Wayne's Derby World: 12/01/2006

Sunday, December 31, 2006

New Year's Derby Eve

Auld Lang Syne

Words adapated from a traditional song
by Robbie Burns (1759-96)

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne?

CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!

And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp,
And surely I'll be mine,
And we'll tak a cup o kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!

We twa hae run about the braes,
And pou'd the gowans fine,
But we've wander'd monie a weary fit,
Sin auld lang syne.

We twa hae paidl'd in the burn
Frae morning sun till dine,
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin auld lang syne.

And there's a hand my trusty fiere,
And gie's a hand o thine,
And we'll tak a right guid-willie waught,
For auld lang syne

Meanings

auld lang syne - times gone by
be - pay for
braes - hills
braid - broad
burn - stream
dine - dinner time
fiere - friend
fit - foot
gowans - daisies
guid-willie waught - goodwill drink
monie - many
morning sun - noon
paidl't - paddled
pint-stowp - pint tankard
pou'd - pulled
twa - two

Tags: Robert Burns, Auld Lang Syne, New Year's Eve, song lyrics.

Roller derby posted by Wayne Hurlbert at 7:24 PM

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Saturday, December 30, 2006

Women's Flat Track Derby Association WFTDA Rankings

The official Women's Flat Track Derby Association WFTDA Rankings of all female flat track roller derby leagues were released on December 8, 2006.

12/8/2006 WFTDA National Rankings

Division One and Two WFTDA Member Leagues

Rank Div Region League Team Name City ST

1 One West Texas Rollergirls Texecutioners Austin TX
2 One West Tucson Roller Derby Saddletramps Tucson AZ
3 One West Rat City Rollergirls Rat City All-Stars Seattle WA
4 One West Arizona Roller Derby Tent City Terrors Phoenix AZ
5 One East Mad Rollin' Dolls Dairyland Dolls Madison WI
6 One East Minnesota Rollergirls (all stars) Minneapolis MN
7 One East Carolina Rollergirls CRG Travel Team Raleigh NC
8 One West Kansas City Roller Warriors (all stars) Kansas City KS
9 Two West Bay Area Derby Girls BAD Girls All Stars Oakland CA
10 Two East Providence Roller Derby Rhode Island Riveters Providence RI
11 Two West Sin City Rollergirls Neander Dolls Las Vegas NV
12 One East Gotham Girls Roller Derby GGRD All Stars New York NY
13 Two East Boston Derby Dames Boston Massacre Boston MA
14 Two West Rocky Mountain Rollergirls 5280 Fight Club Denver CO
15 Two West Duke City Derby Mueñcas Muertas Albuquerque NM
16 One West Rose City Rollers Wheels of Justice Portland OR
17 One East Atlanta Rollergirls ARG All Stars Atlanta GA
18 Two East Philly Rollergirls Liberty Belles Philadelphia PA
19 Two West Dallas Derby Devils (all stars) Dallas TX
20 Two West Houston Rollergirls HaRD Knocks Houston TX
21 Two West Assassination City Roller Derby ACD Special Ops Dallas TX
22 Two East Windy City Rollers (all stars) Chicago IL
23 Two East Ohio Roller Girls (all stars) Columbus OH
24 Two West Pikes Peak Derby Dames Slamazons Pikes Peak CO
25 Two East Dixie Derby Girls (all stars) Huntsville AL
26 Two East Detroit Derby Girls (all stars) Detroit MI
27 Two East Grand Raggidy Rollergirls (all stars) Grand Rapids MI
28 Two East Big Easy Rollergirls (all stars) New Orleans LA
29 Two West Alamo City Rollergirls (all stars) San Antonio TX
30 Two West East Texas Bombers (all stars) Tyler TX

For more information on the Women's Flat Track Derby Association WFTDA and their events, skate on over to the official Women's Flat Track Derby Association website.

Tags: Women's Flat Track Derby Association, WFTDA, league rankings, rollergirls.

