11 FEB 2012 - ALL-STAR TEAMS BATTLE: L.A. RI-ETTES FACE OFF AGAINST MISSILE MOUNTAIN ROLLER DERBY FROM COLORADO SPRINGS, CO FEBRUARY 11TH.

ALL-STAR TEAMS BATTLE: L.A. RI-ETTES FACE OFF AGAINST MISSILE MOUNTAIN ROLLER DERBY FROM COLORADO SPRINGS, CO FEBRUARY 11^TH.

Los Angeles – After defeating San Diego’s Wildfires in January, the L.A. Ri-Ettes are looking unstoppable and determined to show spectators and roller derby fans that LA will remain top dog on the banked track in the 2012 season.  On February 11^th some of the strongest Inter-League skaters, forming Team Bionic from Missile Mountain Roller Derby from Colorado Springs, will head to the Doll Factory to give our All Stars a run for their money.  Team Bionic, includes some of flat track’s finest skaters in addition to many familiar faces from Team Legit who defeated the L.A. Ri-Ettes 125 to 96 back in January 2011.   This banked track game holds a lot of pressure for each team to bring their hardest hits and fastest footwork for one exciting match.   Come down to the home of the L.A. Derby Dolls located in historic Filipinotown and join in the fun! The L.A. Derby Dolls are very happy to announce that all games starting with February 11, 2012 and moving forward will be ALL AGES events!  Underage fans will finally be able to attend all Saturday evening league games, but alcohol sales remain for fans ages 21+ only with proper ID.  All Saturday evening league games are a PG-13 event rating.  Small personal cameras will also be allowed into the Doll Factory, so come and take pictures of your favorite skaters or with them! No personal photographers are allowed to shoot from track-side in the pink walkways at any time.  All professional cameras will remain for press outlets only.

L.A. Derby Dolls events offer a full range of entertainment off the track, with the Vendor Village featuring art, jewelry and clothes, food from Garage Pizza and a variety of food trucks, and various beverage choices – both alcoholic and non.. The L.A. Derby Dolls proud to be sponsored by Jack Daniel’s with their  ready-to-drink bottles.  Jack Daniel’s ready-to-drink bottles, Tecate beer and various wines will be served by Alex’s Bar.  L.A. Derby Dolls also are proud that Stila cosmetics return as a 2012 season partner and will be at all games treating our fans to beauty pampering, as well as our protection partner,  S-One Helmet Company. There will be live musical entertainment at half time on Saturday the 11^th and raffle tickets will be sold during the game for a wide selection of prizes.

Tickets are now available to purchase at www.derbydolls.com/la.  General admission tickets are $18 when purchased on line and $20 when bought day in cash day of game; VIP tickets are $40.00. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and cash sales close at the end of half time.  For those who purchased online tickets, the doors will close at the end of the 3^rd quarter.  The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $10 at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union), one block east of the Doll Factory. Please have your ID and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.

About the L.A. Derby Dolls:

Founded in 2003, the L.A. Derby Dolls (www.derbydolls.com/la) are Southern California’s premiere women’s banked-track, quad-skating, roller derby league. Within the league, four fierce teams battle for dominance: Fight Crew, Sirens, Tough Cookies and Varsity Brawlers. The L.A. Ri-Ettes are L.A. Derby Doll’s all-star team that competes on a national level against the best of the best in the country.  While their uniforms may be stylish and their names playful, do not be fooled by appearances – the L.A. Derby Dolls are athletes who skate a sport that is unscripted and real. Honored as a Treasure of Los Angeles by the Central City Association, the L.A. Derby Dolls embody the do-it-yourself, “for the skaters, by the skaters” ethos of modern women’s roller derby.

The L.A. Derby Dolls are one of only thirteen leagues in the U.S. playing roller derby on a banked track yet more banked track leagues join the intense sport every year..  Like most modern female roller derby leagues, the Derby Dolls are volunteer-run and give back to the community that has embraced them. The league also operates the Junior Derby Dolls for girls ages 7-17.

21/22 JAN 2012 - ALL-STAR TEAMS BATTLE: L.A. DERBY DOLLS FACE OFF AGAINST SAN DIEGO SATURDAY & LOS ANGELES DERBY DOLLS FRESH MEAT SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS

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ALL-STAR TEAMS BATTLE: L.A. DERBY DOLLS FACE OFF AGAINST SAN DIEGO SATURDAY, JANUARY 21^st

LOS ANGELES DERBY DOLLS FRESH MEAT SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22^nd

Los Angeles – 2012’s season will open with an explosive game on January 21^st, when the Los Angeles Derby Dolls’ all-star team the L.A. Ri-Ettes come face to face with San Diego Derby Dolls’ Wildfires.  The Wildfires are the only team in the country to be ranked on both flat and banked track and will be bringing their biggest and best players in hopes of taking down LA’s army of top class skaters.  Taking the fastest and hardest players from home teams - Tough Cookies, Sirens, Varsity Brawlers and Fight Crew - the L.A. Ri-Ettes will stand united and steady against their opponents making sure that everyone knows that the best of the best belong to the L.A. Derby Dolls. In November 2011, the L.A. Ri-Ettes won the $10,000 top prize at the first professional banked track tournament of modern roller derby, the Chicago Invitational, after beating Rocky Mountain Rollergirls.

