11 FEB 2012 - ALL-STAR TEAMS BATTLE: L.A. RI-ETTES FACE OFF AGAINST MISSILE MOUNTAIN ROLLER DERBY FROM COLORADO SPRINGS, CO FEBRUARY 11TH.

ALL-STAR TEAMS BATTLE: L.A. RI-ETTES FACE OFF AGAINST MISSILE MOUNTAIN ROLLER DERBY FROM COLORADO SPRINGS, CO FEBRUARY 11^TH.

Los Angeles – After defeating San Diego’s Wildfires in January, the L.A. Ri-Ettes are looking unstoppable and determined to show spectators and roller derby fans that LA will remain top dog on the banked track in the 2012 season.  On February 11^th some of the strongest Inter-League skaters, forming Team Bionic from Missile Mountain Roller Derby from Colorado Springs, will head to the Doll Factory to give our All Stars a run for their money.  Team Bionic, includes some of flat track’s finest skaters in addition to many familiar faces from Team Legit who defeated the L.A. Ri-Ettes 125 to 96 back in January 2011.   This banked track game holds a lot of pressure for each team to bring their hardest hits and fastest footwork for one exciting match.   Come down to the home of the L.A. Derby Dolls located in historic Filipinotown and join in the fun! The L.A. Derby Dolls are very happy to announce that all games starting with February 11, 2012 and moving forward will be ALL AGES events!  Underage fans will finally be able to attend all Saturday evening league games, but alcohol sales remain for fans ages 21+ only with proper ID.  All Saturday evening league games are a PG-13 event rating.  Small personal cameras will also be allowed into the Doll Factory, so come and take pictures of your favorite skaters or with them! No personal photographers are allowed to shoot from track-side in the pink walkways at any time.  All professional cameras will remain for press outlets only.

L.A. Derby Dolls events offer a full range of entertainment off the track, with the Vendor Village featuring art, jewelry and clothes, food from Garage Pizza and a variety of food trucks, and various beverage choices – both alcoholic and non.. The L.A. Derby Dolls proud to be sponsored by Jack Daniel’s with their  ready-to-drink bottles.  Jack Daniel’s ready-to-drink bottles, Tecate beer and various wines will be served by Alex’s Bar.  L.A. Derby Dolls also are proud that Stila cosmetics return as a 2012 season partner and will be at all games treating our fans to beauty pampering, as well as our protection partner,  S-One Helmet Company. There will be live musical entertainment at half time on Saturday the 11^th and raffle tickets will be sold during the game for a wide selection of prizes.

Tickets are now available to purchase at www.derbydolls.com/la.  General admission tickets are $18 when purchased on line and $20 when bought day in cash day of game; VIP tickets are $40.00. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and cash sales close at the end of half time.  For those who purchased online tickets, the doors will close at the end of the 3^rd quarter.  The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $10 at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union), one block east of the Doll Factory. Please have your ID and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.

About the L.A. Derby Dolls:

Founded in 2003, the L.A. Derby Dolls (www.derbydolls.com/la) are Southern California’s premiere women’s banked-track, quad-skating, roller derby league. Within the league, four fierce teams battle for dominance: Fight Crew, Sirens, Tough Cookies and Varsity Brawlers. The L.A. Ri-Ettes are L.A. Derby Doll’s all-star team that competes on a national level against the best of the best in the country.  While their uniforms may be stylish and their names playful, do not be fooled by appearances – the L.A. Derby Dolls are athletes who skate a sport that is unscripted and real. Honored as a Treasure of Los Angeles by the Central City Association, the L.A. Derby Dolls embody the do-it-yourself, “for the skaters, by the skaters” ethos of modern women’s roller derby.

The L.A. Derby Dolls are one of only thirteen leagues in the U.S. playing roller derby on a banked track yet more banked track leagues join the intense sport every year..  Like most modern female roller derby leagues, the Derby Dolls are volunteer-run and give back to the community that has embraced them. The league also operates the Junior Derby Dolls for girls ages 7-17.