Roller derby posted by Wayne Hurlbert at 7:04 PM

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Friday, December 29, 2006

Lonestar Rollergirls TXRD: Hellcats vs Putas Del Fuego

The all female banked track Lonestar Rollergirls TXRD skate their first 2007 banked track roller derby regular season bout at the Crockett Center on Sunday, January 7.

The banked track roller derby matchup features the 2006 Calvello Cup Champion Putas del Fuego meeting the Hellcats.

Putas Del Fuego

2006 TXRD Calvello Cup Champions

Hellcats

Tickets are $15.00 in advance and are available for purchase online.

Doors open at the Crockett Center at 6:00 pm and the bout begins at 7:00 pm local Austin, Texas time.

2006 - 2007 TXRD League Schedule

02/11/2007 Holy Rollers vs. Rhinestone Cowgirls
02/25/2007 Putas del Fuego vs. Cherry Bombs
03/04/2007 Rhinestone Cowgirls vs. Hellcats
03/15/2007 SXSW bout (skater roster TBD)
03/18/2007 Holy Rollers vs. Cherry Bombs
04/01/2007 Putas del Fuego vs. Rhinestone Cowgirls
04/15/2007 Cherry Bombs vs. Hellcats
04/29/2007 Holy Rollers vs. Putas del Fuego
05/12/2007 Playoff bouts #1 & 2
06/09/2007 Playoff bout #3
06/23/2007 2007 Calvello Cup Championship

For more information on the banked track TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls and their events, roll on over to the official Lonestar Rollergirls TXRD website.

Tags: Lonestar Rollergirls TXRD, Putas Del Fuego, roller derby, Hellcats.

Roller derby posted by Wayne Hurlbert at 8:27 PM

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Thursday, December 28, 2006

Chi Town Sirens: 2007 kickoff bout

The all female ChiTown Sirens skate their 2007 kickoff flat track roller derby bout at the Lynwood Sport Center in Lynwood, Illinois on Sunday, January 7.

This Chicago, Illinois based league bout features the Killopatras squaring off against the Wheelers.

Bout Lineups:

The Wheelers

Chico the Kid
Devi Metal
Hermione Danger
Jane Reaction
Lola Blow (co-captain)
Mari Cone
Nora Adrenaline
Raiza Blade
Robin Zombie (captain)
Scarlett Knocksville
Shocka Conduit
Stella Sabotage

The Killopatras

Psyche O'sis (Captain)
Trixie Belter (Co-Captain)
Alpha Hi Droxy
G
Helsa Wayton
Karmageddon
Loco Chanel
Machete Page
Matzah Ballbreaker
Mexican Jumping Mean
No Mercy Mad Dusa
Rosebud Slayer
Tarin Hairout.

Tickets are $12.00 in advance, and $15.00 if you buy them at the door. Advance bout tickets can be purchased at several locations.

Note that Lynwood, Illinois is a suburb of Chicago. As a result, the league is offering a party bus to shuttle fans to the game.

Doors open at the Lynwood Sport Center at 6:30 with the bout starting at 7:00 pm local Chicago, Illinois time.

For more information on the all female flat track ChiTown Sirens and their events, roll on over to the official ChiTown Sirens website.

Tags: Chi Town Sirens, Killopatras, Wheelers, rollergirls.

Roller derby posted by Wayne Hurlbert at 3:21 PM

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Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Charm City Roller Girls host Carolina Rollergirls

The all female Charm City Roller Girls welcome the all female Carolina Rollergirls for an interleague flat track roller derby bout at Putty Hill Skateland in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, January 7.

The Raleigh, North Carolina based Carolina Rollergirls are represented by their powerful all star travel team. The hometown Charm City Roller Girls counter with their travel team known as the Mobtown Maulers.

Tickets are priced at $12.00 for general admission and VIP passes are available for $20.00. Tickets are available for purchase online.

Doors open at Putty Hill Skateland at 3:00 pm and the bouting starts at 4:00 pm local Balitmore, Maryland time.

For more information on the all female flat track Charm City Roller Girls and their events, skate on over to the official Charm City Roller Girls website.