While Saturday’s bout will be for ages 21 and older, Sunday will be an All Ages Baby Doll Brawl.  The L.A. Derby Dolls fresh meat and current sub-pool skaters will go head-to-head in a rematch of November 2011’s game of the two teams, Bikini Kill and The Misfits. For those fans 21 and older, Sunday’s event will also have a special beer garden.  As like past Baby Doll Brawls, the event half time entertainment will be provided on the track by The L.A. Junior Derby Dolls. Come join us at The Doll Factory, located in historic Filipinotown, for a full weekend of all action derby fun!

L.A. Derby Dolls events offer a full range of entertainment off the track, with the Vendor Village featuring art, jewelry and clothes, food from Garage Pizza and a variety of food trucks, and natural energy beverages provided by Ex-Drinks. Tecate beer will be served by Alex’s Bar and The Derby Dolls proudly introduce ready-to-drink Jack Daniel’s bottles as a new sponsor for the 2011 season. Stila cosmetics will be at the games treating our fans to some pampering, as well as additional 2011 season sponsorship from S-One Helmet Company and N101 Nutrition & Health. There will be live musical entertainment at half time on Saturday 12^th and raffle tickets will be sold during the game for a wide selection of prizes.

Tickets are now available to purchase at www.derbydolls.com/la. General admission tickets are $18 when purchased on line and $20 when bought day in cash day of game; VIP tickets are $40.00. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and cash sales close at the end of half time. For those who purchased online tickets, the doors will close at the end of the 3^rd quarter. This is a 21 and over event, featuring beer and wine. Tickets for Sunday’s game are $10 adult general admission, $5 for children’s VIP and $20 for adult VIP. Children under 10 years old general admission are free. Sunday’s doors open at 3:00 p.m. and cash sales close at the end of half time. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). Car and Truck parking is available for $10 at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union), one block east of the Doll Factory. Motorcycle and Scooter parking is available for $5 at the Main Gate. Please have your ID with you and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only. An ATM machine will be on the premises for you to use. Starting with the 2012 season, small “non-professional” cameras are now allowed onto the premises.

NBCLosAngeles.com - Broomball Brawl

The Derby Dolls really can do no wrong. Give 'em a banked track and they'll spin around it at top speed, blazing past foes with cheek and style. Give 'em a broom and some ice and they'll slide toward the goal without a care to be seen.

And give 'em an important cause to raise money for and they are out in force and ready to rumble.

They broomballed against the Los Angeles Fire Department for a couple of years at Downtown on Ice, and now the Dolls are set to take on the LA Flag Footballers, "LA's gay-oriented flag football team." (Let's also pause to give props to LA Flag Football, which notably raises funds for various causes, too.)

So when LA Flag Football and the Derby Dolls unite to do good, as they're doing on Tuesday, Jan. 10? It's like a meeting of the community-minded, athletic-cool titans. It'll be quite the fierce, fun-filled broomball game, and it'll be free to spectators, too. If you're near downtown on Jan. 10, get to Pershing Square; the match is at 7 p.m.

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10 DECEMBER 2011 - SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE GAME RESCHEDULED TO THIS SATURDAY DECEMBER 10TH DUE TO LAST WEEKEND’S POWER OUTAGE

2011 SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE GAME RESCHEDULED TO THIS SATURDAY DECEMBER 10^THDUE TO LAST WEEKEND’S POWER OUTAGE

L.A. DERBY DOLLS SIRENS WILL FACE SAN DIEGO DERBY DOLLS SWARM FOR THE TITLE OF 2011 CHAMPIONS.

Los Angeles – Some derby games can be too exciting, risking one of the Derby Doll fans blowing a fuse in a frenzied moment. Unfortunately for the L.A. Derby Dolls, on December 3^rd something was blown….the neighborhood power in Filipinotown, leaving the Doll Factory with no electricity for most of the afternoon and into the evening. Sadly, the 2011 L.A. Derby Dolls Championship game had to be rescheduled. The power at the Doll Factory is back up and running and the Sirens and The Swarm will battle it out for the 2011 trophy on Saturday, December 10^th.  All tickets purchased by fans for the December 3^rd game will be honored on the rescheduled date. For those fans that bought a ticket but cannot make the new date, a credit for the game of their choice in the 2012 season or a refund will be given. There are a handful of tickets available for purchase for the rescheduled date, but will most likely be sold out by game time.

The L.A. Derby Doll fans are ready to see the Sirens and Swarm take to the track and compete for the 2011 Championship Trophy. The Swarm, being no stranger to the championship title game, placed second in 2009 and 2010 having dominated the majority of the season. Once again, finding themselves in the top two, San Diego Derby Dolls’ Swarm will be hoping third time really will bring them the charm needed to skate away victorious. L.A. Derby Dolls Sirens will be making sure this doesn’t happen, hitting the track in full S.W.A.T mode and ready to exterminate any bees blocking the way to the title of season champion.  The Sirens have had an exceptional year and will take no prisoners in their fight to do one thing and one thing only – win this game! Come down to The Doll Factory, located in historic Filipinotown, for championship game that should not to be missed.

