Welcome 2015 WFTDA Division 1 cHAMPIONSHIPS HOSTED BY MINNESOTA ROLLERGIRLS

On behalf of the WFTDA Board of Directors, Officers, This is why we love it. This is why we live it. and staff, I am excited to welcome you to the 2015 International WFTDA Division 1 Championships. Whether you’re a Skater, Official, photographer, There’s nothing quite like a live announcer, or fan (or any combination thereof), we’re tournament: the tantalizing goods at the vendor glad you’ve chosen to live derby this weekend! tables; the rumble and squeak of wheels on the track; the electrifying roar of a cheering crowd. This weekend wouldn’t be possible without the Energy and emotions are alive throughout the venue tremendous amount of support and time our hosts, as games are anticipated, victories celebrated, and Minnesota RollerGirls, and all of their volunteers have losses despaired. While old friendships are kindled put in. When you see their event staff, be sure to and new rivalries spark, the derby community thank them for hosting such a fantastic tournament. celebrates its power, celebrates power, and strengthens bonds. Enjoy your time in Saint Paul and we’ll see you ‘round the track!

Alisha Campbell WFTDA Tournaments Director

3 DiD YOU KNOW? INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SAINT PAUL

• Saint Paul is Minnesota’s capital city and the older “twin” of • While our many historic buildings didn’t exactly embrace by 13 years. Together, they make up the Twin Cities, sustainability back in the early 1900’s, Saint Paul is geeky but alone, Saint Paul is a laid back city. It doesn’t want to be like about going green. From solar panels on our parking ramps, any other place in the world and it isn’t. These cities, as far as attractions and convention center, to electric car hookups, green twins go, are like Schwarzenegger and DeVito - some have said definitely means GO in Saint Paul. Buildings on both sides of the Minneapolis is an Appletini, and Saint Paul is a fine Scotch. Mississippi River are heated and cooled by the District Energy Co-Gen plant (most recognized for its use of renewable energy • Speaking of Scotch, Saint Paul is home to 3M, makers of Scotch sources and implementation of energy conservation methods) Tape™, a gangster history that includes police shootouts with and composting programs are set up throughout the city. John Dillinger, a flourishing craft beer scene and Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion. I bet you’ve never seen • Naturally, Saint Paul is the capital city of the headwaters state of Post-it Notes, Dillinger, craft beer and Garrison Keillor in the the iconic Mississippi River. We have more miles of riverfront – same sentence, but that’s just the beginning of what makes 26 - than any other city on the entire stretch of the river. Not to Saint Paul special. mention those miles of riverfront are lined with biking trails and eagle’s nests. You might say we are a city with nature. And we • We’re especially fond of our architecture. This includes the could provide you with an image gallery as wide, deep and long longest stretch of preserved Victorian architecture in the United as the Mississippi River, to prove it. States on Summit Avenue; the Cass Gilbert designed State Capitol, which touts the second largest unsupported marble • Finally, it was the fifth floor of our iconic Landmark Center where dome in the world. Along with historic buildings, of which 104 Minnesota congressman Andrew Volstead led the local office of are on the National Register of Historic Places, we also have the the Prohibition Bureau. If his name sounds familiar, there’s a good Historic Lowertown District which was added to the register in reason for that — he’s the fella who wrote the Prohibition Act. 1983 and has recently become a bustling hub of restaurants, pubs, outdoor concerts, the Green Line light rail system and a So there’s a snapshot of Minnesota’s capital city. We’re proud of minor league ballpark that will be ready by opening day 2015 who we are. We don’t want to be like any other place in the world and we really aren’t. Schedule of Events 2015 WFTDA D iv is i on 1 CHAMP IONSH IPs HOSTED BY MINNESOTA ROLLERGIRLS

Angel City Derby Girls fridaY (Omaha #2) NOVEMBER 6, 2015 Arch Rival Roller Girls (Tucson #3) 9 am DOORS OPEN

10 am Game 1 D2: Nashville Rollergirls v Demolition City Roller Derby B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls (Tucson #2) 12 pm Game 2 D2: Kansas City Roller Warriors v Sacred City Derby Girls 2 pm Game 1 Girls v Rat City Rollergirls Roller Derby 4 pm Game 2 B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls v (Jacksonville #3) 6 pm Game 3 Jacksonville RollerGirls v Arch Rival Roller Girls Gotham Girls Roller Derby 8 pm Game 4 v Minnesota RollerGirls (Omaha #1)

