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The Power of Roller Derby

By March 30, 2007 - 7:00 to 10:00 PM

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Collierville, TN – Roller derby has emerged again in the United States. Since its resurgence, it has exploded to include more than 150 leagues across the nation. The sport barely resembles its predecessors, though. It is still tough but not silly anymore.

The leagues are local and skater-owned-and-operated. The Memphis Roller Derby has been together for little more than a year. It offers women an unconventional sport that has become an empowering physical outlet.

Check below for their schedule:

March 30, 2007 - 7:00 to 10:00 PM
In Your Face meet and greet with local derby girls:
Fox and Hound Pub and Grille
6565 Town Center
Southaven, MS

April 14, 2007 - Doors open at 6:30
Last Woman Standing - double header
PrissKilla Prezleys vs. Women of Mass Destruction
Angels of Death vs. Legion of Zoom
Collierville Funquest
440 Hwy. 72

April 21, 2007 - 6:00PM
Rock and Roll Party - meet area derby girls
Featuring: Dr. Daniel and the Rockabilly Vampires, The Vacant, The Splints, Area 69, and Alert the Youth.
Tear It Up
895 S. Cooper Street

May 26, 2007
Prisskilla Prezleys vs. Legion of Zoom
Angels of Death vs. Women of Mass Destruction
Collierville FunQuest

June 16, 2007
Angels of Death vs. PrissKilla Prezleys
Legion of Zoom vs. Women of Mass Destruction
Collierville FunQuest

July 7, 2007
PrissKilla Prezleys vs Women of Mass Destruction
Collierville FunQuest

July 28, 2007
Angels of Death vs. Legion of Zoom
Collierville FunQuest

August 18, 2007
Angels of Death vs. Women od Mass Destruction
PreissKilla Prezleys vs. Legion of Zoom
Collierville FunQuest

September 1, 2007 - PLAYOFF
Number 1 seed vs Number 4 seed
Number 2 seed vs. Number 3 seed
Collierville FunQuest

September 15, 2007
Championship Bout
Collierville FunQuest

Memphis Roller Derby website: www.memphisrollerderby.com