L.A. Derby Dolls events offer a full range of entertainment off the track, with the Vendor Village featuring art, jewelry and clothes, food from Garage Pizza and a variety of food trucks, and natural energy beverages provided by Ex-Drinks.  Tecate beer will be served by Alex’s Bar and The Derby Dolls proudly introduce ready-to-drink Jack Daniel’s bottles as a new sponsor for the 2011 season. Stila cosmetics will be at the games treating our fans to some pampering, as well as additional 2011 season sponsorship from S-One Helmet Company and N101 Nutrition & Health. There will be live musical entertainment at half time and raffle tickets will be sold during the game for a wide selection of prizes.

Tickets are now available to purchase at www.derbydolls.com/la. General admission tickets are $20 and VIP tickets are $45.00. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and cash sales closes at the end of half time. For those who purchased online tickets, the doors will close at the end of the 3^rd quarter. This is a 21 and over event, featuring beer and wine. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $10 at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union), one block east of the Doll Factory. Please have your ID, leave your cameras/recording devices at home, and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.

03 DECEMBER 2011 - L.A. DERBY DOLLS SIRENS WILL FACE SAN DIEGO DERBY DOLLS SWARM FOR THE TITLE OF 2011 CHAMPIONS.

2011 SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE GAME TO TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 3RD

L.A. DERBY DOLLS SIRENS WILL FACE SAN DIEGO DERBY DOLLS SWARM FOR THE TITLE OF 2011 CHAMPIONS.

Los Angeles – On Saturday December 3^rd we will see the Swarm take on the Sirens in what will be the most exciting bout of the year.  The Swarm being no stranger to the championship title game placed second in 2009 and 2010 having dominated the majority of the season. Once again, finding themselves in the top two, San Diego’s Swarm will be hoping third time really will bring them the charm needed to skate away victorious.

L.A. Derby Dolls Sirens will be making sure this doesn’t happen, hitting the track in full S.W.A.T mode and ready to exterminate any bees blocking the way to the title of season champion.  The Sirens have had an exceptional year and will take no prisoners in their fight to do one thing and one thing only – win this game!  Come join us at The Doll Factory, located in historic Filipinotown, for a battle not to be missed.

L.A. Derby Dolls events offer a full range of entertainment off the track, with the Vendor Village featuring art, jewelry and clothes, food from Garage Pizza and a variety of food trucks, and natural energy beverages provided by Ex-Drinks.  Tecate beer will be served by Alex’s Bar and The Derby Dolls proudly introduce ready-to-drink Jack Daniel’s bottles as a new sponsor for the 2011 season. Stila cosmetics will be at the games treating our fans to some pampering, as well as additional 2011 season sponsorship from S-One Helmet Company and N101 Nutrition & Health. There will be live musical entertainment at half time and raffle tickets will be sold during the game for a wide selection of prizes.

Tickets are now available to purchase at www.derbydolls.com/la.  General admission tickets are $18 when purchased on line and $20 when bought in cash day of game; VIP tickets are $40.00. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and cash sales close at the end of half time.  For those who purchased online tickets, the doors will close at the end of the 3^rd quarter.  This is a 21 and over event, featuring beer and wine. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $10 at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union), one block east of the Doll Factory. Please have your ID, leave your cameras/recording devices at home, and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.

12 & 13 NOVEMBER 2011 - SIRENS FACE OFF AGAINST THE VARSITY BRAWLERS ON SATURDAY - LADD FRESH MEAT SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS ON SUNDAY

LOS ANGELES SIRENS FACE OFF AGAINST THE VARSITY BRAWLERS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH

 LOS ANGELES DERBY DOLLS FRESH MEAT SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 13^TH

Los Angeles – Saturday, November 12^th will see L.A. Derby Dolls Sirens play the Varsity Brawlers in what will be the Brawlers last game of the season.  2011 has seen the undefeated Sirens storm the track, slaying every team that has dared to cross their path.  Already securing their place in the 2011 Championships, this game will be the Sirens’ chance to show the Varsity Brawlers that there is no home team that can not be stopped by the ladies in blue.  With a solid start to the 2011 season, Varsity Brawlers have put up a valiant fight all year and will be looking to go out with a bang, taking down the undefeated Sirens and showing the fans and skaters alike that although they will not compete for the title prize, they can beat the Sirens and end their year as they want to continue into 2012 – with a win.  This game will be action packed, exciting and should not be missed.  While Saturday’s bout will be 21+ and serving alcohol, Sunday will see up and coming derby skaters, training as the L.A. Derby Dolls Fresh Meat, go head to head under teams named Bikini Kill and The Misfits.  This Sunday event will be all ages and half time entertainment will be provided on the track by The Los Angeles Junior Derby Dolls.   Come join us at The Doll Factory, located in historic Filipinotown, for a full weekend of all action derby fun!

