Terminal City Rollergirls
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9 reviews for Terminal City Rollergirls
9 reviews in English
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Review from Mary B.
Vancouver, BC
9/13/2011
After a rockin' end to the TCRG season, I gotta hand these gals 5 stars. I can barely walk in heels, never mind skate in lycra short shorts and fishnets, and these girls can take a few hip checks and dish some back while racking up mad points. Good times, my friends, good times.
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Review from Jordan S.
Vancouver, BC
5/17/2011
Ever since "Whip-It" brought derby to people who otherwise would've had no reason to know about it, the sport has been tearing up tracks all over North America. With leagues popping up all across Canada, in small towns and big cities alike, it's getting easy to see great derby anywhere.
If you live in Vancouver, then you're lucky enough to have your very own league to cheer for. The Terminal City Roller Girls have been around for just over 5 years, expanding and growing at an incredible rate.
Just this year they added a fourth house team and secured multiple dates at the PNE Forum, a slight step-up from Minoru Arena in Richmond and Kerrisdale Arena in, where else, Kerrisdale.
With a DIY, yet professional feel, this non-profit player run organization manages to bring a broad spectrum of fans to their bouts.
A mixture of tongue-in-cheek sass and incredible athleticism, the Terminal City Roller Girls have something for everyone to cheer for.
The Bad Reputations - Sporting Teal and lightning bolts like it's going out of style, these Joan Jett inspired rockers are the defending champs, three years in a row! This season, everyone is talking about who's taking down the trophy. If the Bad Reps have anything to say about it, that conversation will end real quick.
The Faster Pussy Cats - If you like your victims scratched to death, cult classic films from the 70's and sequined purple hot pants, then the FPC are your team. Just remember, whether in the stands or the beer garden, FPC fans cheer from the Litter Box.
Public Frenemy - The newest addition to the TCRG roster, Public Frenemy is coming straight ouf of Compto...er...Vancouver. With orange, green and attitude, this hip-hop inspired crew comprised of rookies and select veterans will have you twisting your head to keep up with their speedy jammers.
Riot Girls - Camo? Tanks? That shoot? Smoke? Trash can lids and baseball bats? I think the description should be fairly self-evident. The Riot Girls are not a team to be messed with. Fresh off a rebuilding year, the Riot Girls are going to be an exciting team to watch this season.
And as if THAT weren't enough, the TCRG also has their travel team, the All-Stars. -
Review from Stephanie S.
Vancouver, BC
4/11/2011
What a great night! Went to see the roller derby at Kerrisdale Arena and had an awesome night. I love the fact that this event is family friendly but still has a beer garden for those who like a beer or two. All the ladies were dressed up and looking fine. The crowd was made up of some of the nicest folks in Vancouver!
The event itself was very exciting to watch, especially the last match between Faster Pussycats and Atomic City. I will for sure be checking roller derby out again in the near future. -
Review from Karen R.
6/28/2010 2 photos
After discovering roller derby through Whip It (yeah yeah) I saw this event advertised on Yelp. So after getting tickets at Flaming Angels (at 27th and Main, not on Seymour Street as their address on Yelp reflects - cheaper than buying them at the door, btw), we made our way down to Minoru Arena in Richmond.
We were lucky enough to get there in time to get great seats in the middle. Also, we got to see one of the best American teams play. It's not as violent as I thought it would be (no blood, sigh) but I enjoyed the speed and agility of the jammers. The uniforms are fun (loved the sequined hot pants) and the player names are awesome (luludemon, hahaha).
I also love that the prices at the concession stand are cheap, cheap, cheap!!! Overall a pretty fun event - I would recommend checking it out at least once. -
Review from Cyntia C.
Vancouver, BC
8/10/2011
i love derby.
tcrg make my life better everyday. -
Review from Louise G.
8/8/2010
The last few events of the 2010 season have been held at Minoru Arena in Richmond. Decent venue. Concession was a bit of a lineup the entire night so we opted not to spend time in the line and instead enjoy the show we came to see. The set up of lighting and cameras and electronics was very well done. It is obvious that a lot of work goes into the production of these shows. Top Notch.
Then there's the matches. Non-stop excitement. These girls have some serious skill and are real entertainers.
Count me in as a brand new fan - already excited about the prospect of next year's season. -
Review from Geoff B.
4/11/2010
My first bout was the free exhibition they did at Robson Square at the end of last summer and I was hooked! But since the season was over I couldn't get my fix... until now.
Last night's season opener at the Kerrisdale Arena with the Faster Pussycats v Atomic City (from Tri-Cities, WA) and the Bad Reputations v Riot Girls was the most exciting sporting event I've ever been to. The Bad Rep/Riot Girl grudge match was a rematch of the past two championship bouts and the crowd was electric.
Derby is back with this real (not staged), competitive, action packed, player owned and operated league! -
Review from Chelsea S.
Vancouver, BC
8/13/2009
These gals are fantastic. Some of the best roller derby in Canada is right here in Vancouver.
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Review from Jasmine L.
Vancouver, BC
12/5/2009
Sexy chicks in fishnets and roller skates beating the hell out of each other. I dare anyone - male, female, gay, straight - to tell me that's not flipping awesome.
