They're not in Indiana anymore!

Ft Wayne comes for a visit!

One of the best things about the explosive growth of junior derby is, of course, that this movement is now seen from coast to coast.  Teams and leagues are found in every section of the US, and this weekend, one of the best of the Midwest is going to come and test themselves against two of the best the Northwest has to offer:  The Seattle Derby Brats and the I-5 Rollergirls!

I have to admit, I have not really tracked the Midwest teams very closely, but my research over the past couple of days has revealed a team that has clearly dominated all comers.  You can watch the second half their game at the 2010 Spring Roll tournament against the Chicago Riots on Justin TV where they are ahead by about 100+ points all the way through. 

Ft Wayne v Chicago Riot 2nd period

And that?  Was a little over a year ago!  According to their web site, they once again dominated the competition at this year’s tourney and stand undefeated in 2011.

First up to take the Ft Wayne challenge will be the Seattle Derby Brats. The injury woes continue this year for the brats, but this time we are going to see some future Galaxy Girls who have been invited from the league’s home teams to train and try out at the end of this season.  Li’l Moko, Pooky Poundya , Salami Stompson and Beatin’ Bambi have a pretty good chance of being on the floor and we will know soon which of the alternates are going to be able to hit the track to replace Brutiful Beast, Tina Angst and Energizur Bunny.

The team has been training hard for the final tourney on August 6^th and most of the core is strong and healthy.  Look for Random Max to ply her noodly trade and Rockin' Red to light up the track from the jammer line joined (I am told) by Voodoo Lady Googoo!   Thumpurr (playing in her last games before heading out to Jet City) will join ranks in the pack with Evil O and Poison Izzy to lay some serious hits on the girls from Ft Wayne.  All in all, this is probably the strongest the SDB team has looked in a few months.  Ft Wayne had better be ready!

After a day’s rest, Ft Wayne will be at it again against the ever dangerous I5 Rollergirls!  Lex Celerator is fresh off an astounding performance at the speed nationals, reaching the finals in every event she competes in!  You know she’s going to be one to watch out for as she turns on the afterburners.  As every team here in the NW knows, the speedsters of I5 are a force to be reckoned with.  Of course, they are only half of the equation.  I5’s pack is just as dangerous, able to shut down jammers at will.  Hunher Down and Kitty Clawberator will definitely be looking for some neon green stars to knock to the sidelines!

Frankly?  This is going to be awesome fun to watch.  I am likely to be on the mic, and will do a brief wrap-up after the bout, but I am also told that there is a possibility that the great Elwood Bruise will be on hand for Friday’s play-by-play writeup!  It’s not a public bout so watch this space and the examiner for the results!