WRFA-LP 107.9 FM https://www.wrfalp.com A listener supported, non-commercial, low power FM radio station in Jamestown, NY. Tue, 30 Aug 2016 19:22:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://i0.wp.com/www.wrfalp.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/wrfa-favicon-54e2097bv1_site_icon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 WRFA-LP 107.9 FM https://www.wrfalp.com 32 32 58712206 Next Babes of Wrath Home Bout is Saturday July 18 at Jamestown Savings Bank Arena https://www.wrfalp.com/next-babes-of-wrath-home-bout-is-saturday-july-18-at-jamestown-savings-bank-arena/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=next-babes-of-wrath-home-bout-is-saturday-july-18-at-jamestown-savings-bank-arena https://www.wrfalp.com/next-babes-of-wrath-home-bout-is-saturday-july-18-at-jamestown-savings-bank-arena/#respond Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:24:31 +0000 http://www.wrfalp.com/?p=14592 Assault n Peppa from the Babes of Wrath during a June 2015 bout. (image by Chris Wysard)

Assault n Peppa from the Babes of Wrath during a June 2015 bout. (image by Chris Wysard)

JAMESTOWN – Chautauqua County Roller Derby’s Babes of Wrath return to the flat track Saturday, July 18 to face Lehigh Valley’s Blast Furnace Betties! Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the action starts at 7:30.

Tickets are $10 pre-sale/$12 at the door, available at the arena box office, or through the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena web site.

As always, the Babes of Wrath will donate a portion of their proceeds to local charities this season, with proceeds from the July 18 event going to support The American Red Cross of Southwestern NY.

After the bout, the teams will host an after party with DJ Jimmy Whispas at Forte where you can meet your favorite skaters and find out more about this fast growing sport.

Flat track roller derby is a fast-paced, contact sport. Speed, strategy, and athleticism are combined in a sport that require players to play offense and defense at the same time. Players and league members are all volunteers from the community, from all walks of life, supporting a challenging and competitive sport.

Anyone interested in volunteering with the league, men and women 18+ interested in becoming a referee, or women 18+ interested in joining the team are encouraged to contact the Babes of Wrath on Facebook or at www.babesofwrath.com to find out how.

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[LISTEN] Babes of Wrath Roller Derby Returns to Jamestown Saturday, June 27 at JSBA https://www.wrfalp.com/listen-babes-of-wrath-roller-derby-returns-to-jamestown-saturday-june-27-at-jsba/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=listen-babes-of-wrath-roller-derby-returns-to-jamestown-saturday-june-27-at-jsba https://www.wrfalp.com/listen-babes-of-wrath-roller-derby-returns-to-jamestown-saturday-june-27-at-jsba/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2015 12:01:28 +0000 http://www.wrfalp.com/?p=14401 JAMESTOWN – Chautauqua County Roller Derby’s Babes of Wrath kick off their 2015 home season Saturday, June 27 with a return to the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena.

The Babes will host Youngstown, Ohio’s Little Steel Derby Girls for the 5th Annual Summer Bruise-In.

The 2015 Babes of Wrath Roller Derby season begins Saturday, June 27 at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena.

The 2015 Babes of Wrath Roller Derby season begins Saturday, June 27 at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the action starts at 7:30. Tickets are $10, available at the arena box office, or through the arena web site.

As always, the Babes of Wrath will donate a portion of their proceeds to local charities this season.

After the bout, the teams will host an after party in the Bud Light Arena Club where you can meet your favorite skaters and find out more about this fast growing sport.

Flat track roller derby is a fast-paced, contact sport. Speed, strategy, and athleticism are combined in a sport that require players to play offense and defense at the same time. Players and league members are all volunteers from the community, from all walks of life, supporting a challenging and competitive sport. Anyone interested in volunteering with the league, men and women 18+ interested in becoming a referee, or women 18+ interested in joining the team are encouraged to contact the Babes of Wrath.

More information is available at www.babesofwrath.com or at the Babes of Wrath facebook page.

