Free Albany All Stars roller derby tickets
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AOA has a bunch of tickets for the Albany All Stars bout this Saturday (10 pairs, to be exact). And we'd like to give them to you.
The Empire Skate Troopers are taking on the Queen City Roller Girls at the Washington Ave Armory in the AASRD's last bout of the season. It should be a fun time. Tickets are $10 ($12 at the door). The first whistle is at 7 pm.
Here's how you could go for free.
It's easy. Post a comment answering this question:
What's your favorite sports team?
This could be any team in any sport, at any level. It could be a major league baseball club, a college team or a World Cup side. Whatever. The team could even be fictional.
We'll pick 10 winners at random. The deadline to enter is 3 pm Friday!
Very, very important: One entry per person. You must answer the question to be eligible. You must post your comment by 3 pm on Friday June 17, 2010. You must include a working email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified by email by 4 pm that Friday -- and must respond by 6 pm that same day.
Yep, AOA is an AASRD media sponsor.
photo: Brian Kraus / AASRD
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My favorite sports team is the Syracuse men's basketball team. They are the only team that I enjoy watching in person AND on tv.
(ie: love going to Yankee games but don't like seeing them on YES. I also had a lot of fun at the Albany All Star bout a couple weeks ago, but I don't think derby would translate to tv, either!)
... said Abby on Jun 17, 2010 at 7:21 PM | link
Uh, the Albany All Stars, obviously.
... said cory on Jun 17, 2010 at 7:44 PM | link
Texas Longhorns, without a doubt. Hook 'em Horns!
... said Cecelia on Jun 17, 2010 at 7:59 PM | link
Yankees all the way!
... said kelly on Jun 17, 2010 at 8:12 PM | link
New Orleans Saints
born and raised in LA and they finally got a championship
... said Paul on Jun 17, 2010 at 8:16 PM | link
bad news bears. yes, fictional but really who doesn't love a ragamuffin team sponsored by bail bonds? seriously.
... said Hollie on Jun 17, 2010 at 8:23 PM | link
Can I say the Albany youth soccer league's Mr. Ding-A-Ling team? I don't think they've won a game all year, but there are some awesome second-graders in that squad.
@Cecelia -- pshaw :) Go Frogs.
At least we can probably agree we both hate the Aggies?
... said StickFigureMan on Jun 17, 2010 at 8:24 PM | link
The Albany All-Stars are honestly the only sports team for which I've ever actively tried to attend a game (much less all the home games!). By extension, Merry Pain and Scarlet O'Hackya are my favorite athletes.
... said Sarah M. on Jun 17, 2010 at 8:35 PM | link
Yankees, It reminds of my dad and growing up
... said Emily on Jun 17, 2010 at 8:37 PM | link
The Yankees of course! Who doesn't love the cute shortstop? ;)
... said Danielle on Jun 17, 2010 at 8:43 PM | link
Spirits of Troy (Spring Youth Little League Team)
Their season ended early but they gave it a try.
... said Rich R. on Jun 17, 2010 at 9:05 PM | link
my fav. sports team is my 10 yr. old nephews little league team, the "reds" They aren't the best in twin town, but it's still fun to watch his games.
... said tracy on Jun 17, 2010 at 9:17 PM | link
Well, since you said it could be fictional, I'll bite. The Gryffindor Quidditch team.
... said Kelly on Jun 17, 2010 at 9:20 PM | link
Red Sox (yes, I know I live in Upstate NY).
... said Clark on Jun 17, 2010 at 9:23 PM | link
My favorite team is the Albany All Star Roller Derby Girls!!! I met them at Lark's Tavern months ago when they were doing a fundraiser - a friendlier, cooler group there never was... Secret: I don't know how to roller skate, but I want to learn so I can be on their team!
... said Chana on Jun 17, 2010 at 9:52 PM | link
Has been and will always be the Albany Patroons.
... said Chuck Miller on Jun 17, 2010 at 9:54 PM | link
Wow, all US-based? Well, Liverpool FC for me; only football club anyone in my family has supported for at least three generations.
... said Ewan on Jun 17, 2010 at 11:18 PM | link
the red sox!
... said tt on Jun 17, 2010 at 11:32 PM | link
"Unnamed" Men's Roller Derby team..
... said M. P. H. on Jun 17, 2010 at 11:33 PM | link
I like the RCS Indians high school football team (Ravena, NY baby - wooo!)
... said Marcie on Jun 17, 2010 at 11:51 PM | link
I know somebody already said this, but I agree....
My beloved Albany Patroons...
Just something about being in the Armory, Phil Jackson, the 'Patties' (way better than the Emeralds) and Jim Coyne.
The fantastic spirit of the crowd back in the 80's....Those were the days.
... said capgirl on Jun 17, 2010 at 11:54 PM | link
AASRD!
... said Liv on Jun 17, 2010 at 11:59 PM | link
My favorite team is the Kilkenny Hurling Team!
... said Kevin on Jun 18, 2010 at 7:35 AM | link
The 1969 NY Mets. During the series, born and raised in the Bronx, I was in the Army - in the woods at Fort Bragg, North Carolina - no TV - bummer. P.S. Woodstock happened when I was in Basic Training - Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. 1969 - not my most memorable year.
