Bristol Roller Derby


Bristol Roller Derby is a roller derby league based in Bristol. Founded in 2010, the league consists of two women's roller derby teams, a men's team, a Co-Ed team and a fledgling juniors team..
In 2016 both the women's A team and the men's team achieved promotion in the British Championships tournament, the men into tier 3 and the women into premier tier 1.
On 16 September 2018, the Co-Ed All-Stars beat the North Wales Men's team to gain promotion into Tier 2 of the British Championships. This game was streamed on BBC Sport, a first for the team.

History

The league was founded early in 2010 by Tuisku Sarrala, Anna Wong, Laura Phillips, Laura Lopez, Maria Cormack, Simone Bennett and Verona. This group set up the first Bristol Roller Derby training session. Anna Wong, who had previously played the sport in New Zealand, became the league's head coach for the initial year of the league, before returning to New Zealand in January 2011. It was originally known as the Bristol Harbour Harlots, but that title is now reserved for its travel team. By mid-2011, the league had more than seventy skaters, and had hosted a sell-out bout.
One skater from the league, Tuisku Sarrala, known as "The Blizzard", competed for Team Finland at the 2011 Roller Derby World Cup.
On 1 November 2012, Bristol Roller Derby merged with another local roller derby team, Anarchic Die Hard Derby. ADHD became the fourth home team for BRD, bringing the number of active women skaters to over 50. Together with officials, the Fresh Meat intake of October 2012, and non-skating members, the league membership stood at over 100 members at the beginning of November 2012.
In December 2012, the league was accepted as a member of the United Kingdom Roller Derby Association.

League Structure

Harbour Harlots

The Harbour Harlots are the travel teams for Bristol Roller Derby.

ADHD

ADHD was founded in early 2011 as a separate league named "Anarchic Die Hard Derby". Its founders were skaters who were unable to join Bristol Roller Derby, during a period in which Bristol's recruitment was closed. In November 2012, it merged with Bristol Roller Derby, becoming its fourth home team.

Daughters of Anarchy

Daughters of Anarchy is one of the four women's home teams.

Project Mayhem

Project Mayhem was one of Bristol Roller Derby's original home teams, circa 2011–2013.

Smash Vandals

Smash Vandals is one of the four women's home teams.

Vice Quad

The Vice Quad is Bristol Roller Derby's men's team.

Drop in Derby (a.k.a. The T-Recs)

"" sessions are run for anyone wanting to skate or learn roller derby. Unlike other training session organised by the league, attendees do not have to be a member of the club to participate. There are no attendance requirements or prior skating skills required. For more information or to contact Drop In, take a look .

Bouts

The table below lists the bouts played by the Bristol Roller Derby's travel teams – the Harbour Harlots
DateEventHome/AwayTeamOpponentResultsWon byVenue
11 December 2010Tinsel and TortureAwayHarbour HarlotsSevern Roller Torrent138–60SRT
15 January 2011Star Check : First ContactAwayHarbour HarlotsTiger Bay Brawlers173–37TBB
9 July 2011HomeHarbour HarlotsSevern Roller Torrent195–91BHHUWE Sports Centre
13 November 2011AwayHarbour HarlotsCroydon Roller Derby123–117CRD
26 November 2011AwayHarbour HarlotsCardiff Roller Collective: Rude Birds134–125CRoC
4 December 2011HomeHarbour HarlotsSouth West Angels of Terror: A Team167–107SWATWISE
2 June 2012Hell and High WaterAwayHarbour HarlotsHellfire Harlots203–118NHH
9 June 2012HomeHarbour HarlotsSwansea City Slayers276–46BHHWISE
16 June 2012Helter Skelter BelterAwayHarbour HarlotsSeaside Sirens Roller Girls: Coastbusters 193–43BHH
8 September 2012Central City Rollergirls: Double HeaderAwayHarbour Harlots Central City Rollergirls: Slay Belles 24–211BHHDoug Ellis Sports Centre
14 October 2012HomeHarbour Harlots Wiltshire Roller Derby217–130BHHbWISE
14 October 2012HomeHarbour Harlots Croydon Roller Derby207–138BHHaWISE
3 November 2012AwayHarbour Harlots Birmingham Blitz Dames: A team171–185BHHaFutsal, Birmingham
11 November 2012AwayHarbour Harlots Norfolk Brawds153–224BHHb
2 December 2012HomeHarbour Harlots Rain City Rollers - Tender Hooligans
2 December 2012HomeHarbour Harlots Wolverhampton Honour Rollers
26 January 2013AwayHarbour Harlots Dolly Rockit Rollers116–237BHHaMidlands Roller Arena
2 March 2013HomeHarbour Harlots Leeds Roller Dolls - Whip-Its245-91BHHa
2 March 2013HomeHarbour Harlots Mean Valley Rollergirls162-227WISE
23 March 2013AwayHarbour Harlots Big Bucks High Rollers132-184BHHa
13 April 2013AwayHarbour Harlots Royal Windsor Rollergirls204-131RWRG
21 April 2013AwayHarbour Harlots Lincolnshire Bombers Bombshell Bruisers171-193BHHa
21 April 2013AwayHarbour Harlots Lincolnshire Bombers Damebusters148-128