 

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Roller Derby Returns to Allen Park Saturday Night https://www.wrfalp.com/roller-derby-returns-to-allen-park-saturday-night/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roller-derby-returns-to-allen-park-saturday-night https://www.wrfalp.com/roller-derby-returns-to-allen-park-saturday-night/#respond Fri, 25 Jul 2014 12:03:08 +0000 http://www.wrfalp.com/?p=11007 The 2014 Babes of Wrath Roller Derby season continues Saturday, July 25 with a bout at Allen Park Ice Rink.

The 2014 Babes of Wrath Roller Derby season continues Saturday, July 25 with a bout at Allen Park Ice Rink.

JAMESTOWN – Roller Derby action is returning to Jamestown this weekend with the Chautauqua County Roller Derby’s Slay Belles: Christmas in July bout at Allen Park. The Babes of Wrath of Jamestown will face the Queen City Roller Girls’ B-Lo Zeros, with action scheduled to begin at 7:30 inside the Allen Park Ice Rink.

The Babes of Wrath represent Chautauqua and Warren counties in one of the fastest growing sports in the country, and over 1200 women’s flat track roller derby leagues worldwide. All Babes of Wrath bouts raise money for charity, and proceeds from this bout will benefit Lakers Sled Hockey.

For more information on the team, visit babesofwrath.com or follow the team on Facebook at facebook.com/CCRollerDerby.

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Roller Derby Returns to Allen Park Sunday, June 8 https://www.wrfalp.com/roller-derby-returns-to-allen-park-sunday-june-8/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roller-derby-returns-to-allen-park-sunday-june-8 https://www.wrfalp.com/roller-derby-returns-to-allen-park-sunday-june-8/#respond Fri, 06 Jun 2014 14:09:58 +0000 http://www.wrfalp.com/?p=10541 CCRDBruiseIn2014

JAMESTOWN – The Babes of Wrath roller derby team is back in action this weekend at Allen Park.

Chautauqua County Roller Derby’s 4th Annual Summer Bruise In is Sunday, June 8 at the Allen Park Ice Rink. The Babes of Wrath will face Corry, PA’s Nightmares on Main Street at 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:30. A car show will also take place beginning at 3:30 p.m. with classic car and hot rod owners encouraged to cruise-in to the parking lot and show off their ride.

All Babes of Wrath bouts raise money for charity, and proceeds from the 4th Annual Summer Bruise In will benefit the Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue.

For more information, visit babesofwrath.com or follow the Babes at www.facebook.com/CCRollerDerby.

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MORNING NEWS: Babes of Wrath Final Home Bout of 2013 Season is Saturday https://www.wrfalp.com/morning-news-babes-of-wrath-final-home-bout-of-2013-season-is-saturday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=morning-news-babes-of-wrath-final-home-bout-of-2013-season-is-saturday https://www.wrfalp.com/morning-news-babes-of-wrath-final-home-bout-of-2013-season-is-saturday/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2013 14:35:59 +0000 http://wrfalp.wordpress.com/?p=6489

JAMESTOWN – The final Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby event of the 2013 season will be taking place Saturday night (Sept. 21) in Jamestown. Chautauqua County’s own Babes of Wrath will host SCHOOL OF HARD BLOCKS at the Allen Park Ice Rink. The team will be taking on the Imperial Forces (Cortland, NY).

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with game kicking off at 7:30 p.m.. Pre-sale tickets are available for $8 at Labyrinth Press Co., Spike Daily’s in Dunkirk or you can purchase them from your favorite Derby Girl. Tickets will be available for $10 at the door. Free admission for kids 12 and under.

A post-bout Meet-n-Greet is scheduled to take place at Forte in downtown Jamestown.

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MORNING NEWS: Roller Derby Returns to Jamestown Sunday, June 9 https://www.wrfalp.com/morning-news-roller-derby-returns-to-jamestown-sunday-june-9/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=morning-news-roller-derby-returns-to-jamestown-sunday-june-9 https://www.wrfalp.com/morning-news-roller-derby-returns-to-jamestown-sunday-june-9/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:52:55 +0000 http://wrfalp.wordpress.com/?p=5709 The Babes of Wrath roller derby team's next bout is Sunday, June 9 at Allen Park.

