If you've got serious Adelaide Roller Derby FOMO, fear not.
The 2023 ADRD Grand Final double header bout is quickly approaching (5 August) and will feature the unstoppable Mile Die Club and the indomitable Good Ship Salty going head to head with the winner collecting the Grand Final trophy.The mighty Road Train Rollers take on the fierce Wild Hearses will also square-off for the Battle For 3rd match.
"Get ready to rev up your engines and buckle up for the most awaited night of the year – the GRAND FINAL of the adrenaline-pumping Adelaide Roller Derby 2023 season – and the final home season games of ADRD at the Adelaide Showground ever!
"The atmosphere will be electrifying with local hepcats Lucky Seven delivering toe-tapping live music from 4pm. Get ready to groove to their beats during halftime too.
"Hosting the night with their razor-sharp wit, our beloved Lil' Commie Bastards will be the masters of ceremonies, ensuring every moment is packed with fun and laughter."
If you're interested in joining the action in 2024 (as a skater, referee or non-skating official), a new member info night takes place in August (scroll down for the details).
"We're gearing up for our annual new member intake programme, and we want YOU to be part of our league.
"Whether you're a seasoned skater or have never even touched a pair of roller skates before, fear not! Our info night is the gateway to a thrilling journey into the electrifying sport of roller derby, and it's open to everyone eager to embrace the challenge.
"Picture yourself as a fierce skater, darting through the pack, strategising every move, and basking in the cheers of an exhilarated crowd.
"Or perhaps you prefer to be an official (skating or non-skating), calling the shots from the sidelines, ensuring fair play, and being an integral part of the derby magic. Whatever your passion, ADRD has a spot in our community just for you."
Here we get to know The Good Ship Salty team member Bloody Helgs.
My role... Blocker.
My first roller derby bout was... 1 March, 2020.
When did you settle on your roller derby name... It took me awhile; I was trying to incorporate Helga which is a long-standing nickname and struggled to find something that fit.
What celebrity/ famous person would you love to be the team's spokesperson? Ted Lasso – might be that I just watched the finale but gotta love his positivity!
The last time I saw the inside of a gym was... A very long time ago – circa 2016.
Social media is... All consuming.
My favourite app at the moment is? Ticket to Ride.
If we were coming over to your place, what would you cook us? Moussaka.
To date, my most embarrassing moment was the time... Falling in a stormwater pit when I was in high school while walking towards my boyfriend, and his mum and sister whom I hadn't met yet.
When it comes to pets are you a lover or hater of our furry friends? Lover.
What's the one chore you dislike the most? Washing dishes.
Do you have any phobias? Moths and butterflies.
Would you ever partake in a reality show? 'Grand Designs'.
If you could prank any of your friends, who's your target, and how are you bringing them down? I would fail miserably at a prank. One April Fool's I moved my dad's van 'round the block and accidentally jammed the lock and he couldn't get into the car to get to work.
Which fictional character best describes your personality? Wanda Maximoff.
Last show you binge-watched? 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story'.
Adelaide Roller Derby's 2023 Grand Final bout takes place at Adelaide Showground on 5 August with doors from 4pm (first bout at 4.30pm). A new member info night for the 2024 season takes place at The Wheaty (Adelaide) 14 August.
