bout, the Sinderollers took home the cake, so now the Steamrollers want there turn !

To take place soon, Team Hot Pink “The Sinderollers” will be skating against Team Electric Blues “The Steamrollers”.

Our FIRST public bout in NSW is exciting enough, but we thought to make this occasion even more special, we woulf incorporate a theme from one of our favourite fairytales and have called the bout “mAlice in DerbyLand”

Team Pink will be skating as the queen of hearts army, whilst team Electric Blues will be skating as mAlice, who will shrink or grown in the DerbyLand showdown.. make sure you are there to find out !

Details and Tickets will be added to our website, blog and facebook soon

2011-06-27T10:23:00.000-07:00

ROLLER DERBY IS STILL LOOKING FOR YOU!!

If you are still interested in joining SWSR please email all enquires to contact@swsrollers.com we are always on the constant look out for reds, nso’s, volunteers and skaters..

Looking forward to seeing our new recruits and possibly you on the derby track with us soon. <3 x

2011-06-24T10:17:00.000-07:00

SWSR PHOTOS AND BOUT HIGHLIGHTS

So SWSR are Back home !! and happy to announce that not only are we safe on the mainland but we have just uploaded our own photos to flickr of our bout against Hobart’s South Island Sirens and our ultimate victory !!

Click the link below to view our flickr album

SWSR'S - OFF WITH HER HEAD PHOTOS

Photos by: Damian

2011-06-22T10:14:00.000-07:00

SWSR Are back …Back on the mainland AND back in the papers !!

Check out the story featured in the Canterbury express, about our unexpected overstay in Tasmania and the Ash Cloud that effected us and almost sent us broke :)

2011-06-12T22:11:00.000-07:00

STUCK IN TASSIE
ASH CLOUD TO BLAME !!

After our most momentous win the night before, we were excited to get ourselves back home to celebrate with family and friends, and fly back to Sydney on Sunday morning, when the unfortunate has happened… ALL FLIGHTS OUT OF TASMANIA HAVE BEEN CANCELLED !!!

Due to unforseen circumstances, Some of the SWSR girls were seen stuck at the airport on TV being interviewed by ABC News, some of the girls were also interviewed by WIN TV # 9 News, along with also being heard on SBS Radio !

Due to extended stay we have decided to make the most of our trip and what Tassie has to offer, and turn what should have been a great weekend, into an even better week… we will share some of the trips highlights with you when we get back home and in an upcoming blog you can read all about our extended stay ;)

2011-06-11T23:57:00.001-07:00

B..B…B...BOUT NIGHT !!

THAT’S RIGHT ITS BOUT NIGHT and SWSR have some exciting news for all our family, friends and Fans…..

SWSR HAVE ENDED OUR FIRST EVER BOUT VICTORIOUS !!

What a remarkable way to end an exciting, fast paced, bout with a group of amazing skaters from South Island Sirens, who kept us on our toes for both halves, creating walls of steel, it was one close game, such an exciting bout to be a part of, and SWSR can not thank the ladies of South Island Sirens for putting on such an awesome event for us to skate in.

The pre bout between the wonderful ladies of Van Diemen Rollers also proved to be a great fast game, with the Van Diemen Rollers; team ‘Jam Tarts’ taking on “Infectious” it was the Jam Tarts who ended the night with an amazing win – the first ever against team Infectious…Congratulations ladies <3

Bout Highlights of the night:

It was a very close game against The All Scars and The South Island Sirens, with the first half proving to be more difficult than the second.

With temperatures not quite what we were used to in NSW, some of the South West Sydney Rockets were finding it difficult to even feel there toes !!

The Stadium did let us down on the cold front, with no heaters in sight, we were pleased to have decided to wear our long tights on the night…

Jamming for SWSR’s “All Scars”Team Tassie were Ann O’War, Kimakaze, Metho Betho & Lil’ Tamtrum. All Jammers did an amazing job, breaking through the ever present walls of the South Island sirens.

There were many Jammer highlights, but the most memorable was with Ann O’War amassing a number of points with a 2 minute PowerJam.

In the first half the South Island Sirens Jammer was the first Jammer to be sent to the bin allowing us to obtain a power jam, and South West Sydney Rockets were finally sent into the lead which is where we fought to stay all night, taking some big hits from the blockers of SIS.

As our motto states “Blood, Sweat & Bruises” the girls of both SWSR and SIS left the stadium that night with a bit of all three… the night of a fast and ferocious game, with SWS remaining on top and to take home victory !.

Final Score – SIS 123 With SWSR 138 - taking home the win !!

There were a lot of thrills and spills and tumbles throughout the bout, with some great photos being taken of the night. Some Tasmanian Photographers have taken an array of images capturing the excitement of the night !

the following blog will have links to all the amazing Tasmania photographers who took some incredible images of the night...

SWSR will be uploading our own bout photos to our flickr page soon, be sure to check back for link s <3

2011-06-10T11:57:00.000-07:00

OFF WITH HER HEAD !!!

SWSR have landed !!

SWSR have arrived safely in the land across the Tasman, it is a little chilly, and the frost is setting in, but we are finally safe and warm in our own little piece of Tasmania for the long weekend….

After hiring a bus SWSR’s Team Tassie drove to our Mansion overlooking the river, and have begun warming the house with all three open fire place’s blazing and are all sitting snug and cosy in our onesies at the mansion….

Our support crew have settled in to the coach house, a cute little pad located behind the Mansion, and we will be travelling down the road to the local pub for some hearty dinner before dropping off to sweet sleep.. Heaters on – Yes – electric Blanket set – Absolutely ! SWSR are definitely not used to these sub zero temperatures… we are starting to get worried not being able to feel our fingers and toes.. this could be a definite advantage SIS have over us tomorrow night… we havnt climatised to this freezing weather yet !!

The accommodation is awesome, and as a bunch of girls travelling together the abundance of mirrors located all over this early 1900’s house is great… there will be no fighting in the morning for mirror space that’s for sure….

While we stay warm and cosy in our House after dinner, we will be sleeping and dreaming of all things derby in preparation for the big day ahead of us tomorrow

LET SWSR’S BOUTING HISTORY BEGIN !!

Wish us the best of luck and we hope we make NSW proud <3

2011-06-10T05:51:00.000-07:00

SWSR TRAVEL TEAM TO FLY !!

We are off to Tassie !!! With only 1 day to go until we Bout.. and we can not contain our excitement, if you are in Tassie be sure to grab yourselves a ticket .. We cant wait to start freeze our butts off there when we land !

