Serious football withdrawal? Roller derby is a contact sport

Photo by Danny Ngan

If you need a fix of full contact, high octane sports, you should check out what is happening in the sport of roller derby. In the nail biting season opener last month, Derby Liberation Front upset the three year reigning champions, Grave Danger. The next bout of the season promises to be just as intense and hard hitting, as the league championship title is up for grabs.

Bout 1: Derby Liberation Front vs. Throttle Rockets - Rat City Rollergirls

Bout 2: Grave Danger vs. Sockit Wenches

Doors open at 4:30, Opening Ceremonies at 5:30pm. Bouts are held at Key Arena, Seattle Center, West Plaza, 1st Avenue N and 305 N Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109 – Map It

Our roller derby skater-athletes span all walks of life, professions, and are active in the communities where they live around the Seattle Area. We are committed to being role models for young women, and support many community organizations like Girl Scouts and YMCA to spread the message of Title IX empowerment through sport. Our members are exceptional women who operate the organization in addition to hours of practice training and community outreach.

Photo by Danny Ngan

10 Year olds get in FREE! 

If you are 10 or turning 10 this year, they  want to give you a FREE ticket to come out to one of the bouts this season. "Roller Derby is the fastest growing sport among girls and women, and it’s a fun night out for the whole family!"

Here’s what Bad Juju (age 10) has to say about playing roller derby with the Seattle Derby Brats Tootsie Rollers, “The best thing I learned in derby is that you can do ANYTHING! Roller Derby makes me feel healthy and strong.”

For more information on schedule and tickets prices visit the ticket page.