A FRESH START

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A FRESH START

Your L.A. Derby Dolls Begin Their Home Season

LOS ANGELES (July 1, 2014) – Last year's slate has officially been wiped clean, and the champs trophy is up for grabs. The first step towards glory will take place on Saturday, August 23rd as the reigning champions, the Tough Cookies, battle the Sirens at the Doll Factory in Historic Filipinotown. Setting the tone for the grueling season ahead, you won't want to miss these two powerhouses vie for that number one spot.

The action begins at 8 P.M. Doors open at 6:30 P.M. and close at the end of half-time. All tickets are available for purchase at http://derbydolls.com/tickets.General Admission tickets for Saturday's game are only $15 online and $18 at the door. VIP tickets, which include premium seating and a dedicated beverage station, are $40 both online and at door.

For all guests of legal age, alcoholic beverages including Golden Road Brewing craft beer, Monkey Shoulder scotch whiskey and Sailor Jerry's spiced rum will be available through half time of Saturday's game. Food trucks from across LA will flock to the Doll Factory for fans to enjoy. Art, jewelry and apparel are available for purchase. The Doll Factory, located in Historic Filipinotown at 1910 W. Temple Street, is now open to all ages.

As always, the LA Derby Dolls would like to thank all our amazing sponsors: Golden Road Brewing, Monkey Shoulder Scotch Whiskey, Sailor Jerry's, Stila Cosmetics, S-One Helmet Company, TwentyWonder, Iron Doll Clothing, Second Knee and Garage Pizza.

Please note that we suggest parental guidance at our Saturday evening games. As a Reminder, any large DSLR type cameras that require a camera bag or have interchangeable lenses are strictly prohibited for personal fan use and will be not be allowed into the Doll Factory. All professional cameras and equipment will remain for press outlets only.

About the LA Derby Dolls:

Founded in 2003, the LA Derby Dolls (http://derbydolls.com/la) are Southern California’s premiere women’s banked-track, roller derby league. Honored as a Treasure of Los Angeles by the Central City Association, the Derby Dolls, a volunteer-run organization, is made up of women from a wide variety of backgrounds and professions. The LA Derby Dolls are one of only thirteen leagues in the U.S. playing roller derby on a banked track. Within the league, four fierce teams battle for dominance: Fight Crew, Sirens, Tough Cookies and Varsity Brawlers. The LA Ri-Ettes are LA Derby Doll’s all-star team, who compete against the best teams in the nation. The league also operates the Junior Derby Dolls (http://derbydolls.com/juniorderby/) for girls ages 8-17.