Jacksonville RollerGirls SATURdaY (Jacksonville #2) London Rollergirls NOVEMBER 7, 2015 (Jacksonville #1) 9 am DOORS OPEN Minnesota RollerGirls 10 am Game 5 London Rollergirls v Winner Game 1 (Omaha #3) 12 pm Game 6 v Winner Game 2 2 pm Game 7 Gotham Girls Roller Derby v Winner Game 3 Rat City Rollergirls ( #3) 4 pm Game 8 Victorian Roller Derby League v Winner Game 4

6:30 pm Game 9 Winner Game 5 v Winner Game 6 Rose City Rollers 8:30 pm Game 10 Winner Game 7 v Winner Game 8 (Dallas #1)

Texas Rollergirls SUNdaY (Dallas #2) Victorian Roller Derby League NOVEMBER 8, 2015 (Tucson #1) 11 am DOORS OPEN Demolition City Roller Derby 12 Pm Game 3 D2: Loser D2 Game 1 v Loser D2 Game 2 (D2: 3rd Place) (D2: Cleveland #2) 2 pm Game 4 D2: Winner D2 Game 1 v Winner D2 Game 2 (D2: 1st Place) Kansas City Roller Warriors 4 pm Game 11 Loser Game 9 v Loser Game 10 (D1: 3rd Place) (D2: Cleveland #1) 6 pm Game 12 Winner Game 9 v Winner Game 10 (D1: 1st Place) 730 pm AWARDS CEREMONY Nashville Rollergirls (D2: Detroit #1)

Sacred City Derby Girls (D2: Detroit #2) 5 TOUFromRNAMENT WFTDA RULES GUEST CODE OF CONDUCT: The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association strives to provide a safe and satisfying event for everyone in attendance by seeking your compliance with our guest code of conduct. We ask for your assistance in creating an environment that is free of:

• Abusive or foul language and obscene gestures other items deemed inappropriate, harmful or directed toward other guests, venue employees, hazardous by tournament staff. tournament staff and volunteers, players, coaches, • Professional cameras, video cameras, and audio and officials. recorders are prohibited without prior authorization • Guests who are disruptive to the event or impair and proper credentials. other guests’ enjoyment. • Guests without proper authorization or credentials • Intoxicated or drug-impaired individuals. entering or attempting to enter restricted areas. • Smoking, except in designated areas (located • Banners or signs that obstruct the view of guests, outside of the arena). obscure sponsor advertising, contain objectionable • Prohibited entry items such as outside food & subject matter, or are commercial in nature. The beverage, weapons, non-service animals, air horns, WFTDA and the venue reserve the right to remove vuvuzelas, megaphones, and laser pointers, and any banner or sign at any time.

Guests not abiding by this Guest Code of Conduct are subject to ejection from the venue. In the event that you are refused entry into or requested to leave the venue for failure to comply with the Guest Code of Conduct or follow the venue regulations, you will not be entitled to a replacement or refund for your ticket. Entry to the venue shall constitute acceptance of the Guest Code of Conduct and venue regulations. PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF A FEW TOURNAMENT RULES: • No video or audio recording devices or cameras • You must remain seated in the trackside seating with detachable lenses without prior approval from area. Laying down is not permitted. Keep your the WFTDA. Please visit wftda.com/tournaments/ hands, feet, and belongings behind the safety line credentials for more information. at all times. Do not touch or grab Skaters or Officials • Live streaming video of the games, including on who fall into trackside seating. If a piece of clothing social media platforms such as Periscope and or equipment falls onto the track, do not enter the Livestream on Facebook, is prohibited. track or safety lane to retrieve it. • If you choose to sit trackside, you accept all • Certain areas of the track and venue are reserved for responsibility for the possible risk of injury to you, individuals who require special seating or perform or damage and/or destruction to your belongings specific game duties. They may obstruct the view of at any time without warning. Trackside seating is at persons behind them. However, they are not able to your own risk. move, sit, squat, or otherwise alter their position lest • Chairs are not permitted trackside except as a they not be able to complete their job function. companion to ADA accessible seating. Wheelchairs • By entering the venue, you agree to the possibility (and their companion chair) must be a minimum of of being photographed, filmed or recorded. Your five feet away from the outside referee lane. voice, image and likeness may be captured and • Glassware, sharp objects, and other items deemed recorded in and around the venue and publicly inappropriate, harmful or hazardous by tournament disseminated by any means and in any format staff are not allowed in trackside seating. or media. You waive all rights on an irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual basis to object to such • Fire lanes, exits, and walkways must remain clear. recording and dissemination.

