The Columbia QuadSquad is opening up recruitment for one final time this calendar year. Meet us at Skate Station USA on August 20th at 6:30pm for an introduction to CQS Roller Derby. You’ll be able to meet the Training Team, skate around in a relaxed environment, and see firsthand the skills you will need to make it through tryouts on September 6th. What are we looking for by Sept 6th? The ability to skate forward smoothly with crossovers, stop smoothly, perform one-foot glides, and be able to squat while skating. <!-more->

We also strongly recommend that you come and watch a CQS home bout to see what you’re getting into, and there are two in August! One is at our Compound on August 18th and one at Jamil Temple on August 25th (see facebook invites).

If you have any questions, please feel free to email our New Skater Coordinator, Chucktown Bruiser, or the head of the Training Committee, Truckstop.

CQS can’t wait to meet you!

Come be merry and help support your favorite sport… ROLLER DERBY!!!

This year’s prom theme is Famous Couples Throughout History. Yes, you can come as zombie Thelma and Louise (after the car crash), Danny and Sandy, Bacon and Eggs. Groups are also welcome. You can have four barbies to one Ken. Or Four girlfriends to one Heffner. There will be an award for best outfits, so get creative! [Read More]

Saturday, January 21, 2012 5:00pm until 10:00p

Join skaters from Columbia QuadSquad as they participate in Unbound Dance Company’s annual Carpe Noctem! Come to the most exciting party in town! UNBOUND kicks off the Halloween weekend with Carpe Noctem Freak Show! Come get your freak on with UNBOUND Dance October 27 at 701 Whaley. A creepy carnival awaits you all. Don’t forget your costume! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.

Be sure to check out the Unbound Dancers here:
http://www.unbounddance.com/

Come out and try out Columbia QuadSquad’s Regular and Veggie Chili! Serving from 1pm to 7pm. All proceeds benefit Camp Kemo.

http://www.grouptherapybar.com/chili2011/

Where should you be on Saturday June 18th at 7:00 pm? At New Brookland Tavern with some Derby Girl Prom Queens of course!
CQS is hosting Derby Prom with live entertainment by the Capital City Playboys.  You may even get lucky and get to shake it with your favorite skater.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A SKATER/REF/COACH TO ATTEND! Everyone is welcome!

Ages 18+
Derby Folk $5
Everyone Else  $8

New Brookland Tavern
122 State St
West Cola, SC

HELL ON WHEELS @ the Nickelodeon

DECEMBER 8, Wednesday
One screening only at 8pm followed by a Talkback
Sponsored by Columbia Quadsquad Rollergirls
Filmmaker Bob Ray will be in attendance.
BUY TICKETS NOW!

Before the Lonestar Rollergirls, before the Texas Rollergirls, before the emergance of 300+ rollergirl leagues across the globe… before all of this, there were the pioneers.

In 2001 a rowdy group of Austin women were determined to ressurect an old sport, but with a new spin. This is the beginning of a revolution:

Hell on Wheels is the ass kicking documentary film telling the story of a group of Texas women who band together to resurrect roller derby for the 21st century. Emerging from the Austin music and arts scene, these women create a rock and roll fueled version of all-girl roller derby that has spawned the derby craze that’s sweeping the nation.

The success of the Texas leagues has inspired hundreds of women across the country. Leagues of rollergirls are currently organizing or operating in Los Angeles, New York City, Seattle, Phoenix, North Carolina, Houston, Nevada, Tucson, Kansas City, Dallas, Madison, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Australia, England, New Zeland,Canada and beyond.

Hell on Wheels is the birth of the rollergirl revolution, chronicling the creation of the first modern-era rollergirl league Bad Girl, Good Woman Productions (BGGW, later renamed as Texas Roller Derby / Lonestar Rollergirls) and the breakaway league the Texas Rollergirls. Filmed from the trenches, this documentary delivers the struggles and eventual success of the rollergirls as they construct a new sport and set forth to conquer the globe. ty

The Columbia QuadSquad is always looking for more zebras. Interested in yelling at tough girls in short shorts? Contact Bootcamp Betty at [email protected].

Join us April 16th at 7pm at the Columbia, SC State Fair grounds for an all night Relay for Life.  CQS will be joining the Columbia Cancer Killers to raise money, support, and awareness of cancer research.  Meet us at the track for a brief roller derby demo or donate to our cause online!

Fast cars, loud mufflers, and DERBY GIRLS! CQS will be appealing to the car masses with a special appearance Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 14 through 17th at the Columbia Motor Speedway!