L.A. Derby Dolls events offer a full range of entertainment off the track, with the Vendor Village featuring art, jewelry and clothes, food from Garage Pizza and a variety of food trucks, and natural energy beverages provided by Ex-Drinks.  Tecate beer will be served by Alex’s Bar and The Derby Dolls proudly introduce ready-to-drink Jack Daniel’s bottles as a new sponsor for the 2011 season. Stila cosmetics will be at the games treating our fans to some pampering, as well as additional 2011 season sponsorship from S-One Helmet Company and N101 Nutrition & Health. There will be live musical entertainment at half time on Saturday 12^th and raffle tickets will be sold during the game for a wide selection of prizes.

Tickets are now available to purchase at www.derbydolls.com/la.  General admission tickets are $18 when purchased on line and $20 when bought day in cash day of game; VIP tickets are $40.00. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and cash sales close at the end of half time.  For those who purchased online tickets, the doors will close at the end of the 3^rd quarter.  This is a 21 and over event, featuring beer and wine. Tickets for Sunday’s game are $10 adult general admission, $5 for children’s VIP and $20 for adult VIP.  Children under 10 years old general admission are free.  The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $10 at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union), one block east of the Doll Factory. Please have your ID, leave your cameras/recording devices at home, and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.

Free gift to first 100 guests on October 22nd, 2011: Tough Cookies vs. Sirens

Stila Cosmetics Grapefruit Lip Glaze free to the first 100 guests to check in on Saturday 10/22/11. (A $22 value!)

Doors open at 6:00 PM

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22 OCTOBER 2011 - LOS ANGELES HOME TEAMS SIRENS AND TOUGH COOKIES TAKE TO THE BANK ON OCTOBER 22ND

LOS ANGELES DERBY DOLLS HOME TEAM FAVORITES FACE-OFF ON THE BANKED TRACK.

Los Angeles – Saturday, October 22^nd will see Los Angeles Derby Dolls most notorious rivals skate face to face on the banked track for some intense, nail biting roller derby.  There has always been a lot of track tension between three time champions Tough Cookies, who have repeatedly snatched the title from the hard hitting Sirens.  However, 2011 has seen a turning of the tables.  Will Sirens add another win to their undefeated season record, ensuring their place in this year’s championship game and showing the Tough Cookies they are going all the way?  Or will Tough Cookies fight back to keep those cops in cookie custody? Come join us at The Doll Factory, located in historic Filipinotown, for a game that should not be missed!

L.A. Derby Dolls events offer a full range of entertainment off the track, with the Vendor Village featuring art, jewelry and clothes, food from Garage Pizza and a variety of food trucks, and natural energy beverages provided by Ex-Drinks.  Tecate beer will be served by Alex’s Bar and The Derby Dolls proudly introduce ready-to-drink Jack Daniel’s bottles as a new sponsor for the 2011 season. Stila cosmetics will be at the games treating our fans to some pampering, as well as additional 2011 season sponsorship from S-One Helmet Company and N101 Nutrition & Health. There will be live musical entertainment at half time and raffle tickets will be sold during the game for a wide selection of prizes.

Tickets are now available to purchase at www.derbydolls.com/la.  General admission tickets are $18 when purchased on line and $20 when bought day in cash day of game; VIP tickets are $40.00. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and cash sales close at the end of half time.  For those who purchased online tickets, the doors will close at the end of the 3^rd quarter.  This is a 21 and over event, featuring beer and wine. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $8 at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union), one block east of the Doll Factory. Please have your ID, leave your cameras/recording devices at home, and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.

01 OCTOBER 2011 - LOS ANGELES HOME TEAMS FIGHT CREW AND VARSITY BRAWLERS SKATE HEAD TO HEAD ON OCTOBER 1ST

LOS ANGELES DERBY DOLLS HOME TEAM FAVORITES WILL DUKE IT OUT ON THE BANKED TRACK.

Los Angeles – Saturday, October 1st, L.A. Derby Dolls’ Fight Crew will take to the track, firing death from above on the Varsity Brawlers.  Since their battle against The Swarm, the Varsity Brawlers have been training in overdrive. Now with captain Long Island Lolita and co captain Lace N’ Arsenic back from injury and ready to lead the way, these fearless skaters are anxious to show everyone that the 2011 Championship title is still theirs for the taking.  With their last game being a sensational win over the Tough Cookies, confident and strong Fight Crew are equally determined to fly high above the competition and stake their claim on the title.  With both teams more than hungry for the win, this will be a tense, exciting game filled with hard-hitting athletic action that should not be missed.

L.A. Derby Dolls events offer a full range of entertainment off the track, with the Vendor Village featuring art, jewelry and clothes, food from Garage Pizza and a variety of food trucks, and natural energy beverages provided by Ex-Drinks.  Tecate beer will be served by Alex’s Bar and The Derby Dolls proudly introduce ready-to-drink Jack Daniel’s bottles as a new sponsor for the 2011 season. Stila cosmetics will be at the games treating our fans to some pampering, as well as additional 2011 season sponsorship from S-One Helmet Company and N101 Nutrition & Health. There will be live musical entertainment at half time and raffle tickets will be sold during the game for a wide selection of prizes.

