L.A. Derby Dolls Teach Children of the Night Roller Skating, Empowerment During City-Wide Weekend of Volunteerism

On Saturday, May 14, the L.A. Derby Dolls hosted a Big Sunday Weekend skating clinic for Children of the Night. The three-hour workshop focused on teaching young men and women how to skate, while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and physical fitness as a means toward personal empowerment.

Children of the Night is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and empowering children who have been forced into prostitution.  This is the third year that they have worked with L.A. Derby Dolls on Big Sunday. To learn more about Children of the Night, please visit http://www.childrenofthenight.org/.

Big Sunday is an annual spring weekend when thousands of people from Southern California, of all ages and all backgrounds, work together at hundreds of nonprofits, schools and other agencies that need their help. Big Sunday Weekend is one of the largest regional community service events in America. To learn more about Big Sunday and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.bigsunday.org.

After skating, community service is the most important thing that the L.A. Derby Dolls do.  The Dolls also recently partnered with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles when the L.A. Junior Derby Dolls and the San Diego Juvenile Dollinquents played a double-header fundraiser bout for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, raising more than $2,000.

Other recent community partnerships include the American Diabetes Association, Lambda Legal (civil rights for the LBGT community and those living with AIDS) and many more.



08 May 2011 - THE BLACK WIDOWS SKATE AGAINST SPIKED PUNCH FOR THE 10TH BABY DOLL BRAWL AT THE L.A. DERBY DOLLS DOLL FACTORY MAY 8TH

Los Angeles – On Sunday May 8^th the Doll Factory will welcome fans to the 10th Baby Doll Brawl, where the L.A. Derby Dolls newest skaters will fight to prove their mettle to their fans and themselves.   Showcasing their skating skills and knowledge, The Black Widows and Spiked Punch will fight their way to victory on the track in this all ages event.  Also on May 8^th, during half time, the L.A. Junior Derby Dolls will be jumping onto the banked track for a 30 minute exhibition bout in which the Junior Dolls, ages 8 to 17, will get to strap on their roller skates and debut their skills to show friends and fans why they are the derby stars of the future!

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 Hot Dog on a Stick, and healthy beverages from Ex-Drinks.  May 8^th will be alcohol free due to the all ages event.

The L.A. Derby Dolls are one of only eleven leagues in the U.S. playing roller derby on a banked track.  Like most modern female roller derby leagues, the Derby Dolls are volunteer-run and give back to the community that has embraced them. 

Tickets are now available to purchase at http://www.derbydolls.com/la/.  General admission tickets are $10.00; VIP tickets are $20.00 and Children’s general admission free and VIP $5.00. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $8 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, leave your cameras/recording devices at home, and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.

07 May 2011 - THE VARSITY BRAWLERS FIGHT THE SWARM ON MAY 7TH AT THE LOS ANGELES DERBY DOLLS DOLL FACTORY

TWO DERBY DOLL FAVORITES BATTLE IT OUT ON THE BANKED TRACK MAY 7TH.

Los Angeles – The Varsity Brawlers started their 2011 home season with a win against three-year champions, the Tough Cookies, showing all competition that they are bringing the heat to the track, and are ready to fight for this year’s title.  The Swarm, having lost their season opener to the Sirens by one point will be back and buzzing with a sting to keep their name in the game and their skates on the bank, proving why they were last years most fierce and feared competition.  Will the Brawlers bring down San Diego's ladies in yellow, or will The Swarm fly right by to score the points? This hard-hitting game will be a battle till the very last whistle, and one fight that both teams are determined to win. Los Angeles Derby Dolls are hosted at the Doll factory, the Derby Dolls home in LA’s Historic Filipinotown.

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 Hot Dog on a Stick, and healthy beverages provided by Ex-Drinks.  Tecate beer will be served by Alex’s Bar and wine from Murphy-Goode poured strongly by our very own Derby Dolls.  The Derby Dolls are also proudly sponsored by Stila Cosmetics, who will also be at the game treating our fans to some pampering.  We would also like to welcome our newest sponsor for the 2011 season, Jack Daniel’s mixed drinks.  There will be live musical entertainment at half time 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 $20; VIP tickets are $40.00. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and close at the end of half time.  This is a 21 and over event, featuring beer and wine. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $8 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, leave your cameras/recording devices at home, and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.

16 April 2011 - THE SIRENS BATTLE FIGHT CREW ON APRIL 16TH AT THE LOS ANGELES DERBY DOLLS DOLL FACTORY

TWO HOME TOWN FAVORITES BATTLE IT OUT ON THE BANKED TRACK APRIL 16th.

Los Angeles – The Sirens began their 2011 season with a one point win against The Swarm, showing all teams that the officers are more than ready to fight to the last whistle to show whose in charge.  Approaching their first game of the season, Fight Crew are flying high and ready to drop bombs on The Sirens, with a strong line up and a determination to take the lead. April 16th will see these two opponents take it to the track for what will be a game of bruises and heart.  Whether Fight Crew take off flying high, or are chased down by the Sirens, this game is not to be missed. The Los Angeles Derby Dolls are hosted at the Doll factory, the Derby Dolls home in LA’s Historic Filipinotown.

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 Hot Dog on a Stick, and healthy beverages provided by Ex-Drinks.  Tecate beer will be served by Alex’s Bar and wine from Murphy-Goode poured strongly by our very own Derby Dolls.  The Derby Dolls are also proudly sponsored by Stila Cosmetics, who will also be at the game treating our fans to some pampering.  We would also like to welcome our newest sponsor for the 2011 season, Jack Daniel’s mixed drinks.  There will be live musical entertainment at half time 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 $20; VIP tickets are $40.00. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and close at the end of half time.  This is a 21 and over event, featuring beer and wine. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $8 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, leave your cameras/recording devices at home, and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.

2 April 2011 - THREE TIME CHAMPIONS TOUGH COOKIES TAKE ON THE VARSITY BRAWLERS AT THE DOLL FACTORY

TWO HOME TOWN FAVORITES BATTLE IT OUT ON THE BANKED TRACK APRIL 2^ND

Los Angeles – 2010 saw the Tough Cookies take the championship title for the third season in a row.  The unbreakable Tough Cookies are back, confident and ready to battle it out on the bank with rivals the Varsity Brawlers.   Packing a punch in purple, the Varsity Brawlers are determined to start their 2011 home season making sure the Cookies crumble, showing that luck stays in threes, and 2011 belongs to a different team.   April 2^nd will see these two rivals come head to head in a battle of who wants it the most; the champs that remain unshaken or the Varsity Brawlers, hungry to take this years title.  Hosted at the Doll Factory, the L.A. Derby Dolls’ home in LA’s Historic Filipinotown, this is a game not to be missed. 

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 Hot Dog on a Stick, and healthy beverages provided by Ex-Drinks.  Tecate beer will be served by Alex’s Bar and wine from Murphy-Goode poured strongly by our very own L.A. Derby Dolls.  The L.A. Derby Dolls are also proudly sponsored by Stila Cosmetics, who will also be at the game treating our fans to some pampering.  There will be live musical entertainment at half time 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 $20; VIP tickets are $40.00. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and close at the end of half time.  This is a 21 and over event, featuring beer and wine. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $8 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, leave your cameras/recording devices at home, and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.