Bags are packed,

Skates packed– check

Mouthguard – check

Knee pads - check

Elbow pads - check

Wrist Guards – check

Helmet – check

Uniform – check

Some fierce attitude and fingers crossed on taking home a win – check

NOW LETS HOPE THE PLANE GETS US THERE ON TIME X

2011-06-09T18:47:00.000-07:00

CANTERBURY BANKSTOWN EXPRESS -
SWSR IN THE NEWSPAPER AGAIN !!

OFF TO TASSIE WE GO!!

2011-06-08T09:24:00.000-07:00

Featured in the Liverpool Leader - SWSR Discuss our up and coming trip to Tasmania !

Featured above from L to R is one of our Freshies Jenny, De-Nominator (Traveling to Tassie), Lady gag-Her (Traveling to Tassie), KillaBee (Traveling to Tassie & Strawbr’y SlaughterCake..

The first ever cherry pooping bout for both teams is getting SWSR excited !!

2011-06-07T19:39:00.000-07:00

ROLLER DERBY ON THE RADIO !!!

Dita Von Bruiser on Edge 99.3 FM HOBART Radio !!

WHEN 11AM ON JUNE 8TH

at 11 am for talk derby to me radio show

Dita Von bruiser will be on the radio this week discussing our upcoming Queens Birthday “Off with Her Head” Bout against Tasmania’s “South island Sirens” & “South West Sydney Rockets” team tassie “All Scars”

Dita will be skating in Tasmania on June 11^th and will be the alternate captain on the night in the Bout.

Also featured in the interview on Edge FM Radio was Alabama Hurley of the South island Sirens

Edge FM Radio

2011-06-06T10:26:00.000-07:00

In the weeks leading up to our forthcoming FIRST EVER public bout the SWSR have been featured in the media, however this time were were not only in the newspaper of the Liverpool Champion but we were featured on the FRONT PAGE !!! and again in the sports section of the same paper.

pictured above are a small contingent of our travel team the “All Scars”, Ann O’war, Kimakaze & MeliminateHer who are all set to fly off to Tassie in only a few days time, what an amazing trip our first ever bout is going to be we cant wait x

2011-06-05T09:28:00.000-07:00

OFF TO THE SOUTH !!

With much excitement our Travel Team has been announced !!

From L to R

Lethal Ling, De-NominateHer, Kimakaze, Metho Betho, Ann O’War, Rock’N’Roll-Her, Dita Von Bruiser, Lil’Tamtrum, MeliminateHer & KillaBee

We are so excited about going to Tassie, we have booked ourselves in to stay at the beautiful period ‘the Mansion’, with our support crew staying just behind the house, in the “Coach house”

Our accommodation is only a short drive to Aurora Stadium where South Island Sirens will play Host to us in the “Off with Her Head” Bout on June 11^th Queens Birthday long Weekend.

We cant wait to get our skates to Tassie, relax before the bout in front of the warm fire place in the mansion….

Did someone say we were roasting Marshmallows ? Yum !! x <3

And tell spooky ghost stories that scare the boys staying at the coach house :)

Look out Tasmania here we come !!

2011-06-04T09:13:00.000-07:00

SWSR have been lucky enough to have Ace Vegas from Skate Salavage in QLD come visit us and host a Skate maintenance class with us at Bradbury Inn

A huge thanks goes out to Ace for the invaluable information supplied to us on the night!

Ace Vegas will also be MC-ing our Bout in Tasmania, SWSR cant wait to SKATE !!

Skate Salvage

2011-06-03T16:34:00.000-07:00

FRESH MEAT INTAKE – 26^th June 2011

CALLING ALL PROSPECTIVE ROCKETTES

You don’t just have to be a skater to join SWSR, we are are not only on the look out for new FRESH MEAT, but also are in need of REF’s, NSO’s (Non skating Officials) and Volunteers to help with the day to running of our league !!

If you are interested on becoming the new SWSR Rockette, be sure to drop by on June 26^th at the Michael Wenden leisure centre, 62 Cabramatta Avenue, Miller, and start your derby training with us. We will beging our inductions at 4.30pm with some brief roller derby training to get you prepared for the next 6 weeks of intense roller derby training to enable you to begin scrimmaging and then ultimately bouting under the SWSR league !!

Will you be a Team Pink “SINDEROLLER” or an electric Blue “STEAMROLLER”

Get your gear, (Mouth Guard, Wrist Gaurds, Elbow pads, Knee pads, Helmet & Skates) bring it along to the Wenden on the 26^th at 4.30pm, and find out if you have what it takes to begin your derby fun with us !!

We have excellent coaches to train you, so all skating ability is welcome.. We look forward to seeing all your new, bright, smiling faces there….

After you leave we will warn you, you will most likely be red, sweaty, tired and sore… but that’s the best part about roller derby it will get your fit, and if you are like the skaters in SWSR you will love training and everything that roller derby has to offer !!

Cant wait to see you all there xox

2011-06-03T11:18:00.000-07:00

DERBY AND KOOL KRUISERS

The once a year Kool Kruisers Charity Car show was again a huge success, with an array of beautiful cars on shows and a collection of awesome market stalls including Dennings Diecats and of course South West Sydney Rockets, we couldn’t have asked for a better turn out.

Below are some images of the day.

Thank you to all the league members who worked on the day, baking and spending there time manning the stall, a big thank you to everyone who purchased our treats and merch, and we hope to see you all again next year.

Click on the link below to view more images of the Kool Kruiser Charity car show held at Liverpool Catholic Club Show Grounds.

Flickr Link: SWSR KOOL KRUISER CHARITY CAR SHOW

2011-06-01T09:06:00.000-07:00

OFF WITH HER HEAD !!

SOUTH WEST SYDNEY’S TRAVEL TEAM THE “ALL SCARS” WILL BE GOING TO TASSIE !!

South West Sydney Rockets have an announcement to make…

and it’s a HUGE one !!!

With much excitement, the South West Sydney Rockets “All Scar” Team will be flying to Tasmania at the end of the month to bout off against the sexy

Ladies of the SOUTH ISLAND SIRENS !!

This much anticipated bout will be the first ever public bout for both teams !

