Men's Derby Conference 3: At A Glance

 

Schedule of Events

Pre-conference (Friday, March 26th)

7:00p - 11:30p - MDC3 Welcome party @ the Bunker

Day 1 (Saturday, March 27th)

10:00a - 11:00a - Registration & Checkin
10:00a - 11:00a - Open Track Time
11:00a - 11:15a - Welcoming Remarks / Introductions

11:15a - 11:30a - Pioneer Valley and Harm City Warmups
11:30a - 1:00p - MDC 2010 Season Kickoff Bout - Harm City Homicide vs. Pioneer Valley's Dirty Dozen

1:00 - 1:15 - Open Track / Warmup Time
1:15 - 2:30 - Open Scrimmages (Black & White)

2:30 - 3:30 - New Leagues / Recruitment Roundtable (hosted by Virgina Slim)
2:30 - 4:00 - Ref & NSO Workshop (hosted by AnnePersand, Miss Trial)
3:30 - 4:30 - Derby 101 (hosted by Jonathan R, Bluebonnet Plague, Teenwolf)

4:00 - 5:30 - Dinner (list of local restaurants / takeout will be provided)

5:30 - 7:00 - Beginner & Open Scrimmages (Black & White)

7:00 - 7:15 - New York and Connecticut Warmups
7:15 - 8:45 - MDC 2010 Season Bout: New York Shock Exchange vs. Connecticut Death Quads

10:00p - Afterparty at Packards, Northampton

Day 2 (Sunday, March 28th)

10:00a -11:00a - Team Meet & Greet
10:00a - 10:30a - MDC Organizers Meeting (closed)
11:00a - 12:00p - Business Structure / Insurance Roundtable (hosted by Virginia Slim)

12:00 - 12:15 - Warmup: Challenge Bout 1: Dark Side vs. Light Side
12:15 - 1:00 - Challenge Bout 1: Dark Side vs. Light Side (30 minutes)

1:00 - 1:15 - Warmup: Challenge Bout 2: Antique Roadshow vs. Euthanasia
1:15 - 2:00 - Challenge Bout 2: Antique Roadshow vs. Euthanasia (30 minutes)

2:00 - 3:00 - Gear Discussion (hosted by Bazooka Joe)
2:00 - 3:00 - Open Track

3:00 - 4:00 - Captains / Owners Roundtable (hosted by Dr. Spankenstein)
3:00 - 4:00 - Derby Hitting 201 (hosted by The Rev)

4:00 - 5:00 - Dinner (list of local restaurants / takeout will be provided)

5:00 - 5:15 - Warmup: Challenge Bout 3: CMRD vs. Central Mass Haters Club
5:15 - 6:00 - Challenge Bout 3: CMRD vs. Central Mass Haters Club (30 minutes)

6:00 - 7:30 - Open Co-ed Scrimmages (Black & White - ladies welcome)

7:30p - Closing Remarks
 

Registration Information

When you first arrive on Saturday or Sunday, please find the registration table to check in. You will receive a wristband that will allow you into events for the days you registered. If you didn't make it to sign up online, you are still welcome to register at the door:

Individual Skater - All Weekend
$25 in advance, $30 at the door

Individual Skater - Single Day
$15 in advance, $20 at the door

Packards Meal Tickets

While you're registering, grab a meal ticket for Saturday night's afterparty. It will be an all you can eat buffet - geared toward filling you up with protein and preparing you for Sunday's festivities. Meal tickets are $12. Open to: Volunteers, Refs, NSOs, and Skaters.

Central Mass Haters Club

When you checkin, throw your name in a hat to for a chance to take on CMRD's Mass Maelstrom. On Sunday morning, we'll draw 14 players to take on the boys of Central Mass Roller Derby in a 30 minute challenge bout. Think you're man enough?

