Dam City Rollers begin defence as West Kootenay Roller Derby League begins
By The Nelson Daily Sports
Castlegar’s Dam City Rollers are out to defend its 2014 West Kootenay Roller Derby crown when the 2015 season kicks off Saturday at the Selkirk College Gymnasium in Castlegar.
Dam City, which finished last season without a defeat, opens defence against 2015 finalist Nelson Killjoys at 5 p.m.
The feature match has Salmo/Slocan Valley Brutality will be taking on the Rossland Trail Roller Girls at 7 p.m.
Dam City has undergone a roster change this year; two of the team’s core veteran skaters will be imparting their knowledge from the sidelines this season.
The team has been practising hard since the beginning of January, refining their team work and incorporating new skills, drills, and strategies into their arsenal.
Tickets for the March 14bout are available in advance at Central City Shoes for $10 or at the door for $15. Kids 12 and under $2.
Bouts are also scheduled for April 18thand May 23rdin the Trail Cominco Gymnasium.
The semi-final bouts will take place at the Selkirk College Castlegar Campus on June 7, followed by the WKRD finals on June 27 at the NDCC Arena in Nelson.
To get the full seasons schedule and ticketing information please visit www.kootenayrollerderby.com