... said TM on Jun 18, 2010 at 7:54 AM | link
Notre Dame! My dad went to school there and when I was growing up we used to watch every game on TV together on Saturdays. I continue to watch every game (with and without my dad) to this day.
... said Ben on Jun 18, 2010 at 8:13 AM | link
U.S. World Cup! Go Yanks, beat the Slovenes!!!
... said Corey McQuinn on Jun 18, 2010 at 8:18 AM | link
boston bruins. hockey represent.
... said jesse on Jun 18, 2010 at 8:37 AM | link
I am a one sport person and an oddball one at that - World Cup Downhill Mountain bike racing (hey hey! World Cup finals coming to Windham, NY at the end of August!!!)
While it's essentially an individual sport, I am a fan of the Santa Cruz Bicycles Syndicate team - the winning efforts of Steve Peat (UK) and Greg Minnar (S. Africa) over the years have been huge, and Peat has come over much adversity/injuries/the usual UK bad teeth jokes to pull out many wins including last years World Championships. In addition, young "dude" John Bryceland (UK) has some amazing riding talents that will pay off in the years to come.
The World Cups only come to America once every 5 years, so check 'em out one hour south of Albany at the end of Aug.
... said James at 43 on Jun 18, 2010 at 8:40 AM | link
The Mighty Ducks.
... said Dawn on Jun 18, 2010 at 8:47 AM | link
I love AASRD, but I've got to go with my derby team, The Hellions of Troy! :D
... said Jenn on Jun 18, 2010 at 8:58 AM | link
I'm going to have to say the Clown Punchers from "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story". Any team that show hostility towards those soul-stealing face-painters get my full support.
... said Bacon is my Master on Jun 18, 2010 at 8:59 AM | link
My favorite sports team is the Gryffindor Quidditch team from Harry Potter!!! haha
... said Kate on Jun 18, 2010 at 9:02 AM | link
Chicago Bears!!
... said Steve Hungsberg on Jun 18, 2010 at 9:12 AM | link
red sox
... said kat on Jun 18, 2010 at 9:19 AM | link
Well, I guess since I'm more of a book person than a sports person, and someone already said Quidditch, I'll go obscure and say Kay's House cricket team. P.G. Wodehouse FTW.
... said Phoebe on Jun 18, 2010 at 9:59 AM | link
the pin pals. hands down- homer simpson....
... said eileen on Jun 18, 2010 at 10:17 AM | link
Manchester United! Glory, glory Man United!
... said justin m on Jun 18, 2010 at 10:20 AM | link
Downtown Brown
http://www.discvideos.com/downtown-brown-club-terminus-2010/
http://www.the-huddle.org/features/race-in-ultimate/demystifying-downtown-brown/
... said Jay Walker on Jun 18, 2010 at 10:37 AM | link
Only the Globo Gym Pruple Cobras are bested by Average Joe's and they're awesome, albeit temporary, S&M uniforms. See ya'll this weekend. Free tix or not!
... said Sooky Smashaus #916 QCRG on Jun 18, 2010 at 10:40 AM | link
My favorite team is the Siena Saints. I had them pegged to win the NCAA championship AND the NBA finals this year.
... said Luke on Jun 18, 2010 at 10:50 AM | link
My favorite would have to be the Hellions of Troy Roller Derby, but AASRD is a close second! :)
... said Michelle on Jun 18, 2010 at 10:52 AM | link
The Skate-o-Masochists!
... said fuddley on Jun 18, 2010 at 10:52 AM | link
NY Rangers! BTW - we were planning on going to this anyway - it will be our first bout! (Bout is the right word, right? I want my vocabulary correct before I go!)
... said Carrie on Jun 18, 2010 at 11:12 AM | link
The Racine Peaches! "We're the members of the All-American League, we come from cities near and far..."
... said Lisa on Jun 18, 2010 at 11:16 AM | link
Albany Patroons
... said Albany Citizen One on Jun 18, 2010 at 11:33 AM | link
thank you, all over albany! you guys have been such great sponsors this season! a.a.s.r.d. is looking forward to working with you again next year. :)
... said sin & tonic on Jun 18, 2010 at 11:36 AM | link
The Utica Clubbers! But AASRD is pretty cool too :)
... said Smackie on Jun 18, 2010 at 11:40 AM | link
Albany All Stars and Boston Bruins. Can't pick just one!
... said Isabella on Jun 18, 2010 at 11:46 AM | link
Mets!!! Go Mets!!!
... said colleeb on Jun 18, 2010 at 12:15 PM | link
RPI Women's Rugby!!
... said CG on Jun 18, 2010 at 12:21 PM | link
So tough to choose just one, but I will go with the one I have been rooting for the longest - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
... said ndkelly29 on Jun 18, 2010 at 12:21 PM | link
My nephew's T-ball team.
... said Bev on Jun 18, 2010 at 1:15 PM | link
Da' Bears da' bears da' bears... Chicago Bears
... said JK on Jun 18, 2010 at 1:41 PM | link
Pine City, MN Dragons 7th grade girls softball (only sports team I've been on)
... said Sara on Jun 18, 2010 at 2:07 PM | link
Probably to late for me to get on board, but hey why not.
Fav sports team would be Buffalo Sabres was the River Rats but they left
... said Jonathan on Jun 18, 2010 at 2:32 PM | link