With the South Island Sirens meeting up with South West Sydney Rockets last year at the Red Bull Roller Ragers Derby Games, we liked each other so much that we decided we wanted to bout each other, in an amazing explosive hard hitting roller derby bout neither league would forget….6 months later, the time has finally arrived !! and South West Sydney Rockets are getting prepared to take the short trip across the Tasman and skates our butts off (not just to keep warm) but to hopefully come home with a win <3

Tickets will be on sale at selected shops in Tasmania or by contacting the South island Sirens.

So if you are in Tasmania on the Queens birthday long weekend, be sure to grab yourself a ticket to what is sure to be an amazing roller derby event for Hobart. Not only are we the South West Sydney Rockets taking on Hobart's South island Sirens, but Tasmania’s Launceston league the “Van Diemen Rollers” will be having a pre intraleague bout with VDR teams: The Jam Tarts and Team Infectious, with half time entertainment, merch stalls, food, two after parties and derby girls, this tassie weekend is looking like it is going to be a lot of fun and South West Sydney Rockets can not wait to be a part of it !!

We hope to see EVERYONE in Tasmania there xoxox Derby love <3

2011-05-22T18:11:00.000-07:00

BRADBURY INN’S BLUEY’S BISTRO HAS MORE TASTY TREATS !!

Check it out, there is a new updated menu !!!! YUM

Bradbury Inn is our local Drinking hole and SWSR’S 2011 Sponsor, located in the heart of Macarthur have just updated there menu with more delicious food for everyone to enjoy xox

Blueys Bistro has tasty and delicious food, and SWSR are thrilled to have tasted the new dishes on offer from the new updated menu, still consisting of old favourites, with some new dishes added, the menu is sure get your taste buds going !!

Why don’t you get yourself to Bradbury inn to try out the menu for yourself, relaxing in the outdoor beer garden while sipping on some great beer !

Who knows you might just see one of us there <3 xox

2011-04-30T17:58:00.000-07:00

Kool Kruiser Charity Car show 2011

Wow is it that time of the year again SWSR are excited to be participating in this years Kool Kruiser Charity car show, a special thanks once again goes out to Dennings Diecast for his amazing support and help he has given SWSR roller Derby league.

Make sure you attend this once a year event with an array of Cool Cars and market stalls on show, its going to be one not to miss

Details: Sunday 20^th May 2011

Liverpool catholic club

Cnr Joadja & Hoxton Park Roads, Liverpool

Gates Open 10am

All proceeds going to aid the royal flying doctors service !

2011-04-17T08:38:00.000-07:00

SOUTH WEST SYDNEY ROCKETS
CELEBRATE ONE YEAR !!

BIRTHDAY BASHED !!

SWSR celebrated our first Birthday Party in style, hosting our first family and Friends bout on April 16^th 2011… it was truly an afternoon of enjoyment, Derby-licious fun and excitement!

With the SWSR’s Intraleague Teams:

Team Hot Pink “The Sinderollers”

Take on Team electric Blues “The Steamrollers”

As promised there were lots of Jam tarts, Bountiful Buns, and some sweet sugary skating.

With our half time entertainment wooing the crowds, Our Uni-cycle crocodile, kid jumping, adult hoping entertainment was a hit !

With our Birthday cake stall for all to enjoy SWSR couldn’t have been happier with the outcome. Everyone enjoyed the cakes and birthday treats lovingly made from the Rockettes of SWSR, with all proceeds going towards our Travel teams future costs.

Thanks to all our family and friends who attended the bout, your support and encouragement means the words to us, and we wouldn’t be here today without you.

SWSR also want to send a big shout out to the Refs and NSO who came to help us out on the day, without you all there the day wouldn’t have been as successful as it was.

Thank you to the following leagues for assisting us on bout day with Refs;

Wollongong Illawarra Roller Derby League, Cenrtal Coast Roller Derby league, and western Sydney Roller Derby league.

And a big Thanks to the following refs for your assistance on the day;

Axiom Addict (WIRD)

Sintax (WIRD)

Game Over (WIRD)

Jester Of Death (CCRD)

Stax On (CCRD)

Frazzle (WSR)

Bout Higlights:

Both teams skated valiantly;

but it was the SindeRollers that took home the cake.

First half proved to be tougher for the Electric Blues, with the half time score sitting at 82 for the Sinderollers and 44 for the Electric Blues. A difference of 38 points.

Jamming for the Electric Blues was Metho Betho, Lethal Ling, D.Viant.D, Killawatts and Pscyhclone Cilla…. for the SindeRollers it was Kimakaze and Ann O’War, with Little Tamtrum, Dolly Death and Strawbr’y Slaughtercake all having a Jam

The Second half The Electric Blues burned there wheels some more, and gained more points on the board.

But it was the Sinderollers who obtained another 71 total Jam points with the Electric Blues running short with only 55.

Final Score was 153 to The Sinderollers and 99 to The Electric Blues.

The after party which was celebrated with cake, drinks and music at Bradbury Inn was also a great success; we were thrilled with the turn out of people who came back to celebrate with us.

During the bout festivities was a raffle for our league.

Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to the following sponsors;

1^st place Wine Carton

2^nd place Rough Diamond Boutique

3^rd place Evolution Climbing and Training (Rock Climbing)

4^th Meggs Tattoo & Design

5^th place SWSR League Shirt

Not only did SWSR have a raffle for these amazing prizes, but we also had a “FRESH MEAT” tray. Thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket, and congratulations to Shivty for winning the half time meat tray raffle, im sure you thoroughly enjoyed it :) donated by butcher extraordinaire “Ballards Butchers” from Ambarvale.

SWSR also baked delicious goodies for all of our family and friends to enjoy…

Lucky Door prize “WHIP IT” DVD movie donated by our wonderful sponsor “Dennings Diecast” went to our friend at our sister league at HARD .. We hope you enjoy watching the movie over and over again ;) !

SWSR’s Birthday Basher and 1 year anniversary was a huge success, to view pictures of our first bout click on the links below:

Flickr:

Album One - Mr Pink

Album Two - Brooke

Album Three - Cameron

Thanks to Mr Pink and Brooke for taking some amazing shots of the bout

2011-04-05T08:29:00.000-07:00

STOP THE PRESS – BIRTHDAY BASHER IS COMING !!

With all the talk of South West Sydney first ever bout, “Birthday BasHer” SWSR were featured in the Liverpool Leader.

With The Sinderollers set to battle the Electric Blues, both teams are getting prepared for an amazing and exciting game…

as everyone knows… you never forget your first time, and the babes of SWSR certainly wont be after bouting for the first time ever on April 16^th !!

