Naptown Roller Girls

Naptown Roller Derby 2017 STAR WARS NIGHT May 6

May 6, 2017 by Naptown Buzz

Time to go rogue! May 6th is the annual “Star Wars” bout! Stormtroopers, Boba Fett, and the Rebellion will be on-hand as the Tornado Sirens and Warning Belles welcome the Ann Arbor Derby Dimes to the Elements Financial Blue Ribbon Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

Doors open at 5 PM, with the Warning Belles taking the track first against the Ann Arbor Bruising Company. That will be followed by your internationally-ranked Tornado Sirens engaging in a bout so huge it spans star systems, going against the Ann Arbor Brawlstars.

This bout features special appearances from the 501st and the Rebel Legion. Come see your favorite “Star Wars” character and journey to a galaxy far, far away!

Tickets are also available the day of the event at the door:

General – $17
Kids 6 and under – Free
Kids 7-12 – $8
Military – $8 (limit 2 per ID)
Students w/ ID – $12 (limit 1 per ID)

Naptown Roller Derby 2017 Home Bout #3 April 8th

March 16, 2017 by Naptown Buzz

The Warning Belles and Tornado Sirens will be back in action at the Elements Financial Blue Ribbon Pavilion on Saturday, April 8th to battle the Windy City Rollers out of Chicago!

Doors open at 5:00, with the Belles taking on the Second Wind at 6:00. That will be followed by your internationally-ranked Tornado Sirens battling the Windy City Roller All-Stars! Both bouts are sure to go down to the last jam!

Tickets

Presale tickets will remain on sale online until 10:00 p.m. the night before the bout.

Ticket vendors will have pre-sale tickets until approximately 5:00 p.m. the night before the bout.

Online ticket sales end at 10:00 p.m. Friday, February 10th. Tickets are also available at these small businesses around town:

Vital Skates
Strange Brew
IUPUI
Half Price Books: Avon, Ditch, and Greenwood locations

Tickets are also available the day of the event at the door:

General – $17
Kids 6 and under – Free
Kids 7-12 – $8
Military – $8 (limit 2 per ID)
Students w/ ID – $12 (limit 1 per ID)

Naptown Roller Derby

February 8, 2017 by Naptown Buzz

The Naptown Roller Derby is at the Toyota Expo Hall on at the Indiana State Fairgrounds this Saturday, February 11. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. for season ticket holders and 5:00 p.m. for the general public. The night kicks off with the Warning Belles versus Ohio Roller Derby’s Gang Green team from Columbus, Ohio, at 6:00 p.m. sharp!

The second bout will renew an on-going rivalry as the Tornado Sirens battle the Ohio Roller Derby All-Stars! These bouts are not to be missed!

Discounted, pre-sale tickets can be purchased online until 10:00 p.m. on February 10. Our small business vendors will also have pre-sale tickets until approximately 5:00 p.m. the same night:

– Vital Skates in Fountain Square
– Strange Brew in Greenwood
– IUPUI Jagtag office downtown

– Half Price Books (Avon, Ditch, and Greenwood)
Tickets are also available the day of the event at the door:

General – $17
Kids 6 and under – Free
Kids 7-12 – $8
Military – $8 (limit 2 per ID)

Students w/ ID – $12 (limit 1 per ID)

Roller Derby Offers Easter Weekend Alternative!

March 31, 2015 by April Abernathy

It’s one of the longest-running rivalries in flat-track roller derby and it will renew on April 4th! The Naptown Tornado Sirens and Warning Belles will go against the Ohio Roller Girls out of Columbus.

The action kicks off at the Marsh Blue Ribbon Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds at 7:00 that evening, with the undefeated Tornado Sirens battling the Ohio All-Stars. The second bout of the night pits the Warning Belles against the Ohio Gang Green.

Both teams met last season, with Naptown bringing home wins for both the Sirens and Belles.

The Tornado Sirens come into this bout undefeated at home.

Tickets are available through BrownPaperTickets.com or through local vendors around the city.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for season ticket holders and 6:00 p.m. for the general public.

“We know it’s going to be a busy weekend in Indy,” says league spokeswoman Devon “Peyton Slamming” Dean. “But, people will be looking for alternatives for affordable family fun outside of downtown Indianapolis.”

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Former Roller Derby Teammates Reunite as Foes March 6th

March 1, 2015 by April Abernathy

The Naptown Tornado Sirens are back in action on Friday, March 6th at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum, facing off against the Fort Wayne Derby Girls.

Fort Wayne’s roster is made up of many former members of the Tornado Sirens, including players who were on the team that went to Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) World Championships in 2011 and 2012.

Because skaters pay to play, they can also choose where they play, even if it means a long commute several times a week.

“It’s going to be an emotional night for everyone involved,” says league spokeswoman Devon “Peyton Slamming” Dean. “Naptown fans know most of the players on the track as current or former Tornado Sirens.”

Dean also says she expects some conflicted emotions from the fans.

Fort Wayne is coming off a decisive home opening victory against Bleeding Heartland (Bloomington). The Tornado Sirens are undefeated so far this season.

The night’s featured charity is the ATI Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping children with physical impairments get the resources they need for a better quality of life.

The night will also be part of the on-going celebration of the 25th anniversary of “NUVO,” Indy’s alternative voice and a longtime Naptown sponsor.