The Babes of Wrath roller derby team’s next bout is Sunday, June 9 at Allen Park.

JAMESTOWN – Roller Derby returns to Jamestown this weekend as the Chautauqua County’s women’s flat track roller derby team – the Babes of Wrath – takes on the Nightmares on Main Street from Corry, PA.

The bout is set for Sunday, June 9th at Allen Park Ice Rink (200 Elizabeth Avenue, Jamestown). Doors open at 4 pm and the whistle blows at 5 pm. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Meals on Wheels, a local organization that provides affordable meals to seniors in the area.

A Classic car cruise in will also take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the park and is free to attend. Presale tickets can be purchased for $8 at the Labyrinth Press Co., the Russel Roller Rink or any member of the Babes of Wrath. Tickets at the gate will cost $10. Kids 12 and under get in for free.

For more information, visit www.BabesofWrath.com or check out Chautauqua County Roller Derby on Facebook.

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MORNING NEWS: Babes of Wrath Home Opener is Saturday https://www.wrfalp.com/morning-newsmorning-news-babes-of-wrath-home-opener-is-saturday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=morning-newsmorning-news-babes-of-wrath-home-opener-is-saturday https://www.wrfalp.com/morning-newsmorning-news-babes-of-wrath-home-opener-is-saturday/#respond Fri, 03 May 2013 15:44:56 +0000 http://wrfalp.wordpress.com/?p=5299 JAMESTOWN – Tomorrow night the Chautauqua County Roller Derby’s Babes of Wrath present their season home opener, “May the 4th Be With You.”

The bout will take place at Allen Park Ice Rink and feature the Babes battling the Niagara Roller Girls, from Niagara Falls, Ont.

If you find your lack of tickets disturbing, $8 pre-sale tickets are available at Labyrinth Press Company (12 E. 4th St., Jamestown NY), Sharp’s Russell Roller Rink (7385 Market St., Russell PA), or can be purchased from your favorite derby girl! $10 tickets will be available at the door the night of the bouth.

The Babes will also be holding a drawing, and matching funds to donate to the Reg Lenna Civic Center’s Digital Projector Fund.

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MORNING NEWS: Final Roller Derby Bout of 2012 Season is Saturday https://www.wrfalp.com/morning-news-final-roller-derby-bout-of-2012-season-is-saturday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=morning-news-final-roller-derby-bout-of-2012-season-is-saturday https://www.wrfalp.com/morning-news-final-roller-derby-bout-of-2012-season-is-saturday/#respond Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:00:41 +0000 http://wrfalp.wordpress.com/?p=3047

The Babes of Wrath roller derby team will have its final bout of the 2012 season on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012.

JAMESTOWN – The final Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby event of the 2012 season will be taking place Saturday night in Jamestown. Chautauqua County’s own Babes of Wrath will host GIRLS’ NIGHT B’OUT at the Allen Park Ice Rink. The team will be taking on the Hellbilly Heartbreakers from Olean. A 50/50 drawing will also be held to raise funds for Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc.

Doors open at 6 PM, with game kicking off at 7 pm. Pre-sale tickets are available for $8 at Labyrinth Press Co., Spike Daily’s in Dunkirk or you can purchase them from your favorite Derby Girl. Tickets will be available for $10 at the door. Free admission for kids 12 and under, with half-time games and prizes.

This will be the last home bout of the season. After the game, adults are invited to join the team at the Ramada in downtown Jamestown for an after party and meet-and-great.

To learn more about Chautauqua County Roller Derby, look for them on Facebook or visit www.babesofwrath.com.

Also, the Babes of Wrath’s Æon Fox and Leanderthal will both be on WRFA this afternoon to talk more about the sport of Roller Derby and the upcoming bout. Tune in to WRFA’s After Drive (4 to 5 p.m.) to hear the interview and get yourself ready for Saturday night’s event.

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