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01/14/2018 In Talk Derby To Me By Higgs Bosom

2018 Derby Resolutions

Happy 2018! With the first full week of post-break practice complete, we checked in with members of OHRD to see what plans they had for the upcoming season! Some common threads emerged: Putting more time into off-skates workouts and building derby skills, so we start the season right where we left off (or better!) Working on our mental game, both in playing smart and having fun. Encouraging each other, working together and supporting our teammates so that we are the best team we can be — which hopefully leads to a winning season with ALL the points! Is your 2018 resolution to get in shape, learn to skate, or make a bunch of new friends? Do all three at once! Check out our next WannaBe Clinic! Picture by: Matthew Hatcher

11/15/2017 In Talk Derby To Me By BerMurder

OHRD’s 2017 Gala Awards

This past Saturday, November 11th, Ohio Roller Derby held their annual end of the year gala where they celebrate the closing of another great season. Thank you all volunteers, skaters, and fans for another successful season. Below are all the award winners from the night. Amy Spears Award: Burnadeath OHRD Spirit Award: Kegel Scout Memorable Mentor: Zee “Lorain Acid” Gulertekin Exemplary SportsPersonship Award: Lawless Most Versatile: Blitz Lemon The Great Motivator: Bigg Rigg Dynamic Duo: GalVaTron & Kill C. Grammar Breakout Player of the Season: Betty T. Kay0 Jammer To Watch Next Season: Pain Train Blocker To Watch Next Season: Kelsey Khaos Sweet Moves: Pain Train Megaphone Award: Chainsaw Joker In the Pack Award: Vyles Brickhouse Award: Slammerhead Crowdpleaser Award: Pain Train Mastermind Award: Jesse ʺAva Tarrʺ Fox Rookie of the Year: Jessica Rabid Volunteers Fast Learner: Malya McCain Most Versatile: Timothy T. Justice Most Cosmopolitan: Silver Machine Most Flair: Wendra Woman Welcome Wagon: Silver Machine Outstanding Team Player: Jason Poindexter Most Motivational: GalVaTron Unsung Hero: Burnadeath Gang Green Outstanding Team Player: Amy Spears Jammer’s Best Friend:  Vyles Pivot of the Year: Paige Bleed Blocker of the Year:  Vyles Jammer of the Year: Bruss Knuckles Most Valuable Player: Elektra Magneto Ohio Roller Derby All stars Outstanding Team Player: Betty T. Kay0 Jammer’s Best Friend: Slammerhead Pivot of the Year: Blitz Lemon Blocker of the Year: Betty T. Kay0 Jammer of the Year: Pain Train Most Valuable Player: Chainsaw Write-in Awards Derby name most often butchered by Announcers Award: Gorges Curves Road Warrior Award: Kruel Aid Award for Best Rookie Name: Birch Slap You're gonna get me in Trouble Award: Lora "Outta My" Wayman Special

08/11/2017 In Press Releases, We <3 Cbus By BerMurder

OHRD Playoffs Fundraiser

We need your help! Our fans have been so supportive over the years - attending games and cheering us on to be a competitively ranked, international team. Now, we need a little more. Please consider helping us raise funds to offset the cost of those travelling to compete. All funds will be used to reimburse league members on the cost of hotel and travel. AND if we raise additional funds it will help towards the 2018 season, so we can continue to be a successful roller derby team. You can help us by making a donation HERE

06/29/2017 In Previews, Talk Derby To Me By Andrew Marron

The Motor City VS. The Capital City

This Saturday, your #43 Ohio Roller Derby take on #28 Detroit Roller Derby in the final home bout of the season. This bout will not only continue the long-standing rivalry between the two squads, but also acts as a tribute to the rebirth of roller derby, as both Ohio and Detroit were two of the original 30 teams in the WFTDA. For the first time since 2013, Ohio has slid out of Division 1 and will play at the WFTDA Division II Playoffs in Pittsburgh from August 18-20th. Looking for momentum headed into the DII Playoffs, Ohio will continue to rely on a deeper jammer rotation than in seasons past with Gorges Curves and Pain Train leading the charge. Skaters Zee “Loraine Acid” Gulertekin, Lora “Outa My” Wayman, Bigg Rigg, Val Holla, TactiGal, and BrussKnuckles continue to compete to become that third jammer in Ohio’s rotation, all of whom have found success donning the star at different times during the season. Blockers Wayman, Amy Spears, Kelsey Khaos, Chainsaw, Slammerhead, Betty T. KayO, Rigg, and Acid will have their hands full with Detroit’s speedy and powerful jammers. Much like Ohio, Detroit has a lot of depth on the jammer line, but they do

05/03/2017 In Previews, Talk Derby To Me By Andrew Marron

#36 Ohio And #37 Charm City Clash in Columbus

This Saturday, the Charm City Roller Girls make their way to Columbus for the rubber match after each squad has been victorious once in their previous two matchups. Ohio has the most recent victory when they defeated the visitors 200-180 back in March 2015. Charm City was victorious in the first ever matchup in 2013, 232-132. Both squads are different now, and with Ohio currently sitting one spot ahead of Charm in the WFTDA rankings, a lot is riding on this contest. Ohio is 3-3 this season, coming off a tough home loss to Blue Ridge that came down to the final jam a couple of weeks ago. With Ohio and Charm City only one position apart in the rankings, the bout is (on paper) expected to be one of the closest contests all season for Ohio. In fact, Ohio is getting used to playing close games as four of their seven games (including one pre-season, non-sanctioned bout) this season have been decided by 30 points or less. Gorges Curves, Pain Train, and Val Holla continue to be Ohio’s go-to jammers, but Zee "Loraine Acid" Gulertekin stepped up against Blue Ridge and may see more time with the jammer star on

04/26/2017 In Recaps, Talk Derby To Me By HardKore

DUAL WINS FOR OHIO AGAINST BRANDYWINE

Rolling with renewed momentum following their trip to the Skate to Thrill invitational, Ohio Roller Derby returned to the Ohio Expo Center to spar with Brandywine Roller Derby, a first-time matchup for the two leagues. (35) OHIO SUBDUES (48) BRANDYWINE, 248-108 With 4 sanctioned games already under their skates this year, Ohio has begun to coalesce and fine tune their defense, giving them the leg up on the Brandywine Belligerents, who had not played a game since the 2016 International WFTDA Division 2 championship game last November. A short Brandywine roster also benefited Ohio, as mounting penalties and foul outs became an additional obstacle late in the second half. The Belligerents posted the first 4 points of the game, but Val Holla lit up the pack for 18 points in the second jam, giving Ohio a lead that they would never relinquish. Three jams later, Slammerhead forced Lurz Lemon into a track cut penalty, gifting Ohio the first power jam opportunity of the game and a 9-point gain; Brandywine found their own power jam moments later, grinding out 14 points after Ohio lost lead status on a low block call. Blitz Lemon and Lurz Lemon faced off, with lead going to Brandywine, but