MDC 2010 Season Bouts

Throughout 2010, MDC teams will each play each other during the regularly scheduled season to determine placement. At the end of the season, Harm City Homicide will host the 2010 MDC tournament which will determine which team will go home with the coveted Athletic Cup Championship Trophy. This Men's Derby Conference will kick off the regular MDC season with 2 very exciting bouts:

PVRD's Dirty Dozen vs. Harm City Homicide 

The Dirty Dozen and Harm City have a history dating all the way back to 2006 when the Dozen traveled down to Baltimore to take on the Charm City ref staff led by Justice Feelgood Marshall. Since them, Harm City has met the Dirty Dozen three other times. First in their debut bout, where Homicide fell to the Dirty Dozen's more seasoned skill and endurance 100-67. The last 2 times these powerhouses met, they traded nail-biting blows. In Sept 2008, the Dirty Dozen took Harm City holding on through the last jam: 80 - 73. And most recently in Aug, 2009, Homicide overtook the Dozen 77 - 60. Will Homicide overtake the Dozen again or will the Dirty Dozen's full roster be the push they've been waiting for?

Dirty Dozen: Bazooka Joe #49 // Damage #242 // Davy Jones #78 // Dr. Spankenstein #113v // Grizzly Adam #30 // Jurasskick Park #1993 // Mars Travolta #615 // Mongo #82 // Rev #71 // Rollin' Redshirt #1955 // Snidely Rinkrash #42 // Velawesomeraptor #12 // Will Jettison #VF-84 // Wrench #24 

Homicide: Abe Froman (number forthcoming) // Bram Stroker (number forthcoming) // Carnage Asada #CH4 // Fo Wheel #8 // Gear Head #427 // Hung Solo #1300 // Justice Feelgood Marshall #1954 // Magnificent Bastard #1618 // Quad Almighty #7 // Sex Ed #101 // Sin Diesel #1 // Virginia Slim #523

New York Shock Exchange vs. Connecticut Death Quads

For the main event of Saturday, New York - the undefeated - will go head to head with Connecticut - the new guys. The last two times they met, the Shock Exchange dominated the Death Quads: 193 - 13 in Oct, 2008; and 127 - 62 in Nov, 2009. Connecticut however is not without their victories. Most recently they took on the Dirty Dozen and won 60-50 and later on beat Puget Sound 120 - 82. In September these two teams played alongside one another at the WFTDA Eastern Regionals as the Death Shock. But the Death Quads still wants to be the first team to dethrone the Shock Exchange. Will they be able to do it? or will the Shock Exchange hang on for another win?

Shock Exchange: Abe Drinkin' #4&7 // Angelo Death #138 // Filthy McNasty #61 // Jefferee #420 // Jonathan R #6 // Ladies Knight #241 // Maulin' Brando #14 // Mothra #9ish // Rinkworm #11 // Ronnie Mako #7 // T-Stop Tornado #517 // Teen Wolf #||| // Vader #4ce // Wolfgang Von Stomp #40th //// Alternates: Adam Antichrist #666 // Flames Cagney #1000 // Mike-A-Holic #12 steps // MotorPsycho #127 // Patrick Bateman #West 81st // PsychoBilly #13

Death Quads: B.Radd #643 // Ben Jammin' #00 // Cirkle Jerk #19 // Fro Serious #1819 // Johnny Holeshot #30 // Kenny Kamikaze (number forthcoming) // Pastor of Muppets #42 // Sergeant Major #175 // Super Dave #665 // Zakk Sabbath #4 // Skatebreed #121

Roundtables & Workshops 

New League / Recruiting Roundtable - Virginia Slim (captain: HCH)

In this workshop, leagues from around the country will discuss how they dealt with the hurdles associated with starting a league. Also, leagues will look at strategies for recruiting and retaining men's skaters and officials.


Business Structure / Insurance Roundtable - Virginia Slim (captain: HCH)

During this round table, we will discuss the pros and cons of various business structures for roller derby leagues. Included in the discussion will be descriptions of the various business models, costs and benefits, and a check list for setting up your business structure. Also, we will look at the available options for insurance for men's derby, and attempt to break down what some common insurance terms mean.


Captains / Owners Roundtable - Dr. Spankenstein (PVRD)

Team representatives should come to discuss some of the issues surrounding men's derby. Talk about some of your team's unique problems. Share your experiences. Hear what others are doing. Learn more about the Men's Derby Coalition and help shape our goals for the upcoming year. Other suggested workshops: Business Structure / Insurance Roundtable, New League / Recruiting Roundtable.


