Detroit Derby Girls at the Masonic Temple

[ May 30, 2009; 6:00 pm; ] Queens of speed:
Detroit Derby Girls rock and rollerblade in championship showdown
 Masonic Temple
May 30th – 7 p.m.
http://www.detroitderbygirls.com/

For those of you in the need to know — which includes most of us — here’s some history about the hard-charging, hard-hitting, Detroit Derby Girls. Established in early 2005, the all-female owned and operated flat track roller derby league [...]

Getting to Know the Detroit Derby Grrrrls

Roller Derby began as a note on a napkin inside a Chicago Johnny Rocket’s in 1932. After that, the national derby scene exploded over decades of increasing showmanship and ratings boosts, under the leadership of Leo Seltzer. Its popularity ultimately became its downfall, as derby became more concerned about the spectacle than the sport, and by the ‘90s it had faded off into oblivion. That is until 2001, when the sport of roller derby was resurrected in Texas, conceived as an all-female athletic event. The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) was born, which regulates the national flat-track roller derby rules and offers the chance for inter-league bouting and championships. The Detroit Derby Girls were officially formed in…

The Detroit Derby Girls at the Masonic Temple

[ March 28, 2009; 6:00 pm; ]

   DETROIT  DERBY GIRLS VS.     WINDY CITY ROLLER GIRLS
Sat Mar 28, 2009 – doors open at 6:00PM
Game begins at 7:00PM

Masonic Temple Drill Hall, Detroit MI
Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, and kids under 12 get in free when accompanied by an adult. Get your tickets online at ticketmaster.com and at the following locations:

• Detroit Threads – Hamtramck, [...]

Detroit Derby Girls D-Funk vs. the Pistoffs

[ March 14, 2009; 6:00 pm; ] The roller-skating, ass-kicking Detroit Derby Girls bring it on in the rink, and they keep it fun for the whole family.  This month’s featured charity is Alternatives for Girls, providing assistance to homeless and at-risk girls and young women.  Entertainment by DJ Del Villareal, the Candy Band, and the Motor City Rah-Rahs.  National anthem by [...]

Detroit Derby Girls at the Masonic Temple

[ February 14, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]

D-FUNK ALLSTARS VS.
DEVIL’S NIGHT DAMES
Sat Feb 14, 2009 – doors open at 6:00PM
Game begins at 7:00PM

Masonic Temple Drill Hall, Detroit MI
Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, and kids under 12 get in free when accompanied by an adult. Get your tickets online at ticketmaster.com and at the following locations:

• Detroit Threads – Hamtramck, MI
• [...]