ROCKLAND, MAINE— Midcoast roller derby league the Rock Coast Rollers is proud to announce it will host its second annual Coastal Chaos Tournament from May 6–8 at the Midcoast Recreation Center in Rockport. The Women's Flat Track Derby Association-sanctioned tournament is the only one of its kind in the state of Maine.
"Maine's evolution from one roller derby league to nine statewide over the past six years is an illustration of the recent explosion of roller derby as the fastest-growing sport in the nation," says Rock Coast Rollers President Manette "Mad Madam Mim" Pottle.
"In our second year of Coastal Chaos, we’re thrilled to host Bangor Roller Derby as Maine’s third and newest WFTDA member league, playing their first WFTDA-sanctioned games at the Tournament in May. We’re also delighted once again to bring six of our favorite teams to Maine from as far away as New Jersey and Virginia. For fans of roller derby throughout Maine and beyond, this will be the event of the season."
Eight teams will compete for the championship title. Reigning champs Granite State Roller Derby will return for another year, joining other veteran Coastal Chaos teams Bay State Brawlers, Fredericksburg Roller Derby (formerly Five40 Roller Girls), Shore Points Roller Derby and host team Rock Coast Rollers. First time participants include New Hampshire Roller Derby, Mass Attack Roller Derby, and Bangor Roller Derby.
For Virginia-based Fredericksburg Roller Derby, the inaugural Coastal Chaos is a highlight of the travel season.
"Last year's tournament was an awesome opportunity for our league to travel and play teams we would not normally get the chance to play against due to distance," says Fredericksburg skater Kylie "Thin Mint" Loomis. “We can't wait to see what this year's tournament brings."
For referees and non-skating officials, the tournament offers a chance to perfect officiating skills and learn from other highly experienced officials. CJ "Goldie Gloves" Goldie, a skater for Mass Attack Roller Derby who served as a non-skating official at last year's tournament, says the event provides a good mix of inspiration and challenges. “I had a great time, learned a ton, made new derby connections," she says.
While last year’s tournament structure featured a double-elimination bracket, this year will feature a seeded consolation bracket, which ensures that each team plays three games, regardless of wins or losses. The tournament will consist of 13 games total: three WFTDA-sanctioned games on Friday afternoon and evening, five sanctioned games on Saturday, and four sanctioned games on Sunday, with one additional exhibition game on Saturday featuring two teams not participating in the tournament itself (schedule subject to change).
“Coastal Chaos 2015 was a great inaugural tournament for everyone involved,” says last year's tournament Head Referee TestosteRon Jeremy of Boston Roller Derby. “I truly hope it becomes a staple in the New England derby calendar.”
Details:
2nd Annual Coastal Chaos Tournament, May 6–8, 2016
Midcoast Recreation Center, 535 West Street, Rockport, Maine
Tickets:
One-day tickets $15, Three-day pass $35, Children 12 & under FREE
Available online at http://cct2016.bpt.me/ or at the following local vendors: Belfast Co-Op, Good Tern Co-Op, Clean Bee Laundry
Participating teams:
Rock Coast Rollers (ME)
Bangor Roller Derby (ME)
Shore Points Roller Derby (New Jersey)
Fredericksburg Roller Derby (Virginia)
Granite State Roller Derby (NH)
New Hampshire Roller Derby (NH)
Mass Attack Roller Derby (MA)
Bay State Brawlers (MA)
Schedule:
Friday 5/6
Doors open at 2:30 pm
Game 1: 3 pm
Game 2: 5 pm
Game 3: 7 pm
Saturday 5/7
Doors open at 9 am
Game 4: 9:30 am
EXHIBITION GAME: 11:30 am
Game 5: 1:30 pm
Game 6: 3:30 pm
Game 7: 5:30 pm
Game 8: 7:30 pm
Sunday 5/8
Doors open at 9:30 am
Game 9: 10 am
Game 10: 12 pm
Game 11: 2 pm
Game 12: 4 pm
Closer to the event, we will have more information about vendors, sponsors, performers, and after parties on our website, www.rockcoastrollers.org, and on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/events/1705422369669432/.
A portion of our proceeds will go to our charity partner for the Coastal Chaos tournament, New Hope For Women, a Maine-based organization that offers support to people in Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo Counties affected by domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. It also provides educational resources to assist our communities in creating a safer and healthier future. To learn more about New Hope, visit their website at newhopeforwomen.org.
Rock Coast Rollers is always looking for sponsors, and the Coastal Chaos tournament is a great way for businesses to show their support and get their name seen. Those interested in sponsorship opportunities can email rockcoastrollers.sponsorship@gmail.com.
The Rock Coast Rollers is a 501c3 organization dedicated to advancing and advocating for the sport of roller derby, women, our league, and our community. We are a member league of WFTDA (Women’s Flat Track Derby Association). For more information regarding our league please visit our website http://www.rockcoastrollers.org/
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