For more information on the Carolina Rollergirls and their events, roll on over to the official Carolina Rollergirls website.

Tags: Charm City Roller Girls, Carolina Rollergirls, Mobtown Maulers, roller derby.

Roller derby posted by Wayne Hurlbert at 2:45 PM

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Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Brew City Bruisers Champs: Rushin' Rollettes

The new all female Brew City Bruisers skated their first season league flat track roller derby Championship Bouts at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Friday, December 15.

All four of the league's teams were in flat track roller derby action. In the end, the Rushin' Rollettes (photo top left) skated away with the league title.

Championship Bout Scores:

1 2

Maidens 37 74
Shevils 20 35

Eights 19 35
Rollettes 22 42

Final League Standings:

Rushin' Rollettes (4-1)
Crazy Eights (3-2),
Maiden Milwaukees (3-2)
Shevil Knevils (0-5)

Congratulations to the Rushin Rollettes, and to all of the teams, skaters, referees, and officials of the Brew City Bruisers on a successful 2006 inaugural flat track roller derby season.

For more information on the all female Brew City Bruisers and their events, skate on over to the official Brew City Bruisers website.

Tags: Brew City Bruisers, rollergirls, Rollettes, roller derby.

Roller derby posted by Wayne Hurlbert at 10:36 PM

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Monday, December 25, 2006

Merry Christmas everyone

Merry Christmas to all of the teams, skaters, referees, officials, fans, sponsors, and friends of roller derby everywhere.

All the best of the holiday season.

Seasons greetings everyone.

Tags: Christmas, holiday Season, roller derby, seasons greetings.

Roller derby posted by Wayne Hurlbert at 2:31 PM

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Sunday, December 24, 2006

Santa Claus loves roller derby

Those elves have been busy getting Santa Claus ready to suit up for roller derby, complete with his own action figure. With the revival in roller derby, both Santa Claus and the elves believe that roller derby action figures will be a hot toy request in the coming years. They want to be ready!

In an exclusive interview, Santa stated that he was more of a pack skater than a jammer. He did think that with his extra size, he might also be a great blocker. He added, with his trademark Ho Ho Ho, that he needed a bit of practice on both the banked track and the flat track, just to get into a bit better skating shape.

Santa did say that he had a great new season of roller derby in his sleigh for everyone in 2007.

Merry Christmas!

Tags: Santa Claus, roller derby, skating, action figure.

Roller derby posted by Wayne Hurlbert at 9:43 AM

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Saturday, December 23, 2006

Roller derby fabric: Rollergirl prints

As roller derby bursts onto the mainstream, the sport is certain to leave tracks wherever it skates. Big Easy Rollergirl at The Big Easy Rollergirls blog received the fabric (photo left) in the form of pillow cases from her mother.

As New Orleans, Louisiana skater Big Easy Rollergirl points out, roller derby is indeed a legitimate sport. Joining other sports and activities as a fabric print design is one more sign that the sport has arrived. With every jam skated and bout completed, roller derby finds its rightful place in the lineup of sports everywhere.

Big Easy Rollergirl writes:

Roller Derby is officially legitimized! As fans of the Big Easy Rollergirls and other ass-kicking roller derby leagues, you have known all along the sheer power and indomitability of rollergirls. But now, the world is privy to our energy, athleticism and sheer audacious awesomeness. Because now…. we are on fabric!

Now, if we can only find some suppliers of that great roller derby design fabric! Imagine everyone owning something made from that exciting rollergirl print.

Roller derby prints: The fabric design for the New Millenium.

Tags: Big Easy Rollergirls, roller derby prints, fabric design, mainstream.

Roller derby posted by Wayne Hurlbert at 9:30 PM

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Friday, December 22, 2006

Big Easy Rollergirls bout: Tannenbaumbers win

The all female Big Easy Rollergirls return to flat track roller derby action at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans, Louisiana on Saturday, December 16.

This flat track roller derby holiday season themed bout saw the Tannenbombers ruin the holiday season for Santa's Little Sleighers by a final count of 62 - 56.

