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Loudoun’s Skate Troopers Bring Roller Derby to the SportsPlex
The Battle of the Beltway pits teams from Maryland and Virginia against each other.
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 at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 1.
The Skate Troopers of NOVA Roller Derby will compete against the Black-Eyed Suzies of Rockville’s Free State Roller Derby. The event marks the inaugural bout for both leagues.
The bout will follow the official rules of Modern Athletic Derby Endeavor (MADE) – a national affiliation of leagues promoting fair, skilled competition.
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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 6 will be admitted free. The Dulles SportsPlex is located at 21610 Atlantic Boulevard in Sterling, Va. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
The league’s charity of the month for October is the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS). League members will collect donated 5-ounce cans of Play-Doh – all colors! – to support LAWS youth and children’s services.
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