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Renegade Derby Dames open sophomore season Saturday

Posted March 1, 2013

by T.J. Pelletier

The Renegade Derby Dames kick-off their second season tomorrow night at the Alliston Memorial Arena against the Atom Smashers of Durham Region Roller Derby. Doors open at 6 pm, bout starts at 7:30 pm.

This will be the first bout for many for the members of the Bombshell Battalion, with several recent graduated from RDD's Fresh Meat Training program hitting the track for the first time in a live bout. Katie K.O., CR8N' KAOS, Jam N' Taz and others will be donning the Orange and Blue of the Battalion for the first time.

The Battalion will be led by their captain, Flyin' O'Brien and assistant captain Pink Slamminade. With a roster filled with derby veterans Go-DIVE-a, Keri Daway, Ali Bam Her Slam Her and bolstered by relative newcomers Megan P.I., Monster Muffin and KimBUSTion, look for the Battalion to play a strong bout without ever stopping. Despite being ranked 87th in Canadian travel teams, with a strong performance, the Battalion could make a significant jump up the rankings.

This is the second visit to the Alliston Memorial Arena for Durham Region Roller Derby and the third overall meeting between the two leagues. DRRD last visited Alliston for RDD's inaugural bout way back in November 2011, with RDD's Misfit Militia taking out DRRD's All Star team in front of a packed house. RDD then sent the Bombshell Battalion to DRRD in July for the Battalion's first ever bout against the Motor City Madames, which saw the Madames narrowly defeat the Battalion. With one win a piece between the leagues, this weekendÕs bout has a little more than a win at stake, but also bragging rights for the victor league.

DRRD's Atom Smashers will be led by 12-Gage, Amyfist, Slamureye and Motor Breath. The Atom Smashers are the 56th ranked house team in Canada and should provide and excellent challenge for the Bombshell Battalion.

In any case, the place to be in Alliston on March the 2nd will be the Alliston Memorial Arena to cheer on your hometown Bombshell Battalion. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door for the licenced, all ages event.

The Game has Changed
For those that have been to see their hometown Derby Dames play before, the game itself has changed. The Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), which is the international governing body for the sport, has updated its rules set, which has provided fans with a much better on track product. The game has been streamlined and evolved into a better fan experience.

RDD makes international progress
The Renegade Derby Dames Roller Derby League has made headlines within the WFTDA by becoming an apprentice league. What this means for RDD is that they have been recognized as a contributing member of the worldwide derby community and have been granted the opportunity to earn a place within the international derby community. By being a successful and competitive league while promoting the sport, RDD has helped grow the sport to new heights in and around this area.

Next round of Fresh Meat Training to start March 10th in Alliston
The Renegade Derby Dames are actively seeking new skaters to take part in women's flat track roller derby. Any woman aged 19 and over is welcome to come and learn the sport. Any level of skater is welcome, as RDD's Fresh Meat Training covers every basic skating skill. For more info, visit www.renegadederbydames.com or email freshmeat@renegadederbydames.com.