Tickets are now available to purchase at www.derbydolls.com/la.  General admission tickets are $20; VIP tickets are $40.00. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and close at the end of half time.  This is a 21 and over event, featuring beer and wine. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $8 at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union), one block east of the Doll Factory. Please have your ID, leave your cameras/recording devices at home, and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.

10 & 11 September 2011 - SIRENS FACE OFF AGAINST THE ARIZONA DERBY DAMES ON SATURDAY - LA DERBY DOLLS VERSUS TILTED THUNDER RAILBIRDS ON SUNDAY

LOS ANGELES SIRENS FACE OFF AGAINST THE ARIZONA DERBY DAMES

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH

LOS ANGELES DERBY DOLLS VERSUS SEATTLE’S TILTED THUNDER RAILBIRDS

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH

Los Angeles – Saturday, September 10^th, L.A. Derby Dolls Sirens will be playing Arizona Derby Dames’ The Hot Shots from Phoenix, bringing some out of town competition to the Doll Factory.  The Sirens, undefeated so far in 2011, will be looking to add another win to their impressive season, but will Arizona fight back to show the ladies in blue who is really the boss?

While Saturday’s game will be 21+ and serving alcohol, Sunday will see the up and coming derby skaters, training within the L.A. Derby Dolls subpool, go head to head with Seattle’s Tilted Thunder Railbirds in an all ages event.  Half time entertainment will be provided by the L.A. Junior Derby Dolls in a pink and black scrimmage. Unlike other all ages events at the Doll Factory, the L. A. Derby Dolls will host a separate beer garden where all proceeds will go to aid a neighboring derby league, The Bay Area Derby Girls, who were victims of a robbery after their championship game earlier this summer.

L.A. Derby Dolls events offer a full range of entertainment off the track, with the Vendor Village featuring art, jewelry and clothes, food from Garage Pizza and a variety of food trucks, and natural energy beverages provided by Ex-Drinks.  Tecate beer will be served by Alex’s Bar and The Derby Dolls proudly introduce ready-to-drink Jack Daniel’s bottles as a new sponsor for the 2011 season. Stila cosmetics will be at the games treating our fans to some pampering, as well as additional 2011 season sponsorship from S-One Helmet Company and N101 Nutrition & Health. There will be live musical entertainment at half time and raffle tickets will be sold during the game for a wide selection of prizes.

Tickets are now available to purchase at www.derbydolls.com/la.  General admission tickets are $20; VIP tickets are $40.00. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and close at the end of half time.  This is a 21 and over event, featuring beer and wine. Tickets for Sunday’s game are $10 adult general admission, $5 for children’s VIP and $20 for adult VIP.  Children under 10 years old general admission is free.  The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $8 at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union), one block east of the Doll Factory. Please have your ID, leave your cameras/recording devices at home, and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.

20 AUGUST 2011 - LOS ANGELES TOUGH COOKIES FACE OFF AGAINST ORANGE COUNTY’S OC ROLLERGIRLS

LA’S THREE TIME CHAMPIONS WILL DUKE IT OUT ON THE BANKED TRACK AUGUST 20^TH.

Los Angeles – Saturday, August 20^th LA Derby Dolls welcome neighboring league, Orange County’s OC Rollergirls.   The OC Rollergirls head north to the Doll Factory to face off against three time champions, the Tough Cookies.  Will the Cookies turn their luck for the 2011 season, or will the newly banked track OC Rollergirls take a win against the reigning champions in this friendly game?  OC Rollergirls roster includes former LA Sirens' co-captain, P.I.T.A along side of former Tough Cookie, the hard-hitting Krissy Krash.  With the return of these past LA Derby Dolls to the Factory, this promises to be an exciting game with a lot of love, sweat and bruises.  

L.A. Derby Dolls events offer a full range of entertainment off the track, with the Vendor Village featuring art, jewelry and clothes, food from Garage Pizza and a variety of food trucks, and natural energy beverages provided by Ex-Drinks.  Tecate beer will be served by Alex’s Bar and The Derby Dolls proudly introduce ready-to-drink Jack Daniel’s bottles as a new sponsor for the 2011 season. Stila cosmetics will be at the games treating our fans to some pampering, as well as additional 2011 season sponsorship from S-One Helmet Company and N101 Nutrition & Health. There will be live musical entertainment at half time and raffle tickets will be sold during the game for a wide selection of prizes.

Tickets are now available to purchase at www.derbydolls.com/la.  General admission tickets are $20; VIP tickets are $40.00. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and close at the end of half time.  This is a 21 and over event, featuring beer and wine. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $8 at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union), one block east of the Doll Factory. Please have your ID, leave your cameras/recording devices at home, and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.

27 August 2011 - L.A. DERBY DOLLS PARTNERS WITH LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ERIC GARCETTI’S OFFICE AND ST. VINCENT’S HOSPITAL TO PROVIDE FREE HEALTHCARE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS

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L.A. DERBY DOLLS PARTNERS WITH LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ERIC GARCETTI’S OFFICE AND ST. VINCENT’S HOSPITAL TO PROVIDE FREE HEALTHCARE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS

L.A. Derby Dolls, Council Office CD13 and St. Vincent’s Hospital Host Their Third Annual Free Health Fair to Help Cultivate Healthy Life Styles for Angelenos in the Central East Los Angeles Area

Los Angeles- The L.A. Derby Dolls, Southern California’s premiere, all-female, banked track roller derby league, in partnership with Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti’s office and St. Vincent’s Hospital, responds to the nationwide healthcare crisis by hosting their third annual Free Health Fair on August 27, 2011 at 1910 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026.

