May 2019
Did someone say B Team?
The league as a whole has been fairly quiet this month; the committee were working hard to prepare for the British Championships home game. A big thank you to everyone who helped make the day extra special!
At the beginning of June, the committee met up for a meeting to discuss the future of GRD and we have some very exciting plans ahead of us.
We will shortly be announcing the date of the GRD league meeting on facebook. The meeting will be an update of the league finances, discussions about the future of the league, the upcoming calendar and much more.
And because we couldn’t wait to tell you – GRD will be launching a Grim Reavers B Team! With the Grim Reavers dominating Tier 3, it is looking very likely that they will be promoted to Tier 2. We believe that having the B team will benefit the league dramatically, as it will give our fledgling Reavers a head start without the pressure of starting straight at tier 2 level. More will be announced at the league meeting.
May
England Men’s Roller Derby
It was announced this month that Broders was (quite rightly) picked for the England Men’s Roller Derby team!
Scott started his roller derby career with The Brothers Grim and we are very lucky to have his continued support at training since he transferred to Lincolnshire Rolling Thunder.
We are very proud of you Scott!
Deathrow Hull
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
We had such a successful home game on the 19th May. With all the leagues’ help, we managed to run the day smoothly and raise a whopping £190 for the Rainforest Ward.
The cheering and support at the game was amazing to see and hear as well; you were all so loud!
The Reavers had a great day taking the win against Deathrow Hull. The Reaver hive mind is showing on track. The jammers were on fire, the offence was on top form, and the blocking walls were incredibly strong!
The Grim Reavers 302 – Deathrow Hull 132
Best Jammer – ArseNik
Best Blocker – Terror Rack
MVP – Smash Brown
Announcers award – Rolldemort
Coaches award – Pony
Ouch!
Unfortunately this month we saw our Char Bar fall break her ankle at training! She was such a trooper even though she had broken it in two places as well as dislocated it.
We all want to wish her a speedy recovery and all of the GRD love!!
Farewell
We are sad to announce that our favourite lemon drizzle baker, Soggy Bottom, has chosen to leave the league. We want to wish her all the luck in the future!
Presidents Comments
Derby 101, watch roller derby. Online or go to the events. Ask questions. Attend training. Be derby social. Meet your league mates out of training and remember to have fun. If your league mates aren’t feeling sociable check in on them, show them some derby love ♡
Volunteer to referee or nso at external events. Learn the game from every position to increase your knowledge and encourage productivity. Give your all to your training session. Its your time, give it your 100 ♡
When injured give yourself time to recover. TLC. Understand and act in accordance with the leagues rules. Safety is…safe. Check your kit. Maintaince ♡
Remember your valued and important to the league. Everyone matters and everyone brings something different. Embrace your own and others individuality. ♡
Love, peace and time outs!
June 2019 Calender
Year of the Reaver
Tuesday
04/06/2019
20:00 – 22:00
Training
Sunday
09/06/2019
15:00 – 17:00
Guest coach – Doug Hisgrave
Tuesday
11/06/2019
20:00 – 22:00
Training
Sunday
16/06/2019
NO TRAINING
CANCELLED
Tuesday
18/06/2019
20:00 – 22:00
Training
Sunday
23/06/2019
NO TRAINING
CANCELLED
Tuesday
25/06/2019
20:00 – 22:00
Training
Sunday
30/06/2019
09:30 – 11:30
Training
Key Dates
Please can you ensure you are aware and have the following key dates in your diaries:
Sunday 16th June – TRAINING CANCELLED
Sunday 23rd June – TRAINING CANCELLED
Sunday 7th July – AM TRAINING CANCELLED – Brothers closed scrim 3-5pm
Sunday 4th August – TRAINING CANCELLED – Grim Reavers champs game in York
Sunday 11th August – TRAINING CANCELLED
Saturday 17th August – Reavers/Brothers vs HARD/TIL and Rookie scrim in Hull
Sunday 25th August – TRAINING CANCELLED
Sunday 1st September – Sunday training resumes as normal & committee elections announced
Sunday 15th September – GRD double header event
Saturday 5th October – Awards night!
Sunday 6th October – TRAINING CANCELLED
Sunday 13th October – Intake
Sunday 20th October – Intake
Sunday 1st December – GRD annual double header charity event
Saturday 14th December – Christmas party!
Sunday 15th December – TRAINING CANCELLED
We will be needing NSOs available on Sunday 7th July, Sunday 15th September and Sunday 1st December.
Birthdays
We want to wish a special Happy Birthday to our June birthdays:
01/06/2019 Natalie McCormack
02/06/2019 Danny Carratt
19/06/2019 Emma Warrener
26/06/2019 Stacy Harris
28/06/2019 Jason Munro
We hope you have the best day!