The league provided the following bout recap:

December 16, 2006 Bout: The Tannenbombers vs. Santa's Little Sleighers

In the spirit of the holidays, the Big Easy Rollergirls celebrated their last intra league bout of 2006 in full holiday regalia. Santa's Little Sleighers and The Tannenbombers vied for the Glory in Excelsis DERBY!

Fans took note as the teams welcomed new derby girls to the ranks. This was the very first bout for Beatrix sKiddo and Ibeatya Amber (Sleighers) and Lt. Dan (Tannenbombers). Congratulations, ladies, on a wonderful bout!

It was an incredibly well-matched lineup. The teams went back and forth with the winning score with each jam. At halftime, the Sleighers were ahead by three little "Christmas Wish" points.

Continue reading the bout recap at the league site.

Big Easy Rollergirls Schedule

For more information on the flat track roller derby Big Easy Rollergirls skate over to the official Big Easy Rollergirls website. Be sure to keep up on all of the league news at the league blog.

Tags: Big Easy Rollergirls, Tannenbombers, Santa's Little Sleighers, New Orleans.

Roller derby posted by Wayne Hurlbert at 9:51 AM

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Thursday, December 21, 2006

ARSD announces The FireBirds

The traditional mixed gender banked track roller derby American Roller Skating Derby announced its newest team and staff on December 1. The latest league addition, announced by ARSD owner Dan Ferrari, is known as the LA-San Diego FireBirds. The team is based in Southern California and is currently recruiting and training skaters.

About the new team, Dan Ferrari made the following announcement:

I wanted to thank every one for making this FireBird Media Week such a huge Success. We had 3 TV stations out for try-outs along with 2 Newspapers. We had a great article in the San Diego Reader, and on Friday the Firebirds were on the morning show on KUSI San Diego for 2 hours, then on Saturday the FireBirds were featured in the televised Christmas Parade in Escondido. This is only the tip of the iceberg for the FireBirds and our San Diego area.

We have almost 30 new and upcoming skating stars that will start training this Monday night December 11Th from our Try-Outs. Training will be handled by Head trainer Ms. Georgia Hase, along with EG Miller, Dave Marez, Dave Martinez, Mike Flaningam, Jim Fitzpatrick, Pam Schwab, and Cory Atkinson. All pro skaters are welcome to come and train. Training Monday and Wednesday nights at the Ups-N-Downs Roller Rink in Escondido.

The awesome brand new Banked Track being built as we speak by Mike Flaningan will be up on Jan 29Th also at the Ups-N-Downs Roller Rink in Escondido, and training will be every night, other than game nights till Feb 12th.

If you need to get a hold of Ms. Hase about training her e-mail is:

lotsofgoodies2@earthlink.net

Check out the FireBirds Web-site done by Cory Atkinson at:

FireBirds

And as always our Bay Bomber Web-site done by Scott Schultz at:

American Roller Skating Derby

Thanks Again,
Dan Ferrari
ARSD Owner........

For more information on the traditional mixed gender American Roller Skating Derby (ARSD) roll on over to the official American Roller Skating Derby (ARSD) website.

Tags: ARSD, American Roller Skating Derby, FireBirds, Dan Ferrari.

Roller derby posted by Wayne Hurlbert at 9:10 PM

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Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Carolina Rollergirls defeat Arizona Roller Derby

The all female Carolina Rollergirls hosted the all female Arizona Roller Derby in an interleague flat track roller derby bout at Dorton Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina on Saturday, December 10.

The interleague flat track derby bout saw the Carolina Rollergirls travel team skated past the Arizona Roller Derby travel team, known as the Tent City Terrors, by a final score of 100 - 90.

With the victory, the Carolina Rollergirls remain undefeated at home in interleague bouts.

Carolina Rollergirls Schedule

For more information on the Carolina Rollergirls and their events, roll on over to the official Carolina Rollergirls website.

For more information on Arizona Roller Derby and their events, skate on over to the official Arizona Roller Derby website.