The health fair will offer residents traditional and holistic medical services and information. Services will include health screenings; eye exams, dental exams, pulmonary screenings, mammograms, STD testing, as well as Medi-Cal enrollment assistance, massage therapy, and alternative health workshops.  Nutrition and disease prevention information such as pamphlets and brochures will also be available. Free food and drink will be provided. Services will be provided by St. Vincent’s Hospital, The American Cancer Society, Western Dental, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, Be the Match Bone Marrow Registry, Planned Parenthood, Jules Stein Mobile Eye Clinic and more.

The Health Fair reinforces the L.A. Derby Dolls’ commitment to provide comprehensive services tailored to the needs of its community. More than 500 residents are expected to attend.

The L.A. Derby Dolls have worked with the Human Rights Campaign, Children of the Night, Big Sunday, AIDS Project LA and Children’s Hospital and American Diabetes Association. In 2009, the L.A. Derby Dolls were honored as a Treasure of Los Angeles by the Central City Association (an honor that puts the Dolls in the company of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Magic Johnson).  For more information about the Health Fair and the L.A. Derby Dolls please visit www.derbydolls.com/la.

About the L.A. Derby Dolls:

Founded in 2003, the L.A. Derby Dolls (www.derbydolls.com/la) are Southern California’s premiere women's banked track, quad skating, roller derby league. Within the league, five fierce teams battle for dominance: Fight Crew, Sirens, Swarm, Tough Cookies and Varsity Brawlers. While their uniforms may be stylish and their names playful, do not be fooled by appearances – the L.A. Derby Dolls are athletes who skate a sport that is unscripted and real. Honored as a Treasure of Los Angeles by the Central City Association, the L.A. Derby Dolls embody the do-it-yourself ethos of modern women’s roller derby.

18 - 22 July 2011 - L.A. JUNIOR DERBY DOLLS OFFER GIRLS A CRASH COURSE IN ROLLER DERBY

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A CRASH COURSE IN ROLLER DERBY

Girls Ages 7 to 17 Will Build Fitness and Fierceness

At Roller Derby Summer Camp July 18-22

Los Angeles – Summer camp doesn’t just mean campfires and bug juice anymore.  From July 18 through 22, L.A. Junior Derby Dolls Camp brings the adrenaline and teamwork of the world’s fastest-growing women’s sport to girls ages 8 to 17.  Campers will learn skating skills, teamwork and strategy from some of the stars of the L.A. Derby Dolls, Southern California’s premiere women’s banked track roller derby league.

Trainer Iron Maiven, captain of the two-time league champions the Tough Cookies, can’t wait to get started.  “I'm excited to share my knowledge with the younger generation.  Teaching girls the values of teamwork and the benefits of exercise are important lessons that can be used in every aspect of life.”  Iron Maiven was featured in Drew Barrymore’s 2009 roller derby romance Whip It.

All levels of skaters are welcome, from first-timers to confirmed rink-rats.  Training will start with basic skating skills and safety, plus off-skates fitness.  As campers find their skate legs, they’ll move on to teamwork and strategy.  The week will end with a bang as skaters break into teams and play a full game in front of their friends and families.

At the end of the week, campers leave with more than a great new hobby and a customized camp shirt.  L.A. Junior Derby Dolls Camp vet Dirty Verde says, “Since joining roller derby, my family has become more than just my parents and sister, because everyone that I skate with or know who are involved in derby have become a part of my family.”  Girls who fall in love with the sport can keep the good times rolling by joining the L.A. Junior Derby Dolls, a year-round league with weekly practices.

Registration for L.A. Junior Derby Dolls Camp is now open at http://derbydolls.com/juniorderbycamp/.  Registration is $265 and includes USA Roller Sports insurance coverage.  Current USARS members pay $230.  Camp operates Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Extended care is available for an additional fee.  Camp is located at the Doll Factory, 1910 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union).

About the L.A. Derby Dolls:

Founded in 2003, the L.A. Derby Dolls (http://www.derbydolls.com/la) are Southern California’s premiere women’s banked-track, quad-skating, roller derby league.  Within the league, five fierce teams battle for dominance: Fight Crew, Sirens, Swarm, Tough Cookies and Varsity Brawlers.  While their uniforms may be stylish and their names playful, do not be fooled by appearances – the L.A. Derby Dolls are athletes who skate a sport that is unscripted and real.  Honored as a Treasure of Los Angeles by the Central City Association, the L.A. Derby Dolls embody the do-it-yourself, “for the skaters, by the skaters” ethos of modern women’s roller derby.

