When my parents come to visit us, we try to bring them to something they’ve never been to or something they wouldn’t typically get to see back in Vermont. This year we brought them to a bout of roller derby with the Dallas Derby Devils. This wasn’t Sy and I’s first derby, (ok so maybe it was only our second) but we enjoyed the first one so we thought this would be a good event to bring them to.
Location: Nytex Sports Center, North Richland Hills, TX
Price: Tickets were $13.00 (This was with a $2.00 coupon so check out their website for deals) and it was for two bouts.
The Track: The girls skate on quads on a flat track. For those of you that have seen the movie Whip It, it’s a little different but same concept.
Venue Info: It’s quite a popular event so be sure to get there a little early. There’s dollar drafts and jello shots and the derby girls are all over so if you’re looking for a picture, you will get one! It can get a little warm in there but you can always swing over to the ice rink on the other side of the building where there’s ice hockey to cool off a little bit.
If you think this is for you – be sure to check out the Dallas Derby Devil’s website for their schedule. It looks like it’s once a month during the summer. If sitting in the stands just isn’t enough for you – you can always try out (keep an eye on their website for announcements). If you’re a guy – I hear there’s a men’s league too so you’re in luck! It’s a good time if you’ve never been to one! Be sure to check out a bout! It’s lots of FUN!
This is so nice! Thank you. I enjoyed reading it. I’m in a few of the pic. I’m PK, wearing black and orange. Tattoo of my number on my shoulder and small star on the back of my helmet. This is my waving! *hi*
This is so awesome!! Thank you for not only attending but blogging about it as well! I’m Sera Femme (High Seas Hotties), I unfortunately didn’t get to skate in this bout due to an injury but this was definitely an INTENSE bout!! Love my Derby Sisters!! Hope to meet you at the next bout in August when I will be skating!! 🙂
Woohoo!! Thanks so much for coming out!! -Filthy Succubus #XXX Death Row Rumblers!
Thank you so much for taking the time to spread some derbylove out there. I skath with the men’s league. We are Dallas Deception and can be found at deceptionderby.com. We are all one large derby family!
JayDead GentILLman