CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
Tai Chi-tahs vs. Debutante Brawlers
Sunday, August 20th

Tai Chi-tahs : Currently Undefeated : 2006
(photo by Sam Bennett)


Debutante Brawlers : 2005 Champions : 2006
(photo by Sam Bennett)

Once again, the 2005 Season Champions, the Debutante Brawlers, pulled out the strategic game play that's becoming their calling card against the Trauma Queens, winning the semi-finals 151-144. Word on the rink is the Debs think they've got the cat in the bag & are already measuring tiara sizes. But the new troublemakers on the block, the Tai Chi-tahs, are aimin' to prove the sun don't shine on the same cat's tail all the time.

If you were at the last Deb vs. Chi-tah matchup, you saw the frequent flyer miles rack up and we have photographic evidence of what happened on the runway...

It all started when the Tai Chi-tah captain, Princess America got a hairball, trapped in her mouthguard and Eva Lye offered to help her out with a neighborly Heimlich maneuver to the floor. Woohooo! Out came the ninja claws! Not to be outdone, Eris Discordia thought she'd lend a helpin' hand as she came flyin up on a fallen Shirley Temper, "Aww...sweetie, you've been spendin' a lot of time on the floor! You need a lil' back rub?"

"Oh SNAP! Did she just say that!?!?" Trauma Queen Penelope Bruz laughed as the crowd went nuts. "Girl, this is about to get derby!" laughed teammate DVS.

Next jam, Deb jammer Eva Lye comes up on Maddat U and says, "Hey U, what's that smell?" Maddat U: "I have Chi-tah power, I smell nothing - HI-YA!" Eva takes off, "Tell ya next jam!" The whistle blows & next lineup has Maddat U on jam. Eva jumps into pivot position. She sniffs in the air as
Maddat tries to pass, "yep, I smell burnin' kneepads!" "Huh?" says Maddat. BAM!

It got a bit more cordial as Princess America introduced Kitty Crowbar to some of her friends in the audience, Ms. Fit offered Violet Femme a shoulder to lean on, and Kristi Kreme decided she and Teflon should get a little closer.

The game ended with the Tai Chi-tah's takin' it, but for the first time in history, the crowd started screaming for an encore! They wanted more! Lucky for the Chi-tahs, Rockerboy reminded everyone about the afterparty at Kings where the NeuRomance crew was armed & ready with a turntable that don't quit and an endless supply of beer!

Get your trackalacky-side seating now at our web site or visit The Skate Ranch of Raleigh, Percolator Lounge or Schoolkids Records in Raleigh! And bring the whole gang! Group rates are now available. Purchase 15 or more adult tickets in advance through our web site and save $2 a ticket!

Saturday, September 16th : Dorton Arena

The news is out! We're movin' up to Dorton Arena! We want to thank the Skate Ranch, all our volunteers, and the greatest fans in the country for all the support that has made this possible & hope you'll come out to share this exciting day with us!

We're facing the Sin City Rollergirls from Las Vegas, a team that knocked our skates off at the Tucson Dust Devil Tournament. They were tough hitters and had creative strategies that made us want another round! Interleague season is upon us - come yell, kick & scream for your hometown girls so we can shake that arena up!

Art from the new Dorton Schedule Poster - keep an eye out for it!
(by Evil Ed of Xenographics.com)

Doors & Will-Call: 5:30 pm // Bout starts: 6:30 pm
ADVANCE TICKETS: adults: $10 // kids 6-12: $5 // 5 & under: free
AT THE DOOR: adults: $12 // kids 6-12: $6 // 5 & under: free
ADVANCE GROUP SALES: 15+ tickets for $8 each

Upcoming Interleague Dates
SEPT 2: AWAY @ Seattle's BUMBERBOUT Invitational Tournament
SEPT 16: HOME vs. Sin City Rollergirls @ Dorton
OCT 28: AWAY vs. Sin City Rollergirls @ Las Vegas
NOV 19: HOME vs. Providence Roller Derby @ Dorton
DEC 10: HOME vs. Arizona Roller Derby @ Dorton

Show How You Roll!

Proud to be a flat-trackalacky derby fan? Want to know how to catch a derby girl's eye as she jams past you on 440? Get one of these derbylicious new bumper stickers at the August 20 bout!

Awards Night Hula-gans

Skaters will be servin' up some Hawaiian PUNCH fighting over our end-of-season awards! Who's the best hitter? Who gets the Sippy Cup award for worst spill? If you gotta know, see your favorite skater for a free golden ticket to the event! As always, our after-luau's are free!

Saturday, August 26th
Doors @ 8pm, Awards @ 9pm, Dancing @11pm, Last Call @ 2 am
Berkeley Cafe, 217 West Martin Street, Downtown Raleigh
w/ cut-less, DJ.exe, Drew, and VJ Esotic

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