The Steel City Derby Demons are kicking off our season with a roller derby battle to prove once and for all if love is eternal, or if everything is bound for ash and dust.

The SCDD will split ourselves into two teams: The Hopeless Romantics vs. The Blackhearts. Pick your side and cheer them on!

When: Sunday, February 5th

Time: 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm, with a special skate session afterward, all derby spectators are invited to participate!

Where: Romp n’ Roll Skating Rink 1661 E. Sutter Rd, Glenshaw, PA 15116

Price: $5 for singles, $8 for couples

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Check out the Events tab of this site to get the lowdown on our 2012 schedule!

We know you’ve thought about it once or twice.  Why not give it a shot?

The Steel City Derby Demons are NOW RECRUITING for our 2012 fresh meat class!  We have already had one pre-tryout bootcamp, and another is coming along shortly. If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s your chance!

What is bootcamp you ask?  Bootcamp is a private skating session with the Training and Skills Committee.  We teach you basic skating skills in order to prepare you for tryouts, which will be held in early 2012.  In order to be eligible to try out to be a derby skater, you must attend a bootcamp.

Please email joinSCDD@gmail.com to sign up for bootcamp.

See you all next season!!

On this mercifully not-too-frosty morning, SCDD roller girls Vicious Virus, Moxie Crimefighter, Tammy Toestop, and McShovin jumped in the Allegheny river for charity as part of the Polar Plunge, a benefit for the Special Olympics.  We are proud to report that the charity raised well over $200,000 this morning for the cause!  To find out more about the event, click here.

Last but not least, a shout out to our sisters in sport, the Pittsburgh Passion womens’ football team, who also made the leap!   Check out these amazing athletes at www.pittsburghpassion.com

Candidates for Coach of the B-Unit should be expected to:

1. Be dedicated to coach practices 1-2 evenings per week (practices are 2 hours long, and are located at Romp n Roll skating rink)

2. Learn our current derby strategies

3. Bring new strategies/game play ideas to us via your own personal research of roller derby (this often comes via watching games played by top tier teams, which many can be found on the web)

4. Be available to travel to away games several times a year.

A bench manager is the person designated during games to tell which players to line up on the track for each jam.  They must keep track of penalties, and learn which players work best together in order to call the most effective line-ups.  Candidates for Bench Manager of the Steel Hurtin’ should be expected to:

1. Attend 2 weekly evening practices.  We can offer some flexibility as long as the individual can regularly attend and is available via email to discuss team development, strategies, practice planning etc.

2. Participate in practice and provide feedback to our players, learning their strengths and weaknesses and observing chemistry between players in order to forumlate the best possible lineups.

3. Be available to travel several times a year.

By joining the derby, you will be engulfed into a world of camaraderie, sportsmanship, and excitement.  Coaching derby, like any sport, can be a challenge, but it is extremely rewarding and lots of fun, too.

This is a strictly VOLUNTEER position and there is no monetary compensation.  This is for the individual who is looking for something new and exciting in their lives.

For questions, please email us at derbycoach2012@gmail.com

The Steel City Derby Demons are NOW RECRUITING for our 2012 fresh meat class! Our first pre-tryout bootcamp is scheduled for later this month. If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s your chance!

What is bootcamp you ask?  Bootcamp is a private skating session with the Training and Skills Committee.  We teach you basic skating skills in order to prepare you for tryouts, which will be held in early 2012.  In order to be eligible to try out to be a derby skater, you must attend a bootcamp.

Please email joinSCDD@gmail.com to sign up for bootcamp.

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Last year’s Toys for Tots holiday scrimmage was such a rousing success that we are doing it again!  Come and see the Santa’s Little Helpers in red take on the Grinches in green.  It’s all to benefit Toys for Tots!

When: Thursday, November 3rd, 8:00 pm

Where: Romp n’ Roll Skating Rink, 1661 E. Sutter Rd, Glenshaw PA 15116

Price:  $5 or a brand new, unwrapped toy.  $3 for military personnel or a brand new, unwrapped toy.

To all of Pittsburgh’s trashiest ladies and gentlemen… join us for the 10th annual Garbage Bag Gala! Enjoy food samplings by local restaurants and garbage bag fashions by our favorite boutiques and designers. Don’t miss the ever popular Raffle & “Dumpster Dive”.
Dress or accessorize with garbage bags or come as you are!

With special guest emcee
JENNIFER ABNEY FROM WPXI TV NEWS
and models from
THE STEEL CITY DERBY DEMONS & PITTSBURGH PASSION WOMEN’S FOOTBALL

Hosted at the Fox Chapel Racquet Club.
355 Hunt Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
7:00 PM- 11:00 PM

All proceeds support The Salvation Army Family Caring Center, empowering homeless families in Western Pennsylvania with shelter, meals, counseling and family activities.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.garbagebaggala.org