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Black Rock Bandits claim victory over Dead Ringers at Anchor City Rollers' season opener

by Sarah Slaunwhite

"fifi la flirt", a referee from Anchor City Rollers
"Coffin" of the Harbour Grudges pushing past "Box Blocker" of the Black Rock Bandits
Heather Green performing as the half-time show
"Lola Lacerate" and "The Helligonian" during half-time
Half-time crowd wave
"Smashy" jamming for the Black Rock Bandits, and "Block n' Deck Her" trying to stop her.
Black Rock Bandits versus Harbour Grudges, May 31, 2014
"Box Blocker" facing off with "Slam Drunk"
Black Rock Bandits Chest Bump
Black Rock Bandits versus Harbour Grudges, May 31, 2014
"Punchie Bruiser" trying to break through the pack of skaters
"Smashy" and "Lola Lacerate"
Black Rock Bandits versus Harbour Grudges, May 31, 2014
"YOU THIN EYES"
Black Rock Bandits versus Harbour Grudges, May 31, 2014
skaters lined up for the next "Jam" (play that lasts up to 2 minutes) to start
Black Rock Bandits versus Harbour Grudges, May 31, 2014
Black Rock Bandits versus Harbour Grudges, May 31, 2014
The skaters high-fiving the audience after the game

K'JIPUKTUK (Halifax) - Anchor City Rollers, Halifax’s flat-track derby league, opened up the 2014 season this Saturday with a face-off between the two home teams: the Black Rock Bandits and the Dead Ringers.

Over 400 derby fans crammed into Shannon Park Arena to cheer on their favorite derby players and teams.

After a close game, the Black Rock Bandits came out victorious with a final score of 162-125.

Anchor City Rollers are in their Fourth season of roller derby, with about 100 members in their league including Skaters, Referees, Non-Skate Officials, and Volunteers.

To find out when the next Derby bout will be, or to find out how you can learn to skate or volunteer, check out: anchorcityrollers.ca,www.facebook.com/AnchorCityRollers, or follow @AnchorCityDerby on Twitter.

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Topics: Sports
Tags: #Women#sports#skating#rollerderby#Halifax#derby#anchorcityderby
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