2011-2012
BALLARAT ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE
2011-2012 Sponsorship Packages
Ballarat Roller Derby League
Phone: 0409 881 423 |
skate@brdl.com.au | www.brdl.com.au
BRDL 2012-2011
ROLLER DERBY? IN BALLARAT?
THE HISTORY OF BALLARAT ROLLER DERBY
Ballarat Roller Derby was formed in June 2008 by two Ballarat women, who came together after
discovering a mutual infatuation with Roller skating via Facebook. Keen to see Roller Derby happen
locally in Ballarat, & full of enthusiasm to get it happening in their town, they debuted shortly
thereafter in the undercover car park at the Library.
Soon they were lonely, and wished for more women to strap on their skates and get on board, so they
put up some posters around the town. Not long after, Miss Hellfire came to the party; and she was
swiftly followed by Apocalypse Nerd, Poke Her Face and Bezzombie.
In February 2009, they found themselves a suitable indoor venue, being as how Ballarat no longer has
an actual skating rink, and we were in run down Basketball Stadium heaven.
For the remainder of 2009, they worked tirelessly to get bout ready, and hosted their first bout entitled
'The Derbytante Brawl' on the 29th November. BRDL debuted 8 skaters in that first bout, with GRDL
generously helping us fill out the teams. The Gold Diggers reigned supreme on this glorious day, with
Miss Hellfire leading them to a sweet victory against The Libertines, in front of a crowd of
approximately 500.
BRDL has continued to reach goals in recruitment, success in advertising and media screen time and
both win and have our arses kicked at interstate and regional bouts (games).
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WHAT IS FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY
ROLLER "DERBIES" WERE ORIGINALLY STRAIGHTFORWARD AMATEUR OR
PROFESSIONAL ENDURANCE RACES ON ROLLER SKATES, WHICH WERE POPULAR
FROM THE 1880S INTO THE 1920’S.
IN THE 1950S SKATERS OCCASIONALLY STAGED THEATRICAL PLAYS, BUT BY
THE 1960S AND INTO THE 1970S THE SPORT INCREASINGLY BECAME A FORM OF
SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT AKIN TO WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT
THE GRATUITOUS SHOWMANSHIP LARGELY ENDED WITH THE SPORT'S
GRASSROOTS MID-2000S REVIVAL.
CONTEMPORARY DERBY IS INTERNATIONAL AND PREDOMINANTLY FEMALE,
MAINTAINING MANY OF THE SPORTS-ENTERTAINMENT QUALITIES SUCH AS
PSEUDONYMS AND COLOURFUL UNIFORMS
ROLLER DERBY IS PLAYED BY RULE-SETS CREATED BY ORGANIZATIONAL
BODIES WHICH INCLUDE THE WOMEN'S FLAT TRACK DERBY ASSOCIATION
(WFTDA)
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So.... Who Are We?
BALLARAT ROLLER DERBY NOW TV + RADIO MEDIA
• Currently have 67 members
• “This is Roller Derby” Documentary
• 682 friends on Facebook BRDL featured in this raw look at
where Roller Derby started and where
• 200-400 people attend each Ballarat it is heading.
bout since 2009
• Featured on Triple J’s The Doctor
• Gained sponsorship from
International Company Nutcase drive time show.
Helmets.
• ABC online/ radio produce short on-line
• Establish Junior derby league in 2010 doc featuring the BRDL travel team
first bout on Saturday
“The Rat Pack” in the lead up to the bout
• Went co-ed mid 2010, include men in against Hobart’s “Convict City”
training and bouts
THE FANS
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT The audience at a roller derby bout spans a
• 2010 Skateathon to raise money for diverse demographic.
the Premiers flood Relief. Raising Derby fans are individuals ahead of the trends
$2278.00 and they enjoy watching strong women
participating in a real sport with real emotions,
• Chill Out 2009/10/11 Raising money
real hits and real enthusiasm.
for various Gay and Lesbian
Organisations We are very popular with people from all walks
of life, but particularly young families and the
• Bouts- All Ballarat organised bout’s gay, lesbian community.
donate $1 from ticket sales to local
Charities.
• Winter Plunderland raised $396 for
the Red Cross Blood drive
• Competing in the “Green House
Games”
Helping the environment through
Change
Meet
the
Teams
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TEAM ZEBRA
Retired wardens from Ballarat’s infamous gaol.
These lads and lasses can not only skate but have read the rules!
BRDL’s team Zebra train with us, travel with us and
generally keep us in line on and off the track.
They are beneficial to all aspects of the league. Without
them there would be no roller derby in Ballarat.
Your financial support of TEAM ZEBRA will go towards:
• Travel and accommodation cost to training camps
• Travel costs related to interstate bouts
• Purchasing the resources needed to lay tracks at
stadiums
• Buying and replacing ref’s tools (stop watches and
whistles)
THE RAT PACK
"You look like a goddamn rat pack."
The cream of the crop, the best of the best!
BRDL’s “The Rat Pack” are the female tour team that
travel to the far ends of Australia to compete against other
female leagues.
• Won against Bendigo in 2010
• Won against Hobart’s Convict City 2010
• Won against Bendigo in 2011 (Chill Out)
• Won against Bendigo in 2011 (Bendigo hosted)
Financial support of the “THE RAT PACK” will
help with travel cost to invitational regional and
interstate bouts and purchasing uniforms or
“boutfits”.
THE FRAT PACK
"Pain is passing... Brotherhood is everlasting!"
The Frat pack is BRDL’s men’s team/ Co-ed team.
Referees, Partners, old skool jam skaters and girl’s that
don’t mind playing hard, make up this motley crew.
• Debuted at “Eureka Blockade” in May 2010
• “Winter Plunderland” saw two hard hitting Co-Ed
teams go head to head, drawing skaters from
across Victoria
Financial support of the “THE FRAT PACK” will
help develop the Co-Ed team through recruitment
drives, advertising and creating an interstate
competition with other Co-Ed or Male leagues
THE BRAT PACK
"Somebody think of the children !"
The Brat pack is BRDL’s junior’s teams.
Consisting of two Co-Ed teams.
• The Purple People Beaters
• The Gang Greens
Junior roller derby is the sport of roller derby modified for
children and adolescents, with rules that allowed for
participation at all skill levels.
Financial support of the “THE BRAT PACK” will
help with purchasing safety gear and training tools
such as sports cones, player bibs and junior skates.
Now Down to Business
Be the first company to use the fastest growing sport
in the world for your next advertising campaign?
There is currently a big opportunity to get your company name
on BRDLs new boutfits (uniforms)
Now derby girls can be self centered, opinionated and downright
scary!
But when it comes to money we are open to suggestion.
Ballarat Roller Derby want to wear your apparel, drink your
beer and spend your money.
We can tailor a sponsorship package to suit your needs and
budget.
The next page out lines some general packages for 2011-2012.
2011-2012 PACKAGES
BRDL 2011-2012
*Skater Sponsorship- Choose your favourite skater from any BRDL team and
support them for 12months. Funds go to Skater and Insurance Fees.
*Local Packages- Choose your favourite team or the whole league! Funds go
to bout tops and travel expenses.
*Supplier Sponsorship- Become a “Preferred Supplier” of BRDL and we will
send support and customers your way.
Ballarat Roller Derby League
Phone: 0409 881 423
skate@brdl.com.au | www.brdl.com.au
PO Box 264, Ballarat 3353