Tags: Carolina RollerGirls, Arizona Roller Derby, Raleigh, NC, Tent City Terrors.

Roller derby posted by Wayne Hurlbert at 9:45 PM

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Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Tucson Roller Derby defeats Duke City Derby

The all female Tucson Roller Derby hosted the all female Duke City Derby in an interleague flat track roller derby bout at Bladeworld in Tucson, Arizona on Saturday, December 16.

This thrilling flat track roller derby matchup featured the Albuquerque, New Mexico based Duke City Derby represented by the Munecas Muertas against the hometown Tucson Roller Derby represented by the Saddletramps.

In the end, the Tucson Roller Derby Saddletramps defeated the Duke City Derby Munecas Muertas by a lopsided score of 139 - 28.

Munecas Muertas

Duke City Derby

Saddletramps

Tucson Roller Derby

For more information on the all female flat track Tucson Roller Derby and their events, pull away from the pack over to the official Tucson Roller Derby website.

For more information on the all female flat track Duke City Derby and their events, roll on over to the official Duke City Derby website.

Tags: Tucson Roller Derby, Duke City Derby, Saddletramps, Munecas Muertas.

Roller derby posted by Wayne Hurlbert at 9:16 PM

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Monday, December 18, 2006

Duke City Derby Christmas exhibition bout set

The all female Duke City Derby skates a special Christmas exhibition flat track roller derby bout at The Genoveva Chavez Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Friday, December 22.

This flat track roller derby bout features skaters from Duke City Derby joining with the skaters from the new all female Santa Fe Roller Derby. The teams formed are called Heavy Metal and Hip Hop.

Along with the exciting roller derby action, a rockin' band will keep the entertainment coming your way.

Tickets are a bargain at $5.00 each for anyone over age 12. Children under 12 years of age are admitted free. Tickets are $5.00 at the door on game day. Tickets are also available for purchase online.

Doors open at The Genoveva Chavez Center at 5:00 pm with game time at 6:00 pm local Santa Fe, New Mexico time.

For more information on the all female flat track Duke City Derby and their events, roll on over to the official Duke City Derby website.

Tags: Duke City Derby, Santa Fe Roller Derby, Heavy Metal, Hip Hop.

Roller derby posted by Wayne Hurlbert at 10:26 PM

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Sunday, December 17, 2006

Boston Derby Dames result: Nutcrackers win

The all female Boston Derby Dames skated another regular season flat track roller derby bout at the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, Massachusetts on Saturday, December 9.

The Boston Derby Dames have three teams in their league.

In this flat track roller derby confrontation, the Nutcrackers danced past the Wicked Pissahs for the victory.

Wicked Pissahs

Wicked Pissahs Lineup

Captain: Shellby Shattered .. -0
Captain: Pina Collidah .. 77
Team Manager: Roxy Redlight.. 26
Jodi Faster .. 3
Miss. Mary Smack .. 3.2.1.
Slammela Anderson .. 3.14
Harlot Fevah .. 99
AmandaConda .. HI55
Etta Maims .. B52
Triple Deck-Her
Tootsie Pop .. 364
Evilicious .. 420

Nutcrackers

Nutcrackers Lineup

Sarah Doom - 4.0
Kitty Twister - 138
Malicen Thunderland - 212º F
Marie Fury - 88
Wanda Whipya - 7
Ruby Khan - 49
Amy Fister - x!
Sheryl Crowbar - 37
Quick Sandy - 24
Lois Carmen Dominator - 011
Bloodbath Bettie - 141

For more information on the all female Boston Derby Dames and their events skate on over to the official Boston Derby Dames website.

Tags: Boston Derby Dames, rollergirls, Wicked Pissahs, Nutcrackers.

Roller derby posted by Wayne Hurlbert at 4:54 PM

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Saturday, December 16, 2006

The all female Minnesota RollerGirls rolled with another interleague flat track roller derby match against the all female No Coast Derby Girls at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, December 9.

The flat track home town Minnesota RollerGirls featured their travel team, and defeated the first year Lincoln, Nebraska based No Coast Derby Girls, represented by their travel team known as the Mad Maxines. The final score was a lopsided 195 to 28 victory for the hometown Minnesota RollerGirls.

