NOVA Roller Derby

Road rage on skates! Blockers, jammers, and pivots from both sides of the Potomac will bring a new roller derby rivalry to the Dulles SportsPlex on October 1, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. The Skate Troopers of the NOVA Roller Derby will compete against the Black-Eyed Suzies of Free State Roller Derby in Rockville, Md. This will be the inaugural bout for both leagues.

The bout will be played following the official rule set of Modern Athletic Derby Endeavor (M.A.D.E.)—a national affiliation of leagues promoting fair, skilled competition.

Derby fans and curious crowds alike are encouraged to come and support these local heroines of the flat-track. Advance tickets can be purchased for $10 at www.brownpapertickets.com; tickets will also be sold at the door for $12. Children under six will be admitted free. The Dulles SportsPlex is located at 21610 Atlantic Boulevard in Sterling, Va. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. to allow spectators to grab their choice seats closest to the action.

The league’s charity of the month for October is the Loudoun Abused Womens Shelter (LAWS). League members will collect donated 5-ounce cans of Play-Doh—all colors!—to support LAWS youth and children’s services.