All, Thank you for your patience this week as we do our best to deal with the anticipated weather situations here in Houston. Unfortunately, based on the current forecast and weather advisories, the Steering Committee has made the decision to cancel the tournament this weekend. Houston Parks & Recreation has informed us that although Herman Brown Park is currently open, they will have to close all of the fields if it should receive any rain at all. Therefore, this decision was made with … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2016
Derricks & Diamonds – Weather Conditions Update
Weather Conditions We are closely monitoring the weather and have decided to proceed forward with plans as the Houston Weather can be very unpredictable. With that being said, your safety is our number one concern. We will send out an email (and Facebook post) Saturday and Sunday Morning at 6:30 AM with the field update. The City of Houston will be making the call if the fields are “playable.” In the chance that we are unable to play Saturday, but able to play Sunday, we will go forward with … [Read more...]
Derricks and Diamonds Softball Tournament Location Change
The flooding this week has caused some major damage all over Houston, including Cullen Park where we planned to have the tournament this year. Unfortunately, we’ve talked to the manager of Cullen Park and with more rain coming, he believes the field will not be dry in time for our tournament. Instead, we’ve now relocated the tournament to Herman Brown Park located in Northeast Houston. The address is 300 Mercury Dr, Houston, TX 77013. The dates will remain as April 30th and May … [Read more...]
Snowdrop Night at Houston Roller Derby
Join Snowdrop Foundation April 23rd, 7 pm for Houston Roller Derby! Snowdrop was chosen as the benefiting charity for the event. A check will be presented at half time to our President Kevin Kline. Get your tickets early as price increases day of the event. General Admission tickets Only $15 and Premium seating $25 CLICK HERE to get your tickets. ABOUT HOUSTON ROLLER DERBY Since organizing in 2005, Houston Roller Derby has grown into a league of more than 120 skaters that sells about … [Read more...]
