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Apr072011

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.

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, five fierce teams battle for dominance: Fight Crew, Sirens, Swarm, Tough Cookies and Varsity Brawlers. 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 seven 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. The league also operates the Junior Derby Dolls for girls ages 8-17.

2011 L.A. Derby Dolls Season Schedule

Sat. April 2nd: Tough Cookies vs Varsity Brawlers

Sat. April 16th: Sirens vs Fight Crew

Sat. May 7th: Varsity Brawlers vs The Swarm

Sun. May 8th: Baby Doll Brawl

Sat. June 4th: Tough Cookies vs Fight Crew

Fri. June 10th - 12th: Ri-ettes at Battle On The Bank IV in Phoenix, AZ

Sat. Aug. 20th: Tough Cookies vs OC Rollergirls from Orange County

Sat. Sept. 10th: Ri-Ettes vs TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls from Austin, TX

Sun. Sept. 11th: Siren vs Tilted Thunder Railbirds from Seattle, WA

Sat. Sept. 24th: Tough Cookies vs The Swarm @ The Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego, CA

Sat. Oct. 1st: Fight Crew vs Varsity Brawlers