PRESS RELEASE!
Hundreds of roller derby enthusiasts, skaters and vendors, hard-hitting games and various other skate-inspired festivities will fill the Wildwoods Convention Center on Saturday, August 29 for the Seventh Annual Colossal Coastal Roller Derby Tournament.
Male and female roller derby skaters throughout the country are scheduled to participate in the games using the Modern Athletic Derby Endeavor Rule Set. This action-packed tournament begins at 1 p.m. with the main event all-star game beginning at 6 p.m.
Last year, hundreds of skaters from all over the country converged in the Wildwoods for a weekend of roller derby workshops, games, fun, sun and various social events. From early-morning boot camps along the beach, to gripping games in the state-of-the-art Oceanfront Arena overlooking the beach and ocean, the Colossal Coastal Roller Derby Expo, hosted by M.A.D.E. – the Modern Athletic Derby Endeavor, is a one-of-a-kind roller derby event.
Tickets to watch the games are $12 online or $15 at the door; students and seniors are $10; children 10 and under are free, and family packages are also available. One ticket admits you to watch a total of five roller derby games.
Below is the line-up for Saturday’s open-to-the-public games.
1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.:
Rookie Co-Ed Game (Jersey Shore Jolter’s Award)
The Tsunami Mamis vs. The Sand Slingers Intermediate Female Game (Tram Car Crippler’s Cup)
The Beach Bunny Brawlers vs. The Tough Tikis
4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.:
Advanced Co-Ed Game (Doo Wallop Award)
The UV Slays vs. The Bonflyers
6 p.m. – 9 p.m./MAIN EVENT:
Male and Female All-Star Game (Wildwood Warrior Wave) – rotating periods of men and women, where women will go first.
The String Raze vs. The Sharks
Commemorative patches will be awarded to the winning teams after the tournament concludes.
For additional information, a complete list of events, or to purchase tickets visit www.CoastalDerbyExpo.com.
Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or www.Ticketmaster.com, or at the Wildwoods Convention Center Box Office.
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