Welcome to The Rockford Rage
The Rockford Rage Women’s Roller Derby, established in 2006, is one of the first female flat-track roller derby leagues in Northern Illinois. Participants in this skater-run, not-for-profit league are dedicated to skating, competing, and entertaining. League participants strive to promote positive female interaction and athleticism and help the community through charitable contributions, fundraisers and benefits.
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The Starving Artist bout: Saturday, July 25th, 2009 at the ISC on E. Riverside Blvd.
Rockford Rage vs. Scream Puffz of Fox City
The Rockford Rage travel team will take on the Scream Puffz, the new travel team of the Fox Cityz Foxz league out of Appletone, WI. The bout will be held at the Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL on Saturday, July 25th. A portion of the net proceeds will benefit the Rockford Area Arts Council. In conjunction with the bout the league will host an art show/auction, featuring artwork from our own derby girls! Be the first to get your tickets!
Rockford RAGE VS.
The FLatliners
The Rockford Rage travel team spent the weekend season of May 30th skating against the Bleeding Heartland Flatliners, of Bloomington, IN. It was a learning experience for the Rage as the WFTDA sanctioned Bleeding Heartland league took our league to school with a 142 to 89 victory.
RAGE VS. FOX CITYZ FOXZ
The Rockford Rage had a successful evening, Saturday April 25, as they beat the Pushy Posse of the Fox Cityz Foxz from Appleton, WI. The Rage team included a mix of non-travel team and travel team skaters. Several newer skaters had their chance to shine as travel team skaters played positions they don't normally play and the newbies led the pack and led the scoring! Final score: Rage 108-Posse 57.
Schoolyard Smackdown
The Rockford Rage Travel Team took on the Killamazoo Derby Darlins of Kalamazoo, MI on March 14th. It was the first HOME travel team bout played in Rockford! The re-match turned out to be a tough one for the ladies of the Rockford Rage. Kalamazoo won 113-77.
A portion of the proceeds from this bout will be put towards the American Heart Association’s Start! Heart Walk which the Rate skaters will be participating in on May 2, 2009 at Rock Valley College. Start! is the American Heart Association’s movement to create a culture of activity and healthier lives through walking. The Rage is happy to promote and support such a wonderful event. Click here to join our team or donate to the cause.
Travel Team Season Begins!
The Rockford Rage Travel Team hit the road on March 7, 2009. They took on one of the Mad Rollin Dolls home teams, the Reservoir Dolls in a match up at the Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall.
Much to the surprise of MRD fans and skaters alike, the bout was close...too close. The Rage led 75-68 going into the half and it all came down to the final jam with the Dolls coming out on top by only 4 points. Final score: Reservoir Dolls 141-Rockford Rage 137. It really was a nail biter.
Read the Re-cap of the bout on the Mad Rollin' Dolls blog. Or you can listen to the bout re-cap from WORT in Madison. Go to the "Access Hour" Broadcast on March 9th.
Thanks MRD for an awesome time! We hope to see you on the track again real soon!
Out Cold
The next roller derby bout is just around the corner. It's cold outside, but it's gonna be hot on the track as the Rockford Rage mixes it up a bit! Join us on February 28, 2009 for our annual "Mixer" bout. The two regular season teams have been mixed up to make up the Snow Bunnies vs. the Ice Queens.
Come early (doors open at 6pm), sit trackside (in the suicide seats) and prepare for some derby fun (bout begins at 7pm). A portion of the net ticket profits will benefit Rockford's American Diabetes Association Family Resource Network, a parent led organization providing social gatherings and educational events for families and children suffering from diabetes. Get your tickets now at Brown Paper Tickets.
Rage Against Hunger
January 17th, 2009 was an outstanding evening of roller derby action. The Midwest Maulers, once again, took on the Screw City Slammers, in the final of a three bout series. The Midwest Maulers came out on top with a 148-116 score.
The event sold out in 15 minutes of doors opening! It was standing room only for the entire night and we were shut down by the Loves Park Police for about 5-10 minutes during the second half due to overcrowded parking lots and illegal parking issues! How exciting.
Fans brought so many boxes of dry cereal for the Rock River Valley Pantry that they couldn't take it with them that night. Along with the cereal donations, approximately $625 will be donated to the Pantry.
All in all the night was a success! We hope to see you at the next Rockford Rage event: Out Cold, February 28th, 2009...see you soon.
Roller Babes in Toyland
Dec. 6, 2008 turned out to be a hard-hitting rematch between the Screw City Slammers and the Midwest Maulers. The Midwest Maulers pulled ahead for the second time this season, winning 142-102. The Slammers fought hard to keep this match close.
The Rockford Rage successfully collected several new, unwrapped toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots local chapter and was able to donate $300 to the organization for the purchase of more toys for the holiday season.
Santa, Mrs. Clause and their gang of international elves were on site to take pictures with kids and adults alike. Overall the event was a great success. Check out the bout recap from the Rockford Register Star and keep your eyes peeled for more info on the Rage's next bout, scheduled for January 17th, 2008.
Roller Babes in Toyland
Dec. 6, 2008 turned out to be a hard-hitting rematch between the Screw City Slammers and the Midwest Maulers. The Midwest Maulers pulled ahead for the second time this season, winning 142-102. The Slammers fought hard to keep this match close.
The Rockford Rage successfully collected several new, unwrapped toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots local chapter and was able to donate $300 to the organization for the purchase of more toys for the holiday season.
Santa, Mrs. Clause and their gang of international elves were on site to take pictures with kids and adults alike. Overall the event was a great success. Check out the bout recap from the Rockford Register Star and keep your eyes peeled for more info on the Rage's next bout, scheduled for January 17th, 2008.
Derby de La Muertas a success
The ladies of the Rockford Rage took part in the much anticipated start of their third season as the Midwest Maulers took on the Screw City Slammers. The vicious rivalry for these teams runs thick, and it was a must see bout.
Anyone who showed up in costume got a free Rockford Rage button. Kids 5 to 13 trick-or-treated with their favorite Rockford Rage skaters. Anyone who dressed in their Halloween best was entered to win a season pass for the remainder of the 2008-09 Rockford Rage season.