Derby 101 - Jonathan R (captain: NYSE), Bluebonnet Plague (bench manager: NYSE), Teenwolf (NYSE)

Learn the basics of roller derby and the secret history of the modern revival! Join Jonathan R the Flying Squirrel, Bluebonnet Plague, and Teenwolf as they share the fundamental concepts and skills of the game. Perfect for skaters new to the sport! Also, perfect for skaters who have been clocked so many times they forgot what they were doing on the track in the first place.


Derby Hitting 201 - The Rev (PVRD)

This workshop was set up to help you learn how to properly hit and take a hit on skates. We will teach you the essentials for survival on skates as well as some techniques for hitting and blocking. Fundamentals of Hitting and Blocking. The who, what where when and why of hitting and blocking Proper posture for Hitting and Blocking. How to enter a proper Derby Stance to take and give different types of hits and blocks. Breathing Techniques. How to take and give a hit without getting the wind knocked out of you. Audience: Beginner and Advanced Skaters, Coaches and Referees


Gear Discussion - Bazooka Joe (co-founder: PVRD)

We will take a few moments to discuss anything gear: how things work, what you like, what's best for what surfaces, performance considerations. We will also be joined by Keith, a local Reidell representative, who can answer any questions that you may have. We will also take some moments to discuss best practices for educating league mates about their gear. Best for coaches, gear enthusiasts, and people who like to tinker with their stuff. Bring questions.


Ref & NSO Workshop - AnnePersand (Head Ref: PVRD), Miss Trial (Head Ref: NYSE)

Refs and NSOs rarely get to sit down together and discuss some of the interesting nuances of the ruleset and the realities of what happens in a bout. This workshop will start basic: covering rules, regulations, and hand signals (making sure we're all on the same page) in addition to discussing the different challenges of each position, including tricks and tips for improving communication and accuracy, as well as offering newer refs and NSOs the chance to ask experienced refs some questions. Discussion will also include review of bouts/scrimmages at MDC3, if scheduling allows.



Challenge Bouts

Sunday will be feature 3 challenge bouts - organized by you. If you haven't done so already sign up for a challenge bout on the MDC forum at: http://forum.mensderbycoalition.com/viewforum.php?f=4

Antique Roadshow (over 30) vs. Euthanasia (under 30)

"Get off my lawn!" shouted captain Justice Feelgood Marshall (over 30), at last year's MDC right before the young whipper snappers skated circles around the old fogeys. This year, we'll see a rematch between the old and the fresh. Will captain Virginia Slim (under 30) show the team of gramps that quads are faster than wheelchairs? Or will the seasoned fellas be able to outsmart the youngins with their wisdom and experience?

Light Side vs. Dark Side

Captained by Jonathan R. (Light Side) and Vader (Dark Side). Last year, the Rebellion took the dark side as it was prophesied by the films. Will Vader and the dark side avenge his minions? Who is the Force truly stronger with?

CMRD: Mass Maelstrom vs. Central Mass Haters Club

As a climax to the weekend, the Central Mass Roller Derby boy's are issuing a challenge to anyone who thinks they are man enough to play them. These Worcester boys boast: "Our 8 guys can beat any 14 you pit against us.." Throw in your name at registration to be one of the Central Mass Haters who will put these boys in their place. Sunday morning, we'll pick the team from a hat. And come nightfall, we'll see who are the last men standing.

Mass Maelstrom: Peter Rottentail #7 // Jack HammerD #5150 // Mister Recdame #68 // Sideswipe #86 // Tye Die #1031 // Floyd #18 // Manchild #4 // Deep in Cider #775

Open Scrimmages

Grab a white or black shirt, pick a side, and line up!  The first five people in line decide who plays what position and head on to the track.

Beginner & Open Scrimmage

From 5:30 - 7:00p on Saturday, we'll help the newer Derby 101 folks get into the fold. This may be their first time on the track so be safe and mindful. Light blocking will be appreciated.

Open Co-ed Scrimmages

From 6:00 - 7:30p on Sunday night, let's get everyone on the track! Thanks to all the ladies who have helped make the MDC what it is today. Please kick our dude butts!