6 From Your Host welcome to Saint Paul 2015 INTERNATIONAL WFTDA D1 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Welcome to Saint Paul, Minnesota! The Minnesota we moved on up to the Legendary Roy Wilkins RollerGirls are excited to host the 2015 International Auditorium in the capital city of the great state of WFTDA Championship Tournament in the heart of our Minnesota. We are proud to be a founding member beautiful city. of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association.

Our venue, the , has been We have four home teams: the Atomic Bombshells, our home for 11 years. The Legendary Roy Wilkins Dagger Dolls, Garda Belts, and Rockits, that do Auditorium, Saint Paul RiverCentre, and the adjacent battle every season to win the coveted Golden Xcel Energy Center are known for being passionate Skate trophy (and bragging rights, natch). Beyond about creating the best experiences imaginable for our four fantastic home teams, the Minnesota their guests, and that includes providing a setting that RollerGirls All-Stars are one of the top teams in is a model of sustainable practices. We are so thrilled the world, competing in the WFTDA Championship to host the best Women’s Flat Track Derby teams here! tournaments in 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014. In addition to the skaters, a tip-top officiating The Minnesota RollerGirls hope your stay in Saint Paul crew and dedicated volunteers make up our is enjoyable and memorable! 150-member league.

ABOUT YOUR HOST LEAGUE The Minnesota RollerGirls are dedicated to our Founded by the Donnelly sisters in August 2004, the local community. We invest our time, effort, and a Minnesota RollerGirls are one of the first modern portion of our event proceeds in local charities. roller derby leagues to host a public bout. After our first season in a roller rink in the northern suburbs,

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Where We SkateThe Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium 175 West Kellogg Blvd Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

While The Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium has been a location for a myriad of concerts over the years, there have also been a wide variety of events of all types that have called this auditorium their home, including the Minnesota RollerGirls.

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PARKING Daily (not overnight) parking will be available at • Any item that is dangerous, hazardous and/or illegal, the RiverCentre ramp. RiverCentre Parking Ramp or that may be used as a weapon, compromise or Address: 150 West Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN otherwise interfere with the enjoyment, comfort, or 55102. saintpaulparking.com safety of any person or pose risk to security at the venue, or any other item that WFTDA event officials or Additional overnight parking will be available at the host Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium officials determine hotels (see hotel info for pricing). Streets/meters are (in their absolute discretion) may cause injury or free after 5:00 PM and all day on Sunday. public nuisance or inconvenience to any other person is strictly prohibited. From the RiverCentre parking ramp, enter through the • No animals other than guide, signal, or service skyway or the street. If entering from the skyway, go all animals (as defined by law) are allowed in the the way through the skyway and angle slightly to the Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium. All sanitary right down the hallway. The Roy will be on your left. needs for permitted animals are the responsibility of the customer. SECURITY • Neither the Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium, the There will be hired security personnel and volunteer WFTDA, nor the Minnesota RollerGirls, will be liable security staff from the Minnesota RollerGirls to attend for any loss, damage, or harm (of any kind, including to crowd control and general security matters. You to any person or any property) arising from your are advised not to leave valuables unattended as presence at the event and you agree that no claim, neither the WFTDA, the Minnesota RollerGirls, nor the complaint, or proceeding will be brought in this Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium will be responsible regard. You are responsible for any property you for loss, damage, or theft of your belongings. Any bring to the event and such property is at your own property you bring to the event is at your own risk. risk. Your presence and/or movement in and around the event is at your own risk. FOOD AND BEVERGE No outside food or beverage will be allowed into • The Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium is wheelchair the venue. accessible. If you require further accommodations, email [email protected]. RULES AND RESTRICTIONS • All purses, bags and cases are subject to search. • The Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium is a smoke-free facility. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, anywhere in the building is strictly prohibited.