04 June 2011 - FIGHT CREW FIGHT THE TOUGH COOKIES ON JUNE 4TH AT THE L.A. DERBY DOLLS DOLL FACTORY

TWO HOME TEAM FAVORITES WILL DUKE IT OUT ON THE BANKED TRACK JUNE 4^TH.

Los Angeles – Three time champions the Tough Cookies started their 2011 season with a loss to the Varsity Brawlers, breaking their winning streak and showing all other teams that 2011’s championship title could belong to anyone! Raining death from above, Fight Crew started this season off with a loss to the Sirens, ensuring that Saturday June 4^th’ will be a showdown between two teams who are now hungrier than ever to take the lead.  Will the Tough Cookies fight back to show everyone that they still dominate?  Or will Fight Crew drop enough bombs to leave crumbs scattered on the infield? Saturday June 4^th will be a battle between two teams who both want to walk away winners, with both teams ready to fight till the very last whistle. L.A. Derby Dolls are hosted at the Doll Factory, their home in LA’s Historic Filipinotown.

L.A. Derby Dolls events offer a full range of entertainment off the track, with the Vendor Village featuring art, jewelry and clothes, food from Garage Pizza and Hot Dog on a Stick, and healthy beverages provided by Ex-Drinks.  Tecate beer will be served by Alex’s Bar and wine from Murphy-Goode poured strongly by our very own Derby Dolls.  The Derby Dolls are also proudly sponsored by Stila Cosmetics, who will also be at the game treating our fans to some pampering.  We would also like to welcome our newest sponsor for the 2011 season, Jack Daniel’s mixed drinks.  There will be live musical entertainment at half time and raffle tickets will be sold during the game for a wide selection of prizes.

Tickets are now available to purchase at www.derbydolls.com/la.  General admission tickets are $20; VIP tickets are $40.00. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and close at the end of half time.  This is a 21 and over event, featuring beer and wine. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $8 at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union), one block east of the Doll Factory. Please have your ID, leave your cameras/recording devices at home, and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.

FoxSportsWest.com - LA Derby Dolls

With the Lakers out and the local baseball teams hovering around .500, why not try something different to get your So Cal sports fix? The Roller Derby is alive and well here in Los Angeles with the LA Derby Dolls. A photo from the Fight Crew vs. Varsity Brawlers on the banked track of the L.A. Derby Dolls' Doll Factory in Los Angeles, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2010. (Marc Campos, L.A. Derby Dolls)

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Associated Press (AP.org) - The real, roller derby a smash hit with teen girls

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When she looks out across a banked wooden track where a couple dozen girls in crash helmets and roller skates are pushing, shoving, slipping and falling, Rebecca Ninburg sees a lot more than just kids having a raucous good time.

"That's the future right there. That's the next generation," says Ninburg, better known in the roller derby world as Demolicious, co-founder of the Los Angeles Derby Dolls skating league.

As if to make her point, 8-year-old Little RegulateHer, one of the stars of the Junior Derby Dolls, bursts out of the pack and, in a scene worthy of the film "Whip It," goes on to lap every other skater on the track.

After jamming her way past her much bigger opponents for five quick points ("I'm little so they don't see me coming," she explains later), the 4-foot-6-inch whirlwind stumbles, takes a hard face-first fall, gets back up and goes around again.

Roller derby, once a comical exhibition dismissed by athletic purists as not much more than pro wrestling on skates, has made another comeback. Only this time it's a legitimate, female-empowering sport for little girls, and there's nothing fake about the blocking and bumping. Or the pushing, shoving and occasional clobbering. As well as the bumps and bruises that go with it.

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L.A. Derby Dolls Teach Children of the Night Roller Skating, Empowerment During City-Wide Weekend of Volunteerism

On Saturday, May 14, the L.A. Derby Dolls hosted a Big Sunday Weekend skating clinic for Children of the Night. The three-hour workshop focused on teaching young men and women how to skate, while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and physical fitness as a means toward personal empowerment.

Children of the Night is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and empowering children who have been forced into prostitution.  This is the third year that they have worked with L.A. Derby Dolls on Big Sunday. To learn more about Children of the Night, please visit http://www.childrenofthenight.org/.

Big Sunday is an annual spring weekend when thousands of people from Southern California, of all ages and all backgrounds, work together at hundreds of nonprofits, schools and other agencies that need their help. Big Sunday Weekend is one of the largest regional community service events in America. To learn more about Big Sunday and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.bigsunday.org.

After skating, community service is the most important thing that the L.A. Derby Dolls do.  The Dolls also recently partnered with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles when the L.A. Junior Derby Dolls and the San Diego Juvenile Dollinquents played a double-header fundraiser bout for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, raising more than $2,000.

Other recent community partnerships include the American Diabetes Association, Lambda Legal (civil rights for the LBGT community and those living with AIDS) and many more.



