So....I was going to try & tell you all about the Roller Derby Team in Newcastle. Then I went to their Website & realised that I couldn't put it anywhere near as well as they do themselves:

" Newcastle Roller Derby League is a
not-for-profit organisation, run by the skaters for the skaters. We are dedicated to promoting sport over spectacle as well as developing and promoting the sport of women's Flat Track Roller Derby.

We are focused on facilitating the development of athletic ability, sports-woman ship and goodwill among league members.
We aspire to create a community of skaters that advances the sport of women's Roller Derby and expands opportunities for all women to participate. We promote the empowerment of women in a safe and organised environment that fosters the health, well-being and personal growth of skaters. We honour diversity and encourage self-expression and are committed to building a network of friendship and support among skaters. We seek continuous improvement in our sport and are committed to democratic principles, constructive dialogue and teamwork. All league members will be unique, but will all share common goals: to have fun, to push our physical limits, and to challenge the way people view women.

Newcastle Roller Derby League encourages men to join and become referees and volunteers.

We welcome people of all ability levels from beginners to advanced skater, and offer a friendly coaching environment.Our Executive Committee and general members come from diverse backgrounds and ages; we have fulltime mums, students, academics, artists and businesswomen to mention
a few.The one thing that connects us is roller derby and our passion for the sport and love for our league. We have a strong focus on family and
community. We believe in making our events and fundraising family friendly and accessible to people from all walks of life.

We love roller derby and want to bring that same enjoyment, inspiration and fun to our family, friends and the greater community.Jump on our website for more
information. "

http://nrdl.bigcartel.com/

We think that is all pretty damn impressive. I hope you'll agree! So when Susy from Bird in the Hand asked us if we were interested in sponsoring the Team in some way or donating some Prizes, we leapt at the opportunity!

(Not physically obviously.)

The above photo is of the prize we donated! A LOMO Supersampler worth $110 + lots of little trinkets from our store! The total Prize (packaged in a Blackbird Corner Calico bag) is worth $150.

I know I'd like to win it, and I hope that others feel the same way & buy lots of tickets in the fundraising raffle. They'll be available on the night at the next bout:

on Saturday 24th April, 2010

at Gateshead Indoor Sportsworld

26 Oakdale Rd, Gateshead, NSW

Doors open 6:30pm & Bouts commence 7:00pm sharp.

Tickets: $10 Adults - $5 Kids

available online or

at Blackbird Corner!