9 about the wftda

The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association—comprising 316 member leagues and 98 apprentice leagues—is the international governing body for the sport of women’s flat track roller derby and a membership organization for leagues to collaborate and network. The WFTDA sets standards for rules, seasons, safety, and determines guidelines for the national and international athletic competitions of member leagues. The WFTDA is governed by a five-member, volunteer Board of Directors:

ALASSIN SANE, Detroit Derby Girls President and IT Oversight

AMY SPEARS, Ohio Roller Girls Vice President and Membership Oversight

EDUSKATING RITA, Hammer City Roller Girls Secretary, Juniors and Regulatory, & Governance Oversight

MS. D’FIANT, Angel City Derby Girls Treasurer, Games, and Insurance Oversight

GRACE KILLY, Ex Officio and Marketing Oversight

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH the wftda

The Playoffs and Championships may be the highlight of the WFTDA season, but we’ve got news to share with roller derby fans all season long!

• Stay up to date with all things WFTDA via • Join the conversation on our social media WFTDA.com. Want to make sure you don’t miss an communities. The WFTDA is on Facebook, Twitter, update? Subscribe to our RSS feeds or our Google+, Tumblr, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. Visit e-newsletter. wftda.com/connect. • Relive the tournaments with archived footage on • Tweeting or Instagramming about your WFTDA.tv and keep an eye out for announcements adventures at the Playoffs? Use the hashtags about next year’s WFTDA.tv season. Follow #WFTDAChamps or #10000skates. @WFTDAlive for live tweets of WFTDA.tv events • Want to “talk” to the announcers during the and look for highlight clips on our YouTube channel. tournament, tweet them at #Talk2WFTDA.

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FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY NOV. 6-8 London Rollergirls 1 SAINTPAUL, MINNESOTA AngelA City Derby Girls 5 GAME WFTDA.com/Champs 2 SATURDAY 10:00 AM GAME 1 FRIDAY 2:00 PM 3 GAME 9 RatR City Rollergirls SATURDAY 6:30 PM Rose City Rollers 1 B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls GAME 6 2 SATURDAY 12:00 PM GAME 2 FRIDAY 4:00 PM

3 CHAMPION Denver Roller Derby GAME 12 Gotham Girls Roller Derby SUNDAY 6:00 PM 1 2nd PLACE Jacksonville RollerGirls GAME 7 2 SATURDAY 2:00 PM GAME 3 FRIDAY 6:00 PM 3rd PLACE 3 GAME 10 Arch Rival Roller Girls SATURDAY 8:30 PM Victorian Roller Derby League 1 4th PLACE Texas Rollergirls GAME 8 SATURDAY 4:00 PM 2 Loser Game 9 GAME 4 GAME 11 FRIDAY 8:00 PM SUNDAY 4:00 PM 3 Loser Game 10 Minnesota RollerGirls

WFTDA Division 2 Championships D2 CHAMPION Nashville Rollergirls Seed 1 - Detroit D2 GAME 1 FRIDAY 10:00 AM D2 2nd PLACE Seed 2 - Cleveland Demolition City Roller Derby

D2 GAME 4 Loser D2 Game 1 D2 3rd PLACE Kansas City Roller Warriors SUNDAY 2:00 PM D2 GAME 3 SUNDAY 12:00 PM Seed 1 - Cleveland Loser D2 Game 2 D2 GAME 2 FRIDAY 12:00 PM D2 4th PLACE Seed 2 - Detroit Sacred City Derby Girls Games in Central Standard Time FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY NOV. 6-8 London Rollergirls 1 SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA AngelA City Derby Girls 5 GAME WFTDA.com/Champs 2 SATURDAY 10:00 AM GAME 1 FRIDAY 2:00 PM 3 GAME 9 RatR City Rollergirls SATURDAY 6:30 PM Rose City Rollers 1 B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls GAME 6 2 SATURDAY 12:00 PM GAME 2 FRIDAY 4:00 PM

3 CHAMPION Denver Roller Derby GAME 12 Gotham Girls Roller Derby SUNDAY 6:00 PM 1 2nd PLACE Jacksonville RollerGirls GAME 7 2 SATURDAY 2:00 PM GAME 3 FRIDAY 6:00 PM 3rd PLACE 3 GAME 10 Arch Rival Roller Girls SATURDAY 8:30 PM Victorian Roller Derby League 1 4th PLACE Texas Rollergirls GAME 8 SATURDAY 4:00 PM 2 Loser Game 9 GAME 4 GAME 11 FRIDAY 8:00 PM SUNDAY 4:00 PM 3 Loser Game 10 Minnesota RollerGirls

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D2 GAME 4 Loser D2 Game 1 D2 3rd PLACE Kansas City Roller Warriors SUNDAY 2:00 PM D2 GAME 3 SUNDAY 12:00 PM Seed 1 - Cleveland Loser D2 Game 2 D2 GAME 2 FRIDAY 12:00 PM D2 4th PLACE Seed 2 - Detroit Sacred City Derby Girls Games in Central Standard Time

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© Womens Flat Track Derby Association 2013 Derby Association Track Flat Womens © the sport of women’s at track roller derby and a membership organization for leagues to collaborate and network. The WFTDA sets standards for rules, seasons, and safety, and determines guidelines for the international athletic competitions of member leagues.

WFTDA leagues benet from an organized, international support network. The WFTDA provides a platform for leagues to share Opportunities for tournament play. The WFTDA resources. has upped the competition with seven tourna- ments in 2013. Members have the chance to help The WFTDA enables international competition host and participate in these tournaments. and organization without forcing leagues to lose their individual principles, providing structure Participation in international rankings. Compre- with exibility. hensive team rankings and statistics from every WFTDA-sanctioned bout are maintained within Member leagues and their individual skaters ARE the WFTDA archives. the WFTDA. By being a part of a member league, each skater has: Strength in numbers. As an association of nearly A say in the future of the sport. Operating under 200 member leagues and growing, the WFTDA the “by the skaters, for the skaters” principle, oers sponsors and media access to a network of member league representatives guide the WFTDA’s organized international leagues. direction. Safeguarding the future of roller derby. WFTDA A way to help design and dene the rules. Anyone policies ensure that member leagues can protect can play by WFTDA rules, but member leagues the image and quality of the sport. decide what those rules will be. Education, through the Apprentice Program, Ociating Clinics, ocials Certication and more!

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The WFTDA-Recognized Tournaments Program recognizes and supports high-quality WFTDA-member hosted tournaments worldwide. For more info on these tournaments visit WFTDA.com/Events D2 Thank You! THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED PUT ON THIS TOURNAMENT Madame de Stompadour and Surly Bird (2015 WFTDA Championships co-chairs) would like to thank the following people for their hard work coordinating this tournament: • Margot Zweber from Visit St. Paul - Margot has been instrumental in bringing WFTDA Championships to Saint Paul. Her enthusiasm, hard work and dedication to women’s sports is a credit to our great city. • Tina Misenor from the St. Paul RiverCenter - Tina is our go-to person for any questions about the space and has worked hard behind-the-scenes to make Champs possible. • All of the committee chairs for coordinating the details of the tournament, scheduling volunteers and staff, marketing and promoting, and generally being awesome • All current, retired, and former Minnesota RollerGirls for all of their blood, sweat, and teamwork that made our league what it is today skating offIcials HEAD SKATING OFFICIAL: Umpire Strikes Back Code Adam Jon Dilks Patricide Collin DeShotz Judge Knot Professor Murder Deuce Willis Laddie Seer Sin DJ Jazzy Reff Loren Order Sir Osis Eric RAWK Major Wood Tootie Tinwhistle Harry Spot’er Matt S. Faction Tripp N. Dale Izzy Demented Matthew Mantsch Wernher von Bombed Jean-Philippe Amann Mike Hammer ZDORK NON skating offIcials HEAD NON SKATING OFFICIAL: Stabby McNeedles 90° Johnson Funnypack Reed d’Rulz A Grue geoknitter Ruth of All Evil Alicia Teaze Goblin King Samuel Bergus Allyaz Stoned Intejill Screama Donna Amelia Dareheart Izzy Pop Seán-Quad Apron John Brawls sHellcat Bear Trap Lady RingHer Bellum Sho’Nuff Bert Hert Los Angry-Lez Silken Tofu Chanel No. Die molotov rawktail Sod Off Chiro-Fracture Morgue N Donor Strong Female Character Danger Muffin Nine Inch Wheels TaraByte Darby O’Kill Nora Leif Tenacious D Cup dedi hubbard Phil in the Blank Travis Sickle Doc Skinner Plenty O’fficial TrogDora the Jaminator Dread Gazebo Rabid Derby Fan Wishbone Breaker

