Derby Fest

03/06/2021

⚡ Seeking Coaches for VRDL Bee Team ⚡
The VRDL Bees are looking for around 3 - 4 coaches to assist with team selection decisions, running regular training sessions and bench coaching at games. We're looking for people with great gameplay knowledge, excellent communication skills and regular availability on Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Saturday 12:30 - 3:00 pm.

Please note that session coaching and bench coaching might be filled by different people - we're after a team that can work together to make great things happen.
The full position description is available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S9QOJZtuVw5KPZWRb5EkMG89hPed0DvpH7VsTKCvGic/edit?usp=sharing

Please fill out the EOI to apply! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1ApLs_J-gokc0gQojn0b5ZjrTrTwalLR65FCAvx0DuYxcvA/viewform

14/01/2021

Derby Fest COVID Update. #2
After consulting the Derby community both participants and coaches it is with a heavy heart that we need to announce the cancellation of Derby Fest 2021. Many late nights have been spent working to make the event possible for the Australian Derby community and we appreciate everyone's support. At the end of the day constantly opening and closing national borders and the feedback from the majority of coaches and participants was they could not risk being isolated from their communities prior to the return to work and school. Any event we could run would not be in alignment with the celebration, fun, quality and learning people expect from Derby Fest.

Again we apologise for any inconvenience and are so grateful for the support of you the coaches and participants. All participants are eligible for a full refund or credit for Derby Fest 2022 please message us with your preference if you haven’t already. We have decided to start planning an even better Derby Fest 2022 when we can hopefully all be together from around Australia and possibly the world. We invite you all to watch this space for details.

12/01/2021

To all Derby Fest participants please check your emails or read below & PM reply

30/12/2020

We are looking for incredible officials to help make Derby Fest challenge bouts happen! Register your interest here!
https://forms.gle/rKPEMya4knKyZT1v8

16/12/2020

Be the last line of Defence for your team!! Learn from Bianca (VRDL) techniques and tips on how to hold on to the Jammer. See you at Derby Fest!

Bianca is a skater and skater coach with the VRDL All Stars. In her 6 seasons on the team she’s racked up a tidy pile of WFTDA Championship medals (3 Bronze, 1 Silver, 1 Gold) and helped shape and change how her team play defence.

When she’s not skating Bianca is usually busy training Acrobalance, downhill mountain biking or baking something tasty.

She’s spent 2020 hiding out from Covid 19 in Tassie - working online, coaching some of the local derby teams and cutting laps around the state’s amazing mountain bike trails. Derby Fest will be the start of her return to the mainland and her team mates at VRDL.

🦘Earlybird tix: 👉 https://bit.ly/39dAdzK

16/12/2020

16/12/2020

is a beast on the track ... and also from time to time clumsily 🤣
A 1st time ever we have Lorrage coaching at Derby Fest 2021! 😆

10/12/2020

🦘Homegrown coach announcement.🦘
Marilyn Tantrum (Newcastle Roller Derby League.)

Team NSW 2018 - 2019
MVP blocker for Newcastle Roller Derby League (Official) representative team, Dockyard Dames 2019 - 2018 - 2016
All-star 5x5 tournament 2018 - 2019
Coaching experience over 4+ years and playing experience many years before that. Key position is as offensive and defensive blocker but is happy to take the star to jam.
Personal highlight - doing 24 Jams in a row at TGSS 2018!!!
Tanties is a very person-centred coach who thrives on other people’s success. Her coaching style has been described as enthusiastic, full of flavour, engaging, and passionate. Tanties puts body positivity first and supports all players to find their strengths on the track.

Earlybird tix: 👉 https://bit.ly/39dAdzK

Photo ©Markzphotos

10/12/2020

What’s this another coach announcement!!! We have so much talent in Australian derby!

07/12/2020

🐨 Coach Announcement🐨
We are so excited to announce Drop Blair, (Wizards of Aus, The Scartel- BCR) will be coaching Derby Fest Homegrown 2021!

Earlybird tix: 👉 https://bit.ly/39dAdzK

I’m a homegrown roller derby player who learned from the best throughout my career. I started off my skating career playing for Devil State Derby League Junior’s where Thorsome and Sausarge Rolls (Bass Strait Brawlers and Wizards of Aus) taught me how to be on wheels.

I then moved to Brisbane and joined Brisbane City Rollers BCR where I have been giving my infamous psych out cuddles on the jammer line for the Scartel for 5 years, growing with the team as we climbed our way up the ranks at Australian Men's Nationals. My career as a jammer really took off 3 years ago when the Scartel had their sights set on Gold and I had my sights set on The Wizards of Aus. That’s when Jambi comes in, encourages me to craft my own jamming style that helped me achieve my goal of wearing the Gold and Green at the next world cup and helped me play my part in working with the Scartel to rank #1 in Australian Men's Roller Derby nationals.

My specialties are quick, powerful jamming off the line to get lead, get points and control the game. I also have a strong passion for a creative offence that relies on the jammers smart manipulation of pack and communication with you’re offensive skaters.

Earlybird tix: 👉 https://bit.ly/39dAdzK

Photo © Richard Tompsett