News

Answering a Call to arms

by Kris Coronado

Ladies Wrestle for Charity in Charlottesville and more.

The Washington Post: Feb. 27, 2010

Femmes Fatales
by Melissa Esposito

Estrogen explosion: A theater troupe offers a politically tinged burlesque show, and a group of durable dames muscles in on Ulster County – all for fun, of course.

Hudson Valley Magazine: Feb. 12, 2010

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B. R. A.W. L. in the valley: No Woman Left Behind
by M.R. Smith

Roll magazine: Sept. 12, 2009
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Armed and Ready
by Bonnie Langston

A full prospectus of the women  (and man) that make Hudson Valley B.R.A.W.L.

The Daily Freeman (Kingston): August 30, 2009
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Armed and Dangerous: Ladies B.R.A.W.L for a Good Cause at Rosendale Cafe
by Megan Labrise

Woodstock Times: July 23, 2009
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Bid Results in Payoff for Planned Parenthood!

July 20, 2009

Congratulations to all the wrestlers, entourage, judges, and celebrities  that participated in July 17th BRAWL at the Rosendale Cafe!

Jackie O’Nasty’s victory and all the other strong arms helped earn $928 for Planned Parenthood of the Mid-Hudson Valley!

2009 BRAWL  total: $2,659 !

Magenta Delecta, New Owner of BRAWL

July 14, 2009

Resurfacing from a 3-month underground hiatus where she had been sheltered from the media storm surrounding her controversial affair with wrestler Peter Panic, Magenta is anxious to be back with BRAWL again…this time, not as a celebrity judge, but as the new team owner!!  Using funds that were raised during past events, meant for Family of Woodstock Shelters, she has managed to purchase the BRAWL franchise and would like to assure the public that NO FAN GETS LEFT BEHIND.

Upcoming BRAWLS

July 7, 2009

FRIDAY July 17, 2009
Rosendale Cafe
434 Main Street,
Rosendale, NY 12472
9:00 pm

Sept 20
Hudson Valley Horrors Half-time Show
Roller Magic
Hyde Park, NY
7:00 pm

Sept 25
Keegan Ales
Kingston, NY
8:00 pm

BRAWL Photo Event July 17 before Wrestling!!

July 5, 2009

A Brief History of B.R.A.W.L. (Broads Regional Arm Wrestling League)

a two day event showcasing photographs, costumes, memorabilia, and videos from past B.R.A.W.L. tournaments

Roos Arts is thrilled to present A Brief History of B.R.A.W.L. (Broads Regional Arm Wrestling League), a two day event showcasing photographs, costumes, memorabilia, and videos from past B.R.A.W.L. tournaments. This show highlights how bad ass women come together to arm wrestle and raise money for good causes. B.R.A.W.L. is growing in popularity with each event. Why? …because the competition is so fierce. Whether you are a wrestler, a judge, a posse member, a referee, or a spectator, the tournament will draw you in and turn you into an active participant.

Many of the photographs to be displayed at Roos Arts have been collected from spectators of past events and convey how much fun can be had by do-gooders in costume. The theatrical performance – political, thoughtful and grandiose – presents each wrestler as an arm wrestling super hero with names like, “Sweatlana Slapovitch”, “Jackie O’Nasty”, “Iron Maiden”, “Kiki Yor Butt”, “Dee Baser”, “La Nina” or “Bets Von DieStrongArm”.

A Brief History of B.R.A.W.L. will also tell the history of the founders and how the league came to be. Some of the league’s most infamous wrestlers will join us on Friday and Saturday to sign autographs and flex their muscles. We will have Benefit Prints for sale and all proceeds will go to Planned Parenthood of the Mid-Hudson Valley.

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Next Event!! Rosendale!

June 12, 2009

Broad’s Regional Arm Wrestling League (B.R.A.W.L.) FRIDAY, JULY 17TH ROSENDALE CAFE 434 MAIN STREET ROSENDALE, NY 12472 9:00 PM www.rosendalecafe.com

Place your bets on the broad of your choice, then watch your cash go towards local organizations whose services benefit women and girls.  The first three matches raised over $1700 for Family of Woodstock’s Battered Women’s Services and Ulster County Teen Parent Services!

This tournament will benefit Planned Parenthood of the Mid-Hudson Valley
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/mid-hudson-valley/

NO COVER CHARGE. But please bring money for “betting” on the wrestlers of your dreams.

If you are interested in being an arm wrestler, contacthudsonvalleybrawl@gmail.com for more info. When Johnny Jackson dared you to arm wrestle him in third grade, did you break his thumb? Does the occupation slot on your job resume read “Engineer of the Universe?” Do you find yourself on a bi-weekly basis feeling too big for, not only your own britches, but the britches of those around you? ‘Tis the season to be brawlin’!!

WRISTS UP! SEE YOU THERE!

BRAWL on TV!!

May 21, 2009

BRAWL on Channel 6 News on Friday May 22… 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, or 10 pm. See the Ladies on the boob tube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq5YD4bBQNw

BRAWL III

May 16, 2009

What an awesome finale for the first ever BRAWL series! Thank you to everyone who joined in, donated, yelled, screamed, stomped, and cheered. Congratulations La Nina! Wrestlers beat out included: Iron Maiden, Masha and Sasha (conjoined twins), John Payne, Lumberjacked, and Sveatlana the Russian gymnast. … total raised Friday night $560 (for B.I.R.T.H.E.) … for a GRAND TOTAL OF $1731 raised this year !!!!

B.I.R.T.H.E. program

May 14, 2009

The B.I.R.T.H.E. program was created by The Rose Women’s Care Service of Highland, NY 9 years ago.The program provides pregnant teens, their partners, families and friends with information, worksheets and handouts that focus on Prenatal Care, Baby Care and Labor & Delivery. Unique to the program is a personalized CarePath developed to assist the pregnant teen  to identify the things that get in their her way of being well and helps her become skilled at using the resources learned  during the program to remove those “barriers to wellness”. It also provides the teen and her support system with information about resources, agencies and people available in the community that can assist them in achieving their own personal goals, individual hopes and dreams, care of the newborn and the opportunity to enhance their new role as parents, grandparents and friends of the new family.

BRAWL II Rakes It In

May 3, 2009

Thank you to everyone who showed up and rocked the house Friday night!  With a triumphant win by Kiki Yorbut, we raised another $468 for Family of Woodstock.  That makes a total of $1171!! Rad.

We have one more night of fun scheduled for next Friday, May 15.  We’ll be at The Barn (33 Broadway in Tivoli, NY) brawlin’ it down to the ground – where will YOU be?  Come join us and bring small bills for betting!  See you there.

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Thank you from Family of Woodstock

April 19, 2009

Family of Woodstock’s Domestic Violence Programs would like to say a heart felt thanks to the Beautiful Broads of BRAWL. The money raised by your bulging biceps and sweaty brows will help to fund many programs which support women who are surviving or have survived domestic violence. We run a 17-bed shelter for women and children in need of safe emergency housing. We have a court advocate stationed at Ulster County Family Court to help women get orders of protection. We run a multi-faceted children’s program that offers support, counseling, recreation and educational activities. Additionally, there is a free clothing boutique, food pantry and on-going support for women. We run non-residential support counseling and groups for both ex-residents of the shelter and women in the community. The staff of the Domestic Violence programs are available to do community education about the realities of Domestic Violence and how to get help. Thanks again for your contributions to these important and effective programs. We look forward to seeing you on May 1st. Wrestle on ladies!