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Fort Wayne, IN. | March 6, 2010

Fort Wayne Derby Girls to Host Double-Header at Coliseum on March 27, 2010

The Fort Wayne Derby Girls will face off against the Bleeding Heartland Rollergirls from Bloomington in live double-header, roller derby action on Saturday, March 27, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Doors open at 5:00 pm, with the SWAT Team set to smash Bleeding Heartland's Code Blue Assassins starting at 5:30. Stick around for the main event and watch the nationally ranked Bomb Squad roll over Bleeding Heartland's Flatliners. You won't want to miss the unveiling of our new logo and a chance to meet our special guest at the half time of the 2nd bout.

Tickets are $10 for adults (or 2 for $16), $5 for kids 12 and under, $7 for seniors, and $7 each for groups of 10 or more, and can be purchased at the Coliseum box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets, or charge-by-phone through the Coliseum box office at (800) 745-3000. Some ticket prices may be subject to Ticketmaster fees.

Both teams are looking to build on big wins from last month, so reserve your seats today, because the last bout was sold out.

Tickets are now on sale for all 2010 bouts at the Coliseum.
Mark your calendars for these 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 men's, women's and junior derby

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 $47,000 for local women's and children's charities. Charities benefitting 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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