2011-03-28T08:55:00.000-07:00

SOUTH WEST SYDNEY ROCKETS ARE CELEBRATING !!!

HAS IT REALLY BEEN ONE YEAR ALREADY?

IT SURE HAS
AND SWSR ARE TAKING TO THE TRACK TO CELEBRATE!

South West Sydney Rockets Roller Derby league skaters take on each other in the first of 3 bouts of the year
BIRTHDAY BASHER

The Pink team - THE SINDEROLLERS
vs
The Blue team - THE ELECTRIC BLUES

WHO WILL TAKE HOME THE CAKE ?

CLICK ABOVE TO VIEW LARGER IMAGE

This event is a family / friends bout with special guest Refs from other NSW leagues

After much anticipation we are proud to announce after skating our butts off and living by our motto "Blood - Sweat and Bruises" for the last 11 months, SWS Rockettes will be taking on each other in our very first bout of the season !

Coinciding with our first year anniversary SWSR will play host to
"BIRTHDAY BASHER" on April 16th at the Wenden

MORE DETAILS:
Contact your fav SWSR girl to secure your ticket now as only limited tix are available

Tickets available for purchase from SWSR Girls on Sunday 27th March
$15 Per person
$7 for kids under 13
$0 for kids under 5

Get in early for suicide seating if you dare.... must be 18+

Half time entertainment, delicious cakes lovingly baked by the ladies of SWSR and more !!

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Followed by a bout After Party at Bradbury Inn affectionately named
"SWSR BIRTHDAY BASHED"

EVERYONE WELCOME
Bradbury Inn Hotel
The Parkway
Bradbury NSW

Live Music, great beer, Tasty Food, Raffles and Roller Girls
What more could you want

HAVE A PIECE OF CAKE ON US, AND SEE US THERE
STARTING 7PM TILL LATE

*sponsors: Nutcase Helmets, Bradbury Inn, Rubi Rocket & the many more companies who have donated to SWSR for our amazing raffle !

WE CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL THERE XOX
Love the Rockettes xox

2011-03-27T15:47:00.000-07:00

Our heroes De-Nominator and the Big Kahuna return from the Preview Episode and launch of Episode 1. Psyclone Cilla from SWSR also spreads the derby gospel on this episode.

Viva La Derby recap the Sydney Tattoo and Body Art Expo and recent bouts and have in insight into what it's like to start up and run a new league with Kimakaze and Killawatts from none other than the South West Sydney Rockets.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW !!

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SWSR LOVE VIVA LA DERBY XOX

2011-03-25T18:28:00.000-07:00

The ladies of south West Sydney Rockets Roller Derby league had a fantastic time at the Sydney Tattoo and Body Art Expo for 2011

click above or below to view images larger

We were thrilled to be at this years Sydney Tattoo and Body Art expo, co-inciding with the very first Rockabilly "VaVoom Festival"

If you would like to see some more amazing photos of the day, showing the gorgeous SWSR girls, pimped out bikes, hot cars, tattoos, and more,
click HERE now !!

WE CANT WAIT TO SEE EVERYONE AGAIN NEXT YEAR !!

We would like to send a huge shout out to
the Organizers at the Expo ;)
Rubi Rocket,
The EAST COAST CRANKSTERS ;p,
Dennings Diecast,
Chaz NZ,
Mr Pink,
H.A.R.D.,
& BOOGIE BOP DAMES ,
XOXO

& ESPECIALLY all the SWSR ladies and came to help out on the day xoxox

2011-03-18T19:42:00.000-07:00

BE sure to get your butts to this Months
Black Cherry Club
19TH MARCH 2011
with oodles of bands, burlesque, djs and Karaoke..

THE SWSR Roller Girls will be there too... Come visit our stall, say hi, and talk derby to us

look forward to seeing everyone there ! x

MORE DETAILS HERE

2011-03-15T00:15:00.000-07:00

SOUTH WEST SYDNEY ROCKETS HIT THE PRESS!!

Check out this weeks edition of the
Canterbury- Bankstown Express Newspaper

SWSR are featured on the front page !!
with story continued on page 50 !!

click on the images above to view larger size

to view the article get your copy of the Canterbury - Bankstown Express Newspaper NOW !!
newspaper images here

2011-03-05T08:01:00.000-08:00

CLICK ABOVE FOR BIGGER IMAGE

SYDNEY TATTOO &
BODY ART EXPO

SEE SOUTH WEST SYDNEY ROCKETS THERE !!

Come see the SWS Rockettes at this years Sydney Tattoo and Body Art Expo, coinciding with the first VaVaVoom Rockabilly Festival at Sydney Olympic Park.

THREE DAY WEEKEND - 11th, 12th and 13th March!!!

Come see us skating around, visit our merch stand at the
Iron Body Bike/Car display,
and be sure to vote on your favourite bike there !!

Come talk Derby with us xox

MORE INFO HERE

2011-02-28T07:47:00.000-08:00

FRESH MEAT INFO NIGHT

SWSR would like to thank all the ladies who came down to Bradbury inn for our meet and great info night, we cant wait to have you all skating on the track with us soon !!

Fresh Meat intake closes end of APRIL 2011

NEXT INTAKE BEGINS JUNE 2011

Check back for dates !!

SWSR are still on the constant look out for refs, NSO's and volunteers, if you are interested in any taking on any of these roles, the Rockettes would love to hear from you

xox

email us now at contact@swsrollers.com

2011-02-13T16:15:00.000-08:00

South West Sydney Rockets
Roller Derby league

are proud to announce
our newest sponsor for 2011;

Nutcase Helmets

Nutcase Helmets are the most fun a helmet ever had!
Nutcase has re-defined helmets for Street, Water, Snow and Toddlers with unique designs that people love to wear.

The Nutcase revolution has taken the world by storm.
AND NOW IT HAS A HOLD ON SWSR TOO !!

We Love our Nutcase Helmets !!

Be sure to visit there website to find a
Nutcase helmet that suits you !!

You know you want to get a
little bit Nutty !! xoxo

and follow Nutcase on Facebook And Twitter :)

2011-02-10T16:00:00.000-08:00

FRESH MEAT INTAKE NOW ON !!

