Fredericksburg Roller Derby Season Home Opener

2017 SEASON HOME OPENER THIS SATURDAY

Fredericksburg, VA –

Fredericksburg Roller Derby (FRD), a nationally ranked team, has their first home bout this Saturday, May 20th, at the Fredericksburg Field House, a brand new venue for them. FRD take on the Southern Delaware Roller Girls, a team that they have had close games with several times in the past. The team has had to work hard to get ready for this season, overcoming the loss of their original practice facility all the while training several new skaters.

"We're very excited for the 2017 season. We've been practicing hard for the past several months, and are ready to introduce our fans to our newest skaters. We are sure our first home bout at the Fredericksburg Field House will be hard hitting and action packed!" said 5 year veteran skater and newly appointed head coach Jenny "Betty Bareknuckles" McGuigan. FRD recently nominated team co-captain Shannon "Gunz" Bryner states, "We're looking forward to welcoming our fans to a new venue this season at the Fredericksburg Field House. It's been two years since we've matched up with SoDel. We enjoy playing them and look forward to hosting them as our season home opener." Co-captain Sarah "TI" Geist also said, "Each time we have played these ladies in the past, it's been a fun and challenging bout. FRD has put in a lot of hard work at practice this season. I look forward to seeing it pay off!".

This surely is going to be a game you do not want to miss! The Fredericksburg Field House is located at 3511 Shannon Park Dr, Fredericksburg, VA and doors open at 7:15 PM, First Whistle starting the game at 8:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2946573 for $10, or are available for $12 at the door, children 10 and under are free. Seating space is limited so please bring your own chair.

For more information and to stay updated on upcoming events, please visit the team's website at www.fredericksburgrollerderby.com

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About Fredericksburg Roller Derby:
Fredericksburg Roller Derby (FRD) was formed for the purposes of training for and competing in the sport of Roller Derby, at an amateur level in National and International competitions. We follow the rules and regulations developed and maintained by the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association or mutually agreed upon rules for the purpose of tournament play. Fredericksburg Roller Derby was established in July of 2011 under the name Five 40 Roller Girls. With local ties to the community, FRD selects a local charity on an annual basis that they support with proceeds from home games or volunteered time. To date the league has donated over $5,000 to local charities such as Hope House, Fredericksburg SPCA, and the Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault (RCASA).

About the WFTDA:

The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association is the governing body for women’s flat-track roller derby, and a membership organization for the leagues to collaborate and network. The organization created and maintained the first standardized rule set for the flat-track game, now in its fourth edition. The WFTDA also serves as the sanctioning body for games, hosts tournaments, sets safety standards and provides insurance to athletes and leagues. There are currently 234 WFTDA member leagues and more than 111 apprentice leagues worldwide.