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Fort Wayne, IN. | February 16, 2010

Fort Wayne Derby Girls Secure Two Victories in Front of a Sold Out Crowd

On Saturday, February 13, the Fort Wayne Derby Girls hosted their 2nd bout of the 2010 season at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in front of a sold-out crowd. 1,800 fans came out to support the local non-profit sports organization, beating the previous record of 1,600 in January 2010. And to sweeten the league's success, both the SWAT Team and Bomb Squad beat their out-of-town rivals with commanding performances. SWAT Team defeated the Circle City Socialites from Indianapolis in a nail-biter bout 52 to 45, and the Bomb Squad trounced the Hammer City Rollergirls from Hamilton, ON 119 to 44.

Tickets are now on sale for all remaining bouts at the Coliseum.
Upcoming bouts:

March 27
SWAT Team vs. Bleeding Heartland's Code Blue Assassins, Bloomington, IN
Bomb Squad vs. Bleeding Heartland's Flatliners, Bloomington, IN

April 17
SWAT Team vs. Rockford Rage, Rockford, IL
Bomb Squad vs. Gem City All Stars, Dayton, OH

May 8
Spring Roll Tournament, featuring 5 WFTDA sanctioned teams, and men's and Jr. derby.

All bouts held at the Coliseum are doubleheaders between the league's all-star (Bomb Squad) and junior varsity (SWAT) teams. The junior varsity plays first, starting at 5:30 p.m. For current rankings and a complete list of rules, visit www.wftda.com. To find out more about your local derby girls, visit HYPERLINK "http://www.fwderbygirls.com" www.fwderbygirls.com.

Charity Bouts held at Bell's in New Haven:

February 28
Hoosier Burn Camp

April 25
Kid's Law

All bouts held at Bell's feature competition between two pick up teams from within the Fort Wayne Derby Girls and all proceeds benefit the specified charity. Doors open at 5pm and tickets are $5.

About Fort Wayne Derby Girls Inc.

Roller derby, once a common sport in mid-'70s, has staged a comeback. Fort Wayne is at the pinnacle of Indiana's roller derby resurgence. Since October 2005, the Fort Wayne Derby Girls, a non-profit, volunteer-run organization, has raised $47,000 for local women's and children's charities. Charities benefiting from its efforts include: SCAN, Erin's House, Charis House, Sexual Assault Treatment Center, Hoosier Burn Camp, Great Lakes Burn Camp, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity- Women Build, Easter Seals ARC, Turnstone Center for Disabled Children, Victim's Assistance Program, Make A Wish Foundation, Black Pine Animal Zoo, Ft Wayne Women's Bureau and Crossroad Children's Home.

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