08 May 2011 - THE BLACK WIDOWS SKATE AGAINST SPIKED PUNCH FOR THE 10TH BABY DOLL BRAWL AT THE L.A. DERBY DOLLS DOLL FACTORY MAY 8TH

Los Angeles – On Sunday May 8^th the Doll Factory will welcome fans to the 10th Baby Doll Brawl, where the L.A. Derby Dolls newest skaters will fight to prove their mettle to their fans and themselves.   Showcasing their skating skills and knowledge, The Black Widows and Spiked Punch will fight their way to victory on the track in this all ages event.  Also on May 8^th, during half time, the L.A. Junior Derby Dolls will be jumping onto the banked track for a 30 minute exhibition bout in which the Junior Dolls, ages 8 to 17, will get to strap on their roller skates and debut their skills to show friends and fans why they are the derby stars of the future!

L.A. Derby Dolls events offer a full range of entertainment off the track, with the Vendor Village featuring art, jewelry and clothes, food from Garage Pizza and Hot Dog on a Stick, and healthy beverages from Ex-Drinks.  May 8^th will be alcohol free due to the all ages event.

The L.A. Derby Dolls are one of only eleven leagues in the U.S. playing roller derby on a banked track.  Like most modern female roller derby leagues, the Derby Dolls are volunteer-run and give back to the community that has embraced them. 

Tickets are now available to purchase at http://www.derbydolls.com/la/.  General admission tickets are $10.00; VIP tickets are $20.00 and Children’s general admission free and VIP $5.00. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $8 at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union), one block east of the Doll Factory. Please have your ID, leave your cameras/recording devices at home, and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.

07 May 2011 - THE VARSITY BRAWLERS FIGHT THE SWARM ON MAY 7TH AT THE LOS ANGELES DERBY DOLLS DOLL FACTORY

TWO DERBY DOLL FAVORITES BATTLE IT OUT ON THE BANKED TRACK MAY 7TH.

Los Angeles – The Varsity Brawlers started their 2011 home season with a win against three-year champions, the Tough Cookies, showing all competition that they are bringing the heat to the track, and are ready to fight for this year’s title.  The Swarm, having lost their season opener to the Sirens by one point will be back and buzzing with a sting to keep their name in the game and their skates on the bank, proving why they were last years most fierce and feared competition.  Will the Brawlers bring down San Diego's ladies in yellow, or will The Swarm fly right by to score the points? This hard-hitting game will be a battle till the very last whistle, and one fight that both teams are determined to win. Los Angeles Derby Dolls are hosted at the Doll factory, the Derby Dolls home in LA’s Historic Filipinotown.

L.A. Derby Dolls events offer a full range of entertainment off the track, with the Vendor Village featuring art, jewelry and clothes, food from Garage Pizza and Hot Dog on a Stick, and healthy beverages provided by Ex-Drinks.  Tecate beer will be served by Alex’s Bar and wine from Murphy-Goode poured strongly by our very own Derby Dolls.  The Derby Dolls are also proudly sponsored by Stila Cosmetics, who will also be at the game treating our fans to some pampering.  We would also like to welcome our newest sponsor for the 2011 season, Jack Daniel’s mixed drinks.  There will be live musical entertainment at half time and raffle tickets will be sold during the game for a wide selection of prizes.

Tickets are now available to purchase at www.derbydolls.com/la.  General admission tickets are $20; VIP tickets are $40.00. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and close at the end of half time.  This is a 21 and over event, featuring beer and wine. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $8 at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union), one block east of the Doll Factory. Please have your ID, leave your cameras/recording devices at home, and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.

16 April 2011 - THE SIRENS BATTLE FIGHT CREW ON APRIL 16TH AT THE LOS ANGELES DERBY DOLLS DOLL FACTORY

TWO HOME TOWN FAVORITES BATTLE IT OUT ON THE BANKED TRACK APRIL 16th.

Los Angeles – The Sirens began their 2011 season with a one point win against The Swarm, showing all teams that the officers are more than ready to fight to the last whistle to show whose in charge.  Approaching their first game of the season, Fight Crew are flying high and ready to drop bombs on The Sirens, with a strong line up and a determination to take the lead. April 16th will see these two opponents take it to the track for what will be a game of bruises and heart.  Whether Fight Crew take off flying high, or are chased down by the Sirens, this game is not to be missed. The Los Angeles Derby Dolls are hosted at the Doll factory, the Derby Dolls home in LA’s Historic Filipinotown.

L.A. Derby Dolls events offer a full range of entertainment off the track, with the Vendor Village featuring art, jewelry and clothes, food from Garage Pizza and Hot Dog on a Stick, and healthy beverages provided by Ex-Drinks.  Tecate beer will be served by Alex’s Bar and wine from Murphy-Goode poured strongly by our very own Derby Dolls.  The Derby Dolls are also proudly sponsored by Stila Cosmetics, who will also be at the game treating our fans to some pampering.  We would also like to welcome our newest sponsor for the 2011 season, Jack Daniel’s mixed drinks.  There will be live musical entertainment at half time and raffle tickets will be sold during the game for a wide selection of prizes.

Tickets are now available to purchase at www.derbydolls.com/la.  General admission tickets are $20; VIP tickets are $40.00. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and close at the end of half time.  This is a 21 and over event, featuring beer and wine. The Doll Factory is located at 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). General parking is available for $8 at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union), one block east of the Doll Factory. Please have your ID, leave your cameras/recording devices at home, and note that all concessions and most vendors accept cash only.