Name/TitleProgramme: Twisted Thistles vs Tiger Bay Brawlers
About this objectSmall colour printed programme for a roller derby bout presented by Auld Reekie Roller Girls at Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh on 4th August 2012, featuring ARRG's Twisted Thistles vs Tiger Bay Brawlers from Cardiff.
MakerAuld Reekie Roller Derby
Date Made2012
Period2010s
Place MadeScotland, Edinburgh
Medium and MaterialsOrganic, paper
MeasurementsH: 148 x W: 140 mm
Subject and Association Keywordssport - roller derby
Subject and Association Descriptionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auld_Reekie_Roller_Derby:
Formed in April 2008 as Auld Reekie Roller Girls, ARRD were Edinburgh's first women's flat track roller derby league, and take their name after the city of Edinburgh, affectionately known as "Auld Reekie" ("Old Smoky" in the Scots language).
Travel Teams:
- All Stars (formerly Twisted Thistles)
- All Star Reserves (formerly Cannon Belles)
- All Star Rookies
Home Teams: intra-league teams were previously selected on a game-by-game basis under the names The Highland Heathens and Celtic Chaos. In 2012, three permanent home teams were formed and the annual Home Season tournament was launched. The last Home Season took place in 2015 and Home Teams were subsequently disbanded:
- The Cherry Bombers
- The Skatefast Club (2014 winners)
- The Leithal Weapons (2012, 2013, 2015 winners)
https://tigerbaybrawlers.co.uk:
We are Tiger Bay Brawlers – Cardiff and Wales’ premier roller derby team! Founded in 2010, we quickly established a reputation as one of the top roller derby teams in the UK, a position that we have maintained ever since. Our drive and commitment have pushed us to an international level. We are proud to be one of the first UK teams to have competed internationally, taking part in tournaments in both Europe and the USA. We are the embodiment of our values – athletic, focused, united.
Named CollectionNMRD @ Glasgow Women's Library
Object TypeProgramme
Object numberGWL-2020-22-6
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved