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Fort Wayne, IN. | January 12, 2010

Record Crowd for Fort Wayne Derby Girls 5th Season Opener

On Saturday, January 9, the Fort Wayne Derby Girls hosted their 1st bout of the 2010 season at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and drew a record crowd for their organization. 1,600 fans came out to support the local non-profit sports organization beating the previous record of 1,400 in February 2009. Though both the SWAT Team and the nationally ranked Bomb Squad fell to their opponents on Saturday night, the skaters feel proud of their accomplishments.

Tickets are now on sale for all remaining bouts at the Coliseum.
Upcoming bouts:
February 13
SWAT Team vs. Circle City Socialites, Indianapolis, IN
Bomb Squad vs. Hammer City, Hamilton, ON

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 Bomb Squad vs. Naptown Rollergirls from Indianapolis, IN

All events are doubleheaders between the league's all-star and junior varsity 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 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 $41,000 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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