A recap of the interleage bout is provided by Minnesota RollerGirls Sideline Reporter J.J. Rockswell.

No Coast Derby Girls

Mad Maxines

For more information on the all female No Coast Derby Girls and their events, skate on over to the official No Coast Derby Girls website.

For more information on the flat track roller derby Minnesota RollerGirls and their events lead the pack over to the official Minnesota RollerGirls website.

Tags: Minnesota RollerGirls, Mad Maxines, No Coast Derby Girls, flat track roller derby.

Roller derby posted by Wayne Hurlbert at 9:48 AM

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Friday, December 15, 2006

Lonestar Rollergirls TXRD: Cherry Bombs win

The all female banked track Lonestar Rollergirls TXRD skated their second 2006 - 2007 banked track roller derby regular season bout at the Austin Convention Center on Sunday, December 10.

The banked track roller derby matchup saw the Cherry Bombs emerge victorious in a showdown with the Rhinestone Cowgirls by a final score of 63 - 24.

Cherry Bombs

Rhinestone Cowgirls

2006 - 2007 TXRD League Schedule

01/??/2007 Hellcats vs. Putas del Fuego at Thunderdome
02/11/2007 Holy Rollers vs. Rhinestone Cowgirls
02/25/2007 Putas del Fuego vs. Cherry Bombs
03/04/2007 Rhinestone Cowgirls vs. Hellcats
03/15/2007 SXSW bout (skater roster TBD)
03/18/2007 Holy Rollers vs. Cherry Bombs
04/01/2007 Putas del Fuego vs. Rhinestone Cowgirls
04/15/2007 Cherry Bombs vs. Hellcats
04/29/2007 Holy Rollers vs. Putas del Fuego
05/12/2007 Playoff bouts #1 & 2
06/09/2007 Playoff bout #3
06/23/2007 2007 Calvello Cup Championship

For more information on the banked track TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls and their events, roll on over to the official Lonestar Rollergirls TXRD website.

Tags: Lonestar Rollergirls TXRD, Cherry Bombs, roller derby, Rhinestone Cowgirls.

Roller derby posted by Wayne Hurlbert at 9:00 AM

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Thursday, December 14, 2006

Detroit Derby Girls defeat Grand Raggidy Roller Girls

The all female Detroit Derby Girls hosted the all female Grand Raggidy Roller Girls in an interleague flat track roller derby bout at the Masonic Temple Drill Hall in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, December 9.

This exciting interleague matchup saw the hometown Detroit Derby Girls, who sent out their travel team, skate past the Grand Rapids, Michigan based Grand Raggidy Roller Girls, represented by their travel team, by a final count of 121 - 53.

For more information on the flat track Detroit Derby Girls and their events, jam on over to the official Detroit Derby Girls website.

For more information on the all female flat track Grand Raggidy Roller Girls and their events roll on over the official Grand Raggidy Roller Girls website.

Tags: Detroit Derby Girls, Grand Raggidy Roller Girls, interleague bouts, rollergirls.

Roller derby posted by Wayne Hurlbert at 8:04 PM

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Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Big Easy Rollergirls set holiday bout

The all female Big Easy Rollergirls return to flat track roller derby action at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans, Louisiana on Saturday, December 16.

This flat track roller derby holiday season themed bout features the Tannenbombers facing Santa's Little Sleighers.

Tickets for this event are nearly sold out. The previous bout was a completely sold out event.

Doors open at Mardi Gras World at 6:00 pm and the flat track roller derby action starts at 7:00 pm local New Orleans, Louisiana time.

League Schedule

For more information on the flat track roller derby Big Easy Rollergirls skate over to the official Big Easy Rollergirls website. Be sure to keep up on all of the league news at the league blog.

Tags: Big Easy Rollergirls, Tannenbombers, Santa's Little Sleighers, New Orleans.

Roller derby posted by Wayne Hurlbert at 9:34 PM

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