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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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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!

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.

Naptown Roller Girls Return to the Local Airwaves!

January 15, 2014 by April Abernathy

The internationally-ranked Naptown Roller Girls will return to HTSN (WRTV-Channel 6.2) this season. Fans will be able to watch the league’s home bouts (on delay) and learn more about one of top 20 roller derby leagues in the world!

Our sold-out December 28th bout will be broadcast on January 18th at 10:00 p.m., with encores on January 19th at 8:00 p.m. and January 21st at 7:00 p.m.

Our January 25th bout will be shown on HTSN on February 8th at 5:00 p.m., with encores on February 9th at 8:00 p.m. and February 11th at 7:00 p.m.

Our February 15th bout will be shown on March 9th at 5:00 p.m., with encores on March 10th at 7:00 p.m. and March 11th at 10:00 p.m.

“We’re thrilled to be able to bring the thrill of flat track roller derby to the local airwaves again,” says league spokeswoman “Peyton Slamming” (Devon Dean). “We are so thankful for the love and support Central Indiana shows us each season.”

Tickets for the league’s second home bout of the season (1/25) at the Indiana Convention Center are on-sale at all Ticketmaster outlets