Hellgate Rollergirls
The Hellgate Rollergirls are a womens's roller derby team based in Missoula, Montana.[1] They are a non-profit organization and compete in local and regional roller derby leagues, and adopted the name Hellgate Rollergirls.[2] The board of directors, all committee heads, members, and all skaters are volunteers[2]
The team was founded in 2009, and initial public meetings drew great interest. Over 80 attended a September 2009 meeting.[3] They began playing bouts in mid 2010.[4][5][6][7][8][9] Their first event was an exhibition held in August 2010.[10] League colors: red and black. Two intra-league teams make up the Hellgate Rollergirls. The Dirt Road Dolls - colors: blue and silver with a western theme, and the Brawlin' Mollies - colors: green and black with an Irish theme.
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References
- ^ (14 November 2010). Hellgate Rollergirls bring derbies to Missoula, Missoulian, Retrieved November 24, 2010
- ^ a b http://hellgaterollergirls.com/
- ^ Nickell, Joe (19 October 2009). Hellgate Rollergirls want derby in Garden City, Missoulian, Retrieved November 24, 2010
- ^ (16 September 2009). Hellgate Rollergirls, Missoula Independent, Retrieved November 24, 2010
- ^ (7 August 2010). After year of fundraising, Hellgate Rollergirls hold first bout, Missoulian, Retrieved November 24, 2010
- ^ (5 November 2010). Hellgate Rollergirls kick ass, take names, Lively Times (Charlo, Montana), Retrieved November 24, 2010
- ^ (8 November 2010). Roller derby gaining steam in Missoula, KPAX-TV, Retrieved November 24, 2010
- ^ Gadbow, Ali (6 May 2010). The making of a Rollergirl: Ali Gadbow joins the rough-and-tumble ranks of Missoula's new roller derby league, Missoula Independent, Retrieved November 24, 2010
- ^ (30 September 2010). State Snapshots, The Montana Standard, Retrieved November 24, 2010
- ^ Zivin, Jake (6 August 2010). Hellgate Rollergirls Hold First Event (text and video), KECI-TV, Retrieved November 24, 2010