TCDG Seeks Charity Partner for 2012 Season

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The Twin City Derby Girls roller derby league (TCDG) is committed to serving our community and to empowering women and girls to reach their full potential. We are seeking partner charities to receive a portion of the proceeds from our 2012 home bouting season, which runs from approximately April 2012 – October 2012, and to benefit from publicity, advocacy, and volunteerism provided by our league members.

While we cannot guarantee a minimum gift amount, in 2011 we were able to provide over $2,000 in charitable donations and provided dozens of hours of volunteer service through our Community Involvement Program. Based on wildly successful first and second seasons, we expect our league to continue to grow and hope to make an increasing positive impact on the lives of local women and girls in the coming years.

The goals of TCDG’s Community Involvement Program are to:

1. Advance the mission of the Twin City Derby Girls to “foster athleticism, empowerment and sportsmanship among women, girls and supporters.”
   
   
2. Make a meaningful impact on the lives of local women and girls.
   
   
3. Strengthen the TCDG brand through positive associations with reputable causes.

As our partner charity, we will ask you to help us by promoting our bouts through your existing outreach channels in whatever ways are appropriate for your organization. We would also ask that you provide information about your program and, on occasion, volunteers or staff at our bouts (that’s the derby term for “games”), which occur 1-2 times per month throughout the spring, summer, and fall. If your charity is selected, we will work with you to determine the most appropriate ways for you to be involved in our events.  During the 2012 season, we may select between one and three partner charities.

CRITERIA

Partner charities must:

*Have one of the following designations:

• 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
• Public school
• Sports league

*Engage in work in one of the following areas:

• empowering women and/or girls
• fostering athleticism among women and/or girls
• addressing a social issue that primarily or disproportionately affects women and girls

*Serve local (east central Illinois) residents
*Have received an independent financial audit within the last 18 months

Applications are due back to TCDG by December 16. Any questions can be directed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Down by a dozen at halftime against their host, the Twin City Travelers put together some phenomenal second-half play to upend the North Central Region's No. 23 Rollergirls of Southern Indiana (ROSI) 164-108 at Swonder Ice Arena in Evansville August 13.

A TCDG combination of hustling, finesse offense and relentless, smart defense quickly undid the 72-60 deficit.  Travelers' jammers Houchebag and Oh No Bobo tagteamed on five straight power jams and eleven lead jammer statuses to commandingly outscore ROSI 86-4.

Of course the defense did its part by holding the opponent to four points in 24 minutes as well as holding back a ROSI jammer for an entire two-minute jam.  Pivot Heidi Slice quarterbacked a powerful pack of Delta Badhand, Anthrobrawlogist and Terror Misu, while fellow pivot Kimbuktu equaled the task with Amber Alert, Tyra Shanks and Candy Molish'r.

Therafist and Tommy Knocker provided timely hits too, while the former, Delta, 'Brawlogist, Kimbuktu and even Candy Molish'r also donned the star to do further damage.  If not for a pair of double-digit ROSI power jams in the final sets, the overall margin would've been greater.

From sideline to track, TCDG was in complete sync to display such versatility as one unit.  The Travelers once again showed their resilience on the road and why they are a force to be reckoned with no matter where, when, whom.

Phenomenal women.  Phenomenal players.  Phenomenal play.

Are you interested in roller derby but don't feel comfortable on skates? Would you like to get involved in the most exciting sport in Champaign-Urbana? We'd love to talk to you about coaching. The Twin City Derby Girls are growing so fast that we're looking for coaches. Our dedicated staff of coaches would love to talk to you about your interest and abilities regarding coaching. If you have an interest, please contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .