Conexion April 2017

Panhandle United Roller Derby
By Monica A. Heimes, League President / Edited By: Dorian Busby, League Treasurer
Roller derby has officially taken over the
Emerald Coast. On Saturday, March 4th,
Panhandle United Roller Derby opened up
their 2017 Season at the Northwest Florida
Fairgrounds to an action packed double
header.
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Panhandle United Roller Derby’s home
team, the Beach Brawl Sk8r Dolls took
on the Red River Sirens from Clarksville,
Tennessee. After an hour long bout, the
Beach Brawl Sk8r Dolls secured a season
opener victory with a final score of 231-78.
​The second bout was a sanctioned Men’s
Roller Derby Association bout. New Orleans
Brass Roller Derby from New Orleans,
Louisiana took on the Atlanta Men’s Roller
Derby ResurGents from Atlanta, Georgia.
After a fast paced bout filled with big hits
and quick jams, the ResurGents took home
the win 198-120.
Panhandle United will be traveling this
month to compete against out-of-state
teams. Your favorite skaters will return to
their home track on Saturday June 17th as
they face the J-Villians from Jacksonville,
Florida. Doors open at 6:00 pm with the
bout starting at 7:00 pm. Advance tickets
can be purchased at www.Eventbrite.com,
or from a Panhandle United Roller Derby
league member.
​Panhandle United Roller Derby is
currently looking for skaters, referees
and volunteers. You can continue
to support your local roller derby
league by heading over to www.
panhandleunitedrollerderby.com.
Photo Credit: Rosie Highers Photography
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