Friday 11th February Bradbury Inn Hotel
Fresh Meat Info night

7pm
Bradbury Inn
96 The Parkway
Bradbury NSW

If you want to play Roller Derby and live in the South West Sydney Regions, be sure to come along for your info package, to meet the girls sign up and talk derby with us xox

NEXT FRESH MEAT TRAINING BEGINS
27th February 2011

contact us now at contact@swsrollers.com
if you can not make the info night but are still interested in joining :)

2011-02-08T14:08:00.000-08:00

mAice in DerbyLand in the Press – Macarthur Advertiser

Check out the article below about our upcoming bout between SWSR’s very own Sinderollers and Steamrollers, appearing in local Newspaper “The Macarthur Advertiser” are Sindeollers “Kimakaze & Ann O’War with SteamRoller MeliminateHer” !

Check out the article below

ONLINE EDITION

Or following this LINK for the online newspaper edition to read the full story !

2011-02-06T09:02:00.000-08:00

BRADBURY INN’S BLUY’S BISTRO HAS MORE TASTY TREATS !!

Check it out, there is a new updated menu !!!! YUM

Bradbury Inn is our local Drinking hole and SWSR’S 2011 Sponsor, located in the heart of Macarthur have just updated there menu with more delicious food for everyone to enjoy xox

Why don’t you get yourself to Bradbury inn to try out the menu for yourself, relaxing in the outdoor beer garden while sipping on some great beer !

Who knows you might just see one of us there <3 xox

2011-01-30T04:53:00.000-08:00

BRADBURY INN HOTEL

2011 Sponsors of SWSR

Wow what an amazing way to begin 2011 ! SWSR were lucky enough to hold talks with “Bradbury Inn” Hotel, who have now agreed to come on board and become SWSR’s newest and biggest sponsor yet for 2011 xox

Bradbury Inn is located in the heart of Macarthur and has been a favorite spot for locals since the 1970’s.

MAP LOCATION HERE

The Beer is tasty the Food is delicious, and the entertainment and hospitality from staff is always great..

SWSR are thrilled to announce that you will be seeing us a lot more at our favourite spot “Bradbury Inn Hotel”

SWSR plan on having lots of fundraisers, promo, info nights, and lots more in 2011,

Be sure to add Bradbury Inn Hotel as a friend on facebook to be kept updated with whats happening and when SWSR will be there xox !

Or visit there website for more info xoxo website

Located

96 The Parkway Bradbury Sydney NSW.

Trading Hours

Monday - Wednesday 10AM - 2AM
Thursday - Saturday 10AM - 4AM Sunday - 10AM - 10PM

Bradbury Inn Features

2 Main Bars
Bistro
Outdoor areas
TAB/Sportsbet Agency - 7 days
Drive Thru - Liquor Legends Bottle Shop - 7 days

VIP Lounge - recently renovated

SWSR Would like to thank you Peter and 'Bradbury Inn Hotel' for this giving SWSR this great opportunity to be sponsored by one of our favourite local spots in the Macarthur area.

2011-01-29T04:24:00.000-08:00

S . W .S . R
at
C .TOWN LIBRARY

South West Sydney Rockets where thrilled to be have a Roller Derby display at Campbelltown Library, promoting our league, and the wonderful sport.

SWSR could like to thank “The Barbarian Librarian” for putting together this amazing display for us.

Thank you for your hard work and effort, and thank you to everyone who came down to check it out and support our league, and thank you Campbelltown Library for having us there :) xox

The SWSR Roller Derby exhibition was on from January 4^th and extended until Friday 28^th 2011.

Thank you Mick for the fantastic photos pictured above and below

xox

2011-01-28T06:32:00.000-08:00

Blood Sweat and Bruises – Issue #351

SWSR were excited last year to be asked to participate in a story and photo-shoot for Australian “OzBike” magazine, with the amazing talent of Chris Nilsson, the photo-shoot would not have turned out as great as it did.

The feature which we were so excited to be a part of is

out now !!!

click on image for larger pic :)

AND be sure to get your copy at your local newsagent or order one here

The amazing 5-page spread of the South West Sydney Rockets featured some lovely ladies from SWSR past and present, whom without the support of all SWSR could not have grown into the strong league it is today; so thank you to all the Rockettes who came out on the day and featured in the awesome photo-shoot and league / bike article.

Article and Photography by Chris Nilsson

Check out our flickr for larger images of article here

2011-01-23T16:15:00.000-08:00

FLOOD RELIEF ON THE FLAT TRACK

As part of the Eastern Region Roller Derby Smack Down (the first ever being held in September 2010, between leagues in NSW WIRD, WSR, SRDL & CRDL battling it out for glory).

More leagues have now joined forces and The Ladies of the ERRD have come together for the first “Booty Boot Camp” hosted by WSR, with the support of WIRD, SRDL, NRDL, and participation of SWSR, CRDL & MARD

the organising leagues brought together some of the finest ladies and men from around Oz the teach the New South Welsh ladies some new skills, tricks and strategies to take back home to our leagues

With the likes of the amazing Vaderella from ADRD,

Kitty DeCapitate, Bezerker and Rocky Rouge from VRDL

Mick and Mark from SSRG

Along with the help of many Refs and NSO’s the booty camp and Flood Relief Bout was a huge success;

As part of the booty camp, the special guest’s where invited to select a bunch of girls from the various leagues to skate in the Saturday night bout “Flood Relief on the Flat Track”

With proceeds of the ticket sales going to the unfortunate victims of the floods.

SWSR would like to send a heart felt hug to all those who have been effected by the floods, in QLD, VIC and TAS, we hope you all get back on your feet really soon x

There are many benefit and flood relief fundraisers happening all over country, be sure to check our facebook for updates on Skate related flood relief fund raising events, and be sure to help out any way you can xox

PREMIERS FLOOD RELIEF

2011-01-19T07:39:00.000-08:00

ISSUE # 351

Wow, SWSR are in print again !!!....

It was months ago when the ladies of SWSR were asked to appear in a roller derby article for OzBike Magazine, and now after much anticipation the article is about to come out !!

Be sure to check out your newsagent for this months issue #351 on sale in just a few days

Below are some behind the scene photos of the fun day, taken by Mr Chris Nilsson, whom we would like to send out biggest thanks to for the great job he did and arranging the fantastic bikes on the day for us.

More photos of the day can be found on our Flickr stream

OzBike

2010-12-30T18:06:00.001-08:00

2010-12-25T05:26:00.000-08:00

click image for bigger picture

SOUTH WEST SYDNEY ROCKETS
WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE
A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!

