Skirts, Skates, Scars, Steroids: LADD Ri-ettes v. KC/DC @ the Doll Factory, 5/9/09 | Los Anjealous

"...Who the hell was I kidding? Le derby is worth the risks of getting nailed by the narcs, not least because tonight bears the frisson of novelty, as LADD’s elite squad, the Ri-ettes, will be taking on the cleverly monikered KC/DC, a hybrid team composed of all-stars from Kansas City’s Roller Warriors, and Albuquerque’s Duke City Derby (the “DC” is for “Duke City”; I have no idea where the “KC” part comes from)."

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Official LA City Council blog

"Each year, the Central City Association honors outstanding individuals and organizations as part of its Treasures of Los Angeles luncheon. I had the pleasure of emceeing this event and was proud that one of this year's treasures was the Los Angeles Derby Dolls, who train and compete in Historic Filipinotown."

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Travel & Leisure: Best Retro Escapes

"And with old-timey options available across the country, even the most cost-conscious traveler can find a retro retreat a short distance away. Maybe a spin around a 1930s dance hall will put you back in the swing of things. Or perhaps a 1980s-era roller-derby match at L.A. Derby Dolls will help get out some of that AIG-related aggression."

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Metblogs Los Angeles

"Really, what’s not to love? Roller derby is a fast paced, full-contact, action packed sport. And the Derby Dolls? In addition to being poised, refined, attractive young ladies, those girls are bad-asses and that is sexy as hell. The bouts at the Doll Factory are some of the most exciting sporting events in Los Angeles. My only wish would be for more."

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LA Downtown News

"The award pays tribute to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the community. The 2009 recipients, who will be honored from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, at 404 S. Figueroa St., are boxing champ Oscar De La Hoya, Kaiser Permanente, sportscaster Jim Hill, the Los Angeles Community College District, Dodger star Don Newcombe and the L.A. Derby Dolls." 

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