Topanga Maulrats

06/19/2020

Have you been following our league page- SFV Roller Derby?
Today's post focused on Juneteenth, a symbolic date representing African American freedom.

06/08/2020

Anti-racism starts at home. Don't know how to talk to your young children about it? Sesame Street held a town hall for kids and families on Saturday. If you missed it, you can watch part 1 and 2 of the CNN/Sesame Street town hall on racism here:

https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/06/app-news-section/cnn-sesame-street-race-town-hall-app-june-6-2020-app/index.html?fbclid=IwAR2jXhTq-GfVtqTkil-5Q9yrfN4GUTR7QkswtQp7LO67PAyUIYlktj2noy0

We are extremely proud of !
Several of our junior skaters, along with coach Iceboxx, attended a solidarity protest held in the San Fernando Valley this morning. They made signs and marched together in this protest that was held to teach about peace and equality.
It is never too early to teach your kids about racism. Don't know how to? Sesame Street held a town hall for kids and families this morning.
Watch part 1 and 2 of the CNN/Sesame Street town hall on racism here:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/06/app-news-section/cnn-sesame-street-race-town-hall-app-june-6-2020-app/index.html

[Alt text: Picture of a group of 7 children and 1 adult at a protest, holding up signs. Phrases on the signs include Stop the violence, Black Lives Matter, hate does not make America great, I stand with you, and say their names.]

06/01/2020

SFV Roller Derby and the Topanga Maulrats stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the protesters fighting against systemic racism and white supremacy.

We see you.
We hear you.
We are with you.
And we will say their names:

George Flloyd - Breonna Taylor - Ahmaud Arbery - Sean Reed - Tamir Rice - Tony McDade - Eric Garner - Sandra Bland - John Craford III - Michael Brown - Ezell Ford - Dante Parker - Michelle Cusseaux - Laquan McDonald - Tanisha Anderson - Akai Gurley - Rumain Brisbon - Jerame Reid - George Mann - Matthew Ajubade - Frank Smart - Natahs McKena - Tony Robinson - Anthony Hill - Mya Hall - Phillip White - Eric Harris - Walter Scott - William Champan II - Alexia Christian - Berndon Glenn - Victor Manuel Larosa - Jonathan Sanders - Freddie Blue - Joseph Mann - Salvado Ellswood - Albert Joseph David - Darrius Stewart - Billy Ray David - Samuel Dubose - Michael Sabbie - Brian Keith Day - Christian Taylor - Troy Robinson - Asshams Pharoah Manley - Felix Kumi - Keith Harrison McLeod - Junior Prosper - Lamontex Jones - Paterson Brown - Dominic Hutchinson - Anthony Ashford - Alonzo Smith - Tyree Crawford - India Kager - La'Vante Biggs - Michael Lee Marshall - Jamar Clark - Richard Perkins - Nathaniel Harris Pickett - Benni Lee Tignor - Miguel Espinal - Michael Noel - Kevin Matthews - Bettie Jones - Quintonio Legrier - Keith Childress Jr. - Janet Wilson - Randy Nelson - Antronie Scott - Wendell Celestine - David Joseph - Calin Roquemore - Dyzhawn Perkins - Christopher David - Marco Loud - Peter Gaines - Torrey Robinson - Darius Robinson - Kevin Hicks - Mary Truxillo - Demarcus Semer - Willie Tillman - Terrill Thomas - Sylville Smith - Alton Sterling - Philando Castile - Terence Crutcher - Paul O'Neal - Alteria Woods - Jordan Edwards - Aaron Bailey - Ronnell Foster - Stephon Clark - Antwon Rose II - Botham Jean - Pamela Turner - Dominique Clayton - Atatiana Jefferson - Christopher Whitfield - Christopher McCorvey - Eric Reason - Michael Lorenzo Dean

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For those looking for ways to take action, you can find resources on the Black Lives Matter site here: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/?fbclid=IwAR1FlICy3nzKgvEbMNOrodm0v6ymPBk4YmgshwtCl_WGsbMVhkr_PrS_RKE

As well as educate yourselves with these anti-racist resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/preview?fbclid=IwAR3hITLZsgYnaBf_bZUKkC63asKlKt5w6y62dPqqR8Dp8O2yMt3_1suPGkY&pru=AAABcpFja6Q%2ADiK_l7dOaLv9F3x6bLOaDQ

If you would like to make donations, here is a short list of organizations you can donate to:

Reclaim The Block: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/?fbclid=IwAR12fmb-UbFE-vBTEqlsgo5U_JwnRtThEz7-sk-VJAza5iog9DQmH81RYiY

Bail Funds/Legal Help by City: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X4-YS3vFn5CLL9QtJSU0xqmTh_h8XilXgOqGAjZISBI/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwAR1MabQBe33kMj447CWMsgUwBGg4as6jkTPCMO0RQ95F_lh7qtT9VXU1ifc

You can also donate directly to Team Black Diaspora Roller Derby via PayPal ([email protected] for paypal) and venmo ( )

05/10/2020

Happy Mother's Day !!!