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, the Indiana Farmers Coliseum box office, or at local vendors around the city. More information is available at Naptownrollergirls.com!

Doors open at 6:30 p.m for the general public, with the first whistle at 7:30 p.m.!

Roller Derby at the Coliseum February 7th

January 29, 2015 by April Abernathy

Celebrate Valentine’s Day Early with the Naptown Roller Girls!

Coming off a decisive victory over Nashville in front of a crowd of more than 3100, the Naptown Roller Girls are back at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum Saturday, February 7th!

The Tornado Sirens will take on the Demolition City Roller Girls from Evansville.

The Sirens come into this bout following a decisive victory over Nashville on January 17th.

Demolition City made their first-ever playoff appearance in the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Division II tournament last season.

The two teams met up last season at the Naptown practice space for a closed bout, with the Sirens taking the win 221-88.

Doors open at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum at 5:30 p.m. for season ticket holders and 6:00 p.m. for the general public. The bout starts at 7:00 p.m.

This bout’s featured charity is the March of Dimes.

“We hope people want to celebrate Valentine’s Day a week early with us,” says league spokeswoman Devon “Peyton Slamming” Dean.

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, the Indiana Farmers Coliseum box office, or at local vendors around the city. More information is available at Naptownrollergirls.com!

Do You Have What it Takes?

January 10, 2015 by April Abernathy

Change Your Life in 2015 and Join the Naptown Roller Girls!

If your New Year’s resolution is to get in shape and change your life, the Naptown Roller Girls want you!

The Naptown Roller Girls will hold a recruitment workshop on Saturday, February 21st, 2015 from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at our private practice space with try-outs immediately following.

It is highly recommended that participants who plan to try out also attend the workshop.

Interested ladies (18 years and older) who want to learn are encouraged to attend.

The workshop will be run by members of Naptown’s world-class training committee.

The workshop is $40. Payments can be made via PayPal at payments@naptownrollergirls.com (please put “Workshop” in the note).

All on-skates participants must provide their own skates, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, helmet, and mouth guard. Gear can be purchased at Vital Skates in Fountain Square (1022 Virginia Avenue).

For more information and to RSVP, email freshmeat@naptownrollergirls.com.

NRG is Back!

January 7, 2015 by April Abernathy

Roller Derby Returns to the Indiana Farmers Coliseum January 17th!

The Naptown Roller Girls make their triumphant return to the Indiana Farmers Coliseum on Saturday, January 17th!

The Tornado Sirens and Warning Belles will take on the Nashville Roller Girls in a fast-paced, hard-hitting roller derby double header.

The two teams have a long history, with Nashville being the Tornado Sirens’ first-ever opponent in 2007.

Doors open at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum at 6:30 p.m. The night will kick off with the internationally-ranked Tornado Sirens battling the Music City All-Stars at 7:00 p.m.

The second bout will pit the Warning Belles against the Music City Brawl Stars.

Partial proceeds from this bout will benefit the Hoosier Environmental Council.

“We’ve been waiting for this day for a long time,” says league spokeswoman Devon “Peyton Slamming” Dean. “We’ve made so many great memories already in the Coliseum and this should be our most competitive season yet!”

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, the Indiana Farmers Coliseum box office, or at local vendors around the city. More information is available at Naptownrollergirls.com!

Naptown Roller Girls Return to TV this Winter

November 28, 2014 by April Abernathy

The Naptown Roller Girls will be back on HTSN (Channel 6.2) this winter, as well as streaming via naptownrollergirls.com!

Indianapolis’ premiere roller derby league made the jump to television two seasons ago, with bouts shown on tape delay.

Each bout will air a handful of times the week before the next home bout, as well as in real time on the league’s website.

The season kicks off Saturday, January 17th, 2015 against the Nashville Roller Girls.

Season dates are:
Saturday, January 17th
Saturday, February 7th
Friday, March 6th
Saturday, April 4th (at the Marsh Blue Ribbon Pavilion)
Saturday, May 23rd
Saturday, June 20th

Naptown Roller Girls Make History January 25th!

January 22, 2014 by April Abernathy

It will be a family affair when the Naptown Roller Girls take to the track on Saturday, January 25th at the Indiana Convention Center. For the first time in NRG’s history, a mother and daughter will play on the same team.

Michell “Woe Mamma” Kyger and 18-year-old Katie “McFly” Kyger will both be on the track as part of the Naptown Warning Belles. Kate recently joined the league after aging out of Indianapolis Junior Roller Derby (IJRD). Her mother is in her second season with Naptown.

“I am thrilled to be able to realize the dream of skating alongside my daughter,” Michell says.
The Warning Belles will be part of a derby double-header, taking on the Twin City Derby Girls (Champaign/Urbana, IL). The bout starts at 6:00 p.m.

The second bout of the evening features the internationally-ranked Tornado Sirens battling Ka-Boom, a regional all-star team. This is the last home bout before the Tornado Sirens enter WFTDA (Women’s Flat Track Derby Association) – sanctioned play for playoff consideration this fall.

Tickets are on-sale at Ticketmaster outlets, the Lucas Oil Stadium box office, and local vendors.

Partial proceeds will go to benefit Special Olympics Indiana.