“Sorry for PARDy’s Blocking!” PARD vs Garden City Rollers (NRG)

July 23rd, 2022 A 3:30 PM @ Douro Arena

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What an AMAZING day!!  Roller derby is BAAAAAACK!!

PARDy wants to send up a HUGE THANK YOU to all of the wonderful people who made the bout and the scrimmage on Saturday a monumental success:

To all the refs, officials, NSO’s, audio techs (😉), photographers, media, Cogeco MyTV, announcers, vendors (CJ Birch, Britt), the half-time show (Critter Visits), Chuckwagon BBQ, Champs Bar & Grill, and especially to all of the amazing skaters (from ORD and beyond!) and every single one of YOU who came out to cheer, support and most of all DERBY: We ❤ and thank you and can’t even wait to do it again next month!!

Pics from the bout and the scrimmage can be found below, courtesy of Darren Stehr Photograpy:

See ya on July 23rd!!

PARD v ORD

Black & White Scrimmage

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In the News Again!

“Peterborough Area Roller Derby Returns for the First Time Since Pandemic Began” – kawarthanow.com

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Post-Pandemic PARDy “Down with the Sickness!”

June 18th, 2022 3:30 PM @ the Douro Arena

Event details on our Facebook page!

Come watch an action-packed evening of roller derby as Peterborough Area Roller Derby (PARDy) takes on Ottawa Roller Derby (ORD) by jamming two years of ‘lockdown’ energy into one thrilling night!!

The PARDy doesn’t stop there, we had to include everyone by hosting a black and white scrimmage: strangers, teammates, friends and foes going head to head for the love of the sport and to say ‘Down with the Sickness,’ we are here to PARDy!

This PARDy includes:

-Half-time games, try your luck at a mask slinging contest
-MVP and Fan Faves
-Vendors (TBA)
-Bake sale
-Kids’ table
-Danger Zone seating
-PARDy and ORD merchandise
-Join us for the after party (TBA)

We are reuniting and it feels so good! SEE YOU THERE!!

*PARDy is following all current pandemic regulations in accordance with the local Health Unit*

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Introducing the Membership (PARD 2022)!!

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In the news again, and back on the track!

Woodstein Media, by Colin Burrowes: Roller derby will bounce back, skates are already hitting the track: Peterborough edition

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NEW Learn to Skate (L2S)/Derby 101 Program!

Date: Tuesday evenings, starting April 12th, 2022

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Location: The Village on Argyle

Cost: $50.00 plus insurance (see below)

Register here.

No skating experience necessary – bring your own protective gear and skates (we have a limited collection of gear to loan out on a first come, first served basis).

An opportunity to continue on into the Derby 101 program will be offered following the 4 week L2S program – ask about a discount on your registration fee!

There will be a “Meet & Greet” Tuesday, April 5th, 2022 at the Village on Argyle from 6:00 to 7:30 PM where you can meet us, try on gear and get answers to your burning questions!  Our practice will be starting at 7:00 PM so if you stay long enough, you can check out roller derby in action!

We can’t wait to meet you!

Join the PARD mudroom for more details.

Sign up for apprentice insurance (valid for 3 months) at this site: https://www.wftdicanada.ca/join. **MAKE SURE THAT YOU JOIN THE LEAGUE after you make your WFDTi profile and pay.**

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