Merry Christmas Everyone
Love the SWS Rockettes

2010-12-16T16:55:00.000-08:00

South West Sydney Rockets
2010 Awards Presentation

With all the hard work and dedication all the girls at SWSR put in throughout the year, we felt it was necessary to start a new tradition in our league, with our first ever "Trophy Awards Presentation" taking place at our Christmas get together.

With our first first year ending, SWSR have come a long way, and with 2010 ending and a new year beginning we wanted to put together this awards day to show our appreciation to each and every SWSR member of our wonderful league.

These trophies were put together and voted on by the skaters for the skaters, with fellow peers voting on each category.

SWSR wish they could have awards all members a trophy, however all members know they are very much appreciated, and the committee at SWSR could not ask for a better bunch of girls to skate with.

You all have done so amazing well, progressing beyond expectations, you all should be very proud of yourselves!!! and cant wait to see you all excel again in 2011 !!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING WINNERS:

Most Improved Overall Skater: DeNominator
Most Determined Skater: Dolly Death
Most Lovable Skater: Lady Gag-Her
Most improved Backwards Skater: Deviant.Dee
Most improved Cross Over Queen: Mary McKill-her
Most Improved Jumper: Strawb'ry Slaughtercake
Most Improved Hip Block /Checker: Metho Betho
Best Hip Blocker/Checker: Melicious M
Most Improved Blocker/Barger: Ling Ling
Best Barger/Blocker: KillerBee
Most Improved Pack Skater: Scarlett O'Harm-Her
Best Pack Skater: Killawatts
Best Bruise: Rock Island Line
Best Derby Stack: The Barbarian Librarian
Skater of the Year 2010 Runner Up: Dita Von Bruiser
Skater of the Year 2010: Kimakaze

for more photos of the awards day, click HERE

2010-12-15T18:37:00.000-08:00

SWSR Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser !!

South West Sydney Rockets Roller Derby league had a fun day serving all our hungry customers on Sunday the 11th of December 2010.

The BBQ was cooking the sun was shining and our customers and supporters came in droves.

The money which we raised on the day at Bunnings (Cross Roads, Casula NSW) was a huge help to our league, in strengthening us more financially to ensure our first season of 2011 is going to be a success.

Thank you so much to our family, friends, supporters, and Bunnings customers who came to visit us and purchase some yummy sausage sandwich's make by us :)

more photos of this day can be found here: Bunnings Photos

Thanks you Bunnings for having us there
xoxox

2010-12-08T16:34:00.000-08:00

Dita Von Bruiser
in the Fairfield City Champion !!!

South West Sydney Rockets very own
Dita Von Bruiser appeared in local Newspaper
"Fairfield City Champion"

On December 8th 2010, to discuss all things Derby !
Dita was an SWSR Red Bull Roller Rager who participated in a Derby Skills comp in QLD seeing SWSR take home 3rd place.

Dita Von Bruiser is also one of SWSR's star Pivots !!

To read the full online article click here
or click the image above to view the Newspaper clipping

2010-12-08T14:44:00.000-08:00

South West Sydney Rockets
Kimakaze
appeared in local Newspaper
"Macarthur Advertisier"

On December 8th 2010, to discuss all things Derby !
Kimakaze was an SWSR Red Bull Roller Rager who participated in a Derby Skills comp in QLD seeing SWSR take home 3rd place and Kimakaze taking home 1st in the limbo / derby slide comp.

Kimakaze is also one of SWSR's star Jammers !!

To read the full online article click here

2010-12-05T04:19:00.000-08:00

The South West Sydney Rockets
Red Bull Roller Ragers Video !!

Click on the Video above, to view the South West Sydney Rockets video of us at the Red Bull Roller Ragers Interleague Derby Games Competition.

Thanks to KillerBee for filming this, the video turned out awesome, it was a great night, and cant wait to take part in the next one

xoxoxo
SWSR

2010-12-03T00:14:00.000-08:00

South West Sydney Rockets wants you to have a merry time with us and for you to share a Sanga on the BBQ with us for Christmas!!

Get yourself to Bunnings Warehouse on the
11th December @ the Cross Rds, Casula....

Meet the Rockettes, grab a Sandwich,
see us skate and have a chat !!

This its the Last Fundraiser of the year for SWSR so show your support and help us on our way to our first bouting season of next year and buy a delicious sausage sandwich lovingly cooked by the ladies of SWSR!!

Not only will the be Sausage Sangas, but there will also be sweet treats and some Merch for Sale !!

We hope to see you all there !!

SEE YOU ALL AT BUNNINGS !!
Love the SWS Rockettes
xoxo

2010-12-02T04:00:00.000-08:00

WOW !! NEW SWSR Team Logos

South West Sydney Rockets have been working away at creating our new team logos, for the South West Sydney Rocket teams;

The Sinderollers = Pink & Black Colours &
The Elm Street Nightmares = Blue & Black Colours

South West Sydney Rockets are so excited about them, that we couldn't wait but give everyone a sneak peak....

Above is a sample of our team logos so far, they may change slightly, but we are LOVING the way they are looking right now that we may just keep them exactly as they are ;P We will keep everyone updated !!

GO TEAMS!!
Sinderollers & The Elm Street Nightmares !!!

2010-12-01T13:47:00.000-08:00

The South West Sydney Rockets
appearing in the Red Bull Roller Ragers Video !!

Click on the Video above, to view the Red Bull Roller Ragers Interleague Derby Games Competition, view the excitement and see the breakdown ofd the event as it happened !!

Be Sure to look out for the bright pink boots that the girls of South West Sydney Rockets are wearing. See us jumping, sliding and skating our way to 3rd Place between the awesome leagues representing the states of Australia !!

SWSR Red Bull Roller Ragers are;
Killawatts #21
Kimakaze #44
Dita Von Bruiser #11
Dolly Death #66

Make sure you watch until the very end, as there is an awesome cut at the end of the video with Killawatts giving a plug to the wonderful people at Red Bull who put this event on with the help of NBR !!

xoxoxo

SWSR

Or click on the link below to visit the RED BULL website to view the video
"Beware Girls on Skates"

2010-11-25T02:13:00.000-08:00

International Day for the
Elimination of Violence Against Women

Today November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW) and the White Ribbon has become the symbol for the day.

South West Sydney Rockets are proud supporters of this worthy cause and have be working hard at selling these ribbons for this great campaign.

To read more about the cause or to purchase a ribbon online please click the link below;
White Ribbon.org

Extracted from the White Ribbon.org Website:

"Violence Against Women
In Australia, one in three women will be assaulted or abused in her lifetime. These women are our mothers, our girlfriends, our wives, our daughters, our colleagues and our friends. How have we allowed this to occur?

