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Fort Wayne, IN. | February 18, 2009

Fort Wayne Derby Girls Draw Record Crowd on February 14th

On Saturday, February 14, the Fort Wayne Derby Girls hosted their 2nd bout of the 2009 season at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and drew a record crowd for their organization. 1,400 fans came out to support the local non-profit sports organization and witness a double victory as Fort Wayne's SWAT Team defeated No Coast's Road Warriors 108 to 50 and Fort Wayne's All Stars, the Bomb Squad, defeated No Coast's Mad Maxxines 100 to 40. Both teams now boast a 2-0 record for 2009 and the Bomb Squad's performance thus far this season promises to propel them up the national rankings.

Tickets are now on sale for all remaining bouts at the Coliseum.
Upcoming bouts:
Saturday, March 28 vs. Nashville Rollergirls, Nashville, TN
Saturday, April 11 vs. Steel City Derby Demons, Pittsburgh, PA

All events are doubleheaders between the league's all-star and junior varsity teams. The junior varsity plays first, starting at 6:00 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 www.fwderbygirls.com.

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 $31,000 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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