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COACHES Social Events and After Parties THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 5:00 PM - ? 10 PM - 2 AM THURSDAY MEETUP @ CAMP BAR NOMAD WORLD PUB 490 Robert St N Saint Paul 55101 501 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis 55454 $7 cover, or $5 with a Champs ticket or credential pass Socialize and compare bracket predictions at Minnesota RollerGirls sponsor Camp Bar. At 7:30 PM, Camp will screen Vagine Regime Party like you skate with locals DJ Keezy and artist BdotCroc in the documentary IN THE TURN. upstairs room of the Nomad, or jam out to live music downstairs. Cash bar. BdotCroc has been rapping since the age of 8. Fans and supporters would say “She’s not dope for a FEMALE MC, she’s a FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 DOPE MC.” DJ Keezy is influenced by the music she grew up with, (EVENT #1) especially female artists. She loves bringing people together 9:30 PM - 2 AM by creating a high energy atmosphere with dope remixes and AMSTERDAM BAR & HALL throwback jams! 6 W 6th St Saint Paul 55102 No Cover SURLY SOCIAL SURLY BREWING COMPANY Downtown St Paul’s coolest new music venue features a full range 520 Malcolm Ave of spirits, cocktails, quality beer, and a delicious Dutch-inspired Southeast Minneapolis 55414 menu. 90s cover band You Oughta Know will play from 9 PM - 11 PM, No cover followed by local queer dance party GRRRL Scout’s very own DJ Girl Named Jane from 11 PM – 1 AM. One of the host’s beloved sponsors, Surly Brewing Company has won numerous awards and gained a rabid following for its distinctive (EVENT #2) and delicious brews. The special event space of their fantastic THE MOTH STORYSLAM destination brewery will be open for roller derby + beer fans to Doors at 9:30 PM, SLAM starts at 10 PM gather on Saturday night. There will also be special extended hours: the kitchen will be open until midnight, and the brewery will close at BEDLAM LOWERTOWN 1 am. Entertainment TBA. 213 4th St E Saint Paul 55101 $10, look for special pre-sale information on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Minnesota RollerGirls social media 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM SCRIMMAGES!! Experience true stories told live, and/or prepare a 5 minute story Roy Wilkins Auditorium and put your name in the hat for the chance to tell a story from your life on stage. Roller derby stories welcome! Intermediate & advanced co-ed scrimmages Preregistration information coming soon. Look on the SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/ 9 AM - 12 PM events/1463508183947829/) for sign up and specific information! $10 per person CHICKS IN BOWLS MINNEAPOLIS

850 Florida Ave S, Golden Valley 55426 www.3rdlair.com SUNDAY AFTER PARTIES www.facebook.com/events/975970725778277/ 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM INTERCONTINENTAL SAINT PAUL-RIVERFRONT Chicks in Bowls Minneapolis is having a meet up at 3rd Lair (Formerly Known As The Crowne Plaza) Skate Park and Skate Shop. Admission is $10 for a 3-hour Lower Level open skate session. 11 Kellogg Blvd E, Saint Paul 55101

$5 in advance, $7 at the door SATURDAY AFTER PARTIES Downtown Saint Paul will be full of hockey The Vigilantease Collective (burlesque, drag, singers, dancers, fans on Saturday night, so take the opportunity to get a taste DJs and more) will treat us to a night of dancing and pop-up of Minneapolis! Both of these locations are accessible via performances. There will also be drink specials and room to lounge MetroTransit Green Line light rail trains. outside the main room. Get your wristband at the Minnesota RollerGirls merchandise booth any time during the weekend!

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