If you are wondering what to do on a Saturday night in Grand Rapids, I'd suggest coming to the

Roller Derby with us! I just got this update from the Roller Derby Gals and thought I would pass it

on to all of you. I have mentioned the Grand Raggidy Roller Girls before ( see links at bottom of article)

for an evening of unparalleled fun and flat track skating prowess, it doesn't get any better!

                                                    Hope to see you there!    

Copy of the email I received from Grand Raggidy Roller Girl, Bette Mangler: 

Roller derby girls are known for being tough as nails and fearless to a fault. The Grand Raggidy Roller

Girls are a prime example of that tenaciousness. The hometown league's Travel Team has never

backed down from a challenge, and that's just what they'll face when they kick off their season

April 26th against the phenomenal derby powerhouse known as the Windy City Rollers. The Windy

City Rollers of Chicago have jumped the ranks in the Women's Flat Track Derby Association(WFTDA)

in the past year. In August '07, they took second place at WFTDA's Eastern Regionals, earning a

coveted spot at Nationals that fall in Austin, Texas, where they made a strong showing. They currently

are WFTDA ranked 7th in the nation, sharing the top ten with such big names as Carolina, Texas and

New York. Simply put, these ladies kick all kinds of derby butt.

They're also a close sister league and longtime friends to the GRRG, and the two leagues are excited to

finally meet on the flat track for the first time.  The Grand Raggidy Roller Girls Travel Team is ready for

the challenge and the elevated level of competition that the April 26th game promises to bring. The

GRRG were able to place 11th at WFTDA's Eastern Regionals this past August.  The recent restructure

of the league leaves the newly formed Travel Team with most of the league's strongest, fastest and

seasoned players. And since the GRRG skaters no longer compete against one another, they're sharing

all their secrets, teaching one another new tricks, training harder and getting way better, way faster. Not

to mention, they'll be unveiling some great, new Travel Team skaters this season.  

           
The GRRG's new venue has a smaller capacity, and tickets are sure to be in high demand for the

season's events. Buy early to ensure a seat.  Stay tuned for more updates, or check out gr-rollergirls.com. 

Event details:

Saturday, May 17

Doors at 5 p.m.; action at 6 p.m.
Rivertown Sports, 2605 Sanford Ave SW
Tickets are $10 presale, $15 at the door

                                                Limited pre-sale tickets available through brownpapertickets.com.

 UPDATE: April 26 Bout was Standing Room Only, so come early and get your seat!

 More Derby Articles:

Championship Bout - Final FaceOff 

Warning: Roller Derby is Addictive 

Biff! Bam! Oomph! Roller Derby & Real Estate 

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