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FOLLOWUP: Here’s what’s ahead for Southside Revolution Junior Roller Derby after travel team’s trip to regionals
In our last update on the Southside Revolution Junior Roller Derby league, we mentioned its travel team was headed to regionals. The results are in, along with some other team news – here are the updates we received to share with you
On the weekend of June 13-15, the Southside Revolution Rebels travel team traveled to Salem to compete in the Northwest regional tournament for the Junior Roller Derby Association playoffs. After two challenging, physical games against Tomorrowland Junior Roller Derby from Tacoma and the Pixies from Spokane, the Rebels came up short in Sunday’s championship game verus the Pixies and took second place. The Rebels end their season with a 12-2 record.
(Photos courtesy Southside Revolution)
Southside Revolution is saying goodbye to four seniors this season, three of whom played in Salem: Peyton Welsch (Lincoln High School), Malia Barker (West Seattle High School), and Sophie Aidlin (WSHS). Rubie Gonzalez was honored at the league’s last home bout in May, and the three others were part of a special ceremony in Salem. The four of them are also known as Jinx #33, Helen Wheels #9, Gear Shift #46, and Pinkerton #123 on the track. The league wishes them the best of luck in whatever comes next (maybe more roller derby?).
(Coach Jaycee Chavez, Jinx, Helen Wheels, Gear Shift, Head Coach Chuck Hendrick)
Composed of teenage skaters from West Seattle, White Center, Burien, and beyond, the Rebels travel team is part of the Southside Revolution Junior Roller Derby league. Finishing its 11th year of operation, SSR makes its home at Southgate Roller Rink in White Center. The league serves about 80 skaters aged 7-18 of any gender identity, with five teams spread across a range of skill levels. The Rebels team travels throughout the year to play high-level opponents across the country.
Next up: The league will be a part of the West Seattle Grand Parade this year. Coming up after the parade: Travel Team tryouts and New Skater Clinics (sign up here) in early September. Questions? Contact info@southsiderevolution.org