Not only is it unacceptable for this violence to take place, it is unacceptable that we allow certain behaviours and attitudes to go unchallenged.

Some of us experience violence first hand. Others hear stories of violence against women. Others observe it or look on from afar. The worst part? We remain silent.

If we are to move our society forward and prevent violence against women from occurring, we must speak out. We must take action to challenge attitudes and behaviours. We must not remain silent.

The White Ribbon Campaign is the only national violence prevention campaign, and it is unique in that it aims to raise awareness among Australian men and boys about the roles they can play to prevent violence against women. The campaign calls for men across Australia to speak out and take an oath. An oath swearing never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women. The campaign culminates on White Ribbon Day (25 November) each year, when men and women across Australia are called to wear a white ribbon or wristband as a visual symbol of their commitment and oath.

In swearing and wearing a white ribbon, men and boys can act as positive role models and advocates for change by challenging behaviours and attitudes that have allowed of violence against women to occur"

2010-11-25T01:46:00.000-08:00

South West Sydney Rockets on
the Red Bull Website !!

South West Sydney's Kimakaze pictured in article :)

Wow check out the article above on the Red Bull Website,
(pictured above)

Click on the image above and zoom in to read the article about the "Red Bull Roller Ragers" half time Interleague-Skills games which
South West Sydney Rockets
took part and came 3rd in !!!!

or click the link below to go to the "Red Bull" site to see the article;
Red Bull Roller Ragers

2010-11-22T20:32:00.000-08:00

RED BULL GAVE US WINGS !!!!

THE SOUTH WEST SYDNEY ROCKETS
"RED BULL RAGERS"
are WINNERS !!!

South West Sydney Rockets "Red Bull Roller Ragers" Inter-league games held over the weekend in Queensland, hosted by Northern Brisbane Rollers kicked off with a Bang !!

Before the games had even started The RBRR Squad from South West Sydney could hardly contain there excitement, and as the games drew closer the anticipation was almost too much to bear.

With Kimakaze #44, Killawatts #21, Dita Von Bruiser #11 and Dolly Death #66 representing NSW from South West Sydney Rockets for a chance to win $10,000 in prize money generously donated by Red Bull, the fun was about to begin!

7 Leagues, 5 games, 4 girls from each league representing !!

The teams were;
SOUTH WEST SYDNEY ROCKETS (NSW)
NORTHERN BRISBANE ROLLERS (QLD)
GOLD COAST CITY ROLLERS (QLD)
BRISBANE CITY ROLLERS (QLD)
DRAGON CITY ROLLERS (VIC)
SOUTH ISLAND SIRENS (TAS)
W.A. ROLLERS (WA)

First up was the Red Bull Roller Ragers Relay race with Killawatts on line, first up to make the dash around the track, stopping in at 3rd at the star pass zone passing her helmet pantie to Dolly Death for South West Sydney Rockets;
Coming in third at the star pass zone, but leaving in forth place due to the massive pile up between the other skaters, Dolly had to jump and maneuver around fallen girls before making her mad dash around the derby track;
Dita Von Bruiser was next up with Dolly passing the pantie, Dita made her way around the track, blocking opponents in her path...
unable to make up the time lost, it was Kimakaze up next to skate for the team, flying around the track, gaining time lost in the pile up, bringing it home for SWSR coming in a fast and proud with 4th place in this fun relay race that showed our star passing skills whilst in the 10ft zone along with our speed and agility .

Dita Von Bruiser

Dolly Death

Killawatts

The Second event was most certainly a highlight of the Red Bull Ragers half time entertainment, especially for SWSR, with all 28 girls competing the crowd started cheering and screaming as the Red Bull Roller Ragers Limbo pole got lower and lower. In the end it was down to two Girls, Tasmanian "South Island Siren" - Original Sindy and South West Sydney's very own Kimakaze who were the last girls standing. (or should we say, bending :)

But it was Kimakaze who made the crowds cheer and took home first place with her fantastic derby slide underneath the 30cm limbo pole..and Congratulations to Original Sindy who came an amazing 2nd.

Kimakaze and the Winning Slide that won the Limbo !!

The Third event was the Red Bull Roller Ragers Bash'N'Grab, showing jamming/blocking and barging skills, one girls from each league skated. It was Kimakaze representing South West Sydney Rockets, starting on the outside Kimkakze managed to wizz around the track snatching the baton to come in 4th knocking out 3 girls in the first heat, in the second heat SWSR were not so lucky, with Kimakaze being pipped at the post and coming in to take 4th. The last heat was a skate off between 3 Queensland girls, with Niki Nitro taking home 1st, Congrats !!!

Bash n Grab Line up
Starting line & the Whislte blows !

The 4th event was the Red Bull Roller Ragers High Jump, with all 28 girls competing; it was a test to see who could jump the highest (Showing you can jump over a pile of fallen skaters easily) and still be left standing to skate away. Dita Von Bruiser did an amazing job, making it down to the the last 10 girls, with Killawatts showing her amazing skills jumping the stick to be knocked out in 5th place. As the pole got higher and higher the crowd could not believe there eyes, and it was South West Sydney's Kimakaze and Deat Meat from Northern Brisbane Rollers who were the last two girls standing, Kimakaze made a perfect 80cm jump clearing the stick with ease, but it was when the bar was raised to 85cm Kimakaze was not so lucky, clearing the pole but knocking it with her wheel on the way down it was Northern Brisbane Rollers Dead Meat who took home 1st clearing the 85cm with style. Kimakaze bringing in 2nd for SWSR and Congratulations to Deat Meat who showed off her amazing jumping skills !!