03/29/2020

https://www.dailynews.com/2020/03/29/how-their-san-fernando-restaurant-became-a-mini-market-in-a-few-clever-steps/

People have traveled from the South Bay and Lancaster to get much-needed groceries from Chris and Magaly Colelli of Magaly’s Tamales

03/12/2020

In light of growing concerns surrounding COVID-19 exposure, SFV Roller Derby will be suspending all league activities for the time being. This pertains to all practices, scrimmages, and events, including our March 21st double header.

Recommendations from WFTDA, the CDC, and the World Health Organization have been taken into consideration. We believe it is best for our members and community to take this precaution to stay safe.

SFV Roller Derby will continue to monitor and discuss further action as more information becomes available. We are deeply grateful for the support and understanding of our skaters, officials, volunteers, fans, and community.

If you have purchased a ticket through Brown Paper Tickets and would like to consider making your purchase a donation to the league, exchanging your ticket for a future event, or getting a refund, please contact us at admin@sfvrollerderby.

Thank you for your continuous support of SFV Roller Derby. @ San Fernando Valley Roller Derby

03/12/2020

We took the long drive to Ventura last night to play with these fine people and it was super fun! 😁
Thanks again to for having us - rats and friends - over for a good ol' scrimmage 🤗

💜🐀🧀🐀💜

03/09/2020

It's been a few months since we've last had a bout. But we've been preparing for victory and we are definitely ready to take on the Reseda Wreckers next Saturday.
Will we be seeing you in the stands wearing your purple and cheering us on???
💜🐀🧀🐀💜

Event Info:
📅Saturday, March 21
🕕Doors @ 6pm
🕡First game @ 6:30pm
📍Address: 12900 Bradley Ave, Sylmar, CA
🌎Accessibility: our venue is wheelchair accessible, but we do not have accessible restrooms. For questions regarding additional accommodations or feedback, please email us at [email protected]
RSVP at SFV Roller Derby Presents: Double Header! for more info.

03/07/2020

Remember to set your clocks an hour FORWARD before you go to bed! Have a great weekend!

03/02/2020

In today's Meet A Rat Monday, we would like to introduce you to Rabid Ritz #1515!!

A few interesting things about her:

🕶 Her favorite part of derby is jamming! ⭐⭐⭐

🕶Her 2020 derby goal is to get better at pivoting and work on communicating on and off the track.

🕶 Rabid Ritz makes her living as a Nurse Case Manger

🕶 Aside from roller derby she loves Drawing/painting along with crafting.

🕶 A fun fact about Ritz is she has been bungee jumping.

You can come watch our daredevil Rabid Ritz play a double header on the FerSure's against RebelTown AND Rat's against the Reseda Wreckers!!!

Set your calendars folks and come on down to watch us play some derby

March 21st, 2020
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Address: 12900 Bradley Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342

💜🐀🧀🐀💜

02/17/2020

In today's Meet A Rat Monday, we would like to introduce you to the newest MaulRat Judge Shred #88!!!

A few interesting things about her:

🕶 Her favorite part of roller derby is the people, they all have such great personalities !!!

🕶Her 2020 derby goal is to get better at jamming

🕶 Shred makes her living as a Production Accountant

🕶 Aside from roller derby some of her hobbies include playing Video Games and Photography

🕶 Shred is participating in her first Skate A Thon for SFV!! 👈Swipe for HOW TO DONATE!

Welcome Judge Shred!!! We are excited to see you grow and can't wait for your first double header FerSure's against RebelTown AND Rat's against the Reseda Wreckers!!!

Set your calendars folks and come on down to watch the Rats play some derby

March 21st, 2020
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Address: 12900 Bradley Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342

💜🐀🧀🐀💜

02/12/2020

We had the opportunity to scrimmage against the Balboa Bandits last night to prepare them to take on the Reseda Wreckers this Saturday. Oh, what fun that was! 😁
Be sure to catch them this Saturday!
Event Info:
📅Saturday, February 15
🕕Doors @ 6pm
🕡First game @ 6:30pm
📍Address: 12900 Bradley Ave, Sylmar, CA
🌎Accessibility: our venue is wheelchair accessible. For questions regarding additional accommodations or feedback, please email us at [email protected]
🎉After party at Magaly's Tamales & Mexican Grill

RSVP at SFV Roller Derby Presents: Double Header!