January 6, 2013

URANUS ESCHEATING   Prior to skating, he and his family were known to the team as superfans (including Webspeed, their future derby girl) and were seen at every bout. Two years ago, OCCRG finally got him to drink the Kool-Aid, even though his bones were made of noodles. Like skaters, refs have to learn how to
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December 19, 2012

Our last bout may have been in October, but roller girls are always on the move! We are off skates for this month but working harder in our sneakers, building an awesome 2013 schedule, and ready to start our sponsor drive! It’s the season of giving and we’re ready to give you the present of
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December 7, 2012

Toxic Sugar Photo by KORfan. She’s sweet, she’s sassy and she’ll be with you ’til the end. She’s in the foundation of this league and in the glue that holds it all together. She worked her butt off in her skates and with a clip board. When forced off her wheels she did anything and
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November 9, 2012

Killer Baker She gave four long years to the Old Capitol City Roller Girls before retiring at our 4th Annual Monster’s Brawl last month. It was the anniversary of our first home bout, and the last one of the 2012 season which calls for a time to reflect, as well as a look back further
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October 27, 2012

It’s that time of year again! Have you been wanting to join the fastest growing sport in the world? Now is your chance! We are looking to fill many roles within the Old Capitol City Roller Girls: 1)Skaters 2)Officials 3)Coaching Staff 4)Volunteers Come to the Coralville Marriott Convention Center November 11th, from 1-4 pm. If
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October 16, 2012

The Old Capitol City Roller Girls are hitting the track one last time in the 2012 season to take on the Twin City Derby Girls.  The OCC All-Stars (currently ranked 19 NC) are gunning for a strong showing against Twin City (currently ranked 24 NC).  These two teams have not yet met on the track,
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October 5, 2012

Ima Golddiggah #24k   2012 bout poster for Monster’s Brawl, photo and design by A Few Screws Lucy (Montegomery Design). In the past three years, Goldie has shown extreme dedication to the league, improving her skills, and being fabulous. A hard working mom, student adviser, and skater, she has worked her way back to derby from
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October 1, 2012

Cover photo by KORfan. Photo to left by Patrick Bloom. The Old Capitol City All-Stars’ season has been a hard road to tread.  Playing higher-ranked, established WFTDA teams has been a boon for learning new skills and strategy, but has left the win-loss record in the red.  Playing the highly-ranked No Coast Mad Maxines from
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September 17, 2012

The OCC All-Stars are prepared to take on one of their most challenging opponents to date: the No Coast Mad Maxines out of Lincoln, Nebraska in an exciting, FRIDAY NIGHT bout. The Mad Maxines are currently ranked #7 in the South Central Region, while the Old Capitol City All Stars are currently #19 in the
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September 7, 2012

Jenna JAMisON Jenna’s first bout with the All-Stars was against a version of the MNRG All-Stars, intimidating on multiple levels, but she tore up the track in the star. Photo by KORfan Jenna joined OCCRG  in January of 2011 with obvious enthusiasm and athletic ability. Her speed and energy made her an easy choice to
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