Kimakaze jumping

Kimakaze & Dead Meat

Last up was the Red Bull Roller Ragers Queen of the rink, with all 28 girls competing showing there blocking and barging skills, until the last one standing wins.
South West Sydney yet again showed there agility and skills and proved a force to be reckoned with, with Dolly Death skating nicely, sticking to the track and getting low, but sticky feet didnt help when 28 girls are after you, and Dolly was knocked out in a corner.
Dita Von Bruiser showed her prowess staying down low, skating with great form and blocking and barging the other girls out of her way, staying in the game long, Dita was barged out by Penergy only to have Killawatts and Kimakaze remaining.
Killawatts was next to go with barges and shoves coming at her from every angle, Killawatts was sandwiched a few times and received a nice kick to the back of the leg with a skate leaving an awesome bruise for her in the morning but unfortunately she was knocked out at #6 place.
It was left up to Kimakaze to make up more points for SWSR, with only Queensland teams remaining on the track, Kimakaze from Sydney became there new target, Niki Nitro stayed close and snuck up in the corner to take Kimakaze out in 4th place. With only three QLD players remaining, it was Alice Affliction of Gold Coast who took home the 1st... congratulations !

and the Queen of the rink begins !! Kimakaze & Dita Von Bruiser

Dita Von Bruiser & Penergy

Killawatts

Kimakaze & Niki Nitro

Thanks to our awesome supporters who came up to see the event,
you are by far our most Hardcore Fans !!! :)
Jorgi & Rock Island Line

With the points accumulated South West Sydney Rockets couldn't have been happier to have taken home THIRD PLACE in this first ever Red Bull Roller Ragers Inter-league Games and brought back for the SWSR girls $1,000 to help us on our way, in our first bouting season for 2011!!

A big thank you to RED BULL & NBR !!
South West Sydney Rockets Love you xoxo

Also SWSR would like to send a shout out and a big thank you to some amazing photographers who captured some awesome images from the night, like the ones above; please go to the below links to view some more amazing photos of this awesome Red Bull Roller Rager Inter-league Skills Comp and see more SWSR girls in action !!

Red Bull Gallery
Photgraphicstorm
Erin Smith Photography
Teachmecameras
Richard Tompsett
Mr Pink

2010-11-21T22:11:00.000-08:00

MEET THE SOUTH WEST SYDNEY ROCKETS!

MCDONALDS FUNDRAISER NIGHT !
Come along to Woodbine McDonalds on Tuesday November the 30th between 6pm and 8pm and meet the South West Sydney Rockets all females flat track Roller Girls!!

10% of all sales (inside the Restaurant, at McCafe or in the drive-though) will go directly to South west Sydney Rockets to help our league come out and bout in our first hard hitting season of Roller Derby in 2011 ! !

Be sure to come along, show your support, talk to the girls, who knows you might be inspired to buy some skates and join up !!
BUY A BURGER, SHAKE, FRIES, anything you like, just buy something and come and say hello !!!

Tuesday 30th November 6pm - 8pm - The SWS Rockets cant wait to see you all there ;)

2010-11-12T23:59:00.000-08:00

SOUTH WEST SYDNEY ROCKETS
ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE
ROLL INTO THE FISHERS GHOST PARADE
FOR 2010 !!

What and awesome fun filled day of Roller skating in the Fishers Ghost street Parade for 2010, skating down Queen Street Campbelltown, all the SWSR had an awesome time!!

The rain held out and the Girls of South West Sydney Rockets strutted there fishnets and Tutus and skated with our Pom Poms and Banners shaking proud.

whilst we rolled down the main street of town, with the crowd cheering, kids and adults alike highfive-ing - The South West Sydney Rockets Roller Derby League proved to be one of the highlights of the parade for 2010 !!

and be sure to come see at next years parade, where we will be skating with more girls, bigger tutus and pom poms galore !!

Next years Fishers Ghost parade will see SWSR back looking better than ever!! :)

More photos of this fun day out can be found here on our Flickr stream !!

2010-11-11T08:13:00.000-08:00

South West Sydney Rockets Roller Derby League are thrilled to announce we have been selected to participate in the very first ever

"Red Bull Roller Ragers"

inter-league competition to be held at the Brisbane Entertainment and Arts Centre on November 20th 2010, being hosted by The Northern Brisbane Rollers

Red Bull are giving us wings, and flying us up to Brisbane to take part in this exciting event which is going to be held through out the evening during
NBR's Final Bout - Seasons Beatings;
where the "Love Rockettes" take on the "Diner Mite Dolls"
There will also be a mini bout to take place between
the "NRB Ferals" and the "Toowoomba City Rollers" !!

What a huge night, NBR's final bout with the Love Rockettes Vs the Diner Mite Dolls,
a Mini bout between NBR Ferals and Toowoomba City Rollers
and last but not least.....
The Red Bull Roller Ragers Comp which we will be competing in ..... 7 States battling it out, 28 Girls skating, with South West Sydney Rockets representing NSW with four of our own "All Scar Team" members...

We are excited to announce, with much anticipation that the SWSR Girls representing us are;
KIMAKAZE #44,
KILLAWATTS #21,
DITA VON BRUISER #11,
DOLLY DEATH #66

The "Red Bull Roller Ragers" competition consists of 5 comps, with 28 girls from four different leagues across Australia battling it out using there Roller Derby Skills...

The competition categories are:
*Highest Jump Comp - One Skater from SWSR to compete (7 skaters in total)
*Knee Slide Limbo - All Four Skaters compete (28 Skaters in total)
*Relay Race - All Four Skaters compete (28 Skaters in total)
*Panty Retrieval - One Skater from SWSR to compete (7 skaters in total)
*Queen of the Rink - All Four Skaters compete (28 skaters in total)

With all leagues being in the running to win part of the $10,000 prize pool generously donated by Red Bull !!!!

If you turn up on the night and show your support, you too could win $500, for being the "Most Hardcore Fan" ... Do you have what it takes ???

Come along to one of the most exciting Roller Derby events of the year, and get behind the girls of SWSR and show your support for our state ... there will be music, entertainment and SWSR Roller Girls, what more could you want??

GO NSW !!! BLOOD SWEAT AND BRUISES !!!

Derby <3
SWS Rockets xoxo

2010-11-04T23:48:00.000-07:00

This year South West Sydney Rockets are thrilled to be a part of the Annual Fishers Ghost Street Parade festival being held in Campbelltown this year.

click to view larger image

For those of you who don’t know, Campbelltown has been celebration the Ghost of Fred Fisher in there Annual Festival for more than 50 years.

The ghost pointed to a paddock down the creek then faded away.

Be Sure to come down on Saturday 6^th November and show your support to the local community, South West Sydney Rockets Roller Derby League and the festival of Fishers Ghost!

Highlights of this years Festival are:

5^th November – Fishers Ghost Carnival Opens (rides games etc)

6^th November - Street Parade 1-4pm (With South West Sydney Rockets Skating)

6^th November – Fireworks – 9.30pm (At Bradbury Oval)

12^th November – Street Market Stalls and Rides (Queen Street)

12^th November – Announcement of Street Parade participant winners !