In their debut as a member of the Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA), the Ithaca League of Junior Rollers (ILJR), ages 8-17, are hosting their very own double-header on Saturday, May 3rd. Both junior teams, the Seneca Dolls and the Title IXs, will be taking to the track for two full-length games in a thrilling match up against Canada’s Toronto Junior Rollers.
This historic debut of our junior rollers in their own event will be held at Cass Park Rink, located at 701 Taughannock Blvd., with doors opening at 3:00 pm on Saturday, May 3rd. Game one starts at 4:00 pm and features Ithaca’s Seneca Dolls versus Toronto’s Whipper Snappers. Game two begins at 6:00 pm and features Ithaca’s Title IXs versus Toronto’s Torontosaurus Wrex.
“These bouts are going to be full of action-packed entertainment and family fun. Our juniors have been training hard, and are looking forward to these two exciting matchups!†said Coach Contagious.
Free admission! Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door. All proceeds will go towards ILJR and their uniform costs and travel costs. This event is made possible through the generous support of the City Federation of Women’s Organizations from the Women Building Community Grant.
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Bout Date: Saturday, May 3rd
Time: Doors at 3:00PM, Whistle at 4:00PM, Second bout at 6:00
Location: Cass Park Rink – 701 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, NY
Game 1: Ithaca Seneca Dolls v. Toronto Whipper Snappers
Game 2: Ithaca Title IXs v. Torontosaurus Wrex
Now in their 5th season, the Ithaca League of Junior Rollers range from first-year skaters to four-year veterans starting their 5th season. The juniors have been rolling since 2010, and 2014 is their biggest and busiest year yet with home games and travel games planned over the summer.
The athletes of ILJR are strong and motivated young women who train hard, respect their teammates, and love the sport of roller derby. Junior skaters, ages 8-17, learn powerful skating skills, build fitness, and enjoy a fun, confidence-building team experience in a supervised, competitive league structure.
2014 ILJR Schedule
May 3 Double Header against Toronto at Cass Park
June 7 Intra-league Half-time bout at Cass Park
June 28 Away game in Buffalo
This event is made possible through the generous support of the City Federation